Soka Bistro
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
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The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?
Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value?
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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.
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Store Food Like a Pro
Whether you’re eating out or cooking at home, knowing how to keep food safe during storage is critical to staying well.
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Are Sports Drinks Better than Water for Exercise?
Do you really need specialty sports drinks? Our sports dietitians break down hydration science.
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White Bean Dark Chocolate Oat Bar
Bean bars that nourish your body and deliver flavors that will satisfy your taste buds in just a few bites.
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Fueling for Your Best Performance
Maximize the benefits of working out by choosing foods to fuel up and recover quickly after all that effort!
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Combing Through the Clutter: How to Identify Credible Nutrition Information
Be a slightly skeptical consumer by seeking out information from qualified professionals for advice on your health.
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Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT
Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.
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Selective Attention Bias: Are You Missing the Full (Health) Picture?
Take a step back and expand your selective attention to see what your brain may be missing.
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The Sometimes Vegetarian: Small Changes Can Lead to Big Results
Consider these small changes to nourish yourself and protect the planet that we all share.
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Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for the Plants!
Plants fuel people and help protect the planet – if athletes can do it, so can you!
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Ginger-Lime Melon Pops
Keep your freezer stocked with these summertime popsicles that will keep you cool with a little bit of kick.
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Quenching Your Thirst
Water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Try these fun and creative ways to help you meet your fluid needs.
Soka Bistro
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
Grate & Griddle Special
Warm & Soulful
Masa Y Salsa
Leaves & Greens Special
Lunch
Warm & Soulful
Masa Y Salsa
Spoon & Spice
Chef Soup De Jour
Dinner
Warm & Soulful
Chef Soup De Jour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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?