The Egg

Very cool experience! The lunch menu changes daily it seems but there was a lot of variety and menus that looked straight from a high end NYC kitchen! They had miso glazed pork charsiu ramen, rotisserie chicken, and brick oven Italian pizza when we visited. The chicken was so delicious - very soft and tender - honestly one of the best grilled chicken I’ve had! The cafeteria has a great view of the Hudson River too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Served raw chicken too many times to count , the food isn’t the same like it use to be , Doesn’t even serve real beef burgers

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I was visiting my family friends and they introduced me to this place right on the campus of the Culinary Institute of America! It's got a great view of the Hudson River as you eat! Great food and please give the students the love and support! If you're in the area, I recommend you stop by for any meal!

The Egg at the Culinary Institute of America is a highlight of this Thanksgiving holiday break. The campus itself is breathtaking, and knowing this is where Anthony Bourdain graduated makes the experience feel bittersweet in a meaningful way! Sara Moulton and Rocco DiSpirito are both alums as well, reinforcing how much talent has come through these halls. The student chefs are impressive, and their dishes show it. I had a tofu Ropa Vieja and it was excellent. The peanut butter and jelly danish was also delicious, even though my photo caught it after a bite. It’s a great spot for a quick meal, and I’m excited to try the other dining options in the future!! Everyone should visit CIA!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good stuff. Crunchy rice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Good multicultural cafeteria food at very reasonable prices. The cafeteria itself is very comfortable and it has amazing views of the campus and the Hudson.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Well worth a trip to the cafeteria here at the CIA for a casual lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a graduating student, my opinion of the egg is not good. I've never heard any of my classmates say anything positive about the egg either.
First and foremost, it's the student's designated food hall. there are 4 and half other restaurants on site, which pull in a lot of tourists. there's also literal your groups that come through, and the students deserve to have a space free from tourists and random people staring at them.
The tables are always dirty, especially during dinner, because a few specific staff members spend most of their time chatting instead of actually cleaning. I've gotten into a habit of turning the table to the cleanest side before eating.
I went to a friend's food hall, and was blown away. Tables were clean, you didn't have to wait for food, and their meal plan was far more accommodating. I'd say on average, their food was at par with the Egg. And they don't even have a culinary program.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

This place was one of the greatest places we ate at on our trip to NY. 1. Because it was delicious! I wish we could’ve tried more new things we had not tried. Try some new food! It’s delicious! 2. The students and staff were very kind and helpful. 3. The coffee bar and smoothies/green juices were delicious! They put everything in a cup for you to see fresh and then blend it. 4. They have Crowlers with 4-5 beers you get sealed to take and some cool souvenir cups. 5. Lastly, $ value for your money! Great food for a great value. Probably the best food you’re going to have for a great value in your stay in the State of NY. Many great options for most food groups.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The students working there are dedicated to providing the utmost service and taste. They serve all halal beef and chicken. The head chef also made sure that the food was allergy free. We were very happy with the quality, taste, and service. Thanks for the epic meal! We ordered the special beef burger with eggs, which was delicious! We will come here again. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Never been to an on-campus sight at a culinary institute that has an amazing large open space with fresh organic food made on premisis the view was amazing, the chefs in training were all knowledgeable and friendly. Me and my family literally spent 3 hours there and loved every minute.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were there for Brew U event. It was awesome, and the view of the Hudson is beautiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza

The food is so so so good!!!! These students are working their tails off to provide outstanding service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Never again! I ordered a draft and waited 40 minutes—every time I asked, they just told me “5 more minutes.’ It turned out they needed to replace the keg, but nobody explained what was going on. I’m not angry about the wait, but how they handled it. They had every opportunity to handle the situation better, yet chose to ignore me. I never got the beer and had to ask for a refund. C’mon CIA you can do better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

The food is always delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5