Guckenheimer Cafe

Reviews about Guckenheimer Cafe

• 5 / 5

  By Wynne Linden
  Lucky for me, I had the privilege of using this cafeteria inside the Ascena building. Unfortunately, unless you work at Ascena, or are a guest of Ascena, you may not get to find out just how wonderful it is. But I want to assure you, if you ever have the chance to do so - don't turn it down. The staff alone make it worth while. You can tell they are anxious to please, and really take pride in their service and food. And they should - it's delicious. What makes Guckenheimer stand out - is that they offer some really healthy choices, and I'm not just talking about iceberg lettuce and shredded carrots. The salad bar has an amazing array of lettuce, spinach, hummus (flavored differently each day - but done handmade), olives, cauliflower done in spices, cheeses, great flat breads, and I don't know what all else. Expect it to be your main meal, if you go that route. They usually have a main meal, and a short-order meal. The main meal could be bbq chicken, with green beans, and garlic roasted potatoes, or homemade lasagna. One time they had Brussel sprouts, and I said, NUH UH. Because I've never had them where they taste good - awful, I think they are. The chef (I think she said she is the sous chef) cheerfully said I should try a sample, and I did. Wow! I took a helping and ate every last bite. Never, ever have I eaten Brussel sprouts until now (and I'm 55 yo). They also offer pizza and small items, like grapes and cheese, or yogurt and fruit. You cannot lose. The beverages they make - you can tell they put a lot of thought into - and try to keep them varied. Strawberry and mint water, (real strawberries and mint leaves), watermelon lemonade. I could go on and on. The best part about all of it - is that it's fresh, made with fresh ingredients by people who really care. Thank you so much Guckenheimer for making my stay at Ascena the best project I've worked on so far!
  March 05, 2017