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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/

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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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!!

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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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…

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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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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Sunday, November 10
  • Lunch Served from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Sunday Lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 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.

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Lunch

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
Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Grille

Heartland Fresh Family Farm
Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Classics

lightly seasoned w/ salt, crushed rosemary and cayenne pepper

Classic Salads

Lemon Poppyseed Agave Olive Oil
forbidden rice, edamame, sweet potato, cilantro, onions, peppers, kale, olive oil agave rice vinaigrette

Hot Cereal

top it how you like
SIDES: raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, granola, fresh berries

Marla's Soup Pot

Plant Forward

SIDES: fresh berries, chocolate chips, maple syrup, butter, chocolate syrup, whipped cream,
stale doughnuts never tasted sooo good: sweet breads, nuts, cream, egg, sugar and spice make everything nice; topped with vanilla cream cheese icing

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

Brick Oven

creamy garlic & sage gravy, egg, plant based sausage, peppers, onions, spinach, cheddar, mozzarella
Farmers Hen House
creamy garlic & sage gravy, eggs, pork sausage, cheddar & mozzarella cheese
Farmers Hen House

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

Sunday Lunch

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Dinner

Grille

Heartland Fresh Family Farm

Classics

breaded chicken breast tenders served w/ a variety of house made sauces
SIDES: BBQ, honey mustard, clucky-q, ranch, buffalo
pasta, cheese, cream, butter

Classic Salads

Lemon Poppyseed Agave Olive Oil
forbidden rice, edamame, sweet potato, cilantro, onions, peppers, kale, olive oil agave rice vinaigrette

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

Brick Oven

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

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Nov
05

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,...

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Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty

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

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Learning From the Three Sisters

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

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Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices

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

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Boost Energy the Natural Way

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

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Walnut Spinach Linguine

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Buzz: Are You Hungry?

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

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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.

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Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise

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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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
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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
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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.

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Common Questions

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  • 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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