Open to suggestions and constantly seeking improvements, the snack bar is a place that strives to serve Kent students well. Starting this year, the snack bar now opens at 7:30AM Monday through Friday, providing breakfast and refreshing drinks. New snacks such as chicken nuggets, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, cherry coke, and fruit snacks have been added to the menu.

Ms. Margaret, who works at the snack bar, explained that the inspiration of the change came from an online survey conducted last December. “The change of the opening time is an easy fix and can be implemented right way. We are still working on other changes that students have requested,” said Ms. Margaret. “The new opening time of the snack bar gives students an opportunity to choose from a variety of foods to start their day fresh before class starts.”

Every morning, Ms. Margaret gets to the snack bar extra early to prepare the foods and makes sure the warmer is as full as possible so that the students who are in a hurry can get food quicker. Among the newly added snacks, the chicken nuggets are definitely a huge hit on campus. “The kids love the chicken nuggets. We use tempura battered chicken nuggets made with white meat that are of much better quality than McDonald’s!” said Ms. Margaret with a bright and proud smile.

Most students seem pleased with the new offerings. Bill Zheng ’17 said that the convenience and the choices of foods are the main reasons he chooses to go to the snack bar for breakfast. Paige Wu’18, who is a frequent customer, remarked  that a cup of fresh ice coffee from the snack bar is a great way to energize her morning and start her day.  

“I feel really grateful for both the snack bar staff and the dining hall staff. Thank you for always preparing us good food and drink and always thinking about ways to improve the quality of the food and the service,” said Erica Qin ’18.