Café
A Message to our Guests
Due to the cumulative impact of the coronavirus, most companies are confronting labor shortages and many are also battling a scarcity of raw materials. This can mean that deliveries are delayed and/or certain foods and products such as your café’s standard to-go containers and disposable cutlery are temporarily unavailable. Bon Appétit’s on-site and corporate purchasing teams are working hard to source appropriate alternative products and secure adequate supplies in advance but you should expect last-minute menu changes or shifts in how meals are packaged. If you have concerns about the availability of a particular product please contact David Friendlich.
We appreciate your patience!
Stay Fresh
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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?
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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.
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The Plant-Forward Grill
Check out these chef-approved tips to spice up your grill repertoire with plants.
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The Buzz: Vitamin D and Sunscreen
Before spending the day soaking up the sunshine rays, find out other ways to get your vitamin D.
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Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Rich in flavor and texture, yet refreshing, this chilled soup will satisfy on those hot summer days.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fava Bean and Fresh Mint Spread
A simple snack or app made with your fresh seasonal produce finds!
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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.
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A Love of Food, Photos, and Plants: Interview with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan
In this Q&A with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan, we discuss his approach to cooking accessible recipes and celebrate what it means to be gay and vegan in the South.
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Veganism in Southern Cooking: Four Recipes from Mississippi Vegan
Timothy Pakron from Mississippi Vegan is known to revamp Southern favorite dishes that are deeply rooted in plants, while showcasing big and bold flavors with creativity and style. We are...
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride 2024 with Mississippi Vegan
Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan shares his story as a proud gay man raised in the American South who celebrates the vibrant tradition of plant-based cooking in Southern cuisine.
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The Buzz: Nightshades
Should you avoid growing and eating these so-called shady vegetables this season?
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Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters
If you have an abundance of zucchini this gardening season, try incorporating it into these fritters!
Café Hours
Eat Right — For You
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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.
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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.
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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.
Meal Plans
Meal Plans allow students to access the all-you-care-to-eat campus dining halls, the new Mary Fisher Residential Dining Center, including Nosh, our Kosher Station. All plans include dining dollars which allow you to purchase a la carte items at Alice’s Restaurant, or the new Student Market at Mary Fisher. The Pick 3 program in the Student Market allows meal plan holders to build a meal on the go in exchange for a meal swipe.
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?
FOOD RECOVERY VERIFIED
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Goucher College 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 PROJECT PLASE
Learn more about Food Recovery Verified and
Bon Appetit’s food recovery efforts.
Get Well Meals
The Goucher Dining Team and Goucher Res Life are happy to provide drop off meals to students who are unable to visit dining locations due to quarantine or mandated isolation. The Dining Team will carefully prepare your meal and a representative from Res Life will deliver your meal near the beginning of service. Isolation meals must be ordered by noon the day prior to drop-off. Each meal will be deducted from the student’s meal plan as if the student were eating a meal in one of our cafes.