PRIME at HVCC Main Cafe
Siek Campus Center, Troy, NY
Crema's Take
“This Hudson Valley Community College cafeteria punches above the typical campus dining experience with a surprisingly diverse lineup that spans chef specials, sushi, grill items, and pizza, making it genuinely appealing if you're stuck on campus during bad weather or between classes. The friendly staff and palatable food with reasonable seasoning elevate it beyond standard college fare, though the pricing leans pricey for what amounts to cafeteria-quality offerings. It's a solid quick-grab spot for meeting friends or grabbing a bite when you can't venture off campus, but nearby options might offer better value if you have the time to explore.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Honestly just walk across the street, for the price the food isnt worth it. Its better anywhere across the road. However the staff is all freindly, so when its rsining or snowing its not a bad choice. Just not cost effective, nor dose it taste really good. Except the sushi.
Lazy staff, overpriced food, unreasonable waiting in line times, food shortages, the list goes on... If anything is a big seller and customers like it, you know that they are already trying to get rid of it. This company really has gone from a pinnacle of success to an absolute…
This is my favorite place on campus to get food. They always have something for everyone. Including chef specials, sushi, the main grill, prime-ito and pizza. The head chef and the director of operations are some of the most accommodating people. The food is always fresh and…
Very expensive for the cafeteria-quality food and lack of diversity on the menu. Staff is reasonably nice, but students are better off crossing the street to inexpensive competitors for a wider array of food at a lower cost.
Definitely better than your standard college fair. Food is palatable, you don't feel like you're going to die from a salt overdose, and the staff are nice. Only things to note are that you should definitely wait until at least 10 or so to get pizza because after that the food…
Crema Reviews
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