Divya Tan
The coffee maker aunties so bad and very racism.... service totally bad and so much attitude 😔 …
The coffee maker aunties were so bad and very racist. Service was totally bad with so much attitude.
at 1 Choa Chu Kang Grove
Based on 15 reviews
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Based on 15 reviews
Divya Tan
The coffee maker aunties were so bad and very racist. Service was totally bad with so much attitude.
Miguel Gomez
I saw the Facebook post and walked over to support them as a neighbour, as I really hope we can help out stallholders during these tough times. This was my first visit as I didn't know this ITE canteen was open to the public. However, I must say, this canteen seems built primarily for staff and students, and due to Covid-19, their lack of diversification has hurt them greatly. Firstly, this place isn't child-friendly – there's no direct ramp for strollers and no child seats available. Secondly, the food prices are average at best. Thirdly, we tried three different stalls, and the food was just okay. Lastly, the operating hours are only from morning until 3 pm. My point is that none of these factors are the fault of the stallholders. This canteen isn't easily accessible if you don't drive; it's not near any MRT stations or malls. It's also not close to any offices or industrial estates, so it relies solely on students and staff for support. Now that it's open to the public, it's trying to attract adults without children (in groups of two, as mandated), who live nearby, and who don't mind walking to the ITE for breakfast or lunch at prices similar to the many coffeeshops readily available in their neighbourhood. This is where the rubber hits the road: is the ITE management charging these stallholders a rental below market rate to help these aunties and uncles make a living during these tough times? I mean, 50-cent coffee is nice, but without a standout food stall, competitive prices, an accessible location, and decent marketing efforts, I am sad to say that the three stalls I saw empty today will likely lead to more following suit, as this is simply not sustainable.
Huy Tan
Students kept cutting in line, but no one cared or said anything, except for the woman/Aunty at the beverage counter. She stopped the line-cutting, but the rest of the places were disappointing. There are too few desks and chairs for students, and they are also used by non-students. Furthermore, the staff have too many tables and chairs that are not being used. I don't understand why such a large school can't meet these basic needs. The school doesn't have any rules about this, so perhaps students just do this without thinking. Some other students felt uncomfortable but didn't want to get into trouble, so they didn't speak up. Many students, including myself, cannot eat during recess because it's too crowded. I think the school needs to adjust recess times accordingly and consider what is necessary and redundant. The teacher system also needs to be reviewed; they need to be more dedicated and attentive to students.
Lau Kim Leng
A food court at ITE Choa Chu Kang that is open to the public.
Eng Kiat
I only learned this food court was open to the public after living nearby for five years. I visit it as an alternative to the more accessible eating joints at blocks 810 and 818, as their quality and prices aren't competitive enough for diners who don't live directly across the road. During my last visit at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, 15/06/2022, only four food stalls (hot plate/Japanese/Western/pasta) were open. So far, I've tried two dishes: chicken cutlet pasta with cheese meatballs for $5.30 (which felt like the ingredients were bought off the shelf with minimal preparation) and hot plate fish/egg with rice and soup for $4.00. It can be disappointing for those seeking variety, as many stalls were either closed or vacant during my visits after the school lunch hour.
Ethan Chia
The food was great, with a lot of varieties of food stalls to choose from. It was recommended overall.
Melanie Tan
Literally so good! I went there for a school course and the food is amazing. The place doesn't even look like a cafeteria; it really looks like a cafe or an outdoor shopping centre kopitiam.
J.Q. Lim
The food choices are plenty and the food quality is good. I would recommend the Pasta and Western stalls here; they are both value for money and great in taste. My least favorite would be the hotplate stall, with a long waiting time of 5-30 minutes and high prices for barely palatable food.
Chan Feng Quan
There are student and public prices, but still at a subsidized rate. It's a food court style with plenty of seats and tables, but do watch out during peak periods as students will also be dining.
Navin Tan (BPSquad)
Decent meals at an affordable price! I originally came here to meet up with a friend, and the food looked so good that I returned a few more times to try it. I ordered the chicken chop with spaghetti. The meal was good considering the price and quality. I would definitely come back here and try some more stalls.