This place is not good. I have gotten sick from here several times, I work close by so it's unfortunate this place isn't better. The staff is great, but for the amount of money they charge for the food it should be better quality.
Rachel Q.
I don't really come here for lunch - usually hit up the Garden Cafe as the food is slightly better. I do come here for the Starbucks coffee and have tried their breakfast, which is pretty good. Recently got a 3 egg white omelette that was good and super filling. A little disappointing that they don't take the Starbucks card/credit but other than that, its nice to have this close by to work.
Rachel Q.
I've come here quite often since working at NBC Universal. There are two of these cafes on our campus, this one has the sushi station while the other one has the pizza station. I've eaten at both, but this was recently renovated along with the gym. When I came back post renovations, I got a seared ahi tuna once and had a stomachache. But it is convenient, within walking distance to work and the staff is friendly.
April P.
Food is not great and they really won't go the extra mile to refill their items from their grill or salad bar.
Joanie McCaw
Loved the sushi bar
nina n.
This cafe is walking distance to my work so I often eat here with coworkers when we want something easy to get to and consistent with the food. I do have to say I tend to stick to the dishes I know delivers. It is really a hit or miss with the food and that depends on what you order. My usuals are the turkey avocado burger with fries (protein style), the granary burger with fries (protein style), and the ahi tuna nachos which is always delicious. The nachos are like a poke bowl on crack served with wonton chips instead of tortilla chips. They also have a great daily rotation of agua frescas, lemonade, ice tea and fountain drinks. The servers are always friendly and your food comes out relatively quick considering it's cooked to order. However, very occasionally, they get a massive crowd at lunch time. Possibly from the studio tours nearby? On those particular days, food can take longer.
Nicolas Ferretti (Director_X)
Not a food service style place, more of a private snack lounge for the business complex, they offer expensive drinks and pastries with some freshly made to go burritos and egg breakfast options.
Thread Talks
Not a food service style place, more of a private snack lounge for the business complex, they offer expensive drinks and pastries with some freshly made to go burritos and egg breakfast options.
Justin W.
This place is incredible at giving you the wrong thing. For example, today I ordered a grilled ham and cheese, and as I write this I am eating a tuna melt. There are huge portions of bread without Tuna and it's very meh. The last time I went, I ordered a turkey burger and got beef. The fries are hardly luke warm every time. Food quality is very average as well. I assume this place stays afloat because they have two locations within one massive office complex. With not many options around the neighborhood they don't really have to try/they will always have people looking for a quick lunch. It's a shame they don't try harder.
Peter A.
Great for what it is. Especially recommend the pizza. They really try to make people happy. Very friendly service. Get the pizza without cheese. It's really good and at $6 it's hard to beat.
Don't come here from off campus. It is a waste. I eat here often, out of necessity because I work on campus and don't usually have time to go out. With the exception of the guy who usually does the deli sandwiches: - Never ready to go on time. They are supposed to be open at 11:30 for lunch, but at best, the salad bar might be setup by then. But, lots of employees standing around and chatting. Deli is my go to because that guy is the only one with his stuff together. - The people serving the food act like they are doing you a favor. This goes double for William at the noodle bar. He will stare at you when he decides he is ready (maybe 11:45) and his sign has been wrong multiple times. Today for instance, sign said it came with rice AND noodles. He goes to the rice and noodles and stares at me and I stare back. He mutters "rice or noodles", I respond with "what the sign says". He picks up the sign, reads it, slams it back down on the counter and again "rice or noodles". Total a-hole. - The pricing is high, but with a mostly trapped clientele and no on campus competition, to be expected.
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This review for the one right by the front building . We grabbed a quick bite there before the meeting with my coworker. I just had a coffee by fountain drink, it supposed to be Starbucks brand, but always tasteless. It's better to buy from c-store. And my coworker, she had tuna salad sandwich. The bread was part stale part hard and dry, didn't hold sandwich when she picked it up. And tuna salad part, it was very watery and had strong fishy taste to it. We think they didn't drain the water from tuna can, prepared and stored more than few days ago. It was so obvious that she was served from old batch so we wanted to go back and complain , but unfortunately, we had to go, so we tossed it and left. This is not the first bad food experience we had here but we kept going there for convenience. So this review is for reminder for me to grab stuff before I enter my office campus.
Kenneth Hung
Quick way to get lunch at work
Martin V.
I patronize this establishment a couple of times a month. While a bit on the pricey side, it's convenient if you need a quick bite, but don't want to walk a couple of blocks to the airport. The food isn't great, but I give them credit for trying. Their daily specials are often quite innovative...on paper...but the execution is hit-or-miss. After multiple misses, I now stay away from entrees, like roasted chicken, or salmon, etc., and stick to items from the griddle. Today I picked up a breakfast burrito (egg, sausage, potatoes, cheese and salsa), as I didn't have any cash for the local roach coach (Food, Etc.) It wasn't bad, and was reasonably priced (under $5). Cold cut sandwiches are pretty good, but too expensive (about $9 for a sandwich and chips). Likewise, the salad bar is fairly extensive, but not worth an average price of $11. A couple of things they do have is a nice selection of beverages, and a friendly staff.
This place is not good. I have gotten sick from here several times, I work close by so it's unfortunate this place isn't better. The staff is great, but for the amount of money they charge for the food it should be better quality.
I don't really come here for lunch - usually hit up the Garden Cafe as the food is slightly better. I do come here for the Starbucks coffee and have tried their breakfast, which is pretty good. Recently got a 3 egg white omelette that was good and super filling. A little disappointing that they don't take the Starbucks card/credit but other than that, its nice to have this close by to work.
I've come here quite often since working at NBC Universal. There are two of these cafes on our campus, this one has the sushi station while the other one has the pizza station. I've eaten at both, but this was recently renovated along with the gym. When I came back post renovations, I got a seared ahi tuna once and had a stomachache. But it is convenient, within walking distance to work and the staff is friendly.
Food is not great and they really won't go the extra mile to refill their items from their grill or salad bar.
Loved the sushi bar
This cafe is walking distance to my work so I often eat here with coworkers when we want something easy to get to and consistent with the food. I do have to say I tend to stick to the dishes I know delivers. It is really a hit or miss with the food and that depends on what you order. My usuals are the turkey avocado burger with fries (protein style), the granary burger with fries (protein style), and the ahi tuna nachos which is always delicious. The nachos are like a poke bowl on crack served with wonton chips instead of tortilla chips. They also have a great daily rotation of agua frescas, lemonade, ice tea and fountain drinks. The servers are always friendly and your food comes out relatively quick considering it's cooked to order. However, very occasionally, they get a massive crowd at lunch time. Possibly from the studio tours nearby? On those particular days, food can take longer.
Not a food service style place, more of a private snack lounge for the business complex, they offer expensive drinks and pastries with some freshly made to go burritos and egg breakfast options.
Not a food service style place, more of a private snack lounge for the business complex, they offer expensive drinks and pastries with some freshly made to go burritos and egg breakfast options.
This place is incredible at giving you the wrong thing. For example, today I ordered a grilled ham and cheese, and as I write this I am eating a tuna melt. There are huge portions of bread without Tuna and it's very meh. The last time I went, I ordered a turkey burger and got beef. The fries are hardly luke warm every time. Food quality is very average as well. I assume this place stays afloat because they have two locations within one massive office complex. With not many options around the neighborhood they don't really have to try/they will always have people looking for a quick lunch. It's a shame they don't try harder.
Great for what it is. Especially recommend the pizza. They really try to make people happy. Very friendly service. Get the pizza without cheese. It's really good and at $6 it's hard to beat.
Restaurantji Recommends
Quick way to get lunch at work
Don't come here from off campus. It is a waste. I eat here often, out of necessity because I work on campus and don't usually have time to go out. With the exception of the guy who usually does the deli sandwiches: - Never ready to go on time. They are supposed to be open at 11:30 for lunch, but at best, the salad bar might be setup by then. But, lots of employees standing around and chatting. Deli is my go to because that guy is the only one with his stuff together. - The people serving the food act like they are doing you a favor. This goes double for William at the noodle bar. He will stare at you when he decides he is ready (maybe 11:45) and his sign has been wrong multiple times. Today for instance, sign said it came with rice AND noodles. He goes to the rice and noodles and stares at me and I stare back. He mutters "rice or noodles", I respond with "what the sign says". He picks up the sign, reads it, slams it back down on the counter and again "rice or noodles". Total a-hole. - The pricing is high, but with a mostly trapped clientele and no on campus competition, to be expected.
This review for the one right by the front building . We grabbed a quick bite there before the meeting with my coworker. I just had a coffee by fountain drink, it supposed to be Starbucks brand, but always tasteless. It's better to buy from c-store. And my coworker, she had tuna salad sandwich. The bread was part stale part hard and dry, didn't hold sandwich when she picked it up. And tuna salad part, it was very watery and had strong fishy taste to it. We think they didn't drain the water from tuna can, prepared and stored more than few days ago. It was so obvious that she was served from old batch so we wanted to go back and complain , but unfortunately, we had to go, so we tossed it and left. This is not the first bad food experience we had here but we kept going there for convenience. So this review is for reminder for me to grab stuff before I enter my office campus.
Quick way to get lunch at work
I patronize this establishment a couple of times a month. While a bit on the pricey side, it's convenient if you need a quick bite, but don't want to walk a couple of blocks to the airport. The food isn't great, but I give them credit for trying. Their daily specials are often quite innovative...on paper...but the execution is hit-or-miss. After multiple misses, I now stay away from entrees, like roasted chicken, or salmon, etc., and stick to items from the griddle. Today I picked up a breakfast burrito (egg, sausage, potatoes, cheese and salsa), as I didn't have any cash for the local roach coach (Food, Etc.) It wasn't bad, and was reasonably priced (under $5). Cold cut sandwiches are pretty good, but too expensive (about $9 for a sandwich and chips). Likewise, the salad bar is fairly extensive, but not worth an average price of $11. A couple of things they do have is a nice selection of beverages, and a friendly staff.