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    Commons Cafe

    4.2 (16 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    VIP seating at the Commons Cafe
    Sasha C.

    Located on the majestically bland Pickle reseach campus is this charming little dining facility serves up above average dining hall fare. Menu changes from day to day, but you canalways count on several varieties of burger grilled fresh to order. You can always find a vegetarian entree. There is always soup, too. If you work up at Pickle, this place is a great place to hang out with co workers. I generally go for the Meat of the day whether it be pork chop or brisket or briased chicken, and a little soup. The dude who serves it always smiles, offerign me a choice of two savory sides. Indeed savory is the best word to describe food here, for it is a tad mass produced and a tad overcooked, but it does somehow still satisfy the appetite of a healthy scientist. This seems to be the cheapest place to buy a candy bar anywhere in this neighborhood and byt far the best value in soda. Go for the ultra small soda and refill a bunch of times, becuase the soda is indeed bottomless here. They keep their condiment bar well stocked with two mustards, relish, mayonaise, salt, pepper, and 2 katsups. There are three eating areas two of which are regularly open. Inside you can observe the more human side of science, where people do not sport the latest fashions and do not impress the hot babe by their side but participate in scholarly exercises of human nature sharing stories and problems. Outside one faces a majestic lawn with some trees. I like to watch the rain from here as I am usually under a major overhang. There is also this strange VIP luxiourious mega-cubicle with wood panelling and ornate frosted glass. Those inside may never have to know of the commonors outside. They have fancy glasses and tabel cloths and stainless steel ware. Alas though I be tall enough to peek over the walls, I have never seen anybody inside in all my times at PRC commons and I peek often. No matter what I get I always spend more than 5 but less than 9, occasionally leaving with some leftover soup. My biggest gripe is that they aren't open during breaks, and that they close at 1:30 PM.

    Amazing salad bar! Everyday theres over 20 different fresh veggies n homemade pasta/potato/taco salads, ceviche, etc

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    Pretty good... great portions! Fresh salad bar priced by weight. My ceasar was about 3 bucks.

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    Yum! Had quiche with gruyere cheese for lunch and the slice was huge. Delicious and came with 2 sides and a roll for $9.75. Great find!

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    Alas though I be tall enough to peek over the walls, I have never seen anybody inside in all my times at PRC commons and I peek often.

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    Commons Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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