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The Café at CalArts

View/Print Weekly Menu

Currently Closed

Breakfast Served from 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Late Night 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Sun, 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Late Night Mon-Sun, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

THE CAFE AT CALARTS

Our state of the art café was designed with community in mind and built to showcase a wide range of flavorful menu options all week long. Featured stations include Classics, where you can find traditional favorites such as house-made macaroni and cheese and roast beef with made-from-scratch mashed potatoes, or the Market Grill, with menu items like certified humane burgers and daily grill specials prepared to order. The Cafr offers an abundant Salad Bar with local fresh produce and toppings, as well as a Deli Station that features ‘build your own’ custom options and daily specials. Hot coffee, teas and decadent freshly baked desserts are available daily. The Hearth Stone Oven features hand-crafted pizzas, piadini and artisan flat-breads. Can’t get enough of our hand-crafted pizza? Place an order for take-out and enjoy anywhere! The fan favorite is our Herbivore station, the centerpiece of our café which is an oasis for vegetarian and vegan diners as well as the destination for nutritious and imaginative vegan and vegetarian options for everyone.

THE CAFE AT CALARTS

Breakfast

Grate & Griddle

scrambled cage free eggs, applewood smoked bacon, tofu vegetable scramble, vegetarian sausage, crispy tater tots

buttermilk pancakes

From The Oven

house baked danishes, muffins and scones

locally sourced assorted donuts

Leaves & Greens

assorted yogurts, fresh cut fruits, cottage cheese, granola, hard cooked eggs, salsa, shredded cheese

Rise and Shine

180 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

130 cal.

370 cal.

60 cal.

150 cal.

300 cal.

100 cal.

5 cal.

45 cal.

35 cal.

5 cal.

30 cal.

380 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

320 cal.

180 cal.

210 cal.

500 cal.

cereal

0 cal.

90 cal.

80 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

110 cal.

120 cal.

380 cal.

190 cal.

100 cal.

200 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

180 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

bread station

210 cal.

220 cal.

230 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

130 cal.

270 cal.

340 cal.

280 cal.

270 cal.

340 cal.

480 cal.

230 cal.

310 cal.

From The Oven

420 cal.

380 cal.

400 cal.

360 cal.

390 cal.

360 cal.

300 cal.

Leaves & Greens

50 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

Bread & Pickles

50 cal.

coffee

0 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

beverages

140 cal.

90 cal.

130 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

Lunch

Grate & Griddle

steamed rice(gf/v)
kettle cooked beans(gf/v)
black bean vegan patty(upon request)(v)

From The Oven

freshly baked vegan chocolate chip cookies

chef's daily selection of freshly made sweet treats

Leaves & Greens

assorted local lettuces, fresh seasonal vegetables, protein options, composed salads, crunchy toppings, assorted dressings, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar

Kettles & Ladles

chicken, oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, stock, lime juice, cilantro, baby spinach, cornstarch, tortillas, crushed tomato

miso paste, tofu, green onion

Warm & Soulful

tempura chicken, tamari soy, sugar, black pepper, basil, ginger, garlic, onion, bell pepper, cornstarch

SIDES: white rice, cilantro, lemon juice, salt

Plant Based

tofu, tamari soy, sugar, black pepper, basil, ginger, garlic, onion, bell pepper, cornstarch

SIDES: white rice, cilantro, lemon juice, salt

Wood & Stone

shredded pork, pizza sauce, mozzarella

mozzarella, pizza sauce

Bread & Pickles

From The Oven

300 cal.

Leaves & Greens

5 cal.

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10 cal.

0 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

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120 cal.

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1/4 cup

25 cal.

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1/4 cup

60 cal.

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

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10 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

1 each

90 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

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60 cal.

50 cal.

Wood & Stone

220 cal.

80 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

260 cal.

410 cal.

90 cal.

140 cal.

Bread & Pickles

15 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

170 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

200 cal.

160 cal.

170 cal.

45 cal.

70 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

180 cal.

190 cal.

160 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

condiments

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 tsp

5 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

25 cal.

1 tbsp

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

coffee

0 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

beverages

140 cal.

90 cal.

130 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

100 cal.

150 cal.

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120 cal.

170 cal.

230 cal.

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200 cal.

110 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

100 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

110 cal.

60 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

Dinner

Grate & Griddle

steamed rice(gf/v)
kettle cooked beans(gf/v)
black bean vegan patty(upon request)(v)

From The Oven

freshly baked vegan chocolate chip cookies

chef's daily selection of freshly made sweet treats

Leaves & Greens

assorted local lettuces, fresh seasonal vegetables, protein options, composed salads, crunchy toppings, assorted dressings, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar

Kettles & Ladles

chicken, oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, stock, lime juice, cilantro, baby spinach, cornstarch, tortillas, crushed tomato

miso paste, tofu, green onion

Warm & Soulful

turkey breast, salt, pepper, oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil

SIDES: russet potato, salt, pepper, coconut milk, olive oil

Plant Based

tempeh, salt, pepper, oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil

SIDES: russet potato, salt, pepper, coconut milk, olive oil

Wood & Stone

Bread & Pickles

Leaves & Greens

5 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

15 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

50 cal.

150 cal.

1/4 cup

25 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

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50 cal.

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10 cal.

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45 cal.

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50 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

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70 cal.

50 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

60 cal.

1/4 cup

60 cal.

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

1 each

90 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

Wood & Stone

220 cal.

80 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

260 cal.

410 cal.

90 cal.

140 cal.

Bread & Pickles

15 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

170 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

200 cal.

160 cal.

170 cal.

45 cal.

70 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

180 cal.

190 cal.

160 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

condiments

1 tsp

0 cal.

1 tsp

5 cal.

1 tsp

0 cal.

25 cal.

1 tbsp

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

coffee

0 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

beverages

140 cal.

90 cal.

130 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

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120 cal.

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10 cal.

Late Night

Late Night Market

whole fresh fruits, vegetable crudités with ranch, cereals with assorted milks, bagels with cream cheese, sliced bread and sliced deli meats, assorted chips, granola bars, prepackaged cookies and sweets

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

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Eat Right — For You

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.

Our sustainability commitments

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.

Food allergies & sensitivities

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.

Our sustainability commitments

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Common Questions

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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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Dianna Sherick

General Manager

Telephone (661) 253-7855
Dianna.Sherick@cafebonappetit.com
Peyton Poulsen

Executive Chef
peyton.poulsen@cafebonappetit.com

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