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Holiday Bake Sale!
Don’t miss the annual Holiday Bake Sale with festive and delicious holiday treats crafted by the in-house Santa Clara University pastry team. Pay with meal plan or credit card. This...
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.
Side Bar Cafe
SPECIAL HOURS
- Open December 3-12, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Next Week's Special Hours
- Café Closed Dec 13 - Jan 3
- Closed for Christmas break
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Weekly Schedule
- Closed Sat-Sun, Closed
- Open Mon-Thu, 8:00 am - 6:00 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
Upcoming Events
Holiday Bake Sale!
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.
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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?
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!
Holiday Bake Sale!
Don’t miss the annual Holiday Bake Sale with festive and delicious holiday treats crafted by the in-house Santa Clara University pastry team. Pay with meal plan or credit card. This...
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...