The Café at CalArts

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The Café at CalArts

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Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Brunch Sat-Sun, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner Mon-Fri, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Late Night Mon-Fri, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Late Night Sat-Sun, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grill only Mon-Fri, 1:30 pm - 4:30 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 eggs, applewood smoked bacon, pork breakfast sausage, spicy portuguese sausage, vegan breakfast patties, tofu vegetable scramble

your choice of:
egg and cheese burrito
egg, meat and cheese burrito
***gluten free wrap and vegan option available upon request

your choice of:
egg and cheese sandwich
egg, meat and cheese sandwich
***gluten free bun available upon request

From The Oven

assorted locally baked donuts

freshly baked assorted mini danish and mini scones

Leaves & Greens

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

Rise and Shine

180 cal.

70 cal.

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130 cal.

370 cal.

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380 cal.

100 cal.

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500 cal.

cereal

0 cal.

90 cal.

80 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

110 cal.

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380 cal.

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110 cal.

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110 cal.

bread station

210 cal.

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160 cal.

130 cal.

270 cal.

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270 cal.

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480 cal.

230 cal.

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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

grilled chicken breast | sautéed vegetables | all beef hot dogs

marinated grilled fish | cheese quesadilla | chicken & cheese quesadilla | grilled cheese sandwich

From The Oven

freshly baked vegan chocolate chip cookies

our bakers choice of assorted sweet bites

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

reg.$4.15

miso paste, green onion, tofu

reg.$4.15

turkey, salt, pepper, thyme, carrot, garlic, onion, orzo, stock, bay leaf

reg.$4.15

zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, onion, oil, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, diced tomato, carrot, peas, rice

Near & Far

reg.$9.10

mixed greens, roasted red beets, goat cheese, orange segments, pickled red onion, pumpkin seeds

SIDES: chicken: chicken breast, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oil, salt, pepper , vinaigrette: lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, thyme, dijon, agave, oil, salt

Warm & Soulful

reg.$9.10

chicken leg quarters, oil, salt, pepper, italian seasoning

SIDES: caprese: cherry tomato, mozzarella, balsamic, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil , potato: red potato, salt, pepper, oil, garlic , vegetable: rainbow chard, salt, pepper, oil, onion, chili flake

Plant Based

reg.$9.10

tempeh, oil, salt, pepper, italian seasoning

SIDES: caprese: cherry tomato, vegan mozzarella, balsamic, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil , potato: red potato, salt, pepper, oil, garlic , vegetable: rainbow chard, salt, pepper, oil, onion, chili flake

Wood & Stone

reg.$4.70

pizza chef's daily selection of assorted freshly baked pizzas

From The Oven

300 cal.

Leaves & Greens

5 cal.

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110 cal.

170 cal.

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90 cal.

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Wood & Stone

220 cal.

80 cal.

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25 cal.

260 cal.

410 cal.

90 cal.

140 cal.

Bread & Pickles

15 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

140 cal.

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140 cal.

150 cal.

170 cal.

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45 cal.

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60 cal.

40 cal.

180 cal.

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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.

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Grill only

Grate & Griddle

grilled chicken breast | sautéed vegetables | all beef hot dogs

marinated grilled fish | cheese quesadilla | chicken & cheese quesadilla | grilled cheese sandwich

Dinner

Grate & Griddle

grilled chicken breast | sautéed vegetables | all beef hot dogs

marinated grilled fish | cheese quesadilla | chicken & cheese quesadilla | grilled cheese sandwich

From The Oven

freshly baked vegan chocolate chip cookies

our bakers choice of assorted sweet bites

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

reg.$4.15

miso paste, green onion, tofu

reg.$4.15

turkey, salt, pepper, thyme, carrot, garlic, onion, orzo, stock, bay leaf

reg.$4.15

zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, onion, oil, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, diced tomato, carrot, peas, rice

Near & Far

reg.$9.10

tempura chicken, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar, agave, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, tamari

SIDES: vegetable: oil, salt, pepper, mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrot, garlic, ginger

Warm & Soulful

reg.$9.10

ground beef, oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, crushed tomato, red wine, italian seasoning, Brown sugar, spaghetti
***gluten free pasta available upon request

SIDES: salad: zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion, mixed greens, balsamic, olive oil, salt, pepper, dijon

Plant Based

reg.$9.10

beyond ground beef, oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, crushed tomato, red wine, italian seasoning, brown sugar, spaghetti
***gluten free pasta available upon request

SIDES: salad: zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion, mixed greens, balsamic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Dijon

Wood & Stone

reg.$4.70

pizza chef's daily selection of assorted freshly baked pizzas

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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1/4 cup

60 cal.

1 each

70 cal.

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1/4 cup

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10 cal.

1 each

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1 each

90 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

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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.

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140 cal.

150 cal.

170 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

200 cal.

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170 cal.

45 cal.

70 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

180 cal.

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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.

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Late Night

Late Night Market

assortment of hot and cold foods, grab-&-go items, bottled beverages, fresh fruit, danishes, doughnuts, cookies, bagged snacks and candies.

reg.$4.70

pizza chef's daily selection of assorted freshly baked pizza bagels

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Seafood Watch

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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Nicole Fowler

General Manager
nicole.fowler@cafebonappetit.com
Peyton Poulsen

Executive Chef
peyton.poulsen@cafebonappetit.com

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