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LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR DIETARY NEEDS WHILE ON OR NEAR CAMPUS
STORY & PHOTOS BY JONATHAN VILLAGOMEZ
PHOTO EDITOR
It comes to no surprise that the first
thing th a t’ s ’on your mind every
morning is food. Luckily plenty of great
Options around campus help you suffice
your cravings. These are the best places
to hit.up for food.
One of the quick and easiest places
to get food on campus would be at
the on-site Cougar Cafe. They offer
plenty of options, from burgers, fries,
sandwiches, coffee, rice bowls and
quick snacks to help you get through .
the day. The Cougar Cafe is also a great
place to meet up with friends to sit
and talk.
Plenty of seating makes it an ideal
place to study. The cafe is conveniently
located in the com munity center,
making it a perfect spot for a quick
bite in the center of campus. Even
though the cafe offers plenty of seating,
make sure to get there early to secure
yourself a seat or a table during peak
lunch times.
If you’re in the mood for burgers,
C arl’ s Jr. is one of the closest fast
food restaurant near campus. Carl’ s
Jr. offers many quick and delicious
burgers making it a good spot for a
quick bite between classes. Carl’s Jr.
has exceptional service. They recently
released a new hand-scooped mocha
coffee milkshake, which is perfect if
you’re craving something sweet with
a little caffeine boost, though at $3.99
this milkshake is not the cheapest.
If coffee is not your flow, they also
have other milkshakes in strawberry,
chocolate, vanilla and Oreo.
Carl’s Jr. is located across campus in
the WinCo parking lot on Highway 213.
Five Guys is another local favorite
and a must have. As soon as you walk
in, you’re quickly greeted. Five Guys
has exceptional burgers, fries and
m ilkshakes’ Although Five Guys is
more expensive, it is well worth it
for a great burger and fries. You can
also order your fries Cajun style for an
added kick to spice things up. Reviews
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Christian Clarke, top, a cook at the Cougar Cafe prepares a sandwich for a waiting customer. Alex Becerril, I
freshmen student at CCC, works on homework while enjoying a salad available for purchase at the cafe.
of magazines and newspapers surround
the walls, allowing you to read reviews
from around the Country.
Another place perfect-for a quick
bite is Panda Express right across the
street from the college. They offer
staple Chinese dishes such as chow
mein and orange .chicken along With
some vegetarian options. Though fairly
expensive at $8.99 for a three entree
meal, there are numerous sides and all
are fairly tasty.
For a lot of people, coffee is more
important than food and is often a
priority when^starting off your day
or just when you need a pick me up .
The top two spots for coffee near the
college would be Starbucks and Dutch
Bros. Both offer a wide variety of coffee
and other types of drinks to fu lfill
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