Meal Plan

The Collegian’s Food…Pure Quality
Dining at The Collegian is a wholly different experience from the standard college fare. We are the first and, to our knowledge, the only college residence where quality and sensitivity to both nutrition and the environment take center stage in our food service.

This Isn’t Your Parents’ College Food
To coin a phrase; “This isn’t your parent’s college food”! You’re a new generation with new ideas and new focuses and your tastes in food reflect both a greater understanding of nutrition and demand for more socially responsible use of our natural resources. At The Collegian, we are on the leading edge of quality college dining. We believe that chickens should roam freely, that animals should not be raised in stalls with artificial lighting and hormones, and that good dairy products don’t need BGH or anything else. Therefore, our focus is on…

• foods from local sources as well as certified organic and other food growers.
• naturally nested eggs without added hormones or antibiotics, and meats raised on a local farm where they are pasture-raised without hormones or antibiotics.
• salad bar greens, other produce and fruits that are seasonal and predominantly organic.
• fried and house-made goods that are trans-fat free.

Every item we serve is carefully tracked for wholesomeness and quality from the moment it enters our door until it ends up on your plate.

Homemade Snacks
The Collegian is famous for its homemade baked goods! The dining room is often filled with the delicious aromas of fresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, and other pastries. In fact, you will find that unlike most other college meals, The Collegian’s food is prepared daily by skilled Chefs and cooks, and doesn’t come out of the freezer pre-made. Our cooks actually do cook!

Your Own Personal Chef
Our yearly menus are tailored to YOU. Tell us what you like! Talk to our Chef, or if you prefer, e-mail us. We are here to make your dining experience at The Collegian one you will want to “write home about”. Fill out our “Food Survey” so that we can be sure to put your favorites on the menu!

Happy Birthday!
You may not be home for a birthday celebration with your family, but we’ll make you a birthday dinner for everyone to enjoy! Just tell us what you’d like on the menu, including your favorite birthday cake. Our cooks will fix your chosen meal to help you celebrate the occasion! Who knows? Your birthday meal might become a favorite for everyone at The Collegian!

Special Events
We also feature special celebrations for the Super-Bowl and other events each year where you can hang-out with your housemates and enjoy some great foods and spirited camaraderie!

Weekly
During the week, you can grab a quick hot breakfast including breakfast egg wraps & sandwiches, hot whole grain cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt, or any of a variety of freshly baked breakfast pastries. After morning classes, you can return for a hot lunch, sandwich, homemade soup and salad bar. If there is a schedule conflict with dinnertime, you can let us know in advance and we’ll prepare a “late plate” for you that you can just heat up when you return home.

Weekends
Residents can sleep in and still have a hearty meal. A later brunch is offered on weekends with cooked-to-order eggs, omelets, specialty breakfast items, fruits, and delicious pastries in addition to the weekly breakfast items.

Decrease Our Impact on the Environment
The Collegian is dedicated to reducing our impact on the planet’s limited resources. Our “plastic” silverware is made from a cornstarch-based product that is completely compostable, our food containers are all made with recycled and compostable materials. The kitchen recycles all glass, plastic cans, boxes and other containers so that the quality of our environment is taken as good a care of as the food and our residents!

It All Comes Down to Quality
Quality is the hallmark of everything we do at The Collegian. Consequently, we strive to provide:

• High quality ingredients
• Organic salad bar
• Hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats
• “Grab ‘n Go” style breakfasts during the week
• Homemade soups, breads, and desserts
• New menus created yearly based specifically on surveys filled out by residents
• Alternatives for those who cannot return at meal times
• Custom-prepared meals and desserts on resident’s birthdays

Sample Menu

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