I loved coming here with my dad to have a cheeseburger back when we used to take each other to appointments. He was the one that convinced me that hospital food was actually pretty good!
Today, I brought a family member in for their surgery. Finding where we needed to go was like walking into a maze. Although we were given good directions on paper... the staff we ran into in the way was so helpful. They didn't have to help, but we were always pointed in the right direction, or taken right where we needed to be. After checking her in and she was taken into surgery, I headed for the cafeteria. Making my way there was still a little difficult, and again, the hospital staff and security was there to help give me great directions.
The cafeteria is located in what would be considered the basement of the hospital. It is below the main level/entrance. You can take stairs or an elevator to get there.
Once there, I was a little intimated by the staff... only because I am not here often and they don't welcome you or greet you. They don't even acknowledge you. You fill out the order slip and drop it in their box not too far away. I should have written my name on it, but my nerves made me fill it out quick and hurry to get it dropped off in the box. There were other food options available like a chicken sandwich, fries, garlic fries, and tater tots. I did notice pre-cooked burger patties ready to be put on buns... as long as my food is hot, I'm happy. When my food was done, they set the slip on top and I pretty much had to figure out of that was my order our not (lol, my fault.) Whole the burger was cooking, the salad station looked so yummy, I had to get a salad, too. There was Romain and spring mix available. So the salad veggies you can think of, and I liked that there was garbanzo and kidney beans at their salad bar. One of my favorite salad toppings is sunflower seeds and raisins and they had them!! Yay!! There were protein options like chicken and tuna salad for your salad.
After you gather your food items, you walk to the register. The salad is paid for by weight, so take out your dressings. They knew I had a cheeseburger, but they didn't look inside the box. I was honest and let them know I had a double cheeseburger and fries. The woman at the register was smiley and pleasant.
After you pay, there is an area before you sit down to grab utilsils, napkins, plastic ramekins to put your dipping sauces like ketchup (and mayo for me, lol.)
My salad was wonderful! Most of the toppings were fresh, I may have found an old cucumber in the midst, but no biggie. I even started eating it without their delicious ranch. Yes, they have great ranch!
My double cheeseburger (oh did I forget to mention I ordered a double? Lol) was warm since I started on my salad first. It tasted good! The fries were piping hot! They weren't quite cooked all the way through, but I think they are battered seasoned fries and I am a fan... and since I am a mayo freak, I added that onto my double cheeseburger... and yes I dip my fries in mayo!!!
Since I have good memories here with my dad, I will always order myself a cheeseburger. If I want to try anything else, I will add it onto my cheeseburger and fries like I did today. read more