Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are extensive with such offerings as smoothies, omelets, sandwiches, burritos, grits, homemade soups, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, variety of pizzas, flatbreads, noodle and grain bowls, Southwest Sunburst – grilled chicken breast, citrus BBQ sauce, garlic polenta cake, winter greens, seasonal grilled vegetables, cookies, brownies, key lime pie, chocolate cake, lemon cake and much more
In January 2024, Yavapai Community College unveiled its renovated student cafeteria, “The Eatery,” on the Prescott Campus. The total renovation cost was not disclosed. The College, in a press release, said, “The Eatery” was “a new beacon of conscientious and creative dining, where every bite is a celebration of local flavor and ethical sourcing.”
It is clear after a full semester that the renovation and revamped food offerings provide a delightful dining experience for students and staff alike. Open year-round, seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, “The Eatery” is promoted by the College as a venue that “seamlessly marries nutrition, food quality, and sustainability.” When it was reopened, the College said that it prioritizes “freshness, flavor, and nutritional value, offering a diverse menu” that caters to various dietary preferences and features a seasonally updated selection.
“The Eatery” boasts a wide variety of dining options during the day, including smoothies, omelets, sandwiches, burritos, grits, homemade soups, fresh salads, burgers, pizzas, flatbreads, noodle and grain bowls, and signature dishes like the Southwest Sunburst—grilled chicken breast with garlic polenta cake, winter greens, and seasonal grilled vegetables. Desserts such as cakes, cookies, brownies, key lime pie, chocolate cake, and lemon cake round out the menu.
The culinary team at “The Eatery,” introduced during the January 2024 reopening, was composed of renowned chefs from some of the area’s most esteemed restaurants. Led by Aimee Novak, Director, and Tony Burris, Assistant Director, the team brought a wealth of expertise, creativity, and a profound understanding of local flavors to the kitchen.
It is noteworthy that when the Community College reopened the renovated “Eatery” in January 2024, it also replaced the Café in Building 19 on the Prescott Campus with an Open Market grab-and-go, self-check kiosk system. Managed by Hi-Line Snack and Vending, the Open Market is similar to the grab-and-go system installed at CTEC.
