The Café
Stay Fresh
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
Staying Well During the Holiday Season
With a little planning and a few strategies, you can prioritize wellness this holiday season, so you don’t miss out on the festivities.
Ginger and Almond Flour Cookies In-A-Jar
Gift these flavorful cookies (baked or un-baked) to family, friends, teachers, or neighbors, this holiday season.
The Gift (Guide) of Health
‘Tis the season to show people that you care. Stress that message by giving them gifts that support their well-being.
Eat Fresh, Waste Less!
Use these tips to maximize your produce while minimizing waste in your kitchen.
Make-it-Yourself One-Pot Ramen
Warm and comforting, this one-pot ramen can be made with your holiday leftovers.
Upcycle Your Holiday Leftovers
Repurposing holiday foods is more than just a practical solution to leftovers; it’s a meaningful way to promote wellness and sustainability.
Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty
The food sovereignty movement relies on traditional knowledge systems that work in harmony with the land.
Learning From the Three Sisters
We are centering the wisdom of Indigenous voices and their resilient agricultural techniques like The Three Sisters.
Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices
Seed saving preserves a sacred past while preparing for future harvests.
Boost Energy the Natural Way
Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.
Walnut Spinach Linguine
Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.
7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity
How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.
The Café
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Sun, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch Fri-Sun, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Snack Break Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Snack Break Mon-Sun, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Snack Break Mon-Sun, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Snack Break Mon-Sun, 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Continental Breakfast Mon-Sun, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Centrally located in the heart of NDNU, The Café offers a variety of dining options. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at our made-to-order grill, featuring café-free eggs, breakfast burritos, homestyle potatoes and breakfast meats. Looking for something a little lighter? We offer a wide variety of cereal as well as a fruit bar and freshly baked pastries.
Join us mid-day for lunch, where we offer a variety of options at every meal. Choose from house-made pizza, made-to-order sandwiches, grill and hot entrees. We also offer a healthy salad bar stocked with sustainable greens, local produce and housemade
dressings. (For your convenience, the salad bar is open all day.) In a hurry? Try one of our chef prepared gourmet salads, sandwiches or snacks, located in the eXpress grab and go cooler.
Come sunset we offer a variety of dinner entrées including comfort classics, panini pecials, global cuisines and an authentic taqueria complete with house-made salsas.
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.
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?