What changes do you want to see at the PX/BX food courts?

CPT Jacob Swartout — Mon, 19 May 2014 22:49:58 -0400

Tired of the same old fast foods? What would you prefer? Healthier choices? All you can eat buffet of some kind?
Dairy Queen? National chain restaurant?

I'm a "bring your lunch from home guy" but every now and then I venture off with some friends to the PX every two months or so.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 20 at 2014 5:21 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:21:19 -0400

Food courts have come a long way. I remember when I enlisted (83), there were no national chains to be found on post/base. We had the AAFES Burger Bar (and it really wasn't all that good either). Burger King was the first to move on post if I remember right, followed by many others (I have seen Anthony's Pizza, Robin Hood Subs, Baskin Robbins, Charlies Steaks, Popeye's Chicken). I am surprised that there hasn't been a movement to healthier choices now that I read through what I have seen.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 5:27 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:27:02 -0400

I would like to see healthier choices since most at the PX are not. Chipotle would be a great option. :)

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 20 at 2014 5:28 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:28:02 -0400

I'd like to see a Super Salad buffet. A buffet of health green stuff would be awesome.

Response by CW3 Michael Danberry made May 20 at 2014 6:47 AM

CW3 Michael Danberry — Tue, 20 May 2014 06:47:11 -0400

I'm currently TDY at Fort Dix, NJ, and stopped at a rest area in Maryland yesterday, I was very happy to see the "snack" store had a lot of fruit and healthier choices. I compare this to the PX. I think we all want convenience, so, it is relational to what is being served. I too bring my lunch to work. Only really eat out when I'm TDY (which is a lot lately).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 9:18 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 09:18:51 -0400

I would like to see some healthier choices at the PX/BX. Chipotle, deli, salad bar. Just places that use less grease on their food would also be nice.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 20 at 2014 9:23 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 20 May 2014 09:23:47 -0400

Get rid of BK, swap them out for Wendys or Mickey D's..

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 9:28 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 09:28:32 -0400

Panera!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 12:29 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:29:35 -0400

I would like to see a mix of the healthy with the current unhealthy options. You have Soldiers that can eat the unhealthy stuff without worrying but there are many that have to constantly watch their weight. Going out to lunch with your section builds cohesion within the group but many opt out because there is no real selection for those that have to watch what they eat. They should also make the pricing competative. The overweight private is not going to spend more to eat healthier.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 2:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:22:24 -0400

get rid of BK, all these expensive off brands places like robin hood (subway is a better option), anthony's pizza (put a pizza hut or something), I would like to see a MYO yogurt place or something along those lines

In Ft Bliss I think they got it almost right, they have a little bit of everything to include a Longhorn if I am not mistaken and a Dennys

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 4:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 16:17:51 -0400

China Wok is the absolute worst place in the world...their food is horrible. Better Chinese option...personnally I would rather see the clubs in the states act the clubs overseas...different buffet everyday of the week.

I know some want better options for Soldiers but honestly if they will get their fix no matter what. Fast food is worse than crack and people who should not be eating it are the main ones and it doesn't matter what you do they will continue to eat this way.