Cafe 52 is a popular spot here on campus where you can grab a coffee or a pastry or several other different things. There are many great things about the cafe, but there are also parts that I think the cafe could improve on. Here is a list of pros and cons of CBC’s Cafe 52.
Cafe 52 is known for the variety of drinks they offer, and this is because of all the different syrups they have that you can get in your soda or coffee. It’s great that they have so many different options for you to choose from. It is also very convenient for students. It’s close enough to where students can run by and grab a snack or a drink between classes. Another great aspect is the amount of seating that the cafe has to offer. It is very nice when my class gets moved to the table at the cafe just for a change of scenery. It’s also nice that there can be small meetings or just coffee dates there.
Having a mini-cafe at our school is nice, but there are a few suggestions I have that would make it even nicer. One idea is to add a combo option. When you want to get a drink, a burger and a bag of chips, it’ll add up to ten dollars at least. If there was a combo option, I think more people would be willing to spend the money to get the entire meal. According to the manager of Cafe 52, they do offer a combo option that includes a sandwich, chips and a drink. However, I have asked workers if they offered that and none of them seemed to know about it. The cafe prices are not very student-friendly. A large Sonic drink costs less than a drink at Cafe 52 and the cup is less than half the size. The Cafe 52 manager stated that they did sell reusable cups in the past; however, it was not popular enough to continue to offer them. Mobile ordering would be another improvement that students would appreciate. If there was an option to do mobile orders, more students would order if they are in a hurry or if it’s more convenient for them. Since you have to order at the counter and wait for your food or drink, more students might find it faster and more convenient to order ahead of time on their phone. Unfortunately, the cafe manager stated they do not have the technology to offer mobile ordering at this time.
Overall, Cafe 52 is a great addition for CBC and I believe many students appreciate having it on campus. Although there are many different things that the cafe could add or improve, there are great benefits of having the cafe on campus.
