Forbes Family Café
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Forbes Family Café Reviews
Their format changes periodically, so older reviews are reviewing a very different kind of place. They now have a decent salad bar, some pizza and pasta, and a couple of changing bowls, one of which is always vegan. The bowls have always been pretty good and usually quite good, and it's a generous serving for $8.
It’s a decent place to get food on campus. It can be hard to get a seat during lunchtime and the lines can be long. Food choices are good, ranging from pizza to sushi to sandwiches to salads to various entrées
The student restaurant located on MIT Vassar street, in addition to MIT students, also welcomes others to dine. Meals range from burgers, sushi, salads, bento boxes and sandwiches, all at great prices and generous portions. This time I ordered a beef burger and salad. You can add your favorite toppings to the burger, such as onions, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes, plus some mayonnaise. It’s a good choice for lunch. Salads are weighed (0.99 yuan per pound) and can be topped with...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Forbes Family Café, located on MIT's Vassar Street, is a popular spot for lunch, offering a range of options from burgers to sushi to salads. The menu includes generous portions at great prices, attracting both MIT students and outsiders. Customers can customize their burgers with various toppings like onions, pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes. The salad bar offers a variety of lettuce, meats, nuts, cheeses, and dressings to choose from, all weighed at a reasonable price. The kitchen is known for its cleanliness, and the staff is friendly. Vegetarian options like the sushi and salad bar are also available. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a healthy meal, Forbes Family Café is a convenient and delicious choice.