Sebastian’s Cafe

Delicious and — also important for a public health institute — healthy food. Unfortunately it’s only open until 2pm so you have to go somewhere else for an afternoon snack or for dinner if you’re working late.

I went here for the first time yesterday. It is really only worth the price if you are a Harvard student or professor and are able to use your HUID to get the 20% discount. The food was actually very good. The staff was really friendly and everything was kept clean considering the number of people going through it daily. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because if you go right during the lunch rush it can take a while to check out and finally sit down and actually eat. with all that being said, if you’ve got to get to class and don’t have time to go across the street then this place has good food and isn’t a bad option (considering it is the only option!).

Sebastian’s café is the cafeteria at the Harvard School of Public Health. It has some of the best cafeteria food I’ve ever had. They have great breakast (breakfast sandwiches, french toast, home fries, scrambled eggs), a large salad bar (though the line for it is super long at lunchtime), sushi, gourmet pizzas, burgers/​grill, a great daily Indian section (complete with raita, mango pickle, a radish salad, tamarind chutney, and papad) and a healthy corner called «Heart of the Plate.». Heart of the Plate is my personal favorite: they have grilled chicken and tofu accompanied by a different vegetable/​grain side item every day. These sides are creative, delicious, and healthy and do a great job of incorporating vegetables you might not normally eat or like — brussel sprouts, beets, cabbage. Sebastian’s is also green certified and has great composting and recycling stations. My only feedback would be to include nutrition information on the entrees. Otherwise, I love this place and am always able to find healthy yet delicious food here.