Hoover Dining Hall
Stay Fresh
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.
Fair Treatment and Fair Pay: Celebrating Fair Trade Month
Every October, Bon Appétit Management Company recognizes Fair Trade Month by educating our guests about the importance of the certification, which supports equitable global supply chains.
Eight Ways Corn is Used Across Latin America
Explore eight different traditional dishes showing the breadth of corn from a savory staple to a sweet treat!
Corn Chronicles: The History and Impact of Maize in the Americas
Learn about the rich history and profound impact of corn for indigenous civilizations in the Americas.
Celebrating Amazing Maize for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we recognize the range and importance of corn as an integral staple across Central and South America.
25 Years of Farm to Fork: Insights from a Groundbreaking Local Purchasing Program
We’re sharing our local sourcing knowledge from the inside out in a new white paper, Sowing Success: Local Food Purchasing Insights from 25 Years of the Farm to Fork Program.
Toward a Deeper Understanding of “Eating Locally”
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
Celebrating 20 Years of Eat Local Challenge
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
The Buzz: Chickpeas
Are chickpeas a valuable addition to your kitchen or just another food trend?
Budget-Friendly Bites
With a little planning, wholesome meals become accessible to any budget.
The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?
Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value?
Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.
Store Food Like a Pro
Whether you’re eating out or cooking at home, knowing how to keep food safe during storage is critical to staying well.
Hoover Dining Hall
SPECIAL HOURS
- Late Night October 11-19, Closed
- Fall Break Hours
- Breakfast October 12-20, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Fall Break Hours
- Brunch October 12-13, Closed
- Fall Break Hours
- Lunch October 12-20, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Fall Break Hours
- Dinner October 12-19, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fall Break Hours
Next Week's Special Hours
- Brunch October 19-20, Closed
- Fall Break Hours
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Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Breakfast Sat-Sun, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Late Night Mon-Sun, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Hoover Dining Hall is the main dining facility located in the heart of the DePauw University campus. The mission of the Hoover Dining Hall is to provide a one of a kind dining experience to our students. Meals are made from scratch with a focus on fresh and local ingredients with an emphasis on authenticity of regional and international cuisines. We hope that you will again join us at Hoover for a unique dining experience and we look forward to the future.
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 depauw.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 DePauw University. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
John Hecko, General Manager
john.hecko@cafebonappetit.com
765-658-4322
Student Accessibility Services
studentaccessibility@depauw.edu
765-658-6267
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.
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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?