Palantir Technologies

A few months ago my sister started working here and I found out that relatives of employees get «magic free food» passes as long as you sign away your right to something about deep dark secrets of something something mumble mumble.
Anywho, given that these «magic free food» passes give me access to free food magically, the bar was set pretty low and I expected «meh» level food. I WAS WRONG (which is pretty often the case but especially so in this situation). The food is awesome, and most importantly I get to eat with my sis and my friends who work here. They have a formula of foods every night which generally includes a mixed salad, two cooked veggie dishes, a meat, and some delicious carb. They have an amazing dessert chef who makes the most dangerous pies and pastries. Drink selection game is on point, of course, and they are also the reason I have gained a ring of fat around my belly consisting solely of It’s its and gummy bears. If you are fortunate enough to attain a «magic free food» pass (called my some a long-​term guest pass), I’m sure you will enjoy Palantir’s cafeteria as much as I have.
Also a disclaimer, I’ve only been here for dinner but my sis swears their bfasts are the shiz.

Fantastic food. I absolutely love eating here whenever I have the opportunity.

Holy Moly! I got to visit the lunch spot with a friend recently and am thoroughly impressed with what they’ve got going here! Also got a good run down of what the company does and wouldn’t mind working here one day! Shoot, I’d work here just for the perks of eating the free breakfast, lunch AND dinner! Of course I’m sure they’d expect me to work my butt off, but at least I won’t be starving and can enjoy the various options of dining offered here. I was even tempted to grab a free beer from the fridge. FREE BEER?! Yes. I wonder if that helps with productivity… probably.

A relative of mine works in the kitchen here, and he invited some of us over for lunch and a quick tour. I must say, this place had me super impressed.
The food. Oh, the food was delicious. I’m so jealous of the employees here. And not only is the food super high quality and amazing, apparently their ingredients are mostly organic and locally grown. After lunch, he took us a few blocks down to another office building and up to the roof, where they have a rooftop herb garden where they grew things like rosemary, chocolate mint, and every herb and leafy green imaginable. It’s crazy and inspiring to think that all of this care and dedication to detail goes into preparing meals that they give away for free as a company perk!
Palantir employees, you lucky dogs.

I visited a friend here and got a tour of the facilities. Think something like Google on a much smaller scale. Wow, Palantir employees, you guys are super lucky!

Aside from the awesome snacks, drinks, toys, and super-​duper-​sized printer… this place has a room with CAREBEARS painted on the wall, which makes it the best company office ever!!!

I’m always telling my friends this place is a programmer’s paradise. Everyone gets three, large, flat panel monitors. The latest-​and-​greatest hardware. A huge snack room loaded with snacks and a clipboard where you can jot down anything they’re missing. Large game room with all the latest consoles and games. Ping pong table. Nap room. Bean bags. Alcohol. People coming in at strange hours. Laundry machines (random). Crazy decorated walls and work areas. Smart people. A high programmer to business person ratio.
Anyway, this is Unilocal so I guess I should mention the food. Like most tech places, you need to find someone who works there to invite you to lunch. It’s nothing I’d pay $ 20 for, but it’s super good for cafeteria food at work, even if wasn’t free (which it is). I’ve had ahi tuna salad there, some delicious baked chicken, grilled shish kabobs, salad, California rolls, and I heard they have a steak night too. And of course drinks are free so I grabbed a Naked Juice and some bottled water. Oh, and some candy.
I’ve never eaten at Google, but in my mind, I figure it’s gotta be somewhat close to eating at Palantir.