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The Buzz: Food Intolerance Testing
Could food-sensitivity tests be needlessly limiting your food choices?
Helping People with Food Allergies and Intolerances Dine Well
Tips to make loved ones with food allergies and intolerances feel comfortable dining with you.
Telling Tales of Tofu with our Bon Appétit Chefs
We invite you to dive into Tofu Tales, our digital cookbook shining a light on the stunning versatility of tofu while amplifying the creativity and skill of our AAPI chefs.
Appreciating our Locally Crafted Tofu Partners during AAPI Heritage Month
Learn about two of our Locally Crafted tofu partnerships with Bui Natural Tofu and Meiji Tofu, both amazing family-owned businesses making the highest quality tofu for our chefs and guests.
A Celebration of Tofu for AAPI Heritage Month 2024
This AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to shine a light on the ancient origins of tofu and its modern evolution as a rising staple across the US and in our cafés.
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.
Hoover Dining Hall
SPECIAL HOURS
- Late Night May 16-20, Closed
- Closed until fall semester, have a great Summer!!
- Dinner May 18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Breakfast May 19, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Next Week's Special Hours
- Dinner May 20, Closed
- Meal swipes end on 5/20 after lunch
- Breakfast May 21 - Aug 1, Closed
- Closed for the Summer, see you in the Fall!!
- Lunch May 21-27, Closed
- Will reopen for Lunch Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 1:30pm on Tuesday, May 28th
- Dinner May 21 - Aug 1, Closed
- Closed for the Summer, see you in the Fall!
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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.
Breakfast
scrambled
kettles
Lunch
fire
char
soulful
explore
display
sprouts
stocks
Dinner
fire
char
soulful
display
sprouts
stocks
Late Night
late night
condiments
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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?