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The Buzz: Regenerative Agriculture

Are regenerative farming practices better for the ecosystem…and human health?

Let’s Cook: Make a Meal of Grilled Summer Produce

Take your summer produce to the grill – plants can be the star of any plate with peak-season flavors paired with the right techniques.

Garden Your Way to Good Health

Find your slice of green space and use these tips to get your vegetable garden growing.

How Japanese American Blogger Amy Kimoto-Kahn Honors Her Cultural Heritage Through Food

Read our interview with Amy where she details her love for Japanese cuisine, how she preserves her heritage, and the impact of her family’s internment during WWII on her identity.

Simmer and Boil: Amy Kimoto-Kahn’s Favorite Ramen and Hot Pot Recipes

Explore some of Amy’s culinary creations from Simply Ramen and The Asian Hot Pot Cookbook.

We’re Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Amy Kimoto-Kahn

Learn more about Amy’s culinary journey as a fourth generation Japanese American.

Matcha Brown Rice Risotto

Creamy, made without major allergens, and oh-so-satisfying.

When Gluten’s Off the Table

Whether you, or someone you’re with, can’t tolerate gluten, keep these 5 tips in mind.

Helping People with Food Allergies and Intolerances Dine Well

Find out how you can support those with food allergies and intolerances.

Waste-Free Whole Lemon Meringue Bars

Fight food waste with this unique recipe that uses the entire lemon – pulp, peel, juice, and all!

What is Stop Food Waste Day? (And How Are We Fighting Food Waste?)

Stop Food Waste Day is a global event encouraging chefs, home cooks, and our guests to think about the impact of their food. Learn more about how fighting food waste is nothing new to us.

Bean-chamel: The 6th Mother Sauce

We’re highlighting the versatility of beans with our bean-chamel base sauce — what we’re calling our sixth mother sauce! Watch a demo from Bon Appétit chefs and get additional recipes that incorporate the sauce into everyday dishes.

How Do We Fix The Future? Beans is How.

We’re answering the key question on everyone’s minds: “How can we fight the climate crisis and support a more fair food system?” Beans is how. (Well, it’s at least the answer on our minds…) Become a bean-liever with us.

Mushroom, Kale, Chickpea, and Pasta Stew with Gruyere Crostini

A hearty plant (and protein) packed stew with an added crunch from the cheese crostini.

The Buzz: The Power of Pulses

Pulses have taken over grocery store aisles with better-for-you options, and we are here for it.

The Marketplace at Usdan

SPECIAL HOURS

Brunch May 28, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commencement Brunch served 8am-1pm
Dinner May 28, Closed

Next Week's Special Hours

Café Closed May 29 - Jul 2
Summer Session 1 meals are at Summerfields May 31, 2023-July 2, 2023

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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.

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.

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

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 or with cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses

local soy tofu from The Bridge Tofu with miso, fresh vegetables and turmeric

with peppers and onions

cage free egg cooked to order
served with American cheese on a kaiser roll

classics

1/2 cup

180 cal.

70 cal.

220 cal.

1 pancake

100 cal.

310 cal.

190 cal.

2 oz

190 cal.

with peppers and onions
1/2 cup

90 cal.

vegan

100 cal.

10 cal.

salad bar

50 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

40 cal.

1 tsp

40 cal.

1 tbsp

60 cal.

45 cal.

waffle bar

300 cal.

1 tbsp

70 cal.

omelete station

1 each

70 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

1 oz

100 cal.

110 cal.

beverages

35 cal.

140 cal.

130 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

120 cal.

0 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

1 fl oz
ronnybrook farm, ny

45 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

12 fl oz

140 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

170 cal.

12 fl oz

160 cal.

12 fl oz

120 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

160 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

140 cal.

12 fl oz

90 cal.

12 fl oz

0 cal.

12 fl oz

0 cal.

breads and bagels

160 cal.

170 cal.

190 cal.

170 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

cereal

110 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

180 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

smoothies

140 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

40 cal.

100 cal.

45 cal.

130 cal.

35 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

110 cal.

smoothies

150 cal.

170 cal.

180 cal.

130 cal.

Dinner

stockpot

hearty vegetable soup with lentils in cumin spiced house made vegetable stock

Horse Listeners Orchard tomatoes simmered with basil and Liuzzi Cheese Co butter

classics

cheese ravioli with hearty beef bolognese sauce with garlic, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese and topped with dollops of ricotta cheese

with butter

eggplant and vegetables braised with tomatoes and garlic

vegan

local The Bridge Tofu soy seitan sauteed with soy, peppers, onions and spices
served with flour tortillas

with onions, cilantro, lime, and garlic

kosher

chickpeas stewed in cumin, chiles, tomatoes, and spices

with red pepper flakes and agave

marketplace grill

Northeast Family Farms all beef burgers served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese

served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese

mongolian grill

choose from
chicken
pork
tofu

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

house made dough topped with pork sausage, braised cumin spiced beef, chopped bacon, mozzarella cheese, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

house made dough topped with coconut oil cheese, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

pastabilities

marinara sauce made with local tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
carbonara sauce with bacon, cream, parmesan and peas

roasted zucchini

white ziti
wheat penne
corn and rice pasta

marketplace grill

1 each

190 cal.

1 each

180 cal.

230 cal.

310 cal.

230 cal.

170 cal.

1/4 cup

30 cal.

1/4 cup

20 cal.

60 cal.

170 cal.

480 cal.

150 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

mongolian grill

140 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

3 oz

120 cal.

3 oz

140 cal.

3 oz

60 cal.

3 oz

250 cal.

3 oz

200 cal.

1/2 tsp

0 cal.

1 tbsp

0 cal.

1 tbsp

30 cal.

1/2 tsp

0 cal.

1 fl oz

80 cal.

1 fl oz

50 cal.

1 fl oz

50 cal.

1 fl oz

30 cal.

5 cal.

hearth baked pizza

slices

130 cal.

slices

150 cal.

slices

100 cal.

0 cal.

salad bar

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

1 tbsp

50 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

1 tbsp

50 cal.

1 tsp

30 cal.

1 tsp

30 cal.

1 tsp

25 cal.

1 tsp

20 cal.

1 tsp

30 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

1/4 cup

60 cal.

150 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

1 fl oz

180 cal.

1 fl oz

170 cal.

1 tbsp

110 cal.

100 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 fl oz

15 cal.

130 cal.

1 fl oz

80 cal.

1 fl oz

140 cal.

1 fl oz

100 cal.

180 cal.

160 cal.

70 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

40 cal.

1/2 cup

20 cal.

1/2 cup

20 cal.

10 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

60 cal.

20 cal.

1 tbsp

60 cal.

1 tbsp

35 cal.

1 tbsp

50 cal.

1 tsp

40 cal.

1 tbsp

60 cal.

waffle bar

300 cal.

1 tbsp

70 cal.

beverages

35 cal.

140 cal.

130 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

120 cal.

0 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

1 fl oz
ronnybrook farm, ny

45 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

12 fl oz

140 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

170 cal.

12 fl oz

160 cal.

12 fl oz

120 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

160 cal.

12 fl oz

150 cal.

12 fl oz

140 cal.

12 fl oz

90 cal.

12 fl oz

0 cal.

12 fl oz

0 cal.

breads and bagels

110 cal.

90 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

desserts

150 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

260 cal.

210 cal.

grill toppings

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 tsp

5 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 tbsp

90 cal.

1 tbsp

15 cal.

0 cal.

1 tbsp

0 cal.

1 tbsp

0 cal.

1 oz

100 cal.

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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.

Our wellness commitments

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.

Food allergies & sensitivities

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.

Our sustainability commitments

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.

Wesleyan Dining Overview

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Michael Strumpf

Resident District Manager

Telephone 860-685-3060
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Philip Abraham

Director of Operations

Telephone 860-685-3256
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Meet the team

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.