Commons Café

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Late Night Mon-Fri, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Melange Mon-Fri, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Melange Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Daily Planet Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Daily Planet Mon-Fri, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Daily Planet Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ovens Mon-Thu, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ovens Mon-Fri, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ovens Fri, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Grill Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Grill Mon-Fri, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Classics Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Classics Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Located in the Gray Campus Center, Commons is the main dining facility on campus. During the academic year, Commons is open 7 days a week and welcomes student, staff, faculty, and campus visitors to experience our made-from-scratch cooking, abundant salad bar, and house baked goods. Jump start your morning with a made-to-order breakfast sandwich, fresh pastries, fresh seasonal fruit, or a hearty breakfast special from the grill. Lunch features our taqueria, made to order deli sandwiches, comfort food at Daily Planet, hand tossed pizza, made from scratch soups, and a selection of desserts. At dinner, guests have the option to create their own dish at either Carve or Rice Bowl station, or chose from scratch made pasta dishes, delectable vegan/vegetarian entrees, or a made to order item from our grill station. Our salad bar always features produce sourced from local farms, fresh fruit, and a variety of composed salads. In a hurry? Check out our healthy options in our grab n go area.

Transact Mobile Ordering App FAQ

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about our online ordering app, Transact. If your question is not answered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at mobiledining@reed.edu. For more information about Bon Appetit at Reed College, the food we are offering, or some of the important changes we have made to ensure our cafés are as safe as possible, please use the link on the main page of the Transact app.

We ask that you make us aware of any food allergen you may have, regardless of its severity. Please use the “special requests” tab, located on the checkout screen, to convey this information.

Transact mobile ordering uses the following icons to indicate allergens associated with each food item. These icons are different from the ones that Bon Appetit uses in their cafés, so please take some time to familiarize yourself with the following icons:

Selecting the Right Method of Payment & How to Pay

- When using the online ordering app you must select the correct type of payment to complete your purchase. Please note the method of payment you use may change throughout the semester. Students that have used all their board points and have added funds to their meal plan should select student add-ons.
  - Board Points: For most students who live on campus and have signed up for board plans A, B, or C.
  - Student Add-Ons: For students that have used all of their board points and have added additional dollars to their selected board plan.
  - Commuter Points: For students that live off-campus and add dollars incrementally throughout the semester.
  - Student Services: For preauthorized individuals only.

Where do I pay for my food, and can I get a receipt?

Currently, you must use either a smartphone or tablet to download the app. Follow these four basic steps:

- 1. Download the Transact mobile ordering app to your mobile device from the app store or Google Play.
  2. Select your campus – we are listed as “Reed College dining”.
  3. Enter the required campus credentials.
  4. Select the “Commons Café” location and start your order!

Currently, you must use either a smartphone or tablet to download the app.

If you have an international phone plan, follow these instructions:

On Android, you can add an additional play store locale to your account, as long as the IP address is in that geographic area.
On iOS, you have to create an alternate Apple ID in the US; as they are restricted to specific countries.

What is the minimum operating system I need for the app?

The minimum operating system needed for iOS is 11.0 or later. For Android 6.0 is the minimum OS supported.

If you do not have a compatible smartphone and are quarantining in your dorm, you can come to the front doors of Commons and let a staff member know what you would like, they will be able to order it for you.

To download the app, follow these four basic steps:

Download the Transact mobile ordering app to your mobile device from the app store or Google Play.
Select your campus – we are listed as “Reed College dining”.
Enter the required campus credentials.
Select the “Commons Café” location and start your order!

When placing your order, you are given a general window of when you can expect your food to be ready. It is important to note that your order is not complete until you receive a message on your phone informing you that your order is ready. All online orders are picked up inside Commons Café behind register kiosk #1. Students should scan their QR code first and then take their food from the mobile ordering station. Food orders will be categorized by last name.

Just Ask

Do you have a specific question about nutrition or the foods that are served in your Bon Appétit café? Just ask a Manager. We’d love to chat with you and discuss your needs. Want to set up a discussion, or need to contact us directly? Here you go.

Michael Bucuvalas, General Manager, bucuvalas@reed.edu
Jesse Fairman, Executive Chef, fairmanj@reed.edu

Meal Plans

MEAL PLANS
We offer a variety of meal plans to fit your lifestyle. The meal plans operate on a declining balance or debit system. Depending on the plan selected, students begin each semester with a set amount of meal plan dollars or “points”. Students then draw down on their balance as they purchase food. If a student runs out of points they can add additional money throughout the semester. To inquire about meal plan sign-ups or more information, please stop by the Bon Appétit office or the Res Life office.

Learn more about Meal Plan options –

Reed College Meal Plans — 2023-24 Coming soon!

Commuter Cash

Breakfast

Classics

reg.5.25

Peach, pineapple, banana, orange juice, agave

SimplyOASIS

reg.2.25 - (1/2 cup)

reg.3.50 - (1/2 cup)

Goat cheese, mushrooms, leeks, cage-free scrambled eggs

reg.3.50 - (1/2 cup)

Mushrooms, leeks, scrambled tofu

Grill

reg.6.75

Chorizo, pepper jack, potatoes, cilantro, cage-free eggs, flour tortilla

reg.6.75

Black beans, pepper jack, potatoes, cilantro, cage-free eggs, flour tortilla

reg.6.75

Black beans, vegan cheese, potatoes, cilantro, scrambled tofu, flour tortilla

Ovens

reg.4.25

Ham, cheddar, cage-free egg, English muffin

reg.4.25

MorningStar sausage, cheddar, cage-free egg, English muffin

reg.1.25

reg.2.25

reg.1.25

SimplyOASIS

reg.3.25

choose any 2 toppings

220 cal.

reg.3.95

270 cal.

60 cal.

Grill

reg.1.95

70 cal.

reg.1.00

70 cal.

reg.5.50

choose any 2 toppings

750 cal.

reg.5.50

choose any 2 toppings

720 cal.

Ovens

reg.1.00

0 cal.

reg.2.00

240 cal.

reg.2.00

80 cal.

reg.3.95

340 cal.

reg.1.25

70 cal.

reg.1.25

180 cal.

Classics

60 cal.

310 cal.

40 cal.

130 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

250 cal.

230 cal.

220 cal.

190 cal.

230 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

reg.4.00

70 cal.

Daily Planet

70 cal.

80 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

90 cal.

130 cal.

70 cal.

110 cal.

50 cal.

Simmered

reg.2.25

130 cal.

Salad Bar

10 cal.

15 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

140 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

230 cal.

250 cal.

230 cal.

220 cal.

230 cal.

190 cal.

60 cal.

35 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

35 cal.

80 cal.

30 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

80 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

30 cal.

35 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

40 cal.

50 cal.

Lunch

Classics

reg.7.00

Ham, havarti, green leaf lettuce, marinated tomatoes, dill aioli, rustic sourdough

Daily Planet

reg.7.50

House-Roasted Turkey Breast or Mushroom Field Roast
smoked cheddar (cow), midnight moon (goat), or pecorino (sheep) cheese
VEGAN sun-dried tomato aioli, VEGAN chipotle aioli, or VEGAN apple walnut cranberry aioli
Lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, and/or pickles
House-baked bread

Grill

reg.7.95

Turkey patty, black bean, pepperjack, lettuce, corn salsa with corn, red onion, tomato, cilantro, on pub bun

reg.2.75

Ovens

reg.4.25

Pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, house-made red sauce

reg.4.25

Mozzarella, parmesan, house-made red sauce

reg.4.25

Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, house-made red sauce

reg.4.25

Shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs, garlic oil

reg.4.25

Shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, vegan cheese, fresh herbs, garlic oil

reg.4.25

Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, house-made red sauce

Melange

Grilled Chicken Thigh, garlic, lime, cilantro

Smoked beef, dried chilies, spices

Squash, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, spices

reg.8.75

Simmered

reg.3.25

Beef, sweet potatoes, squash, red onion, celery, garlic

reg.3.25

Butternut squash, onion, celery, roasted garlic, sage

Grill

reg.3.95

160 cal.

reg.2.25

310 cal.

reg.4.00

610 cal.

reg.3.25

340 cal.

reg.1.85

240 cal.

reg.1.85

460 cal.

reg.4.25

380 cal.

reg.5.25

350 cal.

reg.4.95

450 cal.

reg.4.95

320 cal.

reg.5.95

400 cal.

reg.4.95

360 cal.

reg.3.25

530 cal.

Ovens

reg.3.50

390 cal.

reg.3.95

530 cal.

Classics

110 cal.

30 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

15 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

130 cal.

90 cal.

60 cal.

140 cal.

280 cal.

470 cal.

270 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

140 cal.

300 cal.

160 cal.

240 cal.

140 cal.

170 cal.

160 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

200 cal.

220 cal.

40 cal.

Grill

460 cal.

130 cal.

60 cal.

90 cal.

70 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

25 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

40 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

Melange

15 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

210 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

180 cal.

10 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

20 cal.

15 cal.

60 cal.

80 cal.

50 cal.

120 cal.

Salad Bar

0 cal.

5 cal.

30 cal.

15 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

20 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

20 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

45 cal.

70 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

30 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

110 cal.

20 cal.

0 cal.

15 cal.

150 cal.

100 cal.

350 cal.

340 cal.

370 cal.

30 cal.

80 cal.

110 cal.

50 cal.

70 cal.

90 cal.

280 cal.

Beverage Line

140 cal.

35 cal.

140 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

200 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

100 cal.

portland roasting

0 cal.

200 cal.

130 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

160 cal.

210 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

150 cal.

200 cal.

170 cal.

220 cal.

170 cal.

180 cal.

0 cal.

Dinner

Classics

reg.8.50

Braised chicken, macaroni, cheddar cheese sauce, garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette

reg.8.25

Macaroni, cheddar cheese sauce, garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette

reg.8.25

Vegan cheese sauce with gluten free noodles, garden salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and balsamic vinaigrette

Daily Planet

reg.8.25

Potatoes, cauliflower, tomato curry sauce, saffron basmati rice, lentil dahl, cilantro, pita bread

SimplyOASIS

reg.8.50

Roast Pork, apple cinnamon chutney, mashed sweet potato, braised kale and Cippolini onions, and an orange fennel vinaigrette

Grill

reg.7.95

Turkey patty, black bean, pepperjack, lettuce, corn salsa with corn, red onion, tomato, cilantro, on pub bun

reg.2.75

Melange

reg.8.75

Grilled chicken thigh with miso

reg.8.75

Fried tofu with sweet soy mirin sauce

Steamed bok choy and napa cabbage

SIDES: white rice, brown rice, yakisoba noodles, rice noodles , miso broth, coconut curry

Simmered

reg.3.25

Beef, sweet potatoes, squash, red onion, celery, garlic