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The Buzz: Food Intolerance Testing
Could food-sensitivity tests be needlessly limiting your food choices?
Chimichurri Chicken with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Spinach Salad
Made without the major 9 allergens, this recipe is surprisingly simple with complex flavors.
Helping People with Food Allergies and Intolerances Dine Well
Tips to make loved ones with food allergies and intolerances feel comfortable dining with you.
Telling Tales of Tofu with our Bon Appétit Chefs
We invite you to dive into Tofu Tales, our digital cookbook shining a light on the stunning versatility of tofu while amplifying the creativity and skill of our AAPI chefs.
Appreciating our Locally Crafted Tofu Partners during AAPI Heritage Month
Learn about two of our Locally Crafted tofu partnerships with Bui Natural Tofu and Meiji Tofu, both amazing family-owned businesses making the highest quality tofu for our chefs and guests.
A Celebration of Tofu for AAPI Heritage Month 2024
This AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to shine a light on the ancient origins of tofu and its modern evolution as a rising staple across the US and in our cafés.
8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Fennel Bulb and Frond Gratin
Not sure what to do with the fennel fronds? Use the full plant with this fennel gratin!
Incredibly Edible Stems
Many recipes for greens advise to de-stem before cooking, but we are breaking down the benefits of keeping them!
What are Emissions?
The food we eat every day is deeply connected to the environment, and its impact is profound: a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system. Learn more about the emissions in our food system.
11 Ways to Flip the Switch to Plants to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Flipping the switch from animal- to plant-based food can make a sizable impact on your daily carbon footprint – even for just one day! We’ve come up with eleven easy and delicious plant-based food switches to reduce carbon emissions during all three meals.
We’re Flipping the Switch to Plants this Earth Day
Join us in flipping the switch to plants this Earth Day by considering climate-friendly alternatives throughout our cafés. We will be providing scorecards so guests have the chance to track carbon emissions saved over the course of the day to encourage long-term switches and reduce our collective and individual carbon footprint!
10 Ways to Boost Flavor and Nutrition with Plants in Your Kitchen
Keep these strategies in mind to get the most flavor and nutrition from your produce.
Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.
Plants Are For Everyone
When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!
The Marketplace at Usdan
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
classics
Lunch
stockpot
classics
vegan
kosher
pasta vegetable salad with red wine vinaigrette
sesame slaw with tamari rice wine vinaigrette
turkey, corned beef, or beef bologna sandwiches with lettuce and tomato
marketplace grill
mongolian grill
choose: spinach, shredded brussels sprouts, sweet potato, mushrooms, onions, peppers
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice, farro with scallions
choose: spinach, shredded brussels sprouts, sweet potato, mushrooms, onions, peppers
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice, farro with scallions
hearth baked pizza
cardinal deli
chicken bacon ranch pasta salad with mayonnaise and sour cream
orange brussels sprout slaw with cranberries and orange zest vinaigrette
pineapple cranberry kale with orange zest vinaigrette
house made seasoned potato chips
Dinner
stockpot
classics
vegan
kosher
marketplace grill
mongolian grill
steak
soy tofu
peppers and onions
sour cream
cheddar jack cheese blend
hearth baked pizza
pastabilities
mushroom artichoke rose cream sauce with tomatoes, garlic, and shallots
garlic herb oil
steamed broccoli
wheat pasta
corn and rice pasta
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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.
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.
