I’m writing this in hopes it gets attention for the lunch kiosk. There are multiple issues that need to be solved. Yes I understand these are students and it’s a class but if things are chaotic and not running smoothly then why would we continue getting food? There needs to be a manager or some elder leader that can keep the students from falling behind and being disorganized. Occasionally a manager is present and sometimes not. Too often it is chaotic and food takes a really long time to come out. Like over 30 minutes for a sandwich. Students and staff have classes to attend. Breaks aren’t that long for everyone. When food takes so long people may only have a few minutes to eat it. Sometimes food takes 10 minutes and it’s ready. Other times it’s over 30 minutes. So you can’t plan. From what I can tell they cook food in batches. So they will cook one food item all at once which delays other ordered food items. So if you ordered the right thing you’ll get your food quickly, wrong thing and it will go to the back of the line until they cook that food in a batch. It’s a bad system. I can understand if there are issues in the first couple of weeks but things should not be so chaotic and badly planned after many weeks. Also on the food, it’s wildly inconsistent. Sometimes the food is fantastic, other times it’s not good. One week bun is toasted, next week it’s not and soggy. One week the grilled chicken are big pieces in a sandwich. Next week they are thin slices falling out of the sandwich
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
LEE KALT (SALTY)
Outstanding dinner and service, we’ve eaten here on a weekly basis for years. Cost-effective and special in every way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Blinn
Very interesting experience to eat here. You can see the instructional aspect of the restaurant in real time as students learn some of the details of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nick
The dining area is a bit shabby but the food was exceptional for the price and the service was very amicable. You can tell the students here are still learning and while at a typical restaurant it wouldn't be as enjoyable, it was fun seeing the chefs get heated during service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frances Leung
After two reservations being canceled in winter of 2022 and summer of 2023 due to snow storm and Canadian fire, respectively, (what were the odds?), we've finally made it here for dinner tonight. Weather was great but the service and foods were even better. We will definitely come back next semester to try a different menu.
Angel O'Hanlon Tinnirello
Finally got to The Dining Lab and enjoyed every moment and each morsel!
The Monroe College Staff and Students are focused, honing their crafts and curated a beautiful meal and experience for us.
C Tatiana Infante
The menu was excellent. The fact that students are responsible for hosting, serving, and cooking makes The Dining Lab a great experience. It's a BYOW and the atmosphere is perfect to dine with your friends and have a pleasant time. I am looking forward to the new semester.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Infante
The menu was excellent. The fact that students are responsible for hosting, serving, and cooking makes The Dining Lab a great experience. It's a BYOW and the atmosphere is perfect to dine with your friends and have a pleasant time. I am looking forward to the new semester.
The food selection is amazing. Ingredients are supurb. I am so glad they are now open 3 days. Service is super attentive. Candidly, they achieve the perfect balance between friendly and professional. And friendlyManagement (professor Luna) is always paying attention to everything. The best BYOB for free that I know. The take home desert bar cannot be missed. I bought 20 raspberry crumble bars, cut them in half and froze them. So I enjoyed the dining lab experience for weeks! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Margo De Santis
Everyone works so hard to be professional and learn the food service industry. It's really a good value for the money. Its a short period they are open so you need to act quickly. Take away desserts are ridiculously cheap!
Margo Desantis
Nice to help students learn the business...the desserts can be purchased after from a case...the prices are a steal !
James Morgan
Great food and service, students very willing to talk about their experience and education
Norma Nischik
Dinner was delicious.Our waiter was efficient and nice.
I’m writing this in hopes it gets attention for the lunch kiosk. There are multiple issues that need to be solved. Yes I understand these are students and it’s a class but if things are chaotic and not running smoothly then why would we continue getting food?
There needs to be a manager or some elder leader that can keep the students from falling behind and being disorganized. Occasionally a manager is present and sometimes not. Too often it is chaotic and food takes a really long time to come out. Like over 30 minutes for a sandwich. Students and staff have classes to attend. Breaks aren’t that long for everyone. When food takes so long people may only have a few minutes to eat it. Sometimes food takes 10 minutes and it’s ready. Other times it’s over 30 minutes. So you can’t plan.
From what I can tell they cook food in batches. So they will cook one food item all at once which delays other ordered food items. So if you ordered the right thing you’ll get your food quickly, wrong thing and it will go to the back of the line until they cook that food in a batch. It’s a bad system.
I can understand if there are issues in the first couple of weeks but things should not be so chaotic and badly planned after many weeks.
Also on the food, it’s wildly inconsistent. Sometimes the food is fantastic, other times it’s not good. One week bun is toasted, next week it’s not and soggy. One week the grilled chicken are big pieces in a sandwich. Next week they are thin slices falling out of the sandwich
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Outstanding dinner and service, we’ve eaten here on a weekly basis for years. Cost-effective and special in every way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very interesting experience to eat here. You can see the instructional aspect of the restaurant in real time as students learn some of the details of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The dining area is a bit shabby but the food was exceptional for the price and the service was very amicable. You can tell the students here are still learning and while at a typical restaurant it wouldn't be as enjoyable, it was fun seeing the chefs get heated during service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
After two reservations being canceled in winter of 2022 and summer of 2023 due to snow storm and Canadian fire, respectively, (what were the odds?), we've finally made it here for dinner tonight. Weather was great but the service and foods were even better.
We will definitely come back next semester to try a different menu.
Finally got to The Dining Lab and enjoyed every moment and each morsel! The Monroe College Staff and Students are focused, honing their crafts and curated a beautiful meal and experience for us.
The menu was excellent. The fact that students are responsible for hosting, serving, and cooking makes The Dining Lab a great experience. It's a BYOW and the atmosphere is perfect to dine with your friends and have a pleasant time. I am looking forward to the new semester.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu was excellent. The fact that students are responsible for hosting, serving, and cooking makes The Dining Lab a great experience. It's a BYOW and the atmosphere is perfect to dine with your friends and have a pleasant time. I am looking forward to the new semester.
Dine in: Yes
When there for a class trip
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The food selection is amazing. Ingredients are supurb. I am so glad they are now open 3 days. Service is super attentive. Candidly, they achieve the perfect balance between friendly and professional. And friendlyManagement (professor Luna) is always paying attention to everything. The best BYOB for free that I know. The take home desert bar cannot be missed. I bought 20 raspberry crumble bars, cut them in half and froze them. So I enjoyed the dining lab experience for weeks! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Everyone works so hard to be professional and learn the food service industry. It's really a good value for the money. Its a short period they are open so you need to act quickly. Take away desserts are ridiculously cheap!
Nice to help students learn the business...the desserts can be purchased after from a case...the prices are a steal !
Great food and service, students very willing to talk about their experience and education
Dinner was delicious.Our waiter was efficient and nice.
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