The Pines Café is a teaching café operated by senior students from the Culinary and Pastry Arts program at Worcester Technical High School.

Located within the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus near the North Gate Entrance, the café offers a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and salads prepared by the students.

Key Features:

• Educational Experience: The café provides students with real-world experience in running a retail food business, encompassing skills such as menu development, customer service, and inventory management.
• Community Engagement: Serving patients, staff, and residents of Ocean Pines, the café fosters a connection between the school and the local community.
• Online Ordering: Customers can place orders online through the café’s website, selecting convenient pickup times.

Menu Highlights:

• Sandwiches: Options include turkey and provolone sandwiches, avocado toast, BLTs, and paninis.
• Soups: Seasonal offerings such as smoked brisket steak chili and cream of crab soup with sherry and jumbo lump crab.
• Baked Goods and Beverages: A selection of pastries, coffee, and tea is available.

Operating Hours:

The café typically operates from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. It’s advisable to check their official website or contact them directly for the most current information.

Additional Information:

The café’s profits, after covering overhead costs, are reinvested into Worcester Technical High School’s culinary program, supporting the development of future culinary professionals.

For more details, including menu updates and special events, visit the Pines Café’s official website or follow their social media pages.