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.

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

The Buzz: Chickpeas

Are chickpeas a valuable addition to your kitchen or just another food trend?

Berry Bread Pudding

Don’t waste the bread, turn it into pudding instead!

Budget-Friendly Bites

With a little planning, wholesome meals become accessible to any budget.

The Buzz: Microwaving – Does it Nuke Nutrients?

Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value?

Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.

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.

Are Sports Drinks Better than Water for Exercise?

Do you really need specialty sports drinks? Our sports dietitians break down hydration science.

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.

Fueling for Your Best Performance

Maximize the benefits of working out by choosing foods to fuel up and recover quickly after all that effort!

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.

Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT

Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.

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.

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.

Chipotle Tofu Tacos

Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.

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!

Soka Bistro

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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.

Warm & Soulful

220 cal.

70 cal.

130 cal.

60 cal.

240 cal.

70 cal.

50 cal.

130 cal.

Spoon & Spice

170 cal.

5 cal.

15 cal.

130 cal.

Butter & Sugar

110 cal.

90 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

310 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

160 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

180 cal.

100 cal.

130 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

45 cal.

300 cal.

35 cal.

Grate and Griddle

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

180 cal.

40 cal.

130 cal.

110 cal.

60 cal.

20 cal.

Leaves & Greens

25 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

0 cal.

90 cal.

Lunch

Grate & Griddle Special

Warm & Soulful

crispy tofu, hoisin sauce, honey, chinese 5 spice, onions, bao buns

chicken, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, honey, chinese 5 spice, onions, bao buns

pickled red onions, carrots, cucumbers, hoisin aioli , vegan hoisin aioli

chicken breast: cumin, cayenne, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder. onions, garlic, jalapeno, ginger, tomatoes, lemon juice, coconut milk, parsley

Masa Y Salsa

braised pork, re-fried beans , telera bread

braised jackfruit, re-fried beans, telera bread

shredded lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise, avocado sauce

Spoon & Spice

bacon, butter lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, flour tortilla wrap

iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, ranch

pasta, basil, tomatoes. garlic parmesan cheese

Bread + Pickles

quinoa, tomatoes, olives, corn, currants, parsley, olive oil , salt and pepper

quinoa, bell peppers, onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, cucumber

Chef Soup De Jour

water, kombu, bonito flake (fish flake), onion, miso paste, wakame, Meiji Tofu

chicken, rice onions, celery, carrots, peas , celery seed, milk, cornstarch

Near & Far

chicken, yellow onion, garlic, grated ginger, baby spinach leaves, fire-roasted tomatoes, coconut milk, curry, cumin, coriander, kosher salt, peas

Leaves & Greens Special

bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil "allergy alert

corn, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise

mayonnaise, garlic, red onions, basil, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and pepper

Agua fresca & Infused water

infused water

agua fresca

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

200 cal.

410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickles

80 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

80 cal.

170 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

Butter & Sugar

170 cal.

45 cal.

35 cal.

90 cal.

50 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

Grate and Griddle

170 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

70 cal.

Leaves & Greens

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

40 cal.

800 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

70 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

10 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

0 cal.

90 cal.

Dinner

Warm & Soulful

canadian bacon, pineapple, pizza sauce, pizza crust

pineapple, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pizza crust

pineapple, pizza sauce, cauliflower crust

Masa Y Salsa

bacon, hot dog, hot dog buns

old bay seasoning

sauteed bell peppers and onions, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickled jalapenos

Spoon & Spice

cucumbers, carrots, green onions, tomatoes, tartar sauce, vegan tartar sauce

romaine lettuce, Chicken of the sea "Salmon". tartar sauce: mayonnaise, capers , relish, lemon juice, dried chives

chickpea salad- vegan mayo, celery, red onions, romaine lettuce

cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, tartar sauce, vegan tartar sauce

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

200 cal.

410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickles

80 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

80 cal.

170 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

Butter & Sugar

170 cal.

45 cal.

35 cal.

90 cal.

50 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

Grate and Griddle

170 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

70 cal.

Leaves & Greens

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

40 cal.

800 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

70 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

10 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

0 cal.

90 cal.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Halal

Farm to Fork

Seafood Watch

Humane

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
Miguel Rubio

Executive Chef

Telephone 949-480-4086
miguel.rubio@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team