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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.
Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners
We are featuring two Fish to Fork partners who are shining examples of our commitments in action.
Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses
We are highlighting three of our campus chefs who are passionate about serving sustainable seafood.
Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch
We chatted with Morgan Smith from Seafood Watch, diving into the nuanced environmental impacts for both farmed and wild-caught fish.
The Buzz: Are You Hungry?
Is your desire to snack a physiological need or just part of your daily routine?
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.
Café Hours
Breakfast
Bruce Lindsay Café
- reg.8.00
- reg.4.00
- reg.6.00
Grab 'n' Go
Samson's Café
Lunch
Bruce Lindsay Café
- reg.2.85
- reg.2.85
- reg.9.50
herb lemon vinaigrette: canola oil, red vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- reg.8.00
- reg.8.00
- reg.1.75
- reg.1.75
- reg.9.50
- reg.9.50
- reg.9.50
- reg.2.75
- reg.4.50
- reg.1.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
Dinner
Bruce Lindsay Café
- reg.2.85
- reg.2.85
- reg.9.50
herb lemon vinaigrette: canola oil, red vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- 1 slice3.25
- combo7.00
- reg.6.95
- reg.9.50
- reg.9.50
- reg.9.50
- reg.2.75
- reg.4.50
- reg.1.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.8.00
toppings: sour cream, salsa, cilantro, cheese, flour tortillas
- reg.8.00
toppings: sour cream, salsa, cilantro, cheese, flour tortillas
- reg.1.75
- reg.1.75
Late Night
Bruce Lindsay Café
jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream
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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 vanguard.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 more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page and view the guide on Food Allergies and Celiac Disease at Vanguard University. 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:
Dianna Sherick, General Manager
dianna.sherick@cafebonappetit.com
(773) 726-9722
Disability Services
disabilityservices@vanguard.edu
(714) 619-6550
Food Recovery Verified
Bon Appétit at Vanguard is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through CHEFS TO END HUNGER.
Chefs to End Hunger. Fighting food waste and hunger since 2012.
This organization is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily. Chefs to End Hunger currently operates in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and aims to one day be implemented nation wide.
Learn more about the FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK
and BON APPÉTIT’S FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS
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
- How does dining work now?
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- How will you handle my concerns about a dietary restriction or food allergy?