Hungry? Here’s what to eat on campus!

By Nindiya Maheswari

It’s lunchtime and students are on the hunt for tasty and affordable food at El Camino College. With Café Camino extending its hours and El Cappuccino being the newest addition to campus dining, students can try different cuisine within walking distance from their classes.

The prices for food can be expensive at both restaurants but if students choose to buy food on campus, here are the top five items to try at Café Camino and El Cappuccino.

All prices are subjected to a 9.5% Los Angeles County sales tax.

Café Camino is located next to the Humanities Building and is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. El Cappuccino is located next to the bookstore and is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The grilled cheese costs $4.95 and has 498 calories. It’s one of the cheapest items at Café Camino. The bread is grilled until golden brown and American cheese is melted together with your choice of wheat, sourdough or white bread. Cafe Camino’s grilled cheese is soft, buttery, rich and cheesy. It’s a no-brainer for students who are on a budget.

Anyone can order a full breakfast meal at El Cappuccino for $6.29. Sitting around 540 to 608 calories, the Warrior Starter comes with two scrambled eggs, three pieces of bacon or sausage and fried potatoes. The eggs are fluffy, the bacon and sausage are well-done and the potatoes are crisp.

A grilled burger patty with bacon and American cheese costs $7.99 and has 746 calories. A piece of lettuce and a slice of tomato is added as well. The burger is flavorful but the size is quite small. It does not come with any sides and students need to add condiments themselves.

Café Camino’s Meal Deal is a fulfilling meal with a drink that costs $8.49, and it ranges from around 920 to 1047 calories. The Meal Deal includes a classic burger with a grilled beef patty, fresh lettuce and sliced tomato served with crispy french fries. The burger does not come with cheese, but students can pay an extra 99 cents to add their cheese of choice.

My personal favorite. The Bacon Ranch, costs $9.59 and has 901 calories. It comes with a well-marinated grilled chicken breast, bacon and a slice of provolone cheese melted on ciabatta bread. Lettuce, tomato and ranch are added as well. Everything on the sandwich, from the chicken to the bread, is very tasty. It’s a big, creamy, and fulfilling sandwich.

Students enter El Cappuccino near the bookstore on May 10. Students can order the Warrior Starter for $6.29 from 8-11 a.m. El Cappuccino is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Anthony Lipari | The Union