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November 5

Boo Boxes – Now Available!

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Serving fresh, sustainable, and locally grown food to Cornell College and the Mt Vernon community.

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Our bakers want to make you your own Thanksgiving pie!

We will be accepting pie orders today through November 15.
all orders will be available for pick-up on November 21, in Zamora`s Market. Select varieties available at $15/each.

Tell your friends & family that you`re bringing the pie to Thanksgiving dinner this year, and order today!

https://cornell.cafebonappetit.com/gift/ ...

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Are sports drinks better than water for exercise? 🤔

Our sports dietitians are breaking down common health and wellness claims made by sports drink companies and comparing them to recommendations from health experts — swipe through the carousel or read on below!

Q: Why is hydration important during exercise?
A: Water makes up 50-75% of the body and is imperative for physiological and biological processes. During a sweaty workout, your fluid needs may increase significantly.

Sweat includes electrolytes like sodium, and folks who sweat a lot during exercise may experience dehydration, muscle cramping, and more if they lose too many electrolytes during vigorous exercise.

Q: Do sports drinks replace the electrolytes lost during exercise?
A: Your body naturally keeps water and electrolytes in balance, meaning sports drinks don`t necessarily replace the amount of sodium lost during exercise. Sports drinks can help you hydrate during longer or more intense workouts but do not actually replenish electrolytes.

Q: What about sports drinks with added carbohydrates for energy?
A: Your body actually stores carbohydrates in muscles and the liver allowing you to have adequate energy for 90-120 minutes of moderate exercise. For anything lasting longer, you may need additional carbohydrates to stay energized.

Q: What about sports drinks with added sugar?
A: Although professional athletes tend to have higher nutrient needs and can handle the sodium and sugar from sports drinks, most Americans have adverse effects to drinks high in sodium and added sugar such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

TL;DR
👉 If you exercise at low to moderate intensity for up to 60 minutes per day, water and a balanced diet is sufficient for hydration during exercise.

👉 Competitive or recreational athletes exercising in hot environments, for longer than an hour, or who are heavy sweaters, will likely benefit from consuming a sports drink that contains electrolytes and carbohydrates during exercise.

#SportsNutrition #HydrationTips #ExerciseScience #PerformanceNutrition #SportsHydration #NutritionMythBusters ...

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Thanks for sharing the spooky day with us! Happy Halloween Ramily! Hope you had as much fun as we did today! ...

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We throughly enjoyed the live musical stylings of The Pop Contemporary Band over the lunch hour, in the Hilltop Cafe! Seriously, how talented are these students?! Thank you Jayla, Oskar, Jack, Lewis, Brittany, Claire, Nora, Harlo, Jordan, Lydia, Amanda, and Dr. Lau for donating your time and talents to keep our entire staff and student body entertained today! Make sure to leave a comment or like this reel, to let them know how awesome they are!! ...

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Raise your hand if you think Ms. Patti is even sweeter than the treats she so lovingly provides to our students every spooky season... 🙋🏻‍♀️

Thank you for always going above and beyond in your hospitality toward our guests, Ms. Patti. You are a true gem!

Let`s show Patti our love, everyone! (Smash that ❤️ button for her) ...

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We love creating wholesome memories in the kitchen of Garner President’s House, and are so lucky to be given opportunities to do so! This weekend, our culinary team was honored to serve the esteemed members of Cornell College’s Board of Trustees during their Fall 2024 meetings. Thank you to our very talented Executive Chef, Jay and Sous Chef, Eric for curating & preparing such a delicious and exciting menu. Special thanks to our entire team for working hard, daily, to keep the Bon Appetit Dream alive in the hearts of our guests and community! Please enjoy this special, “behind the scenes” snapshot of our exciting weekend… ...

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Have questions? Ask one of our managers for assistance!

The Hilltop Café

Next Week's Special Hours

Dinner November 13-16, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hilltop Cafe will offer dinner service during block break week from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, November 13 through Saturday, November 16.
Breakfast November 14-16, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Hllltop Cafe will offer breakfast service during block break week Thursday, November 14 through Saturday, November 16.

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Thursday, November 7

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

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.

Breakfast

Breakfast Griddle

Farmers Hen House

locally crafted Old capital tofu crumble seasoned w/ turmeric, paprika, salt & pepper; scrambled w/ sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomato & spinach

SIDES: vegan cheese shreds

Heartland Fresh Family Farm

egg, wheat flour, oil, butter, sugar

Sweets

Grille

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15 cal.

Rise & Shine

100 cal.

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Hot Cereal

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Sweets

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Lunch

Grille

Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Classics

Heartland Fresh Family Farm pork shoulder seasoned with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dark rum, brown sugar, & pineapple

Classic Salads

Lemon Poppyseed Agave Olive Oil

forbidden rice, edamame, sweet potato, cilantro, onions, peppers, kale, olive oil agave rice vinaigrette

Tammy's Tea Time

Hot Cereal

top it how you like

SIDES: raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, granola, fresh berries

Marla's Soup Pot

Plant Forward

Vegan Vedge Salads

kale, carrot, cabbages, quinoa, flax seed, dried fruit, toasted pepitas; tossed w/ lemon agave olive oil vinaigrette Echollective Farm Morning Glory Buffalo Ridge Orchard

kale, carrot, red onion, sweet bell peppers, pickled radishes, beets, popped amaranth, apple cider olive oil vinaigrette Echollective Farm

Global

egg noodles, ham, egg, cheese, onion, butter

egg noodles, PB bacon, egg, cheese, onion, butter

Brick Oven

tomato garlic sauce, cheese

Tapas & More

Pasta & More

cream, butter, garlic, basil, oregano, onion, nutmeg, pepper, garbanzo bean, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum, fava bean

house baked artisanal bread brushed w/ garlic & herb oil

steamed and lightly salted

Sweets

Grille

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35 cal.

170 cal.

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Brick Oven

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Grille

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Dinner

Grille

Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Classics

Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Morning Glory Farm

SIDES: whipped butter

Classic Salads

Lemon Poppyseed Agave Olive Oil

forbidden rice, edamame, sweet potato, cilantro, onions, peppers, kale, olive oil agave rice vinaigrette

Tammy's Tea Time

Marla's Soup Pot

Plant Forward

Vegan Vedge Salads

kale, carrot, cabbages, quinoa, flax seed, dried fruit, toasted pepitas; tossed w/ lemon agave olive oil vinaigrette Echollective Farm Morning Glory Buffalo Ridge Orchard

kale, carrot, red onion, sweet bell peppers, pickled radishes, beets, popped amaranth, apple cider olive oil vinaigrette Echollective Farm

Global

egg noodles, ham, egg, cheese, onion, butter

egg noodles, PB bacon, egg, cheese, onion, butter

Brick Oven

tomato garlic sauce, cheese

Tapas & More

Pasta & More

cream, butter, garlic, basil, oregano, onion, nutmeg, pepper, garbanzo bean, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum, fava bean

house baked artisanal bread brushed w/ garlic & herb oil

steamed and lightly salted

Sweets

Grille

0 cal.

35 cal.

170 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

310 cal.

Brick Oven

410 cal.

420 cal.

490 cal.

Grille

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5 cal.

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160 cal.

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Classic Salads

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160 cal.

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Brick Oven

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Pasta & More

160 cal.

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30 cal.

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140 cal.

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Sweets

260 cal.

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130 cal.

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In Balance

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Boo Boxes – Now Available!

Sweater weather is here! What a perfect time of year to treat your student/roommate/colleague/professor with some spooktacular sweets! Our BOO BOXES come in a half dozen or one dozen box,...

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 Buzz: Are You Hungry?

Is your desire to snack a physiological need or just part of your daily routine?

Whole Wheat Walnut and Carrot Muffins with Seed Crumble

This trail mix-esque muffin won’t let you down and will keep you satisfied when life keeps you busy.

Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise

From nutrient-packed pairings to mindful eating practices, learn how to elevate your snack game.

Is Tea the Cure-All Drink?

Imagine cozying up on the couch on a cold day with a steaming cup of tea — just the thought of that is relaxing, isn’t it?

Savoring our Commitment to Fair Trade Tea

Bon Appétit was the first food service company to make a commitment to source Fair Trade tea in our cafés nationwide.

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.

Our wellness 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

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.

For further information regarding meal plans please click here.

Access Your Meal Plan Account please click here.

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.

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?

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David Smigo

General Manager

Telephone 319.895.4363
David.Smigo@cafebonappetit.com
Jay Schworn

Executive Chef

Telephone 319.895.4428
Jeffrey.Schworn@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team

Boo Boxes – Now Available!

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ZAMORA'S MENU

Breakfast Griddle

Sweets

Grille

Classics

Classic Salads

Tammy's Tea Time

Hot Cereal

Marla's Soup Pot

Plant Forward

Vegan Vedge Salads

Global

Brick Oven

Tapas & More

Pasta & More

Sweets

Grille

Classics

Classic Salads

Tammy's Tea Time

Marla's Soup Pot

Plant Forward

Vegan Vedge Salads

Global

Brick Oven

Tapas & More

Pasta & More

Sweets

Boo Boxes – Now Available!

Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Learning From the Three Sisters

Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices

Boost Energy the Natural Way

Walnut Spinach Linguine

7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity

Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners

Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses

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

The Buzz: Are You Hungry?

Whole Wheat Walnut and Carrot Muffins with Seed Crumble

Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise

Is Tea the Cure-All Drink?

Savoring our Commitment to Fair Trade Tea

Wellness

Food Allergies

Sustainability

Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease

Public Dining In Hilltop Cafe

Common Questions