Survey: Reestablish Reboot Cafe?

In September 2017, UBC Department of Computer Sciences' student lounge, which used to be occupied by Reboot cafe was replaced by Pacific Poke. The following will address the following issues brought forth by students, staffs, and faculty members regarding the change:



1) The lack of diversity of food: Reboot Cafe offered a wide variety of food and beverages which Pacific Poke do not.

a) Raw fish is not for everyone: Replacing Reboot Cafe, which had desserts, sandwiches, entrees, salads, etc had been inconvenient for students who do not eat raw fish, which is the primary ingredient for Pacific Poke. (There is a vegetarian option at Pacific Poke, but point 1) still stands.)

b) The lack of coffee: Pacific Poke does not offer coffee, which is greatly missed by the early birds at the department.

2) The lack of consultation with the department: Pacific Poke did not inform the majority of UBC Department of Computer Sciences' faculty and staff about the change. Even if we have no say, it would have been nice to have been informed beforehand.

3) The smell of Poke throughout the building: In the X-wing of aforementioned building, the smell of raw fish and vinegar had been a headache to multiple students, staff, and faculty.

4) The amount of space they consume in the lounge: Pacific Poke, compared to Reboot Cafe, takes up more space in the student lounge. They are currently using the room behind the establishment for storage, which Reboot Cafe did not need to do. They also keep three large refrigerators in the lounge area, which blocks walkway space.

5) Regarding point 1), the lack of diversity of food is correlated with the affordability of the food. Many students and staff have complained about the price of the bowls. The price is reasonable if it were a restaurant not in a common place where the many goers want to get something small and cheap.



It is our hope the employees there do not lose their current jobs. Students, staffs, and faculty members' common consensus alike is that while they do enjoy Poke in general, it is not sufficient and satiable on a daily basis.

We hope this petition will bring to attention the above issues. Overall, we wish Pacific Poke well. Thank you.



*Please note: This is not a petition coming from the UBC Department of Computer Science. Each vote is cast on behalf of the individual.*



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