The Marketplace at Usdan

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The Marketplace at Usdan

Serving Breakfast Til 10:30 am
  • Breakfast Served from 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Weekly Schedule

  • Breakfast     Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Brunch     Sat-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Lunch     Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Dinner     Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining

HEARTH BAKED PIZZA
Our hand-made pizza station features a variety of selections for lunch and dinner. Daily pizza creations and more.

SIZZLE
We serve Northeast Family Farms hand-formed, freshly-ground chuck burgers, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken combined with all of your grill favorites. 

MONGOLIAN GRILL
The Mongolian grill is our celebration of Asian cuisine. One of our most popular stations, it commands center stage with a sizzling array of regional favorites and ethnic specialties. Choose from rice or noodles, meat, seafood, vegetables, choose your own sauce and our chefs will turn your creation into a delicious meal.

SHALOM-SALAAM
At the Kosher station, Jewish tradition and culture will be celebrated daily in the food that is prepared and presented. Under the supervision of Rabbi David Leipziger, we present ashkenazi and sefardic delicacies from Jewish tables across the ages at holidays, rituals, festivals and in everyday meals.

SALAD BAR
Our salad bar offers many options for dining at lunch and dinner.  The focus is on local produce serving vegetables from local farms including Wesleyan's student run Long Lane Farm.  You will find all of the ingredients to make your own salad, or try one of our delicious composed salads.

STOCKPOT
Memorable bowls of soup made with the freshest ingredients from stock to garnish.

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN
Wesleyan University is the winner of the 2012 "Most Vegan Friendly College" title.  More than just legumes, rice and tofu, our vegan and vegetarian selections will be as varied as the world's cultures.

CARDINAL DELI 
Monday - Friday specials like our popular pastrami reuben on rye bread.  You can also have us build your own custom sandwich or wrap with a large variety of meats, cheese, and toppings accompanied by coleslaw, potato chips and a dill pickle.

OMELET STATION
One of the best thing about our weekend brunch is the made-to-order omelet station.  Serving cage free whole eggs or egg whites, a variety of vegetables, meats and cheeses.

 

 


 

Breakfast

stockpot

130 cal.

classics

served plain
cage free egg baked in spicy cumin scented tomato sauce with spinach featuring Horse Listeners Orchard tomatoes
soy tofu with miso, fresh vegetables and turmeric
fluffy buttermilk pancakes made with egg and soy oil loaded with sweet blueberries griddled in butter
two cage free eggs cooked to order served with American cheese on a kaiser roll

Lunch

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classics

Red's Best fresh caught fish of the day

vegan

with cumin and coconut milk

kosher

tender braised beef with sautéed peppers and onions
tender diced chicken, egg matzo balls, and fresh vegetables simmered in chicken stock
tuna salad with mayonnaise
tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette
honey dijon carrot salad
chicken bologna or turkey sandwiches with lettuce and tomato

marketplace grill

all beef burgers served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
tender dumpling filled with potatoes and peas seasoned with mango, cilantro, ginger, and jalapenos
sweet caramelized onion, fresh thyme, and creamy swiss cheese on white bread griddled with butter
American cheese on white bread griddled with Liuzzi Cheese Co butter

mongolian grill

dark green vegetables are thought to improve mental focus and healthy carbohydrates offer fuel for the brain
choose from kale, spinach, kidney beans, freekeh, onions, pepper, and water chestnuts
add shrimp, chicken, or soy tofu over white or brown rice
fiber rich diets have been associated with lowered risk of heart disease
choose from kale, spinach, kidney beans, freekeh, onions, pepper, and water chestnuts
add shrimp, chicken, or soy tofu over white or brown rice

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce
house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce
house made dough topped with fresh vegetables and mozzarella cheese over house made sauce

cardinal deli

baked chicken with carrots and celery smothered in buffalo blue cheese sauce with sour cream and mayonnaise served in an artisan wrap
egg salad, yellowfin tuna salad with mayonnaise, house roast turkey, baked ham, pepperoni, salami; American, cheddar, pepper jack, and swiss cheeses; sesame artichoke hummus; lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers
pine nut pesto with parmesan cheese; chipotle mayonnaise; local honey mustard; spicy brown mustard; and mayonnaise
fresh fruit salad
pine nut pesto pasta mozzarella salad
candied pecan kale salad with berries in strawberry vinaigrette
Italian style pasta salad with ham, capicola, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and red wine vinaigrette
tabouleh with mint and lemon
house made barbeque potato chips

Dinner

stockpot

check back for the soup of the day

classics

vegan

with soy free earth balance spread
with salt, pepper and soy free earth balance
with mushrooms, onions, canola oil, salt and pepper

kosher

tender diced chicken, egg matzo balls, and fresh vegetables simmered in chicken stock
cumin, chili powder salt and pepper seasoned chicken sauteed together with peppers, onions and cilantro
steamed rice prepared with garlic, salt and canola

marketplace grill

all beef burgers served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese

mongolian grill

made to order stir-fry of your choice of protein, fresh vegetables, and brown or white rice with a variety of house made sauces

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce
house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce
house made dough topped with fresh vegetables and mozzarella cheese over house made sauce

pastabilities

marinara sauce
lobster and shrimp sauce featuring heavy cream from Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
baked chicken
broccoli
white pasta
wheat pasta
corn and rice penne

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Wellness

When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.

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Food Allergies

We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.

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Sustainability

Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.

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