The Commons Dining Room
2024-2025 Dining Adventures & Meal Plans
We are excited to be able to welcome you to campus!
In the dining guide you’ll find all the details on where to eat, meal plans, FAQs, and other fun stuff we have happening on campus!
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely, The Bon Appétit Team at Beloit College
Upcoming Events
The Commons
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:15 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Dinner Sat-Sun, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Located on the main level in Chapin Hall.
The Commons offers students and guests all-you-can-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stations throughout the café offer a wide variety of food, from home-style dishes to creative vegan entrees to pan-Asian cuisine. The Commons also features two soups made in house daily, an extensive fruit and salad bar, and a selection of outstanding desserts.
Located on the main level in Chapin Hall.
The Commons offers students and guests all-you-can-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stations throughout the café offer a wide variety of food, from home-style dishes to creative vegan entrees to pan-Asian cuisine. The Commons also features two soups made in house daily, an extensive fruit and salad bar, and a selection of outstanding desserts.
Breakfast
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8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Subscript to Menu Mail
- commons summer hours
grate & griddle
cereal bar
waffle bar
grate & griddle
avoiding gluten
bread & pickles
toast & press
butter & sugar
condiment bar
beverages
Brunch
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10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Subscript to Menu Mail
- commons weekend hours
grate & griddle
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wood & stone
leaves & greens
grate & griddle
cereal bar
waffle bar
grate & griddle
avoiding gluten
leaves & greens
bread & pickles
toast & press
butter & sugar
ice cream
condiment bar
beverages
Lunch
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Subscript to Menu Mail
- commons summer hours
wood & stone
grate & griddle
cereal bar
waffle bar
grate & griddle
avoiding gluten
leaves & greens
bread & pickles
toast & press
butter & sugar
ice cream
condiment bar
beverages
Dinner
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Subscript to Menu Mail
- commons summer hours
grate & griddle
wood & stone
leaves & greens
grate & griddle
cereal bar
waffle bar
grate & griddle
avoiding gluten
leaves & greens
bread & pickles
toast & press
butter & sugar
ice cream
condiment bar
beverages
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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 beloit-college.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 Beloit College. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
Dining Without the Top-9
We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.
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Avoiding Gluten?
The Commons offers a station dedicated to providing meals made without gluten-containing ingredients. The Avoiding Gluten station provides menu choices that are based on ingredients that are naturally gluten-free or are gluten-free alternatives to traditional options. At this station, food is prepared by a trained culinarian, in a separate area of the kitchen, and following specific procedures to minimize risk of cross-contact.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Scott Zoellick, General Manager
scott.zoellick@cafebonappetit.com
(608) 363-2574
Learning Enrichment and Disability Services
learning@beloit.edu
(608) 363-2572
Healthy Athletes in the Bon Appétit Kitchen
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Pressure is high for competitive collegiate athletes — and it’s no secret that an athlete’s food choices affect their performance on and off the field. Bon Appétit’s Healthy Athletes in the Kitchen provides education to help student athletes bridge the gap between food choices and how to optimize sports performance and post-exercise recovery.
Click here to read more about eating for sports performance — both in and away from the café — with the ultimate goal of improving their athletic performance.
Stay Fresh
Chef Appreciation Week
We ❤️ our chefs, and we know you do, too! This Chef Appreciation Week we want you to help us celebrate the amazing people creating the unique dining experiences on...
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The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?
Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value?
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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.
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Store Food Like a Pro
Whether you’re eating out or cooking at home, knowing how to keep food safe during storage is critical to staying well.
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Are Sports Drinks Better than Water for Exercise?
Do you really need specialty sports drinks? Our sports dietitians break down hydration science.
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White Bean Dark Chocolate Oat Bar
Bean bars that nourish your body and deliver flavors that will satisfy your taste buds in just a few bites.
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Fueling for Your Best Performance
Maximize the benefits of working out by choosing foods to fuel up and recover quickly after all that effort!
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Combing Through the Clutter: How to Identify Credible Nutrition Information
Be a slightly skeptical consumer by seeking out information from qualified professionals for advice on your health.
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Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT
Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.
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Selective Attention Bias: Are You Missing the Full (Health) Picture?
Take a step back and expand your selective attention to see what your brain may be missing.
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The Sometimes Vegetarian: Small Changes Can Lead to Big Results
Consider these small changes to nourish yourself and protect the planet that we all share.
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Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for the Plants!
Plants fuel people and help protect the planet – if athletes can do it, so can you!
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Ginger-Lime Melon Pops
Keep your freezer stocked with these summertime popsicles that will keep you cool with a little bit of kick.
PACK-OUTS, TREATS, & SUBMIT RECIPES
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STUDENT GROUP PACK-OUT
Don’t have time to dine in the cafe? Do you have an offsite tournament or activity? We’ve got you covered! Place your order in advance for pack-out meals!
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FROM ME TO YOU
Send special treats such as fresh baked cookies, birthday cake, or personalized fortune cookies! | 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE MINIMUM
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RECIPES FROM HOME
Whether you’re a student with a favorite recipe you hope to see in the cafe, or a parent wanting to have your student’s favorite home-cooked recipe featured – send it in!
Who knows…YOUR recipe may be featured in the café!
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.
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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?