The Depot Grill
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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.
The Depot Grill
Next Week's Special Hours
- Lunch October 14-15, Closed
- Open for only Dinner during Fall Break
View/Print Weekly Menu
- Lunch Served from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Weekly Schedule
- Lunch Mon/Wed/Fri, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Lunch Tue/Thu, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The former Lakeshore Depot is a treasured Angola landmark. For the better part of a century, visitors, Tri-State College students, businessmen and families first glimpsed the City of Angola from this historic place.
While the structure has been modernized, we have done our best to maintain the architectural integrity and history of the building. Much of the floor, walls and trim are original. We have selected period colors, light fixtures and decor to make you feel as through you've caught a glimpse of early 20th century America.
The original depot was ravaged by fire after a locomotive's spark hit the building's cedar shake roof in 1910. The fire surged when it reached the adjacent grain elevator, where dynamite was stored. Newspaper accounts say that a freak snowstorm kept the city from being obliterated by the fire.
The current depot came to Angola as a package on a train in 1911 and cost $4,248. Workmen lived in quarters on the train by night, and built the depot by day. The depot was used to receive freight of all kinds for the many industries in Angola. The building featured a slate roof, which was replaced only a few years ago, and galvanized steel siding, which remains to this day.
In 1933, the passenger depot, which was located across the tracks, burned down as a result of arson, and the current depot was converted to use, not only for freight, but people.
The depot has served three railroads and has been owned by three people. Its previous owners, husband and wife, Dennis Spidel and Janny O'Connell, dubbed it the Lakeshore Depot, because it served the Lakshore Line, which brought people from Fort Wayne to northeast Indiana's beautiful lakes region.
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
Lunch
salad bar
Kettles
Hot Buffet Line
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 Gunthorp Farms Seven Sons Farms
Cold Topping Line
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
Beverage
Dinner
salad bar
Kettles
Hot Buffet Line
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
Cold Topping Line
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
Beverage
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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
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.
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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?