The Café at CalArts
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Budget-Friendly Bites
With a little planning, wholesome meals become accessible to any budget.
The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?
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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.
Store Food Like a Pro
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Are Sports Drinks Better than Water for Exercise?
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White Bean Dark Chocolate Oat Bar
Bean bars that nourish your body and deliver flavors that will satisfy your taste buds in just a few bites.
Fueling for Your Best Performance
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Combing Through the Clutter: How to Identify Credible Nutrition Information
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Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT
Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.
Selective Attention Bias: Are You Missing the Full (Health) Picture?
Take a step back and expand your selective attention to see what your brain may be missing.
The Sometimes Vegetarian: Small Changes Can Lead to Big Results
Consider these small changes to nourish yourself and protect the planet that we all share.
Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for the Plants!
Plants fuel people and help protect the planet – if athletes can do it, so can you!
The Café at CalArts
- Breakfast Served from 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Dinner 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Late Night 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Grill only 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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.
Breakfast
Grate & Griddle
egg and cheese burrito
egg, meat and cheese burrito
***gluten free wrap and vegan option available upon request
egg and cheese sandwich
egg, meat and cheese sandwich
***gluten free bun available upon request
From The Oven
Leaves & Greens
Lunch
Grate & Griddle
From The Oven
Leaves & Greens
Kettles & Ladles
- reg.$4.15
- reg.$4.15
- reg.$4.15
Near & Far
- reg.$10.90
Warning: Fish may contain bones!
Warm & Soulful
- reg.$9.10
Plant Based
- reg.$9.10
Wood & Stone
- reg.$4.70
Grill only
Grate & Griddle
Dinner
Grate & Griddle
From The Oven
Leaves & Greens
Kettles & Ladles
- reg.$4.15
- reg.$4.15
- reg.$4.15
Near & Far
- reg.$9.10
Warm & Soulful
- reg.$9.10
Plant Based
- reg.$9.10
Wood & Stone
- reg.$4.70
Late Night
Late Night Market
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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.
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.
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.
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?