Seigle Cafe

A hidden gem on the south side of Central Campus.
I work in the library next door, so from time to time I find myself ducking down to the Seigle Café for a quick lunch or a snack when I can’t quite make it through the day but don’t feel like leaving the building in search of food. Depending on the time of day and year, your meal options include:
— a salad bar with an assortment of greens, chopped veggies, and deli meat
— sandwiches made to your specification
— grilled options including burgers, chicken breast, and black bean burgers with fries or steamed vegetables
— hot entrees that often include ethnic food options
— several soup selections
— breakfast pastries and yogurt
— grab & go versions of the above
— ice cream treats or freshly-​baked cookies
— Starbucks coffee
I can’t remember the specifics of the $ 5 lunch deal, but I believe it includes an entrée from the grill, a side dish, and a fountain soda — so a burger, fries, and a soda a comparable price as at Wendy’s, except made to your specification.
So why only three stars for what I’m calling a «hidden gem»? I love that all of their dishes, cups, and silverware are compostable. I don’t love that my grilled chicken has been under cooked, or that the salad bar is always a little more expensive than I think it should be. I like that they have giant burritos that are big enough for two meals. I wish they had a wider range of salad bar options — and also more ice cream. Definitely more ice cream.