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We love creating Holiday memories with our Cornell College ramily!!
Thank you to all who helped us create some beautiful gingerbread houses today & to student life for helping us put this together!!
They will be on display in the Hilltop Cafe tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday break. Peace on earth and joy to all! 🎄🎅🏼🫶🏻
We were happy to see our friend’s today, at this month’s edition of Food For Your Wellbeing: Party Smart. We hope you all enjoyed making your own bruschetta bites and were able to sample one of our delicious “Spirit Free” Mock-tails. Remember to be mindful during your holiday festivities!
Our next Food For Your Wellbeing tabling will take place January, 22. Look for our pop-up!
Looking to stay energized during your next workout? For the right energy balance, follow these simple guidelines from our sports performance dietitians! (Seek additional guidance from a registered dietitian for information to meet your specific needs)
Here are the basics before we dive in:
👉 Choose a balance of whole foods and stay hydrated throughout your day
👉 The timing of when you fuel up is key for optimal performance
👉 Drink 8 ounces of water per 30 minutes of exercise
👉 Help your body repair muscles and refill energy stores with post-workout food
Explore the tips in the carousel or read on below!
⏲️ 3-4 hours before (or night before)
Food: Have a full meal; drink plenty of fluid
Pro tip: Focus on carbohydrates: fruits, starchy vegetables, grains, bread, pasta, beans, lentils
⏲️ 30-60 minutes before
Food: Enjoy a small snack; keep hydrating, but in smaller quantities
Pro tip: Consume primarily simple carbohydrates
⏲️ During
Food: Replenish with something quick if allowable during competition (otherwise replenish at half-time); hydrate with water or a sports drink every 10-30 minutes
Pro Tip: Choose easy-to-digest carbohydrates like raisins, energy bars, dates, or pretzels
⏲️ Post
Endurance activity or intense training
Food: Consume a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein
Pro tip: Eat what you can within an hour of finishing to aid recovery
Exercise <60 minutes
Food: Eat at your next planned meal or snack
Pro tip: Eat regularly spaced meals throughout the day to aid recovery
What do Sweet Potatoes wear to bed?….
…Their yammies!! 😄
What a joyous day to gather with gratitude, in the hilltop cafe!!
Thank you to all of our friends who joined us for our annual Friendsgiving celebration. We hope you all enjoyed your meals as much as we enjoyed serving you!! 🦃 🍁🫶🏻
#givethanks #friendsgiving
#Friendsgiving2024 #holidayseason #celebratetogether
We are the world!! Our cozy spot on the hill felt very much on top of the world today, as we joined the Cornell College Office of Intercultural Life in celebration of the countless cultures that make our small community so vibrant! Thank you to everyone who joined us over the lunch hour, and remember to submit your recipes from home to cornell.cafebonappetit.com/recipes-from-home
The Hilltop Café
SPECIAL HOURS
- Café Closed Dec 20 - Jan 11
- Hilltop Cafe will be closed during winter break. Service and board operations resume with dinner 5 pm Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please have a safe and happy break.
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Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Sat, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Thu/Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Dinner Fri-Sat, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Sunday Lunch Sun, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hilltop Cafe
The Hilltop Cafe offers students and guests a wide variety of food, from house-made pizza and fresh pasta, to creative vegan entrees and seasonal salads! FRESH. LOCAL. DELICIOUS.
Stay Fresh
The Buzz: Bone Broth
Bone broth ─ a miracle superfood to help keep you well ─ or just another crock of soup?
The Buzz: Adaptogens
Are adaptogens the mystical medicinal tonic that can help support your immune system and reduce the effects of stress?
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
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.
Healthy Athletes in the Bon Appétit Kitchen
Pressure is high for competitive collegiate athletes — and it’s no secret that an athlete’s food choices affect their performance on and off the field. Bon Appétit’s Healthy Athletes in the Kitchen provides education to help student athletes bridge the gap between food choices and how to optimize sports performance and post-exercise recovery.
Click here to read more about eating for sports performance — both in and away from the café — with the ultimate goal of improving their athletic performance.
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.
Meal Plans
Dining Services are a major part of campus life at Cornell College, serving thousands of meals each week to our students, faculty, staff and visitors. We invite you to join us at Cornell Commons or Zamora’s Café to experience great food and share great company.
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 cornell.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 Cornell College.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
David Smigo, General Manager
David.Smigo@cafebonappetit.com
(319) 895-4363
Student Success Center Disability Services
Hganzel@cornellcollege.edu
(319) 895-4207
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Public Dining In Hilltop Cafe
Our chefs are culinary all-stars, and they love making new creations as well as classic comforts, that are not just healthy and delicious, they’re locally and humanely sourced.
Come enjoy a meal in Hilltop Café!
Breakfast 8.15
Lunch 10.85
Dinner 10.85
Brunch 10.85
Children 4.95
Please note: pricing does not include tax.
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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?