Mega Bites Cafeteria N235 NASA Ames — Attraction in Mountain View

I was at NASA Ames as they are a customer of the company I work for. This is a cafeteria but they do great work with the food. The staff near the main entre / kitchen window were the most happy and fun people I encountered during my trip. After a particularly stressful morning, it was a joy to joke around with the smiling staff. If I were to suggest one improvement, it would be that the tablets for ordering sandwiches / burgers/ made to order items are very confusing the first time. I first wasn't sure if I needed to use them or not. When I did, I was confused about how to pay. It turns out they just use them to get a custom food order up and you reconcile at the cashier later. However, I had to ask two people before I understood the flow. Once you learn this,...

Megabites is one of the two cafeterias at NASA Ames Research Center - you need a hard badge to gain access as it is located inside the center. They have a salad bar, deli as well as catered food available. The menu changes every week and shared on the internal agency website "Inside Ames". Lunches are typically $8-14, and very average food for the price.

Be careful with your belongings - my purse got stolen and nobody...

The folks that work here do a great job and serve some amazing food. You need a NASA badge or be escorted to eat here and the food isn't free like most cafeterias in the valley. Highly recommend Juan's amazing clam chowder (available on Friday's only). Open for breakfast and lunch. Come early at lunch (right at 11AM) to avoid the crowds. Sandwich bar and daily specials are highly...