Café
Commons Café
- Breakfast Served from 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Late Night 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Melange 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Melange 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Daily Planet 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Daily Planet 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Daily Planet 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Ovens 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Ovens 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Grill 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Grill 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Classics 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Classics 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 pm - 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.
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!
Breakfast
Classics
- reg.5.50
Daily Planet
- reg.2.25 - (1/2 cup)
- reg.3.50 - (1/2 cup)
- reg.3.50 - (1/2 cup)
Grill
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.6.75
- reg.1.25
Ovens
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.1.25
- reg.2.25
- reg.1.25
Lunch
Classics
- reg.7.00
- reg.7.00
Daily Planet
- reg.8.75
- reg.8.25
SimplyOASIS
- reg.8.50
- reg.8.25
Grill
- reg.7.95
- reg.7.95
- reg.2.75
Ovens
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
Melange
- reg.8.75
Simmered
- reg.3.25
- reg.3.25
- reg.3.25
Dinner
Classics
- reg.8.75
- reg.8.50
Daily Planet
- reg.8.25
SimplyOASIS
- reg.8.75
- reg.8.75
Grill
- reg.7.95
- reg.7.95
- reg.2.75
Ovens
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
- reg.4.25
Melange
- reg.8.75
- reg.8.75
Simmered
- reg.3.25
- reg.3.25
- reg.3.25
Late Night
Grill
- reg.4.00
- reg.3.25
- reg.1.85
- reg.1.85
- reg.4.25
- reg.5.25
- reg.4.95
- reg.4.95
- reg.5.95
- reg.4.95
- reg.3.25
- reg.3.25
- reg.4.95
- reg.4.95
Ovens
- reg.3.50
- reg.3.95
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Stay Fresh
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.
Boost Energy the Natural Way
Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.
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7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity
How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.
Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners
We are featuring two Fish to Fork partners who are shining examples of our commitments in action.
Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses
We are highlighting three of our campus chefs who are passionate about serving sustainable seafood.
Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch
We chatted with Morgan Smith from Seafood Watch, diving into the nuanced environmental impacts for both farmed and wild-caught fish.
The Buzz: Are You Hungry?
Is your desire to snack a physiological need or just part of your daily routine?
Whole Wheat Walnut and Carrot Muffins with Seed Crumble
This trail mix-esque muffin won’t let you down and will keep you satisfied when life keeps you busy.
Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise
From nutrient-packed pairings to mindful eating practices, learn how to elevate your snack game.
Is Tea the Cure-All Drink?
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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.
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 reed.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 Reed College. 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 SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café 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:
Michael Bucuvalas, General Manager
bucuvalas@reed.edu
Disability and Accessibility Resources
DAR@reed.edu
FOOD RECOVERY
Bon Appétit at Reed College 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 URBAN GLEANERS.
Urban Gleaners is committed to mitigating the impacts of surplus food on the local waste stream by collecting and distributing edible food to at-risk neighbors. They believe that small, everyday actions can make a lasting impact on the climate and its people.
Learn more about the FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK
and BON APPÉTIT’S FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS
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?