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Craving a delicious and unique dining experience? Look no further than Central Carolina Community College's Culinary Arts Cafés! Prepared by our talented and passionate Culinary Arts students, these on-campus cafes offer a vibrant taste of creativity alongside fresh, high-quality meals. From student-developed specials to classic favorites, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure while supporting the future stars of the food industry.

Cougar Café

Located on the Lee Main Campus, this Café offers a short order menu in addition to specials. The Café is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The Cougar Café accepts cash only and is first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted.

Natural Chef Café

Located on the Chatham Main Campus, this Café offers a unique farm to table experience that  features gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes as well as dishes prepared using local farms such as Cohen Farms, Lilly Den, Crawford Dairy, Bennett Farming, CCCC's Organic Agriculture Farm, and other local vendors and farmers when possible.

The Natural Chef Café accepts cash only and is first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted.

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Our Student Learning Environment

Remember this is a student learning environment. Our objective is to educate our students and offer live experiences as a tool in their training. We aim to offer an outstanding meal; however, our methods may be different from those of a traditional restaurant because of the perimeters of times which students are in class. Your understanding and patience are appreciated.

Food Truck

Central Carolina Community College's Culinary Arts Food Truck is an extension of the hands-on training provided to our culinary students. Operated by talented students, the truck offers an array of delicious, on-the-go options that highlight the creativity and culinary expertise cultivated right here at CCCC. This exciting food truck experience allows students to engage with the community while showcasing their skills, giving our community a taste of their hard work and passion for culinary arts.

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