Café
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!
MOBILE ORDERING
On the go? Skip the line by ordering ahead!
1. Order on your mobile device.
2. Choose your pick-up time.
3. Pay using your dining funds.
4. Pick-up at Sayles Café!
Username: enter your Carleton email address without the @ extension
Password: use the same as what you log into your email with
Café Hours
Upcoming Events
Brunch
Sayles Café
- reg.$7.50
- reg.$5.45
- reg.$5.45
- reg.$8.15
- reg.$5.80
- reg.$7.50
- reg.$8.00
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$2.65
- reg.$6.20
- reg.$4.45
- reg.$2.25
LDC (East Hall)
Burton
Dinner
LDC (East Hall)
Burton
Late Night
Sayles Café
- reg.$5.00
- reg.$5.00
- reg.$4.75
- reg.$3.60
- reg.$8.15
- reg.$5.80
- reg.$7.50
- reg.$8.00
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$1.90
- reg.$2.65
- reg.$6.20
- reg.$4.45
- reg.$6.80
- reg.$3.45
- reg.$6.80
- reg.$5.00
- reg.$3.50
- reg.$2.25
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Stay Fresh
Whole Wheat Walnut and Carrot Muffins with Seed Crumble
This trail mix-esque muffin won’t let you down and will keep you satisfied when life keeps you busy.
Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise
From nutrient-packed pairings to mindful eating practices, learn how to elevate your snack game.
Is Tea the Cure-All Drink?
Imagine cozying up on the couch on a cold day with a steaming cup of tea — just the thought of that is relaxing, isn’t it?
Savoring our Commitment to Fair Trade Tea
Bon Appétit was the first food service company to make a commitment to source Fair Trade tea in our cafés nationwide.
Fair Treatment and Fair Pay: Celebrating Fair Trade Month
Every October, Bon Appétit Management Company recognizes Fair Trade Month by educating our guests about the importance of the certification, which supports equitable global supply chains.
Eight Ways Corn is Used Across Latin America
Explore eight different traditional dishes showing the breadth of corn from a savory staple to a sweet treat!
Corn Chronicles: The History and Impact of Maize in the Americas
Learn about the rich history and profound impact of corn for indigenous civilizations in the Americas.
Celebrating Amazing Maize for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we recognize the range and importance of corn as an integral staple across Central and South America.
25 Years of Farm to Fork: Insights from a Groundbreaking Local Purchasing Program
We’re sharing our local sourcing knowledge from the inside out in a new white paper, Sowing Success: Local Food Purchasing Insights from 25 Years of the Farm to Fork Program.
Toward a Deeper Understanding of “Eating Locally”
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
Celebrating 20 Years of Eat Local Challenge
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
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.
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
Tell Us What You Think
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?