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What Cafeteria Food Made You Super Excited For School Lunch As A Kid?

I'm getting nostalgic (and hungry).

Maybe it's just me, but as a kid, I actually really enjoyed my school's cafeteria food.

Four children eating school lunch with trays holding pasta, fruit, and drinks. Seen from above, their diverse outfits reflect casual, everyday wear

Of course, pizza days were my favorite (I mean, how could you not love those little cheesy squares?), but I also really liked my cafeteria's chili.

Person holds a slice of pizza and an apple on a tray in a school cafeteria line with visible food options

I know I'm not the only one who loved their school lunch foods, so now I'm curious: What cafeteria foods were your favorites?

Cafeteria workers serve food to children from behind the counter

Whether it was a classic school lunch favorite or something that only you seemed to love, I want to know.

A tray with beans, tortilla chips, and two milk cartons on a metal surface. Hands clasped nearby, suggesting a school lunch setting

Let me know in the comments, or if you prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to use this Google Form.

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Mini bagel pizzas topped with melted cheese and pepperoni slices, arranged on a plate