Café

Welcome Students!

As we begin a new school year, we would like to share our Soka Bistro rules and guidelines, with all our new students as well as friendly reminder to all returning students.

Stay Fresh

Soka Bistro

Currently Closed
  • Breakfast Served from 7:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weekly Schedule

  • Breakfast     Mon-Sun, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Brunch     Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Lunch     Mon-Sun, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner     Mon-Fri, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dinner     Sat-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Our cafe is located on the second floor of the Student Center and offers a variety of foods ranging from exciting exhibition stations with fresh American and International cuisine prepared before your eyes to delicious desserts. You'll find a custom deli and extensive salad bar selections as well as soups made from scratch daily. We proudly brew locally roasted Jetty coffee. 

Breakfast

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Lunch

Warm & Soulful

tri tip, garlic powder, onions powder, black peppers, salt. Chimichurri sauce- parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vin, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes
potatoes, butter, milk, garlic. white pepper, salt
yellow squab, zuchibbi, eggplant, red onions, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, parsley, garlic

Masa Y Salsa

ground beef, chili powder, garlic, powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, diced tomato- corn hard shell tacos
plant based beef, chili powder, garlic, powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, diced tomato- corn hard shell tacos
shredded lettuce, tomatoes, joes salsa, cheddar cheese.

Spoon & Spice

romaine, napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, green onions. mandarins, (tossed)
chicken, five-spice, sambal, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, lime juice, oil
tofu ,five-spice, sambal, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, lime juice, oil
crispy wonton, toasted sliced almonds, ginger sesame dressing

Bread + Pickles

carrots, potatoes, celery, red onions, parsley. olive oil, salt and pepper

Chef Soup De Jour

water, kombu, bonito flakes ( fish Flake), onion, miso paste, wakame, meiji tofu
halal chicken, potato, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, tomato paste

Near & Far

parsley, rosemary, c

Leaves & Greens Special

orzo pasta, raisins, bell peppers, green onions, celery, tarragon dressing
delicata squash, arugula, bulgur wheat, pomegranate, sunflower seeds, Orange vinaigrette- orange juice , dijon, olive oil, salt & pepper *** ALLERGY ALERT***

Butter & Sugar

Agua fresca & Infused water

infused water
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Dinner

Warm & Soulful

chicken thighs- egg, cornstarch, soy sauce- Orange sauce- soy sauce, sugar orange zest, orange juice, ginger, garlic, white vinegar, red chili flakes, cornstarch
tofu- cornstarch .Orange sauce- soy sauce, sugar orange zest, orange juice, ginger, garlic, white vinegar, red chili flakes, cornstarch

Masa Y Salsa

chicken- (lime juice, cumin, coriander, honey, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder) pork shoulder- (pasilla chile, pasilla chile, onions, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, chili powder, sage, thyme, orange juice)
Jackfruit - (pasilla chile, pasilla chile, onions, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, chili powder, sage, thyme, orange juice)
shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese

Spoon & Spice

pork loin, rosemary, garlic, onions powder, - mushroom cream sauce- button mushrooms, garlic, white wine, onions, cream, rosemary, black pepper,
penne pasta, butter, fresh herbs
rosemary, garlic, s&p, oil

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Food Recovery Verified

Bon Appétit at Soka University of America 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. Fighting food waste and hunger since 2012.
This organization 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. Chefs to End Hunger currently operates in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and aims to one day be implemented nation wide.

Learn more about the Food Recovery Network
and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts

Eat Right — For You

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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.

Our wellness commitments
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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.

Food allergies & sensitivities
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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.

Our sustainability commitments

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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?
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