Four Lakes Cafe - Menu

The Four Lakes is rather disappointing. When it comes to hospital food, they really don't meet expectations. The salad bar and sandwich shop are acceptable, but... read more The Four Lakes is rather disappointing. When it comes to hospital food, they really don't meet expectations. The salad bar and sandwich shop are acceptable, but everything else leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, the standout offering here is the soups—they're truly the only redeeming aspect. The Asian cuisine lacks flavor, and the home-style dishes seem designed for excessive indulgence. To make matters worse, the fried grill section has recently been removed, which is quite disappointing. The Mexican food is decent, so they deserve some acknowledgment for that. Overall, however, the selection is simply a disappointing array of uninspired meat dishes that might even lead one to consider a hunger strike.

During my time as a graduate student at the University of Washington, I've spent countless hours studying at the health sciences library located in the UW Hospi... read more During my time as a graduate student at the University of Washington, I've spent countless hours studying at the health sciences library located in the UW Hospital complex. When hunger hits, there aren't many options nearby, so I often find myself at the hospital cafeteria. They offer a variety of choices, including a half plate of Chinese food at Waubesa Wok or a healthy sandwich and salad. I've always been a fan of their bread pudding, which is sold by the pound, and you can't go wrong with the 10-cent Andres chocolate mints. Speaking of prices, it appears they haven't raised them with inflation, as my lunch consisting of Chinese food and bread pudding cost me less than $6!