Biglaw Cafeterias Forum

[Anonymous User]

How are they in terms of quality and price? When a firm claims its cafeteria is subsidized, what does that usually mean in terms of prices? Which firms have the best (both quality and value) and worst cafeterias?

[Anonymous User]

How are they in terms of quality and price? When a firm claims its cafeteria is subsidized, what does that usually mean in terms of prices? Which firms have the best (both quality and value) and worst cafeterias?

WSGR is hit or miss but it's free after 7pm. Dinners will sometimes (many times?) be some configuration of leftovers from lunch.

IIRC STB SV's cafeteria was free. Can't comment on the food but drinks were on point.

ETA: Wilson is weird about charging meals to clients. You are technically not allowed to do it but people push it through sometimes, mostly if they are working late on Friday/weekend nights.

[Anonymous User]

How are they in terms of quality and price? When a firm claims its cafeteria is subsidized, what does that usually mean in terms of prices? Which firms have the best (both quality and value) and worst cafeterias?

WSGR is hit or miss but it's free after 7pm. Dinners will sometimes (many times?) be some configuration of leftovers from lunch.

IIRC STB SV's cafeteria was free. Can't comment on the food but drinks were on point.

At STB the drinks are free, everything else is highly subsidized. Food is good, especially the cookies. If you are in the office late, you can order out to any area restaurant or grab a pre-packaged meal from the cafeteria.

[Anonymous User]

now i wish i had taken STB...

[Anonymous User]

Had the best americano I've ever had at STB. :')

[Wild Card]

Which NYC firms have cafeterias?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Man, cafeterias really suck. During the summer program the summers and attorneys get something like $30pp to spend on lunch whereas the poor schmucks in NYC get cafeteria vouchers.

[Anonymous User]

Man, cafeterias really suck. During the summer program the summers and attorneys get something like $30pp to spend on lunch whereas the poor schmucks in NYC get cafeteria vouchers.

NYC bros get like $65 pp and go prix fixe at Michelin starred restaurants...

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Man, cafeterias really suck. During the summer program the summers and attorneys get something like $30pp to spend on lunch whereas the poor schmucks in NYC get cafeteria vouchers.

NYC bros get like $65 pp and go prix fixe at Michelin starred restaurants...

Cool anon.

I mean, there were no shortages of super nice meals (I ate at Providence and Mélisse) but I know quite a few of my friends ate at the cafeteria if there was one. Obviously not every day, but still. Sucks.

[Anonymous User]

Man, cafeterias really suck. During the summer program the summers and attorneys get something like $30pp to spend on lunch whereas the poor schmucks in NYC get cafeteria vouchers.

NYC bros get like $65 pp and go prix fixe at Michelin starred restaurants...

Cool anon.

I mean, there were no shortages of super nice meals (I ate at Providence and Mélisse) but I know quite a few of my friends ate at the cafeteria if there was one. Obviously not every day, but still. Sucks.

Idk. I appreciate having it at my firm. It is typically good and varied, with tons of healthy shit, for relatively cheap and really convenient. Like today, I was busy and just grabbed something and it took like 5 minutes and cost under $3. As a summer we were encouraged to spend the firm's money out, not eat in the cafeteria.

They also have a weekly cocktail party in the cafeteria dining area with top shelf liquor and awesome food.

ETA: I just don't understand any way that a subsidized firm cafeteria, with no other changes, is a negative.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Man, cafeterias really suck. During the summer program the summers and attorneys get something like $30pp to spend on lunch whereas the poor schmucks in NYC get cafeteria vouchers.

NYC bros get like $65 pp and go prix fixe at Michelin starred restaurants...

Cool anon.

I mean, there were no shortages of super nice meals (I ate at Providence and Mélisse) but I know quite a few of my friends ate at the cafeteria if there was one. Obviously not every day, but still. Sucks.

Idk. I appreciate having it at my firm. It is typically good and varied, with tons of healthy shit, for relatively cheap and really convenient. Like today, I was busy and just grabbed something and it took like 5 minutes and cost under $3. As a summer we were encouraged to spend the firm's money out, not eat in the cafeteria.

They also have a weekly cocktail party in the cafeteria dining area with top shelf liquor and awesome food.

ETA: I just don't understand any way that a subsidized firm cafeteria, with no other changes, is a negative.

While I can appreciate the convenience aspect of it, I just think it ties you to the office too much. Going out to get lunch, even if it's super quick, is sometimes very necessary. The cafeteria reminds me of tech campuses - everything you need so you don't leave.

[Anonymous User]

But you can always leave if you prefer. It isn't mandatory.

[1styearlateral]

Which NYC firms have cafeterias?

The ones I know about: STB, Milbank, GDC, Cadwalder, and I think Skadden.

[Anonymous User]

^ DPW as well.

[Anonymous User]

S&C also has a cafeteria with some pretty nice views.

[Anonymous User]

So does Debevoise.

[1styearlateral]

FWIW I haven't eaten at any of them, but I have it on good authority that Milbank has an excellent cafeteria that is super subsidized (e.g., flank steak @ $3). I wish my firm had a cafe so I didn't have to go out every day and spend $9-12 for lunch (this city is so goddamn expensive).

[Anonymous User]

Kirkland Chicago's building has a nice cafeteria ... good food, good variety. I don't know if its subsidized for employees... I don't work there. Work nearby and go there from time to time.

[Anonymous User]

Which NYC firms have cafeterias?

The ones I know about: STB, Milbank, GDC, Cadwalder, and I think Skadden.

I thought GDC didn't have a cafeteria in NY?

Skadden definitely does.

[Anonymous User]

Shearman NYC has a subsidized cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.

[Anonymous User]

Skadden NYC has a pretty nice cafeteria. It's subsidized so lunch usually runs $7-8, dinner maybe $8-10. For dinner, you can bill the meal to the client directly instead of getting reimbursed. They also have a sushi chef come once a week which is pretty good. They also have a large salad bar, soups, burger station, and soft serve ice cream.

[Nebby]

I wonder when biglaw will start building dorms in the basement of their firm offices?

[Anonymous User]

Do any of these cafeterias have special dietary accommodations? The cafeteria at my school has a kosher station, vegan station, etc. Or are they a lot smaller than that?

[landshoes]

I wonder when biglaw will start building dorms in the basement of their firm offices?

If it was cheap, I'd be thrilled.

Seriously biglaw, get on this and watch your recruitment ~*soar*~

[2014]

Do any of these cafeterias have special dietary accommodations? The cafeteria at my school has a kosher station, vegan station, etc. Or are they a lot smaller than that?

They are generally good sized and accommodate all normal dietary restrictions, including those you mentioned.


Is anyone aware of a NY firm that doesn't have a cafeteria?