Café

Dining Center

Serving Dinner Til 9:00 pm

Breakfast Served from 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am
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
Continental Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
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

Craft & Create

Warm & Soulful

SIDES: honey , breakfast syrup , dried raisins

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

bell peppers, northern beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, coriander, chili powder, garlic, onions, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, and tomatoes

Craft & Create

barilla pasta with choice of toppings

SIDES: diced salami , sliced red onions , homemade balsamic dressing , grated parmesan cheese

stewed eggplant with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, garlic, red wine, salt, and olive oil

Wood & Stone

with mozzarella cheese on homemade dough

mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce

Oasis

Near & Far

marinated in orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, onions, and garlic

steamed white rice with cilantro and spinach puree

Warm & Soulful

with crushed tomato, carrots, celery, onions, parsnips, corn, chickpeas, delicata squash, butternut squash, kale, basil, oregano, and chili flakes

with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, corn, poblano peppers, heavy cream, cumin, coriander, chicken broth, and chicken thighs

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

with mozzarella cheese on homemade dough

mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce

Dinner

Root & Stalk

with onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and cremini mushrooms topped with vegan shredded cheese

with olive oil and salt

Craft & Create

homemade cheddar jack cheese sauce and barilla pasta with choice of toppings

SIDES: diced tomatoes , parmesan cheese , fresh chopped parsley , crushed red pepper flakes

Olive oil and salt pepper

pan-seared ground beef stewed with a zesty tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, chili powder, onions, and garlic.

Wood & Stone

with mozzarella cheese on homemade dough

mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce

Oasis

onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and parsley

Near & Far

marinated in yogurt, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, paprika, onions, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and turmeric

SIDES: sliced cucumbers , sliced red onions , Vegan mayo and garlic herb aioli

Warm & Soulful

with crushed tomato, carrots, celery, onions, parsnips, corn, chickpeas, delicata squash, butternut squash, kale, basil, oregano, and chili flakes

with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, corn, poblano peppers, heavy cream, cumin, coriander, chicken broth, and chicken thighs

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

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

Cider & Sweets

Visit our cozy table in the Lion’s Den for delicious hot apple cider paired with yummy pastries!

Eat Fresh, Waste Less!

Use these tips to maximize your produce while minimizing waste in your kitchen.

Make-it-Yourself One-Pot Ramen

Warm and comforting, this one-pot ramen can be made with your holiday leftovers.

Upcycle Your Holiday Leftovers

Repurposing holiday foods is more than just a practical solution to leftovers; it’s a meaningful way to promote wellness and sustainability.

Upcoming Events

Event

November 14 @ 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Cider & Sweets

More Events:

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