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.
Miguel Gomez
Saw the Facebook post and walked over to support them as a neighbour as I really hope we can help ou
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, only the woman/Aunty at the beverag
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
Food court in ITE Choa Chu Kang which is open to public
A food court at ITE Choa Chu Kang that is open to the public.
Eng Kiat
Got to know this foodcourt is open to public after staying nearby for 5 years. I go there as an alte
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.