Magnolia Dining Facility, Bldg 7409 — Restaurant in Biloxi

Keesler has some of the best food of any chow hall at any Air Force Base and Magnolia is the best of those. There's a few reasons for that but especially the hours and actually being open. The food changes every meal in the main line and generally has good options. There are times where it is a miss but it hits the mark most of the time. The prices are also excellent. There are a few negatives that keep it from being a 5. Like cheap silverware, terrible plasticware, and poor drinks. The biggest downside are weird DFAC rules like limiting how much food you can get arbitrarily and shutting down early if there's a lack of customers. I would be remiss to not talk about the staff. Most do an acceptable job but the ladies at the registers are the nicest cashiers you'll meet. They remember most everyone coming through and I had some wonderful...

The food at Keesler AFB DFAC is extremely pricey compared to the GMR provided. I lived on commissary salads for a whole month. It’s not that I eat a lot. I eat quality food and buying quality food at the DFAC on a GMR rate is impossible. $18.60 for three decent meals? There is no way when each little item on your plate costs extras. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not priced per plate but per item on your plate. My weight: 110 lbs, went to the DFAC once for breakfast and ended up paying over $12. Never came back. Lodging does not offer any type of kitchenette. The commissary became my only way to keep myself somewhat healthy without going...

Food is defac food. Can't complaign too much. The atmosphere is good though. It really is a nice place to sit down with people and chat about military life. I don't see many mtis around so that's another plus. Lunch lady was nice and her makeup reminded me that I'm able to be apart of the civilian world... Though a little outurous she wished me a great night. No need to throw away your tray because there are also workers who pick up behind. Its pretty awesome. Love the snacks but the salads need a little work. And the sandwhich line never has ham .. whats...