Hunter College Cafeteria

Oh my goodness, memories of the hunter college cafeteria fill my head as I write this review. Some good times as a wide eyed transfer student fresh out of bmcc eating their soups, salads, burrito bowls, sushi and the occasional sandwich and thinking those were the greatest foods and times I’ve ever had. I mean, look at all this variety, right? Wrong!!! Fast forward a year later and I see things that rightfully had the cafeteria shut down due to failing their inspection. For one thing, who puts freshly cooked food into the refrigerator right away? Common sense dictates that doing so will result in the spoiling of the food and unhappy students, who will stop becoming regulars and spreading the word to their friends who could have become patrons. Although some of the employees are nice, its not worth paying so much money for meals that are ultimately mediocre and lacking in variety, despite students suggestions to add more variety to the menu every semester. Another food for thought. don’t nickle and dime every student who is a typically good paying person and a regular. Some times, we don’t have enough money for that coffee or whatever we wanted, so please consider cutting your regulars a little slack if the balance is only worth some coin values. I’m sure you’ll make up for that money with someone else who happens to have it. You’re better off eating at the roadside grill cart right in front of hunters main entrance by the west building. You get good food for a fair price. Also chipotle is on third Avenue by 67^th street. Go along lex, third Avenue, second Avenue, first Avenue or where ever to pay less for meals that are of better quality and more wallet friendly.

The food they provide isn’t so bad. I have had sushi and salad there. The problem though with the cafeteria is that the food is expensive and that some of the food including salads aren’t really in good condition. It’s also a huge salad. The rice in sushi taste average. But the rice is pretty mushy… I sill like the french fries.

Absolutely horrible, but then again. it’s school food! I ordered the chicken Burger with fries; the fries were too soggy and the chicken taste exactly like it just had been microwaved out the freezer. Very dry. and as expensive as it was, it tasted like a joke. It makes me wish there was a McDonald’s nearby because I would definitely run over there instead. You know when its bad when you’re absolutely hungry, but the food still tastes nasty.

The thing is, there aren’t any student-​affordable places around in Upper Manhattan (I mean, real meals, healthy meals) and sometimes there isn’t enough time to go too far, especially if you’re on a 10 – 20 minutes break between classes.
So, the fact that the food there is overpriced and kinda unhealthy is just… sad. Especially, if you’re vegetarian (although I have yo admit, they do have V-​options). Some of the dishes just made me feel sick (and I’ve been some very questionable places, but never felt bad afterwards).
The food is bad not in terms of taste, but quality — just check a list of ingredients.
They used to have microwaves, but they removed them for some reason (why waste electricity, if one can waste their money on college-​offered foods).
2 stars instead of 1 because their coffee is better than Starbucks’s

The food they provide isn’t so bad. I have had sushi and salad there. The problem though with the cafeteria is that the food is expensive and that somenof the food including salads aren’t really in good condition. It’s also a huge salad. The rice in sushi taste average. But the rice is pretty mushy… I sill like the french fries.

Overpriced «so-​so» food.
I had soups or sushi there once in a while. Better get it in the morning while they are still fresh. Sushi sit there all day
Workers there definitely do not like their jobs.

It’s really not that bad. Granted, the food is overpriced and the selection is limited, but the food they do offer at their exorbitant prices tastes pretty good. I’ve never had an issue with cleanliness. The folks who work there have always been nice and helpful. It’s decent, for what it is.

People clearly hate their job at this place. When they don’t have what you want on display and you have to undertake an irksome exchange of words with these people, do not expect any courteousness at all. Last time I had to ask for something, the lady just looked at me with a contemptuous look, and then proceeded to yell: HEY! HEY! WHERE DID HE GO??? HERE!!,” while waving chicken wings and fries in the air. To top it all off? Excessively overpriced less than average food, and they don’t take all cards, only Visa.
Now after hearing the health board paid them a visit and actually closed down the cafeteria… I don’t think I really want to be coming back.

It’s a cafeteria. With limited selection. At least it is very clean and has some vegetarian options (even veggie sushi). The seating area is HORRIBLE with music blasting. And this cafeteria isn’t cheap. Save your money and go somewhere else.

As you approach the source of the nauseating oily stench you realize it’s coming from the cafeteria. The prices are significantly higher then many of the options around the college and the food is awful. The service is obnoxious and unaccommodating. I wonder why Hunter college can’t get a better deal, quality and price wise, with the massive buying power they posses?! You’ve got to wonder!!!
Do yourself a favor and stay clear of this menacing establishment.