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MOBILE OPTIONS
MOBILE ORDERING
Avoid the crowd, peak cafe hours are noon-1pm. Order from on-campus restaurants, the Grubhub app. Pickup locations at Collins, the Hub Grill, and The Food Trucks. Get the app wherever you get your apps or by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.
FOOD TRUCKS
Delicious food … on wheels!
Looking for something different, tasty, and fun to eat? We’re bringing a rotation of your favorite food trucks to campus!
The food trucks are located at 750 Amherst and Beckett, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Featuring:
Aloha Fridays, The Fix on Wheels, Original Herbivore, Go Fusion Grill, Heritage Cocina, The Tropic Truck, StopBye Cafe, Flaming Grain, Cafe Vietnam Truck, @Theo’s, and more!
Order ahead with the GrubHub app!
Café Hours
Breakfast
Collins
cinnamon streusel muffins
assorted danish
bagels
Grab 'n' Go
The Hub Store
Lunch
Collins
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
strawberry chocolate chip cookies
brookie
red velvet cake + chocolate ganache
LUNCH/DINNER
The Hub Grill
- reg.10.00
Dinner
Collins
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
strawberry chocolate chip cookies
brookie
red velvet cake + chocolate ganache
Late Night
Collins
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Eat Right — For You
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.
Food Recovery Verified
Claremont McKenna 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 Chefs to End Hunger .
Chefs to End Hunger is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily.
Learn more about the Food Recovery Network and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts.
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?
Reserve a Meeting Room
Need a great space to host your next meeting?
Meetings may be held in Collins during regular meal service hours.
Please note: meeting attendees must swipe in or purchase a meal upon entering the dining hall.