im a student here and will always support my school's bakers and chefs! Everyone is so nice and easy going, and the place is always clean! The food is beyond my expectations!! Great job team! read more

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A perk of working at LW Tech is having access to this restaurant run by the culinary program. Every week there are new specials. There are salads, soups, entrees, sandwiches and hot items from the grill. Everyone who works there is courteous and prompt. So far I've enjoyed everything I've ordered, particularly the salads. Right now the sitting area is closed due to COVID but hoping it will open up in the near future to get the full experience. Everything is take out currently. I've never had to wait longer than a few minutes to get my food. The prices can't be beat. Overall, I would highly recommend eating there if you have a chance! read more

Best food on campus by a long shot. Food is prepared and served by culinary students. The menu changes quarterly. Always several good options. I had the butternut squash salad and split the turkey panini with a friend. The sandwich was served with a side of deep fried "stuffing balls" which were crispy and unique along with a nice cranberry sauce for dipping! The restaurant doesn't open until the third week of the quarter so call ahead to confirm they're open read more

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The food here is prepared by students in the culinary program at LWTech. It's reasonably priced, perfect for a college student. I ordered the grilled salmon which also has rice, some dill sauce, and veggies. It was really good! I got my food to-go but I waited for about a good 10 minutes before it got served to me. But again, the food is prepared by students in training. Maybe next time I'll call to order, although the menu on their website is different than what they actually serve because it changes every week. Should still have the current menu on the website though so there aren't any confusions. I would still go here again when I'm craving something. However, I think it's wonderful that the culinary students get an opportunity to serve their community and gain the skills they need when they start their career. read more

Chef City Grill - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This is a restaurant that's run by the culinary program at LWTech. The students work in the restaurant- cooking, serving..etc There's specials in addition to their usual menu. Don't know if it changes weekly or daily. The prices are great and very reasonable, you can get a burger and fries for less than 9 bucks. As a student, I eat here when I have a long break between classes. The tips go back into the culinary program, so it's a nice way of supporting the program. My only issue is that on their menu it's states that they have truffle fries, which the second time I ordered them, I was told it was a mistake and they don't have truffle fries. And I received the same fries I ordered the previous week when I ordered truffle fries. Anyway I knew something was off the first time, but it would be nice to either fix the menu or tell people right off the bat they don't have truffle fries. read more

This is a student operated restaurant inside Lake Washington Technical Institute. I am a student at the school so I stop in here in quite frequently for lunch. This is a great place for lunch even if your not a student here. The menu seems like a bistro style restaurant menu and the quality of food is great. They use good fresh ingredients and the menu rotates each school quarter and is based on what is in season. This quarter I've been partial to the steak sandwich with horseradish aoli and chimchurrie sauce, and the boneless braised beef in a red wine reduction sauce on a bed of cheesy polenta. The service is good, but these are students who are learning all the aspects of the restaurant business so sometimes it's evident they are still learning. It can be weird to think of eating at a school restaurant and not being a student, but don't let that de ture you this place is really good. read more

Chef City Grill - Boneless braised beef in a red wine reduction on top of cheesy polenta - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Great value for delicious food. $7.95 for flat bread or a full size salad topped with seared ahi tuna cooked perfectly. While some dishes were slightly overdone, the instructors do their best to catch these. Overall, a very enjoyable meal. Service can be slow and curt but that's expected from a group in training. Can get crowded and it's a very long walk from any of the parking lots too. read more

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This is the restaurant of the Culinary Arts program at Lake Washington Technical College, and it is a great find! It is open for lunch Tuesdays through Fridays when the school is open. Reservations are recommended, but not required. I had no trouble getting a table when I went recently, but the place is not large so it is good to check ahead. The space is nicely decorated and has a real restaurant feel. The students are competent and qualified, and the food is better than most restaurants in greater Kirkland, especially in the Totem Lake area. You have to park in the student parking lots and make your way to the restaurant, which is on the main floor of the East Building. Park in the Visitor spaces on the far western edge of the parking lot near the Horticulture area, then go in to the West Building and take the elevator to the first floor. From there, head out the door to the east, and into the East Building. The restaurant is right in the southeast corner, behind the school cafeteria. They also have a bakery run by the Culinary Arts Program on the other side of the cafeteria. Check the website above for the menu. It changes constantly, but is generally light European style cuisine. It is quite extensive, with sandwiches, salads, seafood and pasta selections every day. Here is a small sampling from today's menu: Vegetarian Sandwich or Wrap Guacamole * roasted red peppers * baby spinach * microgreens red onion swirls * roma tomato * pepperoncini peppers * English cucumber * Boursin cheese lemon aioli * tomato or spinach tortilla, multigrain, or bread of choice Gorgonzola & Hazelnut Salad Shredded iceberg lettuce * hearts of romaine * toasted hazelnuts * crumbled gorgonzola * plum tomatoes red & green onions * apples * Bosc pears * crumbled pepper bacon * creamy bleu cheese dressing Conchiglie Shell pasta * pommodoro sauce * mild Italian sausage * green cabbage * shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano 7 * Ravioli Spinach ricotta butternut squash ravioli light gorgonzola cream * crushed walnuts * grated Romano 8 * This place is worth the extra steps to get here. It is really a lovely place to have lunch. After lunch, stop by the student floral shop to pick up a bargain arrangement for a special someone -- it is also a hidden gem. Once a month or so, the Culinary Program hosts a theme buffet service out in the main cafeteria. These are also excellent and worth going to. You'll need to call to find out what is coming up and when. Give it a try! read more

I've been a student at Lake Washington Institute of Tech. for a little over two years now, but I've only just stared going to the Chef City Grill for about two quarters. How I wish I'd started going sooner, just the thought of eating at their cafeteria gives me the willies... the willies!!! The resturaunt is located sort of in the middle of the school, but can be easily found if you park in the Tech Building lot. It's connected to the East Building, right down the from the cafeteria (shiver...). The food is very well priced since they aren't trying to earn money but simply break even. Chef City Grill is esentially a class and every person that works there is either a student or instructor. And because of that they all work very hard to make you happy. Occasioanlly they might seem a little nervous or forget things but hey, cut them a little slack, they are still learning. The instuctors there are especially nice, and will remember you if you come often, like they do me. (Even the students that work there will remember you) And they absolutly love it if you come regularly. Seriously. I feel like whenever I come in I'm showered with love and appreciation (sometimes free food too, on several occations). I literaly look forward to the days I eat there just because I know how happy they will be to see me. Ego boost? Yes please, and thank you very much! When I go I usually, but not always, come alone for my lunch break and sit at the bar. I always end up being served by and talk with the Chef and Hospitality Instuctors. They are both very nice and will always come and make sure that your meal is to your liking and that you are happy. I appreciate that. The food has always been very delicious, well prepared and very, very quick. I've never had a bad meal. They also have weekly specials where they try more unusual fare and new recipes. I prefer these, and order from that menu when they have it. This place is also much better than any other resturaunt around the the Totem Lake area, and if you're in the neighborhood please go and try it out. I recomend this place whole-heartedly. It's inexpensive, great tasting, and eating there helps the students in the culinary program. And on the way out, don't forget to stop by the bakery that's run by fellow students as well. They have half priced goodies every Thursday ;) http://www.lwtech.edu/Community/Community_Mall/Chef_City_Grill.html read more

Being a student here I enjoy the Chef City Grill on campus. The food is reasonably priced for the quantity and quality. Be aware however, that your servers are all culinary arts students, and many of them don't have dining/server experience, so they are learning as they go..just be patient when you order as they may forget a few things or have to come to your table a few times to clarify. No big deal. All of the money from the food and tip goes directly into the culinary arts program as well. The restaurant is open Weds-Fri now, depending on when school is in session (sometimes it is not open right away at the beginning of the quarters). It is way better quality food than the cafeteria on campus and the dishes range from typical diner fare like burgers, salads, and sandwiches, to more elaborate specials like crab cakes, salmon, lamb, etc. The specials change weekly. Overall, if you're on campus or in kirkland and are wondering about trying something new, the restaurant on LWTC's campus is yummy..I've eaten here 3 times (I keep forgetting my punch card!) and have never had a bad meal. They also give you bread with pil + vinegar with every meal....yumm! read more

If you live or work in the Kirkland, Totem Lake area, this restaurant is a must try! Located in the East building of Lk. Washington Institute of Tech. this restaurant is completely run by it culinary students, so be a little understanding if service is a little flawed. But the food is what I would call upscale bistro at McDonald prices! Enter the school at the east entrance and head down to the ground level of the east building, wed, Thurs or fri from 11 to 1:30 during any school quarter and you won't be disappointed! read more