Café
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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?
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.
Café Hours
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 trine.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. Major 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 Trine University. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
Avoiding Gluten?
Whitney Commons Café offers a variety of packaged products made without gluten-containing ingredients. Avoiding Gluten pantry items include packaged cereals, breads, desserts, and snack foods prepared with ingredients that are naturally without gluten-containing ingredients or alternatives to traditional gluten-containing options. The Avoiding Gluten items are available to all students every day.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Jacilyn Kramer, General Manager
jacilyn.kramer@cafebonappetit.com | (260) 665-4836
Nicole Kibiloski, Director of Accessibility Services
kibiloskin@trine.edu | (260) 665-4590
Brunch
Whitney Commons Café
Dinner
Whitney Commons Café
The Depot Grill
Seasoned Taco Ground Beef
Crate-free Pork Carnitas
Beef Barbacoa
Pinto Beans
Black Beans
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Cilantro-Lime White Rice Seven Sons Farms
Guacamole** Up-Charge
Chile de Arbol Salsa
Roasted Tomato and Serrano Salsa
Pico de Gallo
Chile Verde Sauce
Salsa Guajillo
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream