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The Buzz: Bone Broth
Bone broth ─ a miracle superfood to help keep you well ─ or just another crock of soup?
The Buzz: Adaptogens
Are adaptogens the mystical medicinal tonic that can help support your immune system and reduce the effects of stress?
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
Staying Well During the Holiday Season
With a little planning and a few strategies, you can prioritize wellness this holiday season, so you don’t miss out on the festivities.
Ginger and Almond Flour Cookies In-A-Jar
Gift these flavorful cookies (baked or un-baked) to family, friends, teachers, or neighbors, this holiday season.
The Gift (Guide) of Health
‘Tis the season to show people that you care. Stress that message by giving them gifts that support their well-being.
Eat Fresh, Waste Less!
Use these tips to maximize your produce while minimizing waste in your kitchen.
Make-it-Yourself One-Pot Ramen
Warm and comforting, this one-pot ramen can be made with your holiday leftovers.
Upcycle Your Holiday Leftovers
Repurposing holiday foods is more than just a practical solution to leftovers; it’s a meaningful way to promote wellness and sustainability.
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.
Hoover Dining Hall
SPECIAL HOURS
- Café Closed Dec 16 - Jan 4
- Closed for winter break, reopen January 5th for Dinner at 5:00pm
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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?