The 1911 Building Snack Bar holds the special distinction of being the only place on campus where Pepsi products are served.
Because the 1911 Building Snack Bar operates on University property, owner Eva Yee must pay the University equipment maintenance charges.
The 1911 Building Snack bBar has gained popularity because it is the only place that serves Pepsi products.
“We’re the only place on campus where you can get Pepsi,” Yee said.
According to Yee, the 1911 Building Snack Bar has been operating for almost three decades. Yee has only owned the 1911 Building Snack Bar for 12 years.
“The Snack Bar was started nearly 30 to 40 years back,” Yee said. “I have been here myself since 1998.”
In 2006, the 1911 Building Snack Bar closed for renovations, according to Yee.
“The store was closed in 2006 for renovations and reopened in February of 2008,” Yee said.
According to Jennifer Gilmore, marketing and communications manager with University Dining said the 1911 Building Snack Bar is funded by a special program.
“The 1911 Building Snack Bar is funded by a federal program to provide jobs for people who are visually impaired,” Gilmore said. “It is administered by the N.C. Division of Services for the Blind.
According to Gilmore, the 1911 Building Snack Bar existed before University Dining.
“The 1911 Building Snack Bar has a history that pre-dates University Dining,” Gilmore said. “University Dining was founded in 1982.”
According to Yee, since the 1911 Building Snack Bar is not affiliated with University Dining, she can only accept cash. Yee is not allowed to process credit cards either. Yee said this poses a problem for her, as many students do not carry cash.
“I don’t know, [the University] has some rules. So, I can’t accept credit cards from students,” Yee said. “But it’s fine, what can I do. One must keep going.”
According to Yee, drinks form a major part of the sales, with North Carolina specialties Cheerwine and Sundrop also popular for students. As well, the 1911 Building Snack Bar has chips, candy bars and chocolates for sale.
“People here just love Pepsi, and they’re always asking for more,” Yee said.
According to Yee, people giving campus tours wrongly state proceeds from the 1911 Building Snack Bar go to an organization for the blind.
“Volunteers who give campus tours aren’t completely informed about the Snack Bar and say that some proceeds from the Snack Bar go to an organization for the blind,” Yee said. “Except for the money paid to the University, all money from the sales comes to me.”
Yee said her prices are cheaper than any of the machines on campus.
“The prices in the Snack Bar have always been lower than the machines on campus for years,” Yee said. “The Snack Bar is a good place for students to grab a quick snack or drink, without having to go all the way to Hillsborough Street.”
