Cafe of the Carolinas

Well, first let’s clarify that this is a hospital cafeteria. As you walk in, however, it is open and very clean. Three separate stations offering fresh made foods. In the mornings there is an omelet station, and a regular breakfast fare (biscuits & Gravy, sandwiches, made to order eggs) station. I won’t say it’s stellar but it is refreshing that it is fresh foods mostly, and made griddle top. The sides are good and the portions they give you are excellent. All the folks working are always very polite. I won;t say I would make s special trip to grab anything, but as I was stuck in the hospital for several days, there was a good deal of variety and it was alright. They also have doors leading out to a very nice covered porch complete with large ceiling fans, so you can actually get outside. There is an area right next to patio that has nice plants, and a tall wall to keep out traffic noise so you do have somewhat of a respite. As i said, not stellar but for what it is, it is quite nice.

Look, no one WANTS to be at the hospital, but when you need to be, or have to be, you’re in some luck. The Café of the Carolinas is the cafeteria in CMC Pineville. I found the selection and the quality of the food to be very good, and especially for a hospital-​based location! They offer salads, sandwiches, hot foods including a daily selection of vegetables. And, by the way… you gotta try that Mac-​n-​Cheese!!!
The breakfasts are excellent!
Note that there is a Starbucks at the entrance. Thus, they can’t sell regular coffee. That’s why I gave four stars. Otherwise, I recommend it!