We at there one time. That was enough. Get me back to the Cafeteria style and I'll be all aboard that again
I can't echo this more. I worked at Hy-Vee full time when they were making the transition to Market Grille dining. When it was cafeteria dining employees could sit in the general dining area and it was so quick and easy. Then when the MG opened, they forced the employees upstairs to the dingy breakroom that was A) too small and B) dingy and disgusting. Nobody had been eating in it due to its filth. You would think the store director might have made it more of a point of emphasis to keep it clean since he no longer allowed his employees to eat downstairs, but no. He didn't care. I had to resort to eating in my car a lot of times.
Personal griping aside, most of the customers I talk to who actually do eat at Hy-Vee, aka regulars, have absolutely hated it. I've noticed most stores have done away with the wait staff, but what has emerged is some kind of discombobulated part cafeteria/part bar/part restaurant abomination. At least I notice staff can sit in there again.