Learning By Scooping: Inside the Cal Poly Creamery's Weekly Drive-Thru
Wheels of cheddar cheese aging in the Cal Poly Creamery's freezer. All three of the creamery's cheddar cheeses need to age for a minimum of six months. (Photo/Roman Noravian) BY ROMAN NORAVIAN Although drive-thru’s were banned in San Luis Obispo in 1982, if one were to venture to the outskirts of Cal Poly’s campus, they would find a lone drive-thru that routinely draws long lines. This is the Cal Poly Creamery’s weekly drive-thru, which operates from noon to 4 p.m. most Fridays and is located at the Dairy Products Technology Center, 1 Grand Ave. During this time, students and residents can drive up and order from a diverse selection of cheeses and ice cream. On a sunny Friday afternoon, business at the creamery was steady. Customers, waiting in a line of cars, placed orders with workers at their windows. After a few minutes, workers would emerge from the creamery with trays laden with delectable dairy products. The roster of seven cheeses includes fromage blanc, smoked Gouda,...