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Parkhurst Dining staff respond to student Caf complaints

Posted on April 24, 2026April 25, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

James Ryan Prizant ’29prizantjry@lakeforest.edu Copy Editor In a poll of 115 College students, over three-fourths of respondents wanted food changes, whether in quality, flavor or selection. Among respondents who were asked one thing they would improve or change about the cafeteria, 42% expressed dissatisfaction with the quality and flavor of the food, while 40% called for greater variety, with some specifically requesting more halal, vegan or vegetarian protein options. A typical weekday morning’s offerings include…

The Caf’s visitors make lunchtime more fun

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Sammie Ross

Sammie Ross ‘28rosssca@lakeforest.eduOpinion Editor & Layout Editor SATIRE—Any Forester knows that 12 p.m. in the Caf is not for the weak. Students claw their way through crowds to score a precious booth or to get in line first at Ruben’s station. But spring has sprung and prospective students visit campus more and more each week, making the environment utterly ruthless. What better way to introduce these visitors to the true Forester experience than to fight…

Getting Creative in the Caf

Posted on October 19, 2016December 23, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

As pretty much all Lake Forest College students know, going to the cafeteria can sometimes be a source of great joy (chicken nugget night especially) or bitter disappointment. There are definitely times where nothing looks particularly appetizing. Having a few vegetarian friends, and only eating white meat myself, I know this adds another layer to what’s available and what looks good. Sometimes you just can’t find anything. This is where eating creatively in the caf…

Getting Creative in the Caf

Posted on September 29, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

As pretty much all Lake Forest College students know, going to the cafeteria can sometimes be a source of great joy (chicken nugget night especially) or bitter disappointment. There are definitely times when nothing looks particularly appetizing. Having a few vegetarian friends, and only eating white meat myself, I know this adds another layer to what’s available and what looks good. Sometimes you just can’t find anything. This is where eating creatively in the caf…

New Year Offers Same Disappointments at the Caf

Posted on September 27, 2016November 29, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

It’s hard to deny the jarring inadequacy of our campus cafeteria. From a lack of options, to a lack of clean cutlery, to a lack of sustainable solutions for dealing with food waste, Aramark dining services have some serious needs for improvement. Toward the end of last spring semester and throughout the entire summer, cafeteria food was disappointing. The problem wasn’t finding obscure items in the food, but rather the lack of choices and the…

Getting Creative in the Caf

Posted on October 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

For all of the people out there who have gone into the caf with wide eyes and empty stomaches and left with feelings of disappointment–this is for you. Peanut Butter Apple Nachos – one sliced apple – honey (right by the tea area) – peanut butter – chocolate chips – caramel – chocolate sauce – peanuts This one is nice and easy, take your sliced apples and arrange them on your plate in such a…

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