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         A cafeteria, commonly called a canteen outside of the US, is a type of food service location in which there is little or no waiting staff table service, whether a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a dining hall or canteen (in American English).Cafeterias are different from coffeehouses, although the English term came from Latin American Spanish, where it had and still has the meaning “coffeehouse”.

                          Instead of table service, there are food-serving counters/stalls, either in a line or allowing arbitrary walking paths. Customers take the food that they desire as they walk along, placing it on a tray. In addition, there are often stations where customers order food and wait while it is prepared, particularly for items such as hamburgers or tacos which must be served hot and can be immediately prepared. Alternatively, the patron is given a number and the item is brought to their table. For some food items and drinks, such as sodas, water, or the like, customers collect an empty container, pay at the check-out, and fill the container after the check-out. Free unlimited second servings are often allowed under this system. For legal purposes (and the consumption patterns of customers), this system is rarely, if at all, used for alcoholic drinks in the US.

                 Customers are either charged a flat rate for admission (as in a buffet) or pay at the check-out for each item. Some self-service cafeterias charge by the weight of items on a patron’s plate. In universities and colleges, some students pay for three meals a day by making a single large payment for the entire semester.

               As cafeterias require few employees, they are often found within a larger institution, catering to the clientele of that institution. For example, schools, colleges and their residence halls, department stores, hospitals, museums, places of worship, amusement parks, military bases, prisons, factories, and office buildings often have cafeterias. Although some of such institutions self-operate their cafeterias, many outsource their cafeterias to a food service management company or lease space to independent businesses to operate food service facilities. The three largest food service management companies servicing institutions are Aramark, Compass Group, and Sodexo.^[2]

               At one time, upscale cafeteria-style restaurants dominated the culture of the Southern United States, and to a lesser extent the Midwest. There were numerous prominent chains of them: Bickford’s, Morrison’s Cafeteria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, S&W Cafeteria, Apple House, Luby’s, K&W, Britling, Wyatt’s Cafeteria, and Blue Boar among them. Currently, two Midwestern chains still exist, Sloppy Jo’s Lunchroom and Manny’s, which are both located in Illinois. There were also a number of smaller chains, usually located in and around a single city. These institutions, with the exception of K&W, went into a decline in the 1960s with the rise of fast food and were largely finished off in the 1980s by the rise of “casual dining“. A few chains — particularly Luby’s and Piccadilly Cafeterias (which took over the Morrison’s chain in 1998) — continue to fill some of the gap left by the decline of the older chains. Some of the smaller Midwestern chains, such as MCL Cafeterias centered on Indianapolis, are still very much in business.

Now lets talk about the one of the best Cafeteria here in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. . 🖤

✨CAFFE LA TEA✨

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                  Caffe La Tea started as a small coffee shop and full-service restaurant in Cabanatuan City. But in no time, they quickly expanded, opening several branches in Northern Luzon. 

                  Caffe La Tea is one of the best cafeterias here in CABANATUAN CITY. Many people such as students are visiting this place to try their best selling  foods and to feel the comfort that they are looking for. 

      CAFFE LA TEA’S STORY

      Love for sumptuous food, creative drinks and a good chat with friends are what Happy, Ermina, Ciarra, and Rona all have in common. As the creative and entrepreneurial minds behind Caffé La Tea, they were inspired by their travel adventures in and out of the country, as well as their memorable food stories along the way.

          All these motivated the cousin-sisters-friend group to offer the city something fresh, vibrant and original. Thus, Caffé La Tea was conceptualized with the aim to provide a cozy and lively place for friends to gather and chitchat, while filling their cravings for a great cup of coffee or tea, paired with the perfect dessert. The idea was brought to life in July 2012, built from the ground up with their passion for food, coffee and milk tea—not to mention the endless cheers and encouragement from their friends.

          Caffé La Tea cemented its success story with the perfect site along the busy street of Mabini, Cabanatuan City. Literally steps away from two main universities and the provincial hospital, and just hundred meters drive from Maharlika Hi-way, the first Caffé La Tea store is right at the center of its dense target market. Soon, the 100 sqm space was transformed to what was bound to be the “homegrown tea and coffee pride” of Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.

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          Walking into Caffé La Tea instantly brings you a sense of comfort and positive energy. The cafe mixes the simplicity and earthy warmth of a bodega, made comfy with modern interior design. Retro-modern lighting pendant lights bring balance and details between the bare floors and the spacious ceilings. The walls come alive with tasteful art pieces, and shelves filled with familiar things that remind you of home.

          Our color palette is inspired by the boldness of dark coffee beans, balanced by the soft touch of cream—just like a rich cup of coffee. On the other hand, the touches of teal, lime, and green apple breathe the freshness and vibrancy of tea  leaves. All these blend with the comfort of soft cushions and lazy sofas that invite guests to carefree and comfy lounging.

          Caffé La Tea also offers complimentary Wi-Fi connection, allowing customers to make the most out of high-speed internet, for leisure, study or work.

The best selling foods!

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TOP 3 BEST SELLING FOODS:

-GRILLED PORK SIZZLING SISIG WITH BELL PEPPERS

-PINOY NA PINOY PORK SINIGANG

-SMOKED HOUSE BURGER STEAK WITG MUSHROOM AND ONION STRINGS

AND OUR TOP SELLING DRINKS…

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and our mouth watering sweet cupcakes✨

It is also the best place to meet new friends and to create memories with each other ❤️

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