The 14th Conservatory
Honestly? It’s not that great. Sad, but true. My daughter was really looking 
forward to it! Center Stage Bistro. What’s not to love? Read the menu…everything sounds delicious. And the prices? Totally reasonable.
But here’s the problem: The cafeteria is packed. (Hot tip!!! No matter what, don’t let your new student ‘buy’ for at least the first couple of weeks. Long lines and limited lunch period lead to disappointment and growling stomachs during 7th block…) They always run out of the good stuff early. And because the school is now a ‘cashless campus’ you MUST have a stocked OCard (see ‘Lingo’). I understand that they did have some yummy chocolate muffins but word got out and they became hard to come by.
Overall, if my daughter buys, she pretty much stays hungry. So, she brings her lunch and just relies on the cafeteria for snacks, treats and an occasional beverage.
Waaaaah! We were looking forward to not having to make lunches. Oh well.
*INSIDER ALERT! Okay, I have just been informed by my daughter that in fact, the cafeteria has been accepting CASH. That pesky ‘cashless campus’ has apparently proven to be problematic for OCHSA administrators as well as parents. However, since I have not been officially notified by the school that this is the case, I must still categorize this ‘inside information’ as hearsay. I will keep you ‘posted.’ Ha! No pun intended…
“Each day, in addition to the Ala Cart menu, a “Daily Special” will be offered for $4.00. A vegan daily special is also available, check with the cafeteria for the specific menu …. OCHSA”
Click here for more information and to view the menu.
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I am OCSAmama
I'm a mom, a writer, and apparently a blogger with two children who attend Orange County School of the Arts. I crave good information and LOVE to ask questions. But now I have all this stuff in my head. Oh well, it's okay because I love to chat and share. Go ahead and pick my brain.
are you so right on about the cafeteria. I am sooooo tired of making lunchs. Why can’t they have good meals for big hungry teens?
Posted by Penny Fleming | June 30, 2011, 4:40 pmI know! And honestly we were so excited when we first started; it seemed like it was going to a little higher caliber than your typical cafeteria fare. We came in though the same year OCHSA switched food service companies so the menu we previewed and the menu we got were different. Oh well, small price to pay for the privilege of attending such an awesome school. I am glad they have the option though; does come in handy some days
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Posted by OCHSAmama | June 30, 2011, 9:15 pm