The Marketplace at Usdan
Stay Fresh
Commemorating Juneteenth
We are reflecting on the history of Juneteenth while creating space to honor the holiday with our community partners
Quenching Your Thirst
Hydration doesn’t have to stop at your water glass. Discover fun, creative ways to keep your fluids up.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Sweet, juicy watermelon puts a refreshing spin on a classic savory summer staple, delivering a hydrating bowl perfect for hot summer days.
Stay Cool in the Kitchen When the Weather Heats Up
Fresh, no-fuss meals packed with seasonal flavor make it easy to stay cool in the kitchen and spend more time enjoying summer.
Amplifying Queer Voices in Food with Vanessa Parish
QFF Executive Director on their mission to ensure queer food professionals are supported, represented, and connected
Cooking with the Queer Food Foundation
Celebrating community and resilience through two joyful recipes shared by LGBTQ+ chefs
Introducing our 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Partner
We are proud to support the Queer Food Foundation in building a more inclusive, equitable food industry
Cognitive Crunch: 10 Brain-Boosting Bites
Incorporating these brain-boosting foods can be a delicious way to support cognitive health.
Homemade Blueberry Pepita Granola Bars
These granola bars whip up quickly and will help nourish you for whatever your day might bring.
5 Tips to Build Nourishing Snacks
With a little strategy, snacks can be functional fuel that powers your body and brain.
Baked Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Tzatziki Dip
Protein and fiber found in garbanzo beans, paired with the probiotics in yogurt, make this meal a win for your gut and your skin.
The Science of Edible Skincare
What you eat can help support skin integrity, hydration, and anti-aging.
10 Stunning Street Foods Across Asia and the Pacific
We’re offering a small taste of the dynamic street foods enjoyed in the vast region
Three Appetizing Street-Style Recipes
Enjoy this collection of recipes inspired by classic street-style bites in India, Vietnam, and Korea
The Marketplace at Usdan
SPECIAL HOURS
- Café Closed Jun 15 - Aug 16
- Summer service is at Summerfields Brunch 11a-1p, Dinner 5p-7p
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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.
Eat Right — For You
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.
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.
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.
Dining Service Overview
Wesleyan Dining by Bon Appétit
At Wesleyan, students input is valued and critical to the success of our dining program. You will find a brief summary of the dining venues and the meal plans available in our brochure.
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Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?
FOOD RECOVERY VERIFIED
Wesleyan University Dining and Bon Appetit are fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through THE EDDY SHELTER
Learn more about Food Recovery Verified and
Bon Appetit’s food recovery efforts.
