The Marketplace at Usdan
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The Buzz: Chickpeas
Are chickpeas a valuable addition to your kitchen or just another food trend?
Budget-Friendly Bites
With a little planning, wholesome meals become accessible to any budget.
The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?
Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value?
Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.
Store Food Like a Pro
Whether you’re eating out or cooking at home, knowing how to keep food safe during storage is critical to staying well.
Are Sports Drinks Better than Water for Exercise?
Do you really need specialty sports drinks? Our sports dietitians break down hydration science.
White Bean Dark Chocolate Oat Bar
Bean bars that nourish your body and deliver flavors that will satisfy your taste buds in just a few bites.
Fueling for Your Best Performance
Maximize the benefits of working out by choosing foods to fuel up and recover quickly after all that effort!
Combing Through the Clutter: How to Identify Credible Nutrition Information
Be a slightly skeptical consumer by seeking out information from qualified professionals for advice on your health.
Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT
Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.
Selective Attention Bias: Are You Missing the Full (Health) Picture?
Take a step back and expand your selective attention to see what your brain may be missing.
The Sometimes Vegetarian: Small Changes Can Lead to Big Results
Consider these small changes to nourish yourself and protect the planet that we all share.
Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for the Plants!
Plants fuel people and help protect the planet – if athletes can do it, so can 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
red cabbage slaw
creamy dill cucumber salad with soy sour cream and fresh dill
turkey or beef bologna sandwiches with lettuce and tomato
marketplace grill
mongolian grill
choose: spinach, arugula, sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, onions, peppers
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice
choose: spinach, arugula, sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, onions, peppers
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice
hearth baked pizza
cardinal deli
candied pecan and berry arugula salad in strawberry vinaigrette
walnut berry kale salad with cinnamon vinaigrette
house made sesame soy Korean barbeque potato chips
Dinner
stockpot
classics
vegan
garnished with cilantro
kosher
marketplace grill
mongolian grill
steak
soy tofu
peppers and onions
sour cream
cheddar jack cheese blend
hearth baked pizza
pastabilities
garlic herb and oil
white clam sauce with butter, red pepper flakes, and white wine
garlic zucchini and squash
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.
