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8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Fennel Bulb and Frond Gratin
Not sure what to do with the fennel fronds? Use the full plant with this fennel gratin!
Incredibly Edible Stems
Many recipes for greens advise to de-stem before cooking, but we are breaking down the benefits of keeping them!
What are Emissions?
The food we eat every day is deeply connected to the environment, and its impact is profound: a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system. Learn more about the emissions in our food system.
11 Ways to Flip the Switch to Plants to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Flipping the switch from animal- to plant-based food can make a sizable impact on your daily carbon footprint – even for just one day! We’ve come up with eleven easy and delicious plant-based food switches to reduce carbon emissions during all three meals.
We’re Flipping the Switch to Plants this Earth Day
Join us in flipping the switch to plants this Earth Day by considering climate-friendly alternatives throughout our cafés. We will be providing scorecards so guests have the chance to track carbon emissions saved over the course of the day to encourage long-term switches and reduce our collective and individual carbon footprint!
10 Ways to Boost Flavor and Nutrition with Plants in Your Kitchen
Keep these strategies in mind to get the most flavor and nutrition from your produce.
Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.
Plants Are For Everyone
When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!
Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights
These food labels give meaningful insight into how the farmworkers who picked your food.
Looking Back on Bon Appétit’s Decades of Support for Farmworkers’ Rights
We’re proud of our legacy of leveraging our purchasing power and voice to demand better livelihoods for farmworkers in the United States.
Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights
Farmworkers are exempt from basic labor protections despite working an essential and dangerous job.
Green Spinach and Ginger Smoothie
No green powders here – just fruits and vegetables that provide bright flavors, colors, and are full of nutrients.
Pills or Peas: Can The Foods We Eat Provide All Of The Nutrients That Our Bodies Need?
The benefits of getting your nutrients through whole foods versus supplements.
ORDER AHEAD
Skip the line and place your order straight from your phone.
Fast and easy, putting in your café order can be done in a few clicks. Download the Boost Mobile app and create your account to get started!
Have questions? Ask one of our managers for assistance!
2023-24 Dining Adventures & Meal Plans
In the link below – you’ll find all the details on where to eat, meal plans, FAQs, and other fun stuff we have happening on campus!
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely, The Bon Appetit Team at Lawrence University
Kaplan's Café
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Weekend Breakfast Sat-Sun, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Weekend Lunch Sat-Sun, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Weekend Dinner Sat-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Breakfast
Pat's Coffee Shop Specials
- reg.5.95
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Lunch
Pat's Coffee Shop Specials
- reg.5.95
- reg.5.95
Crispy Sandwich Feature
- reg.6.75
- reg.7.50
Toasted Feature
- reg.6.95
Daily Feature
- reg.7.25
Dinner
Pat's Coffee Shop Specials
- reg.5.95
- reg.5.95
Crispy Sandwich Feature
- reg.6.75
- reg.7.50
Toasted Feature
- reg.6.95
Daily Feature
- reg.7.25
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 lawrence.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 Lawrence University. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
DINING WITHOUT THE TOP-9
We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods. Additionally, specialty allergen-friendly products are purchased and stored in this area.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Camille Malone, Assistant General Manager
(920) 832-7305
camille.malone@cafebonappetit.com
Michael Downey, Executive Chef
(920) 832-7317
michael.downey@cafebonappetit.com
Center for Academic Success
Accessibility Services
accessibility@lawrence.edu
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.
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Food Recovery Verified
Bon Appétit at Lawrence University is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through FOX CITIES SALVATION ARMY.
Learn more about the Food Recovery Network
and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts
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?