Soka Bistro
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Working to Implement Systemic Changes to Protect Farmworkers
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Five Concerns about the Climate Crisis from Farmworkers
Explore the main concerns of farmworkers in the face of the climate crisis.
Dispelling Common Misconceptions about Farmworkers
We’re busting myths about farmworkers to clarify the state of farm work in the United States.
Radish Greens Chimichurri
Don’t let perfectly good tender tops go to waste – transform them into a bright chimichurri sauce.
The Buzz: Food Upcycling
Is upcycling food just a trendy buzz or is it a legitimate way to reduce food waste?
Surprisingly Edible Plant Parts
Upcycle these delicious (and nutritious!) often-tossed plant parts.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month® with Our Dietitian Dream Team
We’re celebrating 20+ years of serving up wellness at Bon Appétit!
Avocado-Pistachio Pesto “Zoodles”
Personalize the way you eat plants by enjoying this meal warm or cold!
Plant-Based Eating Your Way
It’s not all or nothing when it comes to adding plant-based meals – choose what works for you.
Homemade Flaxseed Crisps
Perfect crunchy snack to eat solo or with your favorite dip or spread.
5 Tips to Plan Nourishing Snacks
Plan ahead for nourishing snacks ahead of time with these top tips.
Turmeric, Potato, and Cauliflower Coconut Curry Soup
Warm up with this immune-supporting soup with just the right amount of spice.
The Buzz: Turmeric
Food as medicine could not be more true for the inflammation-busting spice turmeric. What does the science say?
7 Lesser-Known Spices You Need in Your Pantry
Try your hand at adding new spices to elevate the savor factor of your next meal.
Explore Plant-Based Recipes from the Food Heaven Dietitians
4 Plant-Based Recipes to Try This Month
Soka Bistro
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 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 groundworks coffee.
Brunch
Grate and Griddle
Dinner
Warm & Soulful
Masa Y Salsa
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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
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.
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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?