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Recipe: Protein-Rich Black Quinoa Salad

This salad is made extra special with juicy pomegranate seeds and a dressing whisked with sweet pomegranate molasses.

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Recipe: Vegetable Soup with Mustard Greens and Black Lentils

Dark leafy greens are an antioxidant-loaded nutrient powerhouse. Combine them with hearty lentils and buttery delicata squash for a soup that is bright, healthful, and pleasing to the taste buds.

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Recipe: Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Grapes and Caramelized Shallots

In the world of whole grains, wheat berries are a nutritional powerhouse. Sweet and nutty in flavor, this grain is packed with fiber, protein, and a healthy dose of B-vitamins.

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Bumper Crop Mix & Match

Happy Eat Local Challenge Day! As you enjoy our chefs’ 100% local meals that incorporate a regional bumper crop, check out these basic recipes that’ll teach you how to wrangle abundant produce in creative ways.

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As part of our Eat Local Challenge celebration and companywide commitment to fighting food waste, we’re giving away a copy of “Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook” to 10 lucky guests

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Wellness Tips: Intermittent Fasting – Not So Fast

Eat whatever you want five days a week but starve yourself for two. Don’t eat after 5:30pm. And so on. Do these calorie yo-yo diets work?

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Prestigious environmental award honors Bay Area pioneer for leadership in multiple areas

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A report card on the successes and challenges of our 2012 commitment — and a road map for the future

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Thanks to your support, Bon Appétit hit $1 billion in revenue last year. Our CEO and cofounder Fedele Bauccio tells how great chefs, responsibly sourced ingredients, and delicious yet nutritious menus will keep us growing.

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Menu Icon Legend

  • Vegetarian

    Vegetarian: Contains no meat, fish, poultry, shellfish or products derived from these sources but may contain dairy or eggs

  • Locally Crafted

    Locally Crafted: Contains products crafted by a small, locallyowned food business using socially and/orenvironmentally responsible practices.

  • Vegan

    Vegan: Contains absolutely no animal or dairy products.

  • Humane

    Humane: Contains humanely raised meat, poultry, or eggs. Must be certified by a credible third-party animal welfare organization.

  • Made Without Gluten-containing Ingredients

    Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients: Due to our open kitchens that handle gluten, we cannot guarantee that items made without gluten-containing ingredients are “gluten-free,” as defined by the FDA. We make every effort to avoid gluten cross-contact; however there is always the potential for cross-contact with other gluten-containing food items, particularly in our self-serve facilities. We encourage guests to speak to the chef or manager regarding any questions about ingredients.

MyMeal

MyMeal is an online tool designed to help students make educated food choices in Brown’s dining halls.  Students can view specific ingredients used in dishes, whether you are managing allergies or focusing on selecting more healthy options.

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Questions? Contact Brown Dining’s Dietitian, Jessie Curran.

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Online Ordering

Express Delivery

Brown Dining's Express Delivery service provides quick turn-around, dependable service and great food. Questions? Call x3-3947
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Pizza Express

Made with the finest cheese and sauces, our pizza uses dough made daily in the Brown Bakeshop. Questions? Call x3-3040
Place your order

Brown Catering

From bag lunches to formal dinners and outside vendors, Brown Catering is here for you! Place your order

Click here to order through our Brown First outside vendor list

B&H Cafe Cart | Friedman Cafe Cart

B&H Cafe Cart

Regular Hours: Weekdays 8:00am-5:00pm

Conveniently located in the lobby of the Barus & Holley Building, the B&H cafe cart features fairly-traded coffee, hot tea, sandwiches, snacks and other grab-&-go goodies, as well as, freshly baked goods made by the Brown Bakeshop to help fuel your studies.

Friedman Cafe Cart

Regular Hours: Monday – Thursday  8:30am – 1:00 am; Friday  8:30am – 6:00pm; Saturday  10:00am – 10:00pm; Sunday  10:00am – 1:00am.

The Friedman Cafe, in the lobby of the SciLi, is at the center of the Friedman Study Center, a 24-hour study space in the center of campus.  The cafe is a convenient spot for Fair Trade coffee, grab & go sandwiches, salad and house-made parfait and vegetable cups, as well as freshly baked goods from the Brown Bakeshop.

Rock Cafe Cart | Poppy’s Cafe Cart

Rock Cafe Cart

Regular Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00am; Friday 9:00am-6:00pm; Closed Saturday; Sunday 11:00am-12:00am

Newly renovated, the Rock Cafe features fairly-traded coffee, Tazo teas, and a wide selection of bottled beverages. Snack on cereal, oatmeal, a daily selection of freshly made salads and sandwiches, as well as, baked goods made by the Brown Bakeshop.

Poppy's Cafe Cart

Regular Hours: Weekdays 8:00am-8:00pm ;Weekends 10:00am-8:00pm

Fuel your body and mind with foods that recharge, rebuild, replenish and rejoice. Located in the lobby of the Jonathan Nelson Fitness Center & Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center, Poppy’s is a convenient place to nourish your body with customizable fresh fruit and juice blends. Whether you’re an athlete coming for your daily exercise, or want to grab a bite on your way to work, Poppy’s has a wide selection of tasty, nutrient-dense foods ready for you.

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NOTE: Menu items may change just before service. Please check the website for most current information.

Work With Dining Services

Dining Is Now Hiring Student Workers!

  • Flexible shifts
  • Only an 8-hour minimum weekly commitment
  • Work with or away from food
  • Interact with customers or operate behind the scenes
  • Supervisors are students, too!

Interested? Email buds_smo@brown.edu or stop by the BuDS table and talk to current student workers:

  • Monday, October 24: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Sharpe Refectory & Andrews Commons
  • Tuesday, October 25: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Josiah’s
  • Wednesday, October 26: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Verney-Woolley
  • Thursday, October 27: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Sharpe Refectory & Andrews Commons
  • Friday, October 28: 11:30 AM – 2 PM on the Main Green & at Verney-Woolley

Meal Options for Isolated Students

Brown Dining offers two meal options for every isolated student with flu-like symptoms. Student with flu-like symptoms must register on fluweb. You can then choose one of these two meal options available from Brown Dining via pickup:

  1. Pickup of Individual Meals at Dining Halls by Flu Buddy: Flu Buddies may pick up one takeout meal during each meal period (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) at either the Refectory or the Verney-Woolley dining hall. Flu Buddies are required to sign in at the cashier’s station. Sharpe Refectory: Monday – Saturday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm •  Sunday 10:30 am – 7:30 pm / Verney Woolley: Weekdays, Breakfast 7:30 am – 11:00 am, Lunch 11:00 am – 2 pm,  Dinner 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  2. Pickup of “Food Kit” by Flu Buddy: Food Kits may be picked up at the Receiving area of the Refectory (corner of George and Thayer, loading dock entrance; ring doorbell for assistance if door is locked). A Food Kit is a 5 day supply of food. One kit per student. Pickup Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm • Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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?

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  • John O’SheaExecutive Chefjohn_o'shea@brown.edu

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Question, Suggestion, or Feedback?

Feel free to browse our frequently asked questions on the left or contact our Bon Appétit managers using this form.

Faculty Club

The Brown Faculty Club provides a year-round, private and attractive gathering place in the heart of the Brown University campus that is perfect for dining or for entertaining associates, friends, and family.

The Club’s well-appointed, flexible interior provides suitable facilities for private parties, wedding receptions, banquets and departmental meetings. Lunch and dinner service is also offered.

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