The new University of Central Florida Student Union Chili’s will now serve alcohol to students 21 and older, filling in a role that Wackadoo’s gave to students having lunch with friends and to students ahead of tailgates.

Wackadoo’s, an alumni-owned restaurant that held the same location as Chili’s before a deal with Aramark and UCF took place, legally offered alcohol to students of age in addition to a full-service menu.

Chili’s will offer the same service in addition to their menu.

A permitting issue that took place on the first day of the Spring 2017 semester has since been resolved, UCF officials stated.

Food menus and hours of operation are provided below.

Previous story:

A brand new Chili’s has opened in the Student Union of the University of Central Florida.

Students packed the ‘Bar & Grill’ the first day of Spring semester 2017 to eat and take a look at the newest addition to on-campus dining. A Chili’s representative was on hand for students in line to answer questions and explain menu options on opening day.

Although divisive, due to the permanent closing of the long-time, alumni-owned Wackadoo’s in the same Student Union location, Chili’s may overshadow the memory of Wackadoo’s as the next generation of students enroll at UCF.

Hours and a menu for the Spring semester are below. No ‘Two for Twenty’ deal will be run as of now.

Alcohol will be served to students 21 and older – the same practice of Wackadoo’s and their legal sale of alcoholic beverages to students 21 and older. A permitting issue that took place Monday has since been resolved and the beverages will be sold under the permit, UCF officials stated.

  • Monday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.