What is the TU Mensa?
The TU Mensa this website refers to is the main cafeteria at the Technical University of Munich's Garching campus. With a capacity of 2,000 seats, it serves over 7,300 meals daily. Built after award winning plans by meck architekten, it replaced the old Mensa after three years of construction in September 2019.
What is Mensaplan?
Mensaplan is your ultimate tool for finding friends and food at the TUM Mensa in Garching. Our platform connects TUM students in real-time, helping you locate your friends and discover today's dishes. Originally a private Discord bot, it is now accessible to everyone.
Why Mensaplan?
Mensaplan offers real-time positioning, displays today's dishes, and provides long-term analytics about dish popularity. Whether you're looking for a lunch buddy or deciding what to eat, Mensaplan has got you covered.
How can I set my position?
To set your position on the map, double click on the place where you are. You can also first click the position to move the avatar and then use the "Set Position" button.
What are public positions?
By default, positions on Mensaplan are only visible to users you share a group with. Public positions, on the other hand, are visible to all users, including anonymous visitors.
Public positions allow you to connect with new people and potentially make new friends. You can discover other users who are also dining at TUM Mensa and reach out to them for a meal together. It's a great way to expand your social circle.
Can I change my username?
Mensaplan uses the name associated with your login method. If you log in via Discord, Mensaplan will use your Discord username. After you changed your username, please log out and log in again to update your name in Mensaplan.
How can I report a bug or issue?
If you encounter any bugs or issues while using Mensaplan, please report them on GitHub. Please provide detailed information about the problem you are facing, including any error messages or screenshots if possible.