Cafeterias near Buena Park, CA

“shop workers are very nice and helpful. i originally went for photoism, but the cookies and cream boba slush that i bought was perfectly proportioned and well blended. the boba was warm and was not hard to chew. prices like these are so rare! (ps. paying with cash better than card)“

“Just spent 25 days here as a patient with access to the full kitchen menu and most of the cafeteria menu.

I don’t eat meat (except for fish) and if I’m being honest, the straight kitchen menu is rough. 1 week in I could not physically eat the salmon because it was so dry it rubbed my tongue raw. They do have an impossible burger, and the staff were very accommodating with changes and substitutions (Shout out to Marta, Katherine, and a few others who made a great effort to make sure I received what I ordered). My favorite breakfasts were probably the biscuits and gravy, lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries, and yogurt with granola and fresh fruit.

The real gem here is the cafeteria, and the daily rotation of themed menus. While it was frustrating that those menus were always missing some items (Mac & cheese, I’m looking at you) having access to the additional variety really made such a difference in my appetite and interest in food. The chile rellenos, coconut curry salmon, pasta with marinara (better than the standard kitchen pomodoro), sides like mushrooms and peas, fingerling potatoes, cilantro lime rice all help spice up the regular kitchen menu.

There were signs that the kitchen was under construction, which may be why some of the menu items were cut.

Overall, the food program here is great. The people who bring the food to patients (Hi Priya, Enrique, Olmer, and so many others) generally have great energy and take a lot of pride in what they do.

I feel very lucky to have landed here for my medical care, and I think the food (and all the kitchen and delivery staff) was a big part of why my treatment has been so successful so far.“

“AMAZING!!! Food and service. I loved it so much. So much creativy“

“The cafe is the best part about going to the VA, I purposefully schedule my appointments for the morning so I can get breakfast. It's actually one of the better breakfasts in town with fresh cooked eggs, big sausage patties, even the bacon is pretty good (not McDonald's style garbage) and it's wildly affordable comparatively.

The sushi counter is also surprisingly delicious, I don't eat rice and they were like no problem we got you, made me a nice salad underneath sashimi fresh on the spot and while the contents are simple and basic they are very high quality and well executed.

Good job folks, appreciate you.“

“The food is amazing, with a wide variety of pizzas, meats, desserts, and vegetables. There are also plenty of healthy and vegan options.
Breakfast is outstanding, offering sausages, scrambled eggs (plain or with vegetables), and incredible waffles. There’s also a great selection of beverages and coffees.
The atmosphere is very chill and calm, with fast service and gentle, friendly staff.
For lunch and donner I highly recommend the chicken breast, tater tots, marinara pasta with meatballs, cookies, and cakes (everything when available). The pizza is tasty and comes in both cheese and pepperoni varieties.
The veggie burger and the caramel macchiato, available at breakfast, are spectacular. The burritos are fabulous as well.“

“I took my 4yr old daughter so we can spend some time on campus because I wanted to show her Biola. The service was good and all the staff members were kind and helpful. There are also several choices of entrees.“