Cooking FRESH

Poor service and horrible coffee. I recently ordered coffee from there because I was running late. NEVER AGAIN! There were coffee grinds in my coffee and when I asked the lady to replace it, she said she would have to charge me for another cup and she did!

Cooking FRESH is more than just a convenience spot; it offers a wide range of freshly baked goods, freshly brewed tea, freshly prepared sandwiches, and even Thai green curry.
Sure, you could grab a bottled drink on your way to or from a doctor’s appointment, but why not give the sweet basil plantation iced tea a try. The tea is brewed fresh daily and is just $ 2.50 a cup and even less for refills.
The freshly baked pastries are super ono. You’ll want to pick up a couple to try them out. The pumpkin roll cake and muffins were my personal favorites.
Located in Queen’s Physician’s Office Building 3, this little oasis is something to look forward to the next time I am in the area. Til next time, I will most certainly be craving the sweet basil plantation tea and trying to make the concoction myself.

The service here is terrible! Considering their prime location, they should develop a work flow that would benefit their customers who the majority work in a busy hospital.

I am so thankful that Cooking Fresh and their healthy alternatives exist for those days when I’ve just had enough of the cafeteria food. Sometimes it takes the one employee awhile to get to your food if there’s a rush, but if you have the time, it’s worth the wait. Today I had the chicken naan wrap with chicken, cucumbers, and kim-​chee sauce. The wrap was tasty – I only wish I had gotten it with cheese (I ordered without). The woman behind the counter today was super friendly and helpful. I went back for an oatmeal cranberry cookie – out of this world. I’ll be a repeat customer for sure

Tasty, healthy options instead of normal cafeteria food. Service not always the best but seems to be getting better with employees that have stayed on a while. Some prices are good, but others a little steep.

Cooking Fresh moved into POB1 earlier this year and, had someone asked me to rate them several months ago, I would have given them *maybe* 2 stars. I wasn’t a huge fan of the food, the service was not so great, and the prices were pretty steep (and would sometimes change depending on who was working, etc)…
HOWEVER, in the last few months things have been looking up!
— The prices are still a little steep but they do use really good ingredients in their food (and the prices are now constant rather than fluctuating).
— I have been enjoying their food more and more and they’ve added some nice choices onto their original menu (I love the Naan wraps and my coworker loves the Paninis!!)
— And their service is really, really good now! I actually look forward to coming in and getting a coffee in the morning or even just popping my head in to say «Hi». The staff is cheerful, talkative, hardworking, and accommodating. I’m not sure if the last batch of workers just didn’t gel or what but these guys make a good team and it really shows in their customer service.
There are still changes I would make (mostly to make me happy… lol!): maybe some different baked goods (although their brownies are YUM!), different breakfast items — not a fan of soy bacon and whatnot (although they have added on some really good breakfast paninis!)…but that’s mostly me and my opinion. O_​o
To me the food and food choices have gotten better as time passed. I would definitely suggest getting their Naan wraps (they have different fillings every day), the basil eggplant (an everyday dish), and, if they have it, their jambalaya or gumbo. YUM! Their coffee is pretty good too… they serve Peet’s coffee (although they don’t have the Thai flavoring… –_​-​).
All in all, I think it’s an accomplishment to have won someone over who works in the building and has seen the changes happen day in and day out. I was one of those people that, initially, hoped they would just move out and let our old café people come back — it hurts but it’s the truth. Now, I’m pretty happy with the way it is and really enjoy popping in during breakfast and lunch.
One last thing — customer service is THE most important thing in a business. If your service is bad, it won’t matter how good your food is or products are. Customers remember how they are treated and how they are taken care of. Don’t take your customers for granted… they’re the ones that keep you in business! ^_​^ Thankfully, these guys (or should I say girls) have gotten it together and are an enjoyable part of my day now!

Food is SO over priced but worst of all the service is TERRIBLE. Very unfriendly staff and the food is never great. Most times it’s over priced, small as heck, and unfresh. Can’t wait till they move out and queens café moves back in.

Considering it’s hospital fare, one would think they have their fair share of dry, rubbery food that’s «healthy eating.» But true to their word, their food is pretty fresh. Their assortment of sandwiches is decent, modest and not outrageously priced.
I had the breakfast which for the price was very filling and even though the eggs were a little rubbery but I know that by law they have to be hard cooked to pass standards. The soy bacon, well. it’s soy bacon.
But the coffee and the latte… ohhhh HEAVENLY caffeinegasm in your mouth, throat, and tummy. Again, well worth the price and the taste, aroma and flavor out «bucks» the «Star» of any other place that sells joe.
It’s the freshest, tastiest you will drink. They sell Peet’s brand, remarkable stuff. But whomever is brewing the pot knows what and how to do it. It’s a jolt of good morning in a cup. Not for the timid.
Selling this (I had the double latte) is selling drugs without a license. And they’re right across from the POB 1 pharmacy, yet!
I’d go out of my way for it, even if I were in POB 2 because it’s a crosswalk away.
GO.

I was hesitant at first, but now I’m hooked.
The breakfast burrito with vegetarian «pork» sausage and egg whites is one of my favorite ways to start my day at Queen’s. With some Sriracha, it’s a home run. And it’s healthy-​ish. (And it has brown rice in it, so it’s pretty hearty.)
For lunch, pick up a «Lunch Specials» menu to plan your meals for the week. If none of those appeal to you, there are some staples like Baked Chicken Breast and Thai Green Curry, which are served daily. Yum. Mini plates are $ 6; regular plates are $ 8. Regular plates come with a small salad and brown rice; substitutions are possible upon request.
And for coffee, they proudly brew Peet’s! Yay.
Service is friendly and very helpful, so don’t hesitate to ask questions. The workers have helped me with my food orders on numerous occasions.
I’m a fan of this place and will gladly return.