The Anteatery
4001 Mesa Rd, Irvine
(949) 824-2525
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uci mc dining hall. But food is just so so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I slipped and fell in the Anteatery back in May and got spaghetti all over myself, my jacket, my hair because there was no wet floor sign when the floor was soaking wet from mopping, just a few chairs to attempt to “block off” the area (which I didn’t see, I wasn’t even on my phone). I’ve seen them “block off” wet floors like this many times. The anteatery staff, maybe like five of them, just walked over and looked at me blankly while I was still on the floor. The manager came up and looked at me blankly. I said “you should put up a wet floor sign” and he said “maybe.” No one asked if I was okay, or said they were sorry, or helped me up, and then minutes later there were 5 wet floor signs surrounding the whole place area. No student helped me either, just gasped and tried not to make eye contact with me. I called my mom and cried while I tried to eat something before leaving because the dining hall was closing. She told me to just leave. It was a harrowing experience that still upsets me to think of. I submitted a report but never got a response and I wish I pursued it further.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Excellent place fresh good and lots of seating. Remains to be seen how they are during normal college days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
its just average. l like the fruits. nice soup too
Service: 4
Empty in, full out
PLEASE MAKE THE MUSIC VOLUME QUIETER it hurts everyones ears
They don't have ice cream for breakfast. They LIED.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
their menu can suddenly change the way they wish without notification in advance.
I would say this is the better of the two dining halls, in terms of food offerings but especially atmosphere. There are almost always more options here than Brandywine, though the food quality is usually equal. The atmosphere is much better with tall ceilings, large windows, and plenty of sunlight compared to the almost cavernous Brandywine. If you don't have a meal plan, it's probably not worth it to come here since it costs $15 per meal, unless you are very hungry. Try the lomo saltado if they have it.
Vegetarian options: They usually have a dedicated vegan selection and another "plant-forward" offering
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
$15 include tax
So GOOD. Have so many different meal! Everything is perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’m not sure how other college dining halls do it, but The Anteatery has a wide selection of food choices and I can always find something good to eat. These college kids have no idea how good they have it. Once you venture out into the real world you’ll realize how annoying it can be when you can’t decide on what to eat. When you work 8 to 10 hours a day and you get home from work, the last thing you want to do is cook or try to figure out what to eat. Not to mention how expensive everything is now. Enjoy the all you care to eat food while you can. My favorite thing is the froyo machine that serves the pineapple dole whip! I also recommend that students voice their opinions through VOC surveys because they are always listening and always trying to improve the program.
Vegetarian options: Veggie/vegan station available next to the main line
Dietary restrictions: Available at request. Speak to a chef.
Wheelchair accessibility: Available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Full Salad Bar
They serve melted ice cream
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Pretty chill except all the adults lurkin around are sourpusses it brings the vibe down for sure
I am actually so fed up with chickens, which they offer everyday with different types of sauces. In the beginning, they still provided a good variety of food but now they only like offering chickens which are cheap and taste like gum.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I am actually so fed up with chickens, which they offer everyday with different types of sauces. In the beginning, they still provided a good variety of food but now they only like offering chickens which are cheap and taste like gum.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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