Side Bar Cafe
Stay Fresh
Ginger-Lime Melon Pops
Keep your freezer stocked with these summertime popsicles that will keep you cool with a little bit of kick.
Quenching Your Thirst
Water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Try these fun and creative ways to help you meet your fluid needs.
Shining Light on those Grill Marks
For many, the warmer weather calls for firing up the grill, but are there dangers to cooking over an open flame?
Grilled Watermelon with Lime-Mint Yogurt Sauce
This grilled take on watermelon gives a hint of spice but will leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.
The Plant-Forward Grill
Check out these chef-approved tips to spice up your grill repertoire with plants.
The Buzz: Vitamin D and Sunscreen
Before spending the day soaking up the sunshine rays, find out other ways to get your vitamin D.
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Rich in flavor and texture, yet refreshing, this chilled soup will satisfy on those hot summer days.
Stay Cool in the Kitchen When the Weather Heats Up
The beauty of seasonal summer foods is that the ingredients require very little prep to make them shine.
Commemorating Juneteenth
We are reflecting on the history of the holiday and creating space for our community partners to celebrate with us how they wish.
How to Choose Fruits and Vegetables: Sense the Ripeness
Whether shopping at the farmers’ market or the grocery store, here are some tips to pick out the best produce.
Fava Bean and Fresh Mint Spread
A simple snack or app made with your fresh seasonal produce finds!
5 Really Good Reasons to Eat Seasonally
With farmers’ markets popping up everywhere, eating seasonally is more achievable than it used to be and offers a variety of benefits.
The Buzz: Nightshades
Should you avoid growing and eating these so-called shady vegetables this season?
Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters
If you have an abundance of zucchini this gardening season, try incorporating it into these fritters!
Side Bar Cafe
Weekly Schedule
- Closed Sat-Sun, Closed
- Open Mon-Thu, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Open Fri, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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 scudining.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. Top-9 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible. For individuals needing additional assistance our team works directly with students to craft personalized meals meeting their dietary needs. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Harvey Smith, General Manager
(408) 554-5411
harvey.Smith@cafebonappetit.com
Office of Accessible Education
(408) 554-4109
oae@scu.edu
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?
Meet the Contenders
It’s a culinary showdown featuring our seasoned Bon Appetit Executive Chefs from SCU, USF, and UOP.
Get to know a little bit about them before you taste their food and vote for a winner!
Culinary Director @ USF | Matthew Urban
Before joining Bon Appétit, Chef Matthew trained under James Beard award-winning Chef Johnny Monis. His favorite restaurant to share with friends and family is Kokkari in San Francisco and he...
Culinary Director @ SCU Eugene Zelditch
Earlier in his career, he was the Executive Catering Chef at the Fairmont San Jose. During his seven years at the Fairmont Hotel, he also served as Executive Sous Chef...
Executive Chef @ UOP Zulma Rodriguez
When in a new place she loves to live like the locals, learn about their culture, where they live, and especially what they eat! She completed culinary University in her...