Get out and eat something: Ocean Campus
Whether you’re looking to fulfil midday munchies or in need of a substantial meal you’ll be happy to know that City College’s Ocean campus has a variety of dinning options.
By Estela FuentesThe Guardsman
Whether you’re looking to fulfil midday munchies or in need of a substantial meal you’ll be happy to know that City College’s Ocean campus has a variety of dinning options.The school’s culinary program runs its version of a five start restaurant, the Pierre Coste Dining Room. You can get anything from soup, salmon or steak. It is the priciest place on campus, but if you have the money and a large appetite it is a great place for a multiple course meal. City Cafe, located in the Student Union, is also a great option for those with a hardy appetite. They serve both breakfast and lunch at a moderate price range. They have bagels, salads, cups of noodles and sandwiches made to order. The cafe’s hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and best of all they take credit cards.The school cafeteria, also run by the culinary department, is a pocket-friendly option with lots of variety. They serve pastas, sandwiches, soups, salads and much more. Everything there is under $6.00. The cafeteria is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 6:30pm for dinner. Located at the center of Cloud Circle, the Lunchbox is a pricey place for an OK meal. They charge you $2.00 to toast a bagel and hand you a serving of cream cheese and a plastic knife. But if you’re feeling nostalgic for Costco they have chicken bakes for $4.The highlight and newsroom pick for a quick bite has to be the one and only Crown Catering truck. It’s the school’s own mini mart. You can get anything from a candy bar or some aspirin to a nice salad or some sushi at a pretty good price point. Parked right in front of the Visual Arts building, it’s close to almost every building on campus. If all you have is a dollar in your pocket, this is the place to go to keep the tummy-grumbling to a minimum.
