CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Beginning Monday, September 10, Betsy’s Bistro will begin operating in the Student Union Cafeteria at Parkland College replacing Chartwell’s Dining Services.
Betsy’s Bistro began as a food truck in parking lot B1 operated by Hendrick House, a residence and food option popular on the University of Illinois campus for 70 years. Now that Chartwell’s has decided to not renew their contract with Parkland College, Betsy’s Bistro entered a five-year contract to operate out of the Student Union Cafeteria. They will have a wide variety of food available for between $3 and $9. These offerings include wood-fired pizza, hamburgers, comfort food, nitro coffee, and even sushi, according to a press release from Parkland.
Students and faculty alike are happy about the change.
Jason Neff, student at Parkland College said, “the old cafeteria was greasy, gross, and overpriced.”
Deane Geiken, WPCD Station Manager, said, “Parkland College just stepped up their dining experience.” He was invited to a tasting a couple weeks ago and was able to sample some of the dishes. Geiken said, “I was very pleasantly surprised at the variety they were willing to offer, and their flavor was outstanding.”
They will continue operating the food truck in lot B1 until they officially open the cafeteria.
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