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5 Ways to Bake a Quality Dessert
Being a conscious baker delivers the best of both worlds: the comfort of baked goods with health in mind.

Quinoa Tahini Cookies
Easy and packed with whole grains, these cookies add a nutty protein kick to typical cookie treats.

The Gift (Guide) of Health
Nurture the well-being of the people you care about this holiday season.

Make Meals Social for Better Health
Gathering and connecting with others around the holiday table is good for your health.

Balsamic Butternut Squash with Parsley
In search of a new side dish for your gathering? This sweet squash is a side that satisfies.

How to Plan a Plant-Forward Holiday Meal
Enjoy traditional holiday comfort foods with a plant-forward twist.

A Q&A with Essence Sage Oyos from the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
We had the pleasure of interviewing Essence Sage Oyos from the Mesa Grande Business Development Council (BDC) to talk more about the work the BDC is doing to achieve the...

“Blessing of the Garden” Roasted Vegetables
This simple roasted vegetable recipe was created by Essence Sage Oyos of Golden Eagle Farm and features an abundance of garden vegetables that are slow roasted and simply seasoned to...

Meet Golden Eagle Farm
For Native American Heritage Month, Bon Appétit is partnering with Golden Eagle Farm, owned and operated by the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Golden Eagle is an ambitious endeavor...

SLOW DOWN AND SAVOR: EATING MINDFULLY TO NOURISH YOUR BODY AND MIND
Tuning into your sense while eating is one way to be a more intuitive eater. Learn the simple technique of mindful eating and the impact it can have on creating a healthy relationship with food.

Spilling The Tea (on Tea)
Tea is the most popular drink in the world, after water, with 5.8 million metric tons consumed each year. But did you know that all true teas — from black to white to green — are actually made from the same plant? We’ve got the tea on tea.

The Buzz: Self-Care
In our constant quest to find a shortcut to better health, we may be missing out on something that could make a bigger difference – self-care.

Lavender Vanilla Chamomile Latte
Sip slowly and savor the sweet, creamy texture as you feel stress melt away.

Wellness Beyond Your Plate
These strategies will help you feel your best and keep your calm with day-to-day stressors.

A Sea-rious Q&A about Women in the Seafood Industry
We interviewed a woman in the seafood industry who explained key issues and barriers women in the industry face. She highlights the work being done to change the status quo.
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Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In addition to the stations featured in each of the cafés, Next House offers a unique Smoke House Grill, Roma station and Bits & Bytes.
At the Smoke House Grill, guests find traditional grill favorites with the flare of our classic smoker. Everything from our grill is hot and cooked-to-order.
At Action, guests select from their favorite ingredients to create a sautéed-to-order dish, paired with pastas and house-made sauces.
At Bits & Bytes, the chef will showcase a different program each week, ranging from fruit and yogurt bar, build-your-own specials and global or home-style classics.
Breakfast
create your own omelet
breakfast special
breakfast
Dinner
grill special
burgers & more
stockpot
plant forward
diced tomatoes
pickled red onions
jalapenos
sour cream
comfort
pickled red onions
sour cream
bowls
house-made cheese sauce
diced ham
pork bacon
halal buffalo grilled chicken
seasoned ground beef
chopped broccoli
scallion
chive
diced jalapeno
sesame soy roasted mushrooms
cheez-it crumble
fried onion strings
salad bar
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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 mit.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 MIT. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
DINING WITHOUT THE TOP-9
We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer OASIS — a destination in Howard Dining Hall at Maseeh where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.

For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Pina Boatwright, MS, RD, LDN | Senior Wellness Coordinator
giuseppina.boatwright@cafebonappetit.com
Akeisha Hayde | Culinary Director
akeisha.hayde@cafebonappetit.com
Daniele Rossner, MS, RDN | Regional Nutrition and Wellness Manager
(860) 538-3708
daniele.rossner@cafebonappetit.com
Disability and Access Services 77 Massachusetts Ave, 5-104
(617) 253-1674
das-student@mit.edu
Meal Plans
Meal Plan Information
Choose a plan that gives you access to the fun, community, and convenience at New Vassar, Maseeh, Baker, Next, Simmons, and McCormick.
Our executive chefs prepare home style meals from scratch with your needs in mind. Don’t see what you’re looking for on the menu? Just ask. When it’s time to eat, make it easy on yourself. We’re right next door.

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.
Tell Us What You Think
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?
Food Recovery Verified
MIT is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through Food For Free
Learn more about Food Recovery Verified and Bon Appetit’s food recovery efforts.
