The Apple Pie Bakery

Throughout the four years that I've spent here at Marist, I've noticed that there is an unspoken, subtle (yet still there) confrontation between the CIA and Marist. We don't usually go out to the same bars, and when we do, there is no discussion among different schools. Not to say that there's a huge difference in our school's, we ARE right down the road from one another. But because of this unconscious conflict, many Marist students don't venture over the the CIA for anything other than nice dinners with their parents. I, however, heard about the bakery that's inside the Culinary: The Apple Pie Bakery.

The bakery, located right inside the main entrance to the Culinary is completely student run: they work there and they help prepare the food that is served. The students who do work there are super nice and really helpful, which always makes for a pleasant dining experience. The bakery is usually kind of crowded but both times that I went there proved to be worth the wait. Another added benefit: while you wait in line for your food, they feed you hand made chocolate (DELICIOUS!). 

The bakery offers full-fledged meals, such as sandwiches and soup, and--of course--desserts. I've experienced both ends of the spectrum and haven't been disappointed. The sandwich that I had, turkey with the fixings, was awesome. It was on student made bread which was amazing all in itself. However, as good as lunch was, dessert is better. I've tried their cookies and, my personal favorite, a mousse "bomb". The mousse was maybe some of the best that I have literally ever had. 

The grounds are beautiful if you ever feel like taking your food outside, which I have done. Or you can choose to eat it in the actual bakery. The prices might be a little high for everyday visits by college students but when you do go, it's well worth it. If parents come up, this is also a great, different place, to have lunch or grab a bit of something sweet. Check it out if you're ever in the mood for a great lunch or a treat.