That line going out the door at Kimmel on the first day of classes is thankfully, at this point, a thing of the past.

By now, the crowds have died down a little as people start to get settled into the new semester. After all, with so many tasty non-NYU options available right on the Square, we're spoiled for choice. With Chipotle on Eighth Street, By Chloe's on Fourth, a wide selection of food trucks right outside of Stern and Bobst, we can't really blame you for wanting to get something else. But how about those of us who want or have to use up our meal plans?

Here are four finds that accept meal swipes and Dining Dollars.

Dunkin Donuts

Ever a popular breakfast spot, a single meal swipe at the Dunkin Donuts at U-Hall will give you a choice between two donuts or a sandwich, a small or medium-sized drink, and a side of hash browns (if you do so ask). You could always just opt to use your Dining Dollars or Campus Cash, of course.

The line at Dunkins can get really long in the mornings, so be sure to order in advance on Tapingo.

Palladium

Of course you've heard of the ever celebrated extravaganza that is Palladium Brunch. But did you know about Restaurant Night? It's an event held at Palladium once a month or so where they serve you a three-course dinner for two meal swipes, restaurant-style. You get a choice between seating at 6.30pm or 8pm. These tend to run out fast, so book quickly.

Palladium is also the only NYU Dining location where you could use your meal swipes for bubble tea or sushi. It's quite possibly one of the easiest ways to use up your meal swipes by the end of the semester, since they don't carry over to the spring semester the way your Dining Dollars do.

C-Stores

You're at the laundry room loading your clothes into the machine when you realize that you have only one tide pod left. What are you going to do?

Run over to the closest C-Store, that's what. Why spend actual money at Walgreen's when you can use your Dining Dollars at Sidestein? (Besides, the cashiers at the C-Stores are generally more friendly anyways.)

If you need to get something from CVS, chances are good one of the C-Stores carry it too. From command hooks to Naked juice, the C-Stores have almost anything you might need. It might just save you a trip to Staples if you suddenly lose your favorite notebook.

If you ever run into me at one of the C-Stores, I'm most likely trying to decide if I want a Snapple or a Vitamin Water, or loading a ton of microwaveable mac n cheese into my basket, or just staring at the ice-cream. It's also where I like to stock up on Red Bull and Awake bars in preparation for finals.

Burger Studio

Located right below the University Learning Center, at the basement of U-Hall, you can find NYU's very own build-your-own-burger studio. You place an order through one of the touch-screen machines, pick up your ticket, and wait for your number to be called.

I go to Burger Studio when I have that craving for curly fries. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with Kimmel. It's just that they almost-always happen to run out of curly fries right when I want some. So I hit up Burger Studio where I can always count on getting them. Add a milkshake to that, and my day was just made.