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2024-2025 DINING ADVENTURES

Dining services are a major part of campus life at Carleton College, serving thousands of meals each week to our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We invite you to join us, experience great food, and share great company! Flip through the pages to learn more!

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Café Hours

Upcoming Events

Event
November 21 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

READING DAY! SPECIAL PHO BAR AT LDC!

More Events:

Breakfast

Sayles Café

  • reg.$5.50
2 shots of Peace Coffee (PBC) black squirrel espresso, hazelnut syrup and caramel sauce with choice of milk or milk alternative
@Featured Drink
  • reg.$4.95
crispy sausage, scrambled or fried egg and melted pepper-jack, swiss or cheddar cheese on a toasted bagel
@Breakfast Special
  • reg.$4.95
crispy bacon, scrambled or fried egg and melted pepper-jack, swiss or cheddar cheese on a toasted bagel
@Breakfast Special
  • reg.$4.95
crispy vegetarian sausage, scrambled or fried egg and melted pepper-jack, swiss or cheddar cheese on a toasted bagel
@Breakfast Special

LDC (East Hall)

@Breakfast
Certified gluten free oats
@Hot Cereal
@Hot Cereal
SIDES: cage free scrambled eggs , sautéed onions and peppers , gallo pinto , chorizo sausage crumbles , house made salsa , tomatoes, jalapenos, shredded cheddar, sour cream
@Cucina
@Wild Thymes
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery

Burton

@Kettles
@Breakfast Grill
featuring Ferndale Market turkey Ferndale Market, LLC
@Breakfast Grill
@Breakfast Grill
@Breakfast Grill
@Breakfast Grill
@Breakfast Skillet
@Breakfast Skillet
served with maple syrup, whipped cream, and whipped butter
@Breakfast
@Dessert
@Dessert

Open

Schulze Café

your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream starting at 3 ounces for $1.80
SIDES: toppings: choose from shredded coconut, chocolate chips, Oree cookie pieces, and mini M&M's , syrups: choose from vanilla, chocolate, or white chocolate
@Ice Cream

Weitz Café

Weitz Café

  • Cup1.30
  • Bowl2.55
@Soup
  • Cup1.30
  • Bowl2.55
@Soup
  • reg.5.00
a double caramel and chocolate mocha topped with whipped cream and crushed pecans
@Barista
  • reg.4.75
your choice of sweet or unsweetened matcha tea, served with your choice of milk, served hot or cold
@Barista

Lunch

Schulze Café

  • reg.7.25
served with steamed jasmine rice
SIDES: chocie of coffee, tea, or Right water
@Chef's Fare
  • reg.7.25
noodles with vegetables served with steamed jasmine rice
SIDES: choice of coffee, tea, or Right water
@Chef's Fare
  • Cup1.30
  • Bowl2.55
@Soup
  • Cup1.30
  • Bowl2.55
@Soup
  • reg.5.95
served with vegetable fried rice with scrambled egg
@The Grill

Sayles Café

  • reg.$5.50
2 shots of Peace Coffee (PBC) black squirrel espresso, hazelnut syrup and caramel sauce with choice of milk or milk alternative
@Featured Drink
  • Cup$1.30
  • Bowl$2.55
@Soup
  • Cup$1.30
  • Bowl$2.55
@Soup
  • reg.$8.15
choice of grilled beef, Boca or turkey patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, house pickles, and shack sauce served on a toasted bun
@Grill
  • reg.$5.80
house made chickpea patty topped with a house made vegan tzatziki sauce, pickled red onion and lettuce served on a toasted bun
@Grill
  • reg.$7.50
a house made vegan chicken patty served with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and shack sauce
@Grill
  • reg.$4.75
Choice of a toasted or Gluten free bun; beef, turkey, vegan patty, or a marinated chicken breast.
SIDES: cheese: American (.65), Swiss (.65), pepper jack (.65), Provolone (.65) or Spinach artichoke (1.05) , toppings: caramelized onion (.65), tomato (.65), grilled mushroom (.65), pickled jalapeno (.65) , pickles (.65) tomato (.65), lettuce (.25), bacon (1.70)
@Grill
  • reg.$3.60
choice of sourdough, multi grain, or gluten free bread: sliced chicken (2.10), sliced turkey(2.10), or sliced ham (2.10)
SIDES: cheese: American (.65), Swiss (.65), pepper jack (.65), Provolone (.65) or Spinach artichoke (1.05) , toppings: caramelized onion (.65), tomato (.65), grilled mushroom (.65), pickled jalapeno (.65) , pickles (.65) tomato (.65), lettuce (.25), bacon (1.70)
@Grill
  • reg.$8.75
cornmeal crusted tilapia fish filets over a bed of cilantro lime rice with a house made vinegar cabbage slaw, pickled jalapenos, pickled onions, a drizzle of roasted poblano lime crema and a fresh lemon wedge
@Pantry
  • reg.$8.50
crispy cornmeal crusted tofu strips over a bed of cilantro lime rice topped with house made vinegar cabbage slaw, pickled jalapenos, pickled onions, a drizzle of roasted poblano lime crema and a fresh lemon wedge
@Pantry
  • reg.$8.50
cornmeal crusted tilapia filet in two warmed flour tortillas topped with a house made vinegar cabbage slaw, pickled jalapenos, pickled onion and a drizzle of roasted poblano lime crema with a side of chips and salsa roja
@Pantry
  • reg.$8.50
cornmeal crusted tofu strips in two warmed flour tortillas topped with a house made vinegar cabbage slaw, pickled jalapenos, pickled onion and a drizzle of roasted poblano lime crema with a side of chips and salsa roja
@Pantry
  • reg.$9.50
penne pasta tossed in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce with spinach topped with sliced herb chicken, and parmesan cheese with a breadstick
@Saute
  • reg.$9.50
penne pasta tossed in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce with spinach topped with herb roasted cauliflower, parmesan cheese and a breadsticks
@Saute
  • reg.$9.00
ground soy sesame turkey in spicy sesame Sichuan sauce with Asian greens and fresh noodles topped with chopped peanuts and scallion
@Saute
  • reg.$9.00
ground tofu in spicy sesame Sichuan sauce with Asian greens and fresh noodles topped with chopped peanuts and scallion
@Saute
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$2.65
@From the fryer
  • reg.$6.20
@From the fryer
  • reg.$4.45
SIDES: Korean BBQ dipping sauce
@From the fryer
  • reg.$2.25
house fried tortilla chips served with a house made tomato roja salsa
@From the fryer

LDC (East Hall)

with a savory soy broth
@Soup
@Soup
ground beef simmered with ginger, soy sauce, and scallions
@Cucina
green beans seasoned with gochujang paste and sesame seeds
@Cucina
@Cucina
@Cucina
@Cucina
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Chopsticks and Woks
noodles with mushrooms and cabbage
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Wild Thymes
@Wild Thymes
Indian spiced potato and cauliflower curry
@Wild Thymes
paneer and mixed sautéed pepper with sweet caramelized onions in a warm wrap with a herb and coconut green chutney
@Market Deli
with pineapple, sweet peas, and mayonnaise
@Farmers Market
red quinoa, tofu, tomatoes, corn, queso fresco, carrots and green peas tossed with a lime vinaigrette
@Farmers Market
Fireside Orchard & Gardens apples and KC's Best wild rice with an apple cider honey vinaigrette
@Farmers Market
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@Bakery
@The Oasis
@The Oasis
@The Oasis
Indian spiced potato and cauliflower curry
@The Oasis

Burton

@Kettles
@Kettles
@Nourish
@Nourish
featuring MinnTofu
@Nourish
@Nourish
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
featuring Ferndale Market turkey
@Grill
@Grill
served with cheese sauce and honey mustard
@Grill
@Grill
featuring MinnTofu
@Grill
@Grill
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pasta
@Pasta
featuring Open Hands Farm vegetables
@Pasta
@Global
@Global
@Global
shredded red cabbage tossed with cilantro, red and green peppers, shredded carrots and an apple cider vinaigrette
@Market Salads
KC's best wild rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil
@Market Salads
@Market Salads
@Dessert
@Dessert

Dinner

LDC (East Hall)

with a savory soy broth
@Soup
@Soup
@Cucina
@Cucina
SIDES: honey butter
@Cucina
@Cucina
@Cucina
@Cucina
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@American Regional
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Cucina Pizza
@Chopsticks and Woks
noodles with mushrooms and cabbage
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Chopsticks and Woks
@Wild Thymes
@Wild Thymes
Indian spiced potato and cauliflower curry
@Wild Thymes
with pineapple, sweet peas, and mayonnaise
@Farmers Market
red quinoa, tofu, tomatoes, corn, queso fresco, carrots and green peas tossed with a lime vinaigrette
@Farmers Market
Fireside Orchard & Gardens apples and KC's Best wild rice with an apple cider honey vinaigrette
@Farmers Market
@The Oasis
@The Oasis
@The Oasis
Indian spiced potato and cauliflower curry
@The Oasis

Burton

@Kettles
@Kettles
@Nourish
@Nourish
featuring MinnTofu
@Nourish
@Nourish
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
@Nourish Sides
featuring Ferndale Market turkey
@Grill
@Grill
served with cheese sauce and honey mustard
@Grill
@Grill
featuring MinnTofu
@Grill
@Grill
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pizza
@Pasta
@Pasta
featuring Open Hands Farm vegetables
@Pasta
@Global
@Global
featuring Open Hands Farm carrots
@Global
shredded red cabbage tossed with cilantro, red and green peppers, shredded carrots and an apple cider vinaigrette
@Market Salads
KC's best wild rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil
@Market Salads
@Market Salads
@Dessert

Late Night

Sayles Café

  • reg.$5.50
2 shots of Peace Coffee (PBC) black squirrel espresso, hazelnut syrup and caramel sauce with choice of milk or milk alternative
@Featured Drink
  • reg.$8.15
choice of grilled beef, Boca or turkey patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, house pickles, and shack sauce served on a toasted bun
@Grill
  • reg.$5.80
house made chickpea patty topped with a house made vegan tzatziki sauce, pickled red onion and lettuce served on a toasted bun
@Grill
  • reg.$7.50
a house made vegan chicken patty served with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and shack sauce
@Grill
  • reg.$8.00
crispy seasoned potatoes topped with crispy chicken tenders, shredded lettuce, shredded jack cheese, house pickled cucumbers, pickled red onion and drizzled with a house made shack sauce
@Grill
  • reg.$4.75
Choice of a toasted or Gluten free bun; beef, turkey, vegan patty, or a marinated chicken breast.
SIDES: cheese: American (.65), Swiss (.65), pepper jack (.65), Provolone (.65) or Spinach artichoke (1.05) , toppings: caramelized onion (.65), tomato (.65), grilled mushroom (.65), pickled jalapeno (.65) , pickles (.65) tomato (.65), lettuce (.25), bacon (1.70)
@Grill
  • reg.$3.60
choice of sourdough, multi grain, or gluten free bread: sliced chicken (2.10), sliced turkey(2.10), or sliced ham (2.10)
SIDES: cheese: American (.65), Swiss (.65), pepper jack (.65), Provolone (.65) or Spinach artichoke (1.05) , toppings: caramelized onion (.65), tomato (.65), grilled mushroom (.65), pickled jalapeno (.65) , pickles (.65) tomato (.65), lettuce (.25), bacon (1.70)
@Grill
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$1.90
@From the fryer
  • reg.$2.65
@From the fryer
  • reg.$6.20
@From the fryer
  • reg.$4.45
SIDES: Korean BBQ dipping sauce
@From the fryer
  • reg.$6.80
SIDES: marinara
@From the fryer
  • reg.$3.45
served with choice of cheese or honey mustard
@From the fryer
  • reg.$6.80
lemon pepper coated chicken strips served with celery
@From the fryer
  • reg.$5.00
lemon pepper coated tofu strips served with celery
@From the fryer
  • reg.$3.50
house fried tortilla chips served with a side of house made nacho cheese sauce
@From the fryer
  • reg.$2.25
house fried tortilla chips served with a house made tomato roja salsa
@From the fryer

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FOOD RECOVERY

Bon Appétit at Carleton College is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste.

This surplus perishable food is donated to people in need at 10 different community partners including Greenvale Park Community School.

Learn more about the Food Recovery Network and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts.

Meal Plans

Meal plans may only be used by the student whose name is on the OneCard; they are not transferable. There are no reimbursements for remaining balances at any time.

20 Meal Plan
– 3 meals per day Monday-Saturday and 2 meals on Sunday
– $75 in dining dollars

15 Meal Plan
– 15 meals per week
– $300 in dining dollars

5 Meal Plan
– 5 meals per week
– $175 in dining dollars

FOOD ALLERGIES

Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease

The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.

Daily menus for each café can be accessed at carleton.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. Additionally, dining halls each have a designated location where certified gluten-free products can be accessed. Major allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page and view the guide on food allergies and celiac disease at Carleton College. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.

Dining Without the Top-9

We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.

For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:

Charles Schwandt, General Manager
charles.schwandt@cafebonappetit.com
(507)-222-4066

Samantha Thayer, Director, Office of Accessibility Resources
sthayer@carleton.edu
(507) 222-4464

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