The Café at CalArts

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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.

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.

Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty

The food sovereignty movement relies on traditional knowledge systems that work in harmony with the land.

Learning From the Three Sisters

We are centering the wisdom of Indigenous voices and their resilient agricultural techniques like The Three Sisters.

Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices

Seed saving preserves a sacred past while preparing for future harvests.

Boost Energy the Natural Way

Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.

Walnut Spinach Linguine

Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.

7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity

How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.

Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners

We are featuring two Fish to Fork partners who are shining examples of our commitments in action.

Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses

We are highlighting three of our campus chefs who are passionate about serving sustainable seafood.

Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch

We chatted with Morgan Smith from Seafood Watch, diving into the nuanced environmental impacts for both farmed and wild-caught fish.

The Café at CalArts

Next Week's Special Hours

Dinner November 27, Closed
Fall Break
Late Night November 27, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fall Break
Grill only November 27, Closed
Fall Break
Breakfast November 28, Closed
Fall Break
Dinner November 28, Closed
Fall Break
Late Night November 28, Closed
Fall Break
Grill only November 28, Closed
Fall Break
Café Closed November 29-30
Fall Break

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Wednesday, November 27

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.

THE CAFE AT CALARTS

Breakfast

Grate & Griddle

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

scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, pork breakfast sausage, spicy portuguese sausage, vegan breakfast patties, tofu vegetable scramble

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.

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

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

oil, onion, celery, ginger, carrot, potato, curry powder, salt, pepper

Near & Far

reg.$9.10

iceberg, spinach, pico de gallo, jalapeno, pickled red onion, corn

SIDES: carne: flank steak, oil, lime juice, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic, paprika, pepper , dressing: vegan mayo, chipotle, lime juice, dill, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, buttermilk

Warm & Soulful

reg.$9.10

soft bread, achiote chicken, pickled onion, diabla sauce, avocado, queso fresco

SIDES: chicken: chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, oil, achiote paste, orange juice, garlic , rice: white rice, oil, garlic, onion, tomato, salt , beans: pinto beans, onion, salt, garlic, chili powder, cumin , sauce: guajillo, arbol, roma, garlic, onion, salt, oil, salt, pepper

Plant Based

reg.$9.10

soft bread, achiote jackfruit, pickled onion, diabla sauce, vegan cheese

SIDES: jackfruit: jackfruit, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, oil, achiote paste, orange juice, garlic , rice: white rice, oil, garlic, onion, tomato, salt , beans: pinto beans, onion, salt, garlic, chili powder, cumin , sauce: guajillo, arbol, roma, garlic, onion, salt, oil, salt, pepper

Wood & Stone

reg.$4.70

pizza chef's daily selection of assorted freshly baked pizzas

From The Oven

300 cal.

Leaves & Greens

5 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

15 cal.

120 cal.

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50 cal.

150 cal.

1/4 cup

25 cal.

10 cal.

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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.

140 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

100 cal.

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120 cal.

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210 cal.

100 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

110 cal.

60 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

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

oil, onion, celery, ginger, carrot, potato, curry powder, salt, pepper

Near & Far

reg.$9.10

bone in chicken, oil, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, mushroom, olive, thyme, parsley, basil, oregano, red wine, crushed tomato, tomato paste, red pepper flake

SIDES: polenta: corn meal, salt, butter, parmesan , vegetable: brussel sprout, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, oil

Warm & Soulful

reg.$9.10

pork ribs, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar

SIDES: baked beans: white bean, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, ketchup, agave, smoke, vinegar , vegetable: collard, salt, pepper, tamari, apple cider vinegar, red pepper, garlic, onion, agave , sauce: ketchup, dr pepper, agave, apple cider vinegar, paprika, mustard, onion, garlic, hot sauce

Plant Based

reg.$9.10

tofu, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar

SIDES: baked beans: white bean, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, ketchup, agave, smoke, vinegar , vegetable: brussel sprout, salt, pepper, garlic, oil, lemon juice , sauce: ketchup, dr pepper, agave, apple cider vinegar, paprika, mustard, onion, garlic, hot sauce

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.

0 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

20 cal.

5 cal.

1/4 cup

50 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

1/4 cup

45 cal.

1/4 cup

50 cal.

1/4 cup

50 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

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.

140 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

100 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

120 cal.

170 cal.

230 cal.

100 cal.

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110 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

100 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

110 cal.

60 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

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.

all beef hot dog, vegan beyond sausage, bun, grilled pepper, grilled onions, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded vegan cheese, jalapeño's, banana peppers, sauerkraut

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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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