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.

Kindly remember that the “all you can eat” option is exclusively available for dine-in.
It is not permissible to get a to-go (take-out) meal after dining in.
To-go meals are restricted to one container only.
You are always welcome to have seconds as long as the meals are being consumed while dining in.

Please contact any of our supervisors or ask to speak to our managers on duty if you have any questions.
We would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have or address any other general information about our food services here at Soka University.

Stay Fresh

Apr

Earth Day

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Keep these strategies in mind to get the most flavor and nutrition from your produce.

Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.

Plants Are For Everyone

When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!

Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights

These food labels give meaningful insight into how the farmworkers who picked your food.

Looking Back on Bon Appétit’s Decades of Support for Farmworkers’ Rights

We’re proud of our legacy of leveraging our purchasing power and voice to demand better livelihoods for farmworkers in the United States.

Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights

Farmworkers are exempt from basic labor protections despite working an essential and dangerous job.

The Buzz: Multivitamins

Are multivitamins essential or leading your health astray?

Green Spinach and Ginger Smoothie

No green powders here – just fruits and vegetables that provide bright flavors, colors, and are full of nutrients.

Pills or Peas: Can The Foods We Eat Provide All Of The Nutrients That Our Bodies Need?

The benefits of getting your nutrients through whole foods versus supplements.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month® with Our Dietitian Dream Team

Toasting to our wellness team and their work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.

The Buzz: Local Food

Is choosing local food really that much better or just another fad?

Garden Your Way to Good Health

Find your slice of green space and get your garden growing.

Wellness Tips: Building Flavor With Less Salt

Think you need salt to avoid bland food? Think again! Use these chef-approved tips to build flavor.

Chicken Paprikash

In a flavor rut? Give paprika a shot with this Hungarian-inspired dish.

Soka Bistro

View/Print Weekly Menu

Currently Closed

Breakfast Served from 7:15 am - 9:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:15 am - 9:30 am
Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch Mon-Fri, 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

Sugar + Butter

2260 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Warm & Soulful

180 cal.

100 cal.

130 cal.

70 cal.

80 cal.

60 cal.

240 cal.

110 cal.

Drinks

0 cal.

90 cal.

Lunch

Grate & Griddle Special

Warm & Soulful

steam rice

sesame cucumber, carrots, avocado, shredded purple cabbage, green onions, spicy soy mayonnaise, spicy soy vegan mayo

Masa Y Salsa

chicken, re-freid beans, tostadas, flour tortillas

mushroom, re-freid beans, tostadas, flour tortillas

shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, salsa
** vegan without cheddar or sourcream**

Spoon & Spice

romaine Dressing: mayonnaise, water, taco seasoning, lime juice, chipotle,

chicken breast, chilli powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, onion powder, orange juice

chickpeas, chilli powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, onion powder, orange juice

tomatoes, black beans, red onions, corn, avocado, tortilla strips, santa fe dressing , vegan santa fe dressing

Bread + Pickle

edamame, red onions, corn, apple cider vinaigrette

Near & Far

lentils, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, graham masala, coriander, tomatoes, coconut milk, jalapenos

SIDES: sliced jalapenos, red onion, mango chutney

Leaves & Greens Special

cabbage, pineapple, bell peppers, carrots,

radish, bell peppers, celery, jalapenos, green onions

Sugar + Butter

Agua fresca & Infused water

Chef Soup De Jour

water, kombu, bonito flakes, miso paste, wakame, green onions

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

130 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

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410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Sugar + Butter

2260 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickle

80 cal.

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160 cal.

Leaves & Greens

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Dinner

Warm & Soulful

ranch, parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley

garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, dill, mustard powder, black pepper

Masa Y Salsa

chuck beef, potatoes, carrots, corn, rice , crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, lime juice, broth, cornstarch

tortilla strips, cilantro ,lime wedges

Spoon & Spice

noodles soaked in soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar

snap peas, carrots, bell peppers, corn, celery, ginger peanut sauce, vegan ranch

Chef Soup De Jour

water, kombu, bonito flakes, miso paste, wakame, green onions

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

130 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

200 cal.

410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Sugar + Butter

2260 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickle

80 cal.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Halal

Farm to Fork

Seafood Watch

Supplier Diversity

Upcoming Events

Event

April 16 @ 4:49 AM - 4:49 AM

Earth Day

More Events:

Earth Day

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

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

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

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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Alvaro Ruiz

General Manager

Telephone (949) 480-4086
alvaro.ruiz@cafebonappetit.com

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