Super well priced food with lots of great options. Convenient location and love the views both indoor and outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ms. Krystall M.
So I usually go to LaBou when at work but decided to stop here for lunch as people have been bragging about the cafe. I went inside the building and noted it's secure. Must show security your state badge for access and if not a state employee you can sign the visitor log. Walked into the cafe and was a bit lost lol. I looked at the menu to find something to eat. I learned the salads are in the refrigerator and are fresh. Cash registers are in the middle toward the exit area. Staff were friendly and guided me because I was confused lol. My salad was sooo affordable and way cheaper than LaBou. I went back to my building to eat but you can eat in the cafeteria. When I ate my salad, I was sooo impressed by the freshness of everything and was full. I'm definitely coming back when in the office and bringing my peers with me. Can't wait to come back.
Victoria Harris
If you don't want to break the bank during breakfast/lunch, this is a great weekday spot! Food is always good, good variety, and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Chicken Wrap, Breakfast Burrito
Diep N.
This place has been one of my favorite places to get lunch! When you walk in, it looks like a cafeteria but don't let that fool you because the food is SO good at such a great price. You can easily be full with less than $10. On days I just want a snack I get their soups of the day for $4. There is also a ton of seats if you want to sit down and enjoy your lunch. You do have to go up to the second floor to get to the restaurant and the security guard check badges. I am not a state employee but I work around the area and I've never had an issue getting to the restaurant. As long as you're wearing a badge they'll let you in.
Jordan L.
Prices were great for an easy lunch spot. Food was good! Staff were friendly. The chef was also very nice and accommodating.
Jing L.
This is a hidden gem for state workers looking for reasonably priced food. Just walk into the Secretary of State building and let security you want to go to the grille upstairs. They will ask to check your badge before letting you in. They serve both breakfast and lunch depending on the time you go. I have only tried their breakfast so far. I got the 3 meat (bacon, ham, and sausage) scramble with an extra hash brown for under $9. Definitely can't beat that especially these days.
Sandra R.
So my coworker told me to try this place as it was good food and reasonably priced. It is so good! I try and order different things every time but my favorite has been the Philly cheese steak! loaded with meat and cheese! soooo good! they also offer a daily special which I haven't tried but I'm sad I didn't the day they offered meatloaf and mashed potatoes. they also have premade salads and they're loaded with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend eating here and they also have a lot of seating.
D C
Amazing food. Amazing price. Amazing staff.
Edwin G.
Great food at a great price! Also the staff are very nice and they got lots of dishes to choose from.
Awesome place to go for lunch. I work in the area and go here all the time. At a time when everyone is raising their prices due to inflation, this place has been able to retain affordable pricing. I'd recommend trying the Buffalo chicken wrap or the chicken strips with the fries.
Kamal R.
Good lunch place if you can get in soup, salads, sandwiches and specials. Just noticed they have a breakfast menu. To be continued.
Jenna E.
I've gone a few times on my lunch break since I work nearby and I want to like it because it's cheap and they have lots of options but they always get my order wrong. Part of the problem is they try to just "remember" all the things you say instead of writing it down. They only wrote down my sandwich order once and they still got it wrong. I was really excited to try their cajun cheese fries and they told me they were out of cajun ones and could make me some regular cheese fries and I said yes. He put a little shredded cheese on them, flipped them once or twice on the grill and put it in and the cheese wasn't melty at all. I just had some shredded cheese fall off of soggy, flavorless fries. How are those cheese fries? I expect either more of some regular cheese or like some cheese sauce instead like most places making cheese fries. I may be back again someday but it doesn't seem worth it when they always mess up my order.
Kristina C
This is the new place to be for lunch and breakfast. The food is always made fresh to order and tastes very good EVERYTIME!They have a great selection and are VERY affordable. The staff are friendly and attentive. They also have a nice patio to sit at if dining inside.I definitely recommend you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Miss K.
So glad they are back. La Bou is so ridiculously priced. At least there is another option and I like it. Staff is awesome and super friendly. Probably eat her 2x per week now.
Super well priced food with lots of great options. Convenient location and love the views both indoor and outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So I usually go to LaBou when at work but decided to stop here for lunch as people have been bragging about the cafe. I went inside the building and noted it's secure. Must show security your state badge for access and if not a state employee you can sign the visitor log. Walked into the cafe and was a bit lost lol. I looked at the menu to find something to eat. I learned the salads are in the refrigerator and are fresh. Cash registers are in the middle toward the exit area. Staff were friendly and guided me because I was confused lol. My salad was sooo affordable and way cheaper than LaBou. I went back to my building to eat but you can eat in the cafeteria. When I ate my salad, I was sooo impressed by the freshness of everything and was full. I'm definitely coming back when in the office and bringing my peers with me. Can't wait to come back.
If you don't want to break the bank during breakfast/lunch, this is a great weekday spot! Food is always good, good variety, and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Chicken Wrap, Breakfast Burrito
This place has been one of my favorite places to get lunch! When you walk in, it looks like a cafeteria but don't let that fool you because the food is SO good at such a great price. You can easily be full with less than $10. On days I just want a snack I get their soups of the day for $4. There is also a ton of seats if you want to sit down and enjoy your lunch. You do have to go up to the second floor to get to the restaurant and the security guard check badges. I am not a state employee but I work around the area and I've never had an issue getting to the restaurant. As long as you're wearing a badge they'll let you in.
Prices were great for an easy lunch spot. Food was good! Staff were friendly. The chef was also very nice and accommodating.
This is a hidden gem for state workers looking for reasonably priced food. Just walk into the Secretary of State building and let security you want to go to the grille upstairs. They will ask to check your badge before letting you in. They serve both breakfast and lunch depending on the time you go. I have only tried their breakfast so far. I got the 3 meat (bacon, ham, and sausage) scramble with an extra hash brown for under $9. Definitely can't beat that especially these days.
So my coworker told me to try this place as it was good food and reasonably priced. It is so good! I try and order different things every time but my favorite has been the Philly cheese steak! loaded with meat and cheese! soooo good! they also offer a daily special which I haven't tried but I'm sad I didn't the day they offered meatloaf and mashed potatoes. they also have premade salads and they're loaded with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend eating here and they also have a lot of seating.
Amazing food. Amazing price. Amazing staff.
Great food at a great price! Also the staff are very nice and they got lots of dishes to choose from.
Amazing food. Amazing price. Amazing staff.
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome place to go for lunch. I work in the area and go here all the time. At a time when everyone is raising their prices due to inflation, this place has been able to retain affordable pricing. I'd recommend trying the Buffalo chicken wrap or the chicken strips with the fries.
Good lunch place if you can get in soup, salads, sandwiches and specials. Just noticed they have a breakfast menu. To be continued.
I've gone a few times on my lunch break since I work nearby and I want to like it because it's cheap and they have lots of options but they always get my order wrong. Part of the problem is they try to just "remember" all the things you say instead of writing it down. They only wrote down my sandwich order once and they still got it wrong. I was really excited to try their cajun cheese fries and they told me they were out of cajun ones and could make me some regular cheese fries and I said yes. He put a little shredded cheese on them, flipped them once or twice on the grill and put it in and the cheese wasn't melty at all. I just had some shredded cheese fall off of soggy, flavorless fries. How are those cheese fries? I expect either more of some regular cheese or like some cheese sauce instead like most places making cheese fries. I may be back again someday but it doesn't seem worth it when they always mess up my order.
This is the new place to be for lunch and breakfast. The food is always made fresh to order and tastes very good EVERYTIME!They have a great selection and are VERY affordable. The staff are friendly and attentive. They also have a nice patio to sit at if dining inside.I definitely recommend you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
So glad they are back. La Bou is so ridiculously priced. At least there is another option and I like it. Staff is awesome and super friendly. Probably eat her 2x per week now.