The Eatery at the Arboretum — Restaurant in Chanhassen

This is a slightly upscale version of hospital cafeteria meets assisted living dining hall; the plastic trays and disposable cutlery complete the aesthetic! For $11 you can have a dry breaded chicken patty (glorified chicken nugget) and mac-n-cheese slopped onto plate. Other options include pre-made sandwiches, basic salads, and two soups. Hop over to the pop dispensers and then slide your tray down the counter to the cashier who will count up your items for you. The prices will exceed your expectations!

FYI: Not many options for gluten-free diets. The only carb they have is wheat unless you...

Unfortunately, this appears to be a generic campus food service stop rather than an independently run restaurant. We picked up a few items, and none of them were fresh. Soggy crackers, rusty lettuce, all signs of long term storage. No complaints about the staff but some of the tables weren’t clean. Gardens are...

After all it is a cafeteria and as such meets expectations. For us the food quality has always been consistent and the menu varies and is always interesting. The outdoor patio is a...