Café

Dining Center

Next Week's Special Hours

Modified Service Hours November 27, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Café Closed November 28-30
The Dining Center will be closed for Thanksgiving break.

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Currently Closed

Breakfast Served from 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Light Lunch 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Sun, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner Mon-Fri, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner Sat-Sun, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Light Lunch Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Light Lunch Sat-Sun, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Located at 122 Boylston, the “DC” is Emerson’s all-you-care-to-eat café that includes a mix of cooked-to-order and self-service concepts. The food-forward stations feature a mix of internationally influenced cuisines, comfort foods, and food inspired by the culinary creativity of our staff.

Accepts Meal Swipes, Cash, Credit/Debit Cards at the Door Rate

Breakfast

Root & Stalk

with onions

Craft & Create

Warm & Soulful

Grate & Griddle

toppings: onions, spinach, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, ham, bacon, cheese

Craft & Create

1/2 cup

180 cal.

50 cal.

290 cal.

130 cal.

260 cal.

50 cal.

80 cal.

90 cal.

80 cal.

1/2 cup

120 cal.

sautéed with peppers and onions

140 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

Grate & Griddle

100 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

1 x 1 sec spray

0 cal.

110 cal.

breads and bagels

100 cal.

35 cal.

12 grain

110 cal.

120 cal.

80 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

beverages

0 cal.

High Lawn Farm

90 cal.

130 cal.

High Lawn Farm

160 cal.

High Lawn Farm

190 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

30 cal.

140 cal.

Warm & Soulful

130 cal.

cereal

100 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

100 cal.

170 cal.

180 cal.

0 cal.

100 cal.

Lunch

Root & Stalk

SIDES: duck sauce , sweet chili sauce

Craft & Create

assorted breads, deli meats, and cheeses. gluten free breads and wraps available.

SIDES: sliced swiss cheese , sliced american cheese , leaf lettuce , sliced black forest ham , sliced turkey , shaved red onions , sliced tomatoes , mortadella , pickles

with elbow noodles, mayo, celery, onions, dijon mustard, and salt

Wood & Stone

sage and thyme

Oasis

cilantro, chili, cumin, garlic, onion, and lime

peppers, corn, onion, lime, chili, cumin, & coriander

with salt and pepper

Near & Far

with poblanos, tomatillos, white hominy, onions, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, oregano, lime juice, and chicken stock

Warm & Soulful

with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cannelloni beans, ditalini pasta, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes

with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, heavy cream, chicken thighs, thyme, rosemary, and sage

Grate & Griddle

toppings: onions, spinach, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, ham, bacon, cheese

Wood & Stone

slices

300 cal.

slices

350 cal.

slices

330 cal.

slices

410 cal.

170 cal.

Grate & Griddle

140 cal.

310 cal.

210 cal.

110 cal.

280 cal.

140 cal.

70 cal.

170 cal.

240 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

240 cal.

120 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

beverages

0 cal.

High Lawn Farm

90 cal.

130 cal.

High Lawn Farm

160 cal.

High Lawn Farm

190 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

30 cal.

140 cal.

deli

120 cal.

180 cal.

130 cal.

220 cal.

80 cal.

170 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

40 cal.

35 cal.

180 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

170 cal.

180 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

salad bar

50 cal.

30 cal.

25 cal.

50 cal.

25 cal.

20 cal.

70 cal.

15 cal.

5 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

20 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

70 cal.

45 cal.

25 cal.

170 cal.

with soy sauce

45 cal.

190 cal.

180 cal.

170 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

Light Lunch

Wood & Stone

sage and thyme

Warm & Soulful

with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cannelloni beans, ditalini pasta, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes

with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, heavy cream, chicken thighs, thyme, rosemary, and sage

Dinner

Root & Stalk

SIDES: homemade orange scented cranberry sauce , turkey gravy

with heavy cream, butter, thyme, and salt

topped with crispy onion straws

Craft & Create

SIDES: homemade orange scented cranberry sauce , turkey gravy

with heavy cream, butter, thyme, and salt

topped with crispy onion straws

Wood & Stone

with onions, garlic, cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and parmesan cheese

roasted, shredded chicken breast tossed with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, celery, onions, and garlic topped and baked with cheddar jack cheese

with caramelized shallots, onions, leeks, sour cream, mayo, Boursin cheese, and chives

with pumpkin puree, sesame tahini, chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, lemon juice, and salt

Oasis

with salt and pepper

seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage, onions, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and chili flakes

SIDES: rosemary scented au jus , mint jelly

steamed white rice with fresh herbs and roasted garlic

kale, Swiss chard, and collard greens sautéed with onions, garlic, olive oil, and salt

Near & Far

with crumbled beyond meat Italian sausage, tofu, onions, garlic, and vegan cheddar cheese

with roasted apples, dried cranberries, olive oil, and salt

with vegan butter, shallots, fresh thyme, rosemary, salt, and olive oil

with olive oil and salt

Warm & Soulful

with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cannelloni beans, ditalini pasta, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes

Grate & Griddle

thinly sliced potatoes baked with heavy cream, butter, leeks, garlic, fresh thyme, Swiss cheese, and parmesan cheese

with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder

with yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, mashed sweet potato, and eggs

SIDES: whipped honey cinnamon butter

with tomato juice, lime juice, cilantro, diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic, green bell pepper, ketchup, and tabasco

SIDES: lemon wedges , cocktail sauce , ginger soy dipping sauce , homemade remoulade

poached shrimp seasoned with old bay

Wood & Stone

slices

300 cal.

slices

350 cal.

slices

330 cal.

slices

410 cal.

170 cal.

Grate & Griddle

140 cal.

310 cal.

210 cal.

110 cal.

280 cal.

140 cal.

70 cal.

170 cal.

240 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

240 cal.

120 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

desserts

200 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

370 cal.

beverages

0 cal.

High Lawn Farm

90 cal.

130 cal.

High Lawn Farm

160 cal.

High Lawn Farm

190 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

30 cal.

140 cal.

salad bar

50 cal.

30 cal.

25 cal.

50 cal.

25 cal.

20 cal.

70 cal.

15 cal.

5 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

20 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

70 cal.

45 cal.

25 cal.

170 cal.

with soy sauce

45 cal.

190 cal.

180 cal.

170 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Halal

Farm to Fork

Seafood Watch

Humane

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 emerson.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 Emerson 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 OASIS — a destination in the Dining Center where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.

For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:

Dining Services
(617) 824-8554
foodservices@emerson.edu

Center for Health and Wellness
(617) 824-8666
healthservices@emerson.edu

Student Accessibility Services
sas@emerson.edu

Dawn Sajdyk, Resident District Manager
dawn.sajdyk@cafebonappetit.com

Daniele Rossner, MS, RDN, Regional Nutrition and Wellness Manager
(860) 538-3708
daniele.rossner@cafebonappetit.com

Go Green

We know that Emerson students are busy and often must eat on the run. This makes to-go dining very popular but has the potential to generate a massive amount of waste. Much of this waste can be avoided with Emerson Dining’s OZZI reusable containers to eliminate waste altogether.

Learn how OZZI To Go works

Stay Fresh

Nov

Friendsgiving!

Join us in the Dining Center for our annual Friendsgiving, where every station will have a delicious meal! Turkey and mashed potatoes to start, and a chocolate fountain to end?...

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.

Upcoming Events

Event

November 21 @ 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friendsgiving!

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Eat Right — For You

Do you care about whether your food was grown locally or raised humanely? Or are you more interested in protein vs. carbs?

Whatever your priorities, we can help you chew the right thing. At Bon Appétit, we’re working toward “food service for a sustainable future.” How we define that is a mouthful, but the bottom line is that we strive to cook delicious food that’s good for you, the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth — because they’re all connected. And we’re proud to be the first food service company to tackle many important issues in these areas.

We’re here to support you by giving the information you need to choose wisely. Visit our Wellness page for a feast of information about the roles our from-scratch cooking, nutritional approach, local sourcing, and other sustainability programs can play on your menu.

Wellness Page

Meal Plans

Food is a vital part of college life. A meal with friends doesn’t just nourish the body, it builds lasting relationships and feeds the soul. At the same time, campus dining can also be a source of anxiety: Will there be options for me? What if I don’t have time to sit down? I have wicked food allergies, will there be things that are safe for me to eat?

Our passion is creating community through food. We serve meals that are not only delicious, they also embody our core values of ‘from-scratch’ cooking, wellness, dignity, and sustainability – that we take very seriously.Whether it’s a late-night craving for a kimchi rice bowl or a vegan protein smoothie on the run, we’re committed to making delicious, wholesome food that works for real life. Let us show you how.

More on Emerson College Dining meal plans

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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Alex Drumm

Executive Chef
Alex.Drumm2@cafebonappetit.com
Dawn Sajdyk

General Manager
Dawn.Sajdyk@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team