Private parking lot, dazed diners, amazeballs hand washing setup with actual water in the desert, soap, and paper towels. The staff were a fast working machine. Self serve, bus your plates and utensils. Did I say the price is right? Yes. Popular items run out, then they are often replenished. Vegetarian and vegan options. The self serve lines run fast, no idling. But sit, relax and chat over a meal if you like. People tend to keep with their group, it's not that social, and people are exhausted. They are working on sustainability and had compostable bamboo knives, forks, and spoons. Sort your waste outgoing. This little cafeteria is partially powered by solar and batteries! Salad in the desert is a treat! read more

Commissary - Lunch: vegan beef and onions, salad, taquito, cherry tomatoes, my purple spork and a bamboo table knife. - Cafeteria Near Me - Black Rock City, Nevada

It's been awhile since my last review, and that was when the only meals I could get were in clamshells delivered by ESD Logistics (thanks, good people!) Since then, I've been promoted, and had the privilege of eating in for the whole week that I was working in Center Camp. Wow! What I had been missing! The thing that impressed me most (other than the overall ambience) was the incredible vegan option. It was closely guarded from roving carnivores, and you actually had to ask for it - but, man, was it good! Delicious, nicely spiced; really impressive. Highly recommended. Inshallah, I'll be back. read more

The salad bar has locally sourced and raised vegetables! All the meat used here is actually also locally grown and sourced. When you are far away in the default world, you dream of food as fresh and locally sourced makes me want to come back again and again and again! The breakfast should not be missed - eggs sourced from the wildlife right under your feet! And the service, do not even have words to describe the service ... Oh, the coffee - pass on that, just sayin' read more

Commissary - So yummy!!! - Cafeteria Near Me - Black Rock City, Nevada

I put it out to the universe this morning: "Man, I would love me some fried chicken tonight" and, amazeballs, there was fried chicken on the menu! I could not believe it. The sautéed mushrooms were perfectly seasoned. The polenta was creamy and the chicken was moist with a satisfying crunch. I sat by myself because after a long day, sometimes you just want to be alone with your thoughts. Someone eventually sat at my table but we didn't really talk except she asked me what time it was and I told her: "6:24." You can refill your drink cup as often as you want and I went for the Grape Drank and then the Gatorade substitute, which I can never remember what it's called. The waitstaff was helpful and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Commissary - Fried chicken, creamy polenta, sautéed mushrooms and some red colored drink. - Cafeteria Near Me - Black Rock City, Nevada

The food is inedible, and the portions are too small. Also, there's a disappointing lack of aromatherapeutic soap options in the washrooms. read more

When you're still about 80% liquid from a night on the town and you get in too late, the unlimited Cocoa Pebbles does amazing work on getting you at least somewhat stable to pass out for a few hours, play in traffic, then do it over again. I heard there's other food there, but I wouldn't know, because the staff expertly prepared my Pebbles so well, that the milk itself might as well been pure Swiss chocolate. read more

I've been traveling to BRC's Commissary every summer since 2008. I must say it's one of the best places you can find there. The neighborhood is really great although the surrounding desert is very monotonous. The opening hours are great too, you can drop in almost any time. Sometimes there's even live music and commedy! Here are my pros and cons: + Great neighborhood + Great opening hours + Romantic interior + Great for birthday parties + Excellent recycling system + Bouncers are very picky + Perfect shelter during dust storms, rain and evacuations + Good AC (I've only been there in summer) + Cheap + All you can feed + Staff mostly tattooed but not rude at all + Very clean bathrooms (in comparison) + Hidden fans blow your plates everywhere + American cuisine + Cliente usually very excited - Carnivoirs and vegetarians accepted - Toasters are too slow - Pepper is a joke - Hidden fans blow your plates everywhere - Wifi's content is dull - No nudity - My traveler's cheques were not accepted - People talk very loud (about ephemeral matters) All in all a great place, also for tourists. I wish it wouldn't always get so crowded. I hope I didn't violate yelp guidelines, but I have to admit I have received freebies there. read more

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I walked in and everyone started yelling "HEY!" Or something, I left not sure what I did wrong?

I've been eating here regularly for the past 10 years and I have to say that after some rocky ups and downs, the food and service has really stabilized. The staff isn't drunk or armed, the food is hot, and the lines only really get unbearable in late August. The buffet is nice, with a good salad bar and there's always an excellent dessert selection. The staff don't seem to mind if you play with your food, fall asleep on your plate, or make fanciful concoctions of chocolate milk, FrootLoops®, and pineapple, so long as you don't waste any of it. The fare is pretty middle-of-the-road, meat and starch Americana, but it'll fill you up and keep you fueled for whatever your day holds in store. Things that could use improvement: - No reservations - The self serve drinks station is always a clownshow since by then you're holding a plate and silverware and possibly a toddler, and then you have to scoop ice from the cooler and operate the spigot without dropping everything everywhere. Plus it's in a corner so everyone has to cram into the same space. - The tables are really too close together, which makes for some good finger smashing and to-your-seat jockeying. On the plus side, you get to meet some great people. - The corkage is outrageous so I'm taking off one star - I'm not sure if the salt shakers are full of salt or just filled with dust - Cheese with every meal! read more

Whenever I'm in Black Rock City I find myself eating 99% of my meals here. I'm not sure if it's the service, the atmosphere, the clientele or the food but something keeps me coming back again and again. On the negative side I keep on asking for a wine list and the staff looks at me like I'm crazy. I heard they might add a food truck for the other side of the city in 2018. read more

This place is an Oasis in a sea of dust. The wait staff is a bit snarky but that is part of the charm. They offer a wid variety of dining options. Make sure to BYO Cup, plate, and utensils. read more

I love stopping by Commissary for late night coffee and toast with jam. Also some of cleanest facilities on Playa! If you're not a vegetarian don't try to eat the vegetarian food. Not for you! Some of the perkiest service this side of Pyramid Lake. read more

Commissary - Cleanest facilities on playa - Cafeteria Near Me - Black Rock City, Nevada

I can't tell you how many dark nights of caring for people at EMS (who decided the bike obstacle course was a good choice after visiting approximately 13 bars) were significantly brightened by delivery from the Commissary. No one, and I repeat no one, including every single orthodox jew vegan on the playa, can resist bacon being delivered straight to them, warm. Nothing says "I'm definitely coming back to EMS next year" like a four foot stack of styrofoam containers filled with real food. I think I heard that they did away with letting us have chits like they used to, so I give one star off. read more

The service sucks. I was told to "go to the next person" to scan my badge. Also... the food is mediocre at best. Don't get me started on the entitlement of the ass holes who push their way through line. Your best bet is to leave before the ass holes get to playa or figure something else out because the rangers will push you into the tables causing your shorts to rip. read more

This place has made a ton of improvements over the past few years, and I've been delighted by their enthusiasm and efforts to accommodate its customers. My biggest critique is that sometimes it can be hard to find a table, and after being seated I am stuck waiting for a server --sometimes up to an hour or so. Usually they have a buffet set up, which is nice, since finding a waiter is so hard, and that's something they've really improved upon recently. All in all this place is really great, and a perfect place to bring dates, families, or even taking the ol' little league team out for some post-game fun! read more

The food is great and the staff are hard workers and seem to enjoy their job. The salad bar has almost everything you would ever want on a salad. read more

Love this place when im volunteering. They usually have a decent selection that's better most times then what you brought with you. The other kool thing, you can wear what ever you want, as long as your bits are covered. read more

the powdered eggs are shit! but the rest is pretty good for the money. I like quiet coffee in the morning, before the crews are awake! Oh and the tater tots are the BOMB!! read more

I don't have to prepare my own food on playa! They make all the breakfast meats! Salad bar twice a day! Cake with dinner every night! Ice in my drink! They even do the dishes! read more

I've never had a bad meal here, but I guess my standards live on a sliding scale. Considering the food is way better than the Alfred E. Packer Memorial Food Tent at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, it's quite out of the way for an East Coaster. Only been able to get there 10 times since 1996, but it was worth the drive each time. Marvelous variety and generous serving size. They also proudly offer a condiment found in few other establishments called Playa.Some kind of SouthWest mineral thing with a Spanish name. Seems to impart a unique taste to many dishes and never has hurt me. Always looking forward to returning. read more

I love this place. Every time I'm in Black Rock City, I eat here. They have a salad bar, and a buffet style breakfast/lunch/dinner and it is all you can eat. The staff is very friendly. read more

Finally made it here for the first time in 6 years of visiting the playa. Well worth the wait. Definitely visit if you can :)

This year the food was way to salty. Really upset my stomach. Wish we had more variety in our veggies.

I'll give it a solid four stars. The coffee needs work, and the waitstaff are well nigh impossible to find. Most days I give up and just go get the food myself. That said, the food is solidly reliable and on occasion fairly inspired. They have take out service and also deliver to remote locations around the city. Floor could use sweeping. read more

Everything is grown on the playa and all the meat is raised and killed at Black Rock Station. Can't get much more local than that!

I really want to eat here. The food looks wonderful and those waiters! So cute. Not sure how the heck to get a table though. I hear they are on a three week wait. Hmm. Will direct my assistant to keep trying. read more

These people perform a minor miracle in the desert. Breakfast isn't very great most of the time, and early isn't my thing, but the other meals are anywhere from not bad to really good and if the main course isn't to your liking, the salad bar is always a winner. Pro tips: bring your own to go box and cup, and get there early for ice cream. read more

I have enjoyed this place many times. the vibe is down to earth, a great view of the vista, and they don't really have a dress code, but the BYOB part is nice. read more