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Cravings Ala Carte

4.1 (33 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
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Jen J.

I discovered this hidden gem on the first day of my trip to the city, and by the end of the week, the place was filled with my colleagues as word spread about their food. The colleagues I brought on my last day were foodies, and I could tell by their faces they were questioning my life choices as we entered the cafeteria. I recommended the "Cravings plate," which is a meat and two sides from the buffet section. I grew up eating made-from-scratch home cooked meals, and no kidding, this food rivaled my mom's meals! My skeptical colleagues were believers by the end of the meal. I enjoyed meatloaf, a pork chop, and a stuffedchicken breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cooked carrots and green beans throughout the week. This location is in the PNC Building at 5th/Main, downstairs immediately to your left. Zero stars for ambiance, but with a full belly, you will care not! I have zero food pictures because I inhaled everything immediately.

3 egg breakfast for $12.5
Stu F.

Cafeteria style at very reasonable prices. I'm surprised they draw a bigger breakfast crowd with this offering. Only negative was I asked for over-easy eggs and they were over-med/hard

two quesadillas with a side of sour cream
Jenifer M.

Delicious food but this was catered through work and so over priced! We eat the at least 2x a month. They charged 315$ to feed 15 people in the office! 20$ a person...I don't link so! I think that is a bit over priced for 1 tray each of... Fried chicken cutlets Green beans Mac and cheese Mashed potatoes with gravy Stewed tomatoes Onion rings A jug of tea 2 x 2 liters of coke

Grilled cheese and chili on a cold day!   Yummmm!

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Casey K.

Thank you for the kind words Tim! We appreciate your business.

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Omg this restaurant is cafeteria style service I love everything they serve the location is tricking the people are outstanding

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What a surprise! Excellent service, quick and tasty food. Cafeteria style so you can get anything you want.

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3 years ago

The food was fantastic and the people were so friendly. We went back a second day for breakfast.

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Quick and convenient place to grab food when you are downtown. The cooks are friendly! The grill is my favorite, especially for breakfast.

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8 years ago

Great place for breakfast! Their omelettes are delicious. Great service, nice folks! I eat there at least once a week!

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Love the food. They are a bit pricey though. The premade salads are almost $8.00.

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Fast, and filling, it's a no frills cafeteria style "restaurant" with plenty of options

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Great cafeteria dining for a quick lunch downtown for local visitors or employees.

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