Plaza Dining Hall

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Telling Tales of Tofu with our Bon Appétit Chefs

We invite you to dive into Tofu Tales, our digital cookbook shining a light on the stunning versatility of tofu while amplifying the creativity and skill of our AAPI chefs.

Appreciating our Locally Crafted Tofu Partners during AAPI Heritage Month

Learn about two of our Locally Crafted tofu partnerships with Bui Natural Tofu and Meiji Tofu, both amazing family-owned businesses making the highest quality tofu for our chefs and guests.

A Celebration of Tofu for AAPI Heritage Month 2024

This AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to shine a light on the ancient origins of tofu and its modern evolution as a rising staple across the US and in our cafés.

Plaza Dining Hall

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Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:30 am
Brunch Mon-Sun, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner Mon-Sun, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Gallaudet’s all you care to eat café features made from scratch cooking using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The Plaza 14 different food stations with unique menus for each meal. Our from-scratch approach allows us the flexibility to address most special diet needs. Our chef and general manager would be more than happy to speak with you directly to discuss your dining needs.

Made To Order Deli - sandwiches made to order, hot or cold

Fresh – full salad bar featuring the freshest seasonal and local ingredients, house-made dressings, and toppings

Global Fusion – ranging from made-to-order omelets, pasta bowls, and chef-created dishes featuring authentic flavors and culinary techniques from the world's iconic cuisines.

Pizza – made from scratch every day!

Comfort - globally inspired comfort foods; a taste of home no matter where you’re from

Cucina Verde - vegan and vegetarian options as well as plant-based proteins, and whole grain options for everyone

And more!

Made To Order Deli - sandwiches made to order, hot or cold

Fresh – full salad bar featuring the freshest seasonal and local ingredients, house-made dressings, and toppings

Global Fusion – ranging from made-to-order omelets, pasta bowls, and chef-created dishes featuring authentic flavors and culinary techniques from the world's iconic cuisines.

Pizza – made from scratch every day!

Comfort - globally inspired comfort foods; a taste of home no matter where you’re from

Cucina Verde - vegan and vegetarian options as well as plant-based proteins, and whole grain options for everyone

And more!

Breakfast

7:00 am - 10:30 am
- Today's Menu
- This Week's Menu
Subscript to Menu Mail
Enjoy Breakfast! Social distancing in effect. Self-serve stations with poly gloves available. Follow Gallaudet face mask rules.

HOT BREAKFAST

KETTLES

rolled oats | salt | cinnamon

SIDES: jazz it up! brown sugar | raisins | creamery butter

WILDFIRE GRILL

pork sausage and cheese

CUCINA VERDE

vegan egg, tomatoes, and shredded vegan cheese

just egg, sautéed spinach and vegan cheese cooked in a pan

vegan muffin, pumpkin puree, flour, brown sugar, oat milk,

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ITEMS

GLOBAL FUSION

fresh cooked to order omelets with your choice of ingredients

SIDES: available- vegan eggs and vegan cheese! , Also available: Egg whites

DESSERTS

variety of fresh baked muffins, flavor selections change daily

Gluten Free Items

We have moved the refrigerated items to a more convenient location

CLASSIC OMELETTE BAR

1 each

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

HOT BREAKFAST

50 cal.

60 cal.

Diced Onions Diced Assorted Bell Pepper

80 cal.

130 cal.

DESSERTS

300 cal.

BEVERAGES

35 cal.

140 cal.

130 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

130 cal.

70 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

20 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

90 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

0 cal.

50 cal.

45 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

100 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

1/4 cup

45 cal.

1/4 cup

40 cal.

1/4 cup
trickling springs creamery

60 cal.

1/4 cup
trickling springs creamery

60 cal.

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1/4 cup

20 cal.

10 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

190 cal.

100 cal.

130 cal.

Brunch

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Today's Menu
- This Week's Menu
Subscript to Menu Mail
Enjoy Weekend brunch and take out food with limited seating in the café at this time. Meal plans in the café social distancing in effect. Self-serve stations with poly gloves available. Follow Gallaudet face mask rules.

CLASSIC OMELETTE BAR

1 each

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

HOT BREAKFAST

60 cal.

Diced Onions Diced Assorted Bell Pepper

80 cal.

130 cal.

DESSERTS

300 cal.

BEVERAGES

140 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

0 cal.

50 cal.

45 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

100 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

170 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

1/4 cup

45 cal.

1/4 cup

40 cal.

1/4 cup
trickling springs creamery

60 cal.

1/4 cup
trickling springs creamery

60 cal.

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1/4 cup

20 cal.

10 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

190 cal.

100 cal.

130 cal.

Lunch

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Today's Menu
- This Week's Menu
Subscript to Menu Mail
Enjoy Weekday lunch and take out food with limited seating in the café at this time. Meal plans in the café Social distancing in effect. Self-serve stations with poly gloves available. Follow Gallaudet face mask rules.

AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

with cream cheese or jelly

SIDES: Sesame, poppy, or grilled onion bagel are now available

fresh hand cut seasonal fruit

assorted doughnuts flavor selections baked fresh daily

seasonal fresh ripe whole fruits

KETTLES

vegetable stock, olive oil, celery, broccoli, mushroom, carrot, celery, red onion, flour, salt

pepperoni, vegetable broth, chickpea, corn, onion, carrot, celery

WILDFIRE GRILL

Place your order with our cooks and watch them prepare your request to order; 100% Choice grade, grass fed beef burgers & cheeseburgers, naturally raised grilled chicken for sandwiches, wraps or quesadillas. various types of french fries available all day

SIDES: french fries or baked sweet potato fries available daily

Customize your hot & fresh grill item with house made Mumbo sauce is a reddish-orange sauce normally made of ketchup with a dash of barbecue (plus some sweet and sour) sauce. Tangy and sweet, it can also feel the heat from added chili spice. Washingtonians proclaim it a specialty!!

SIDES: House-made Famous DC Mambo Sauce , House-made Famous DC Mambo Sauce

handcrafted beef burger seasoned with garlic, salt & fresh cracked pepper

SIDES: Add favorite toppings: Cheese slice crisp lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion available upon request

grilled marinated italian chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bun

white pullman bread + american cheese

potato fries.

in house roasted turkey, sliced and grilled served on a bun with garlic mayo

oven roasted sweet potatoes tosses with olive served crispy

60 cal.

110 cal.

CUCINA VERDE

red potatoes boiled and mashed with soy milk, canola oil, salt and pepper

beyond burger grilled and topped with vegan house made bbq sauce ketchup, brown sugar white vinegar tomatoes

zuccini, eggplant, squash, mushroom, tomato, onion

rice pilaf, steamed and then roasted with kale, garlic, lemon, oil , salt

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ITEMS

GLOBAL FUSION

Fill your bowl! Asian spiced kale slaw, sesame cabbage-romaine slaw, or sticky sushi rice OR do a half-and-half with half slaw and half sticky rice

SIDES: spice it up! charred tomato salsa, ponzu dipping sauce , top it! teriyaki teppanyaki chicken. , sauce it up! charred tomato salsa, ponzu dipping sauce

Embrace the funk

MTO SANDWICHES

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

50 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

190 cal.

70 cal.

FOCACCIANO

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and variety of vegetables

pepperoni, mozzarella cheese on marinara sauce

COMFORT-lunch

ground beef , egg, bread crumbs, basil, thyme, garlic

beyond vegan meat, bread crumbs, vegan egg

cabbage, cilantro, cucumbers, garlic, shaved carrots, green onions, rice wine vinegar, mirin

DESSERTS

hand crafted delicious vegan created cookies

A selection of home made cookies, pastries and desserts that change on a daily basis made daily by our in-house baker by Ms. Cruz. We bake gluten free cookies and sugar free desserts as well! We also feature local Turkey Hill Ice Cream, located in Conestoga PA. ask any manager about GF items

create your own warm & fluffy waffle - all day

Chef's Show Case

cheese tortellini , garlic, basil, oil, parmesan cheese, salt.

Gluten Free Items

We have moved the refrigerated items to a more convenient location

FARM TO FORK

kale greens chopped and tossed with vegan caesar dressing and gluten free croutons

CLASSIC OMELETTE BAR

1 each

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

WOK BAR

Classic marinara sauce made fresh daily

35 cal.

House blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, brown sugar, green onion, garlic, ginger root finished with an sesame oil blend

45 cal.

Fresh blend of coconut milk, brown sugar, bell pepper, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, green onion, garlic, ginger topped with red chili flakes

45 cal.

Creamy house-made alfredo blended with cream, parmesan cheese, flour, butter, garlic, onion, salt and parsley

220 cal.

pasta whole grain cooked no added salt with oil

180 cal.

200 cal.

Penne pasta cooked until al denta

190 cal.

WILDFIRE GRILL

Halal chicken cutlet

180 cal.

MorningStar black bean burgers available fresh daily

380 cal.

Hand pressed halal beef patty made fresh daily

310 cal.

30 cal.

20 cal.

15 cal.

Tomato Slices

0 cal.

MTO SANDWICHES

360 cal.

FOCACCIANO

110 cal.

Locally crafted fresh pizza dough hand stretched daily Shredded Provolone & Mozzarella Blend

200 cal.

Locally crafted pizza dough hand stretched daily House made marinara sauce Shredded provolone & mozzarella blend

170 cal.

Locally crafted pizza dough hand streched daily Provolone & Mozzarella Cheese blend

180 cal.

DESSERTS

300 cal.

BEVERAGES

35 cal.

140 cal.

130 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

130 cal.

70 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

20 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

90 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

WOK BAR

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

MTO SANDWICHES

90 cal.

80 cal.

50 cal.

80 cal.

240 cal.

120 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

20 cal.

0 cal.

FOCACCIANO

0 cal.

MTO SALADS

170 cal.

190 cal.

180 cal.

30 cal.

170 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

140 cal.

with anchovies

140 cal.

90 cal.

160 cal.

50 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

20 cal.

30 cal.

25 cal.

50 cal.

25 cal.

20 cal.

1/4 cup

90 cal.

70 cal.

40 cal.

50 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

80 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

1/4 cup

30 cal.

20 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

1/4 cup

30 cal.

1/4 cup

50 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

15 cal.

40 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

1/4 cup

60 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

45 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

Dinner

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Today's Menu
- This Week's Menu
Subscript to Menu Mail
Enjoy Dinner made to order meals and take out food with limited seating in the café at this time. Meal plans in the café social distancing in effect. Self-serve stations with poly gloves available. Follow Gallaudet face mask rules.

AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

with cream cheese or jelly

SIDES: Sesame, poppy, or grilled onion bagel are now available

fresh hand cut seasonal fruit

assorted doughnuts flavor selections baked fresh daily

seasonal fresh ripe whole fruits

KETTLES

vegetable stock, olive oil, celery, broccoli, mushroom, carrot, celery, red onion, flour, salt

pepperoni, vegetable broth, chickpea, corn, onion, carrot, celery

WILDFIRE GRILL

SIDES: french fries or baked sweet potato fries available daily

SIDES: House-made Famous DC Mambo Sauce , House-made Famous DC Mambo Sauce

handcrafted beef burger seasoned with garlic, salt & fresh cracked pepper

SIDES: Add favorite toppings: Cheese slice crisp lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion available upon request

grilled marinated italian chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, whole grain bun

white pullman bread + american cheese

potato fries.

oven roasted sweet potatoes tosses with olive served crispy

60 cal.

110 cal.

CUCINA VERDE

chick peas simmered in a light curry coconut ginger sauce based with oat milk

tomatoes ,onions ,curry, ginger, salt, oil

basmati rice steamed with cilantro

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ITEMS

GLOBAL FUSION

create a burrito or nacho masterpiece

SIDES: build a base- crisp corn tortilla chips , fill it! taco seasoned ground beef, vegetable refried bean , top it! shredded lettuce, grated cheddar, salsa, sour cream drizzle, diced tomatoes, jalapeño

MTO SANDWICHES

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

50 cal.

150 cal.

130 cal.

190 cal.

70 cal.

FOCACCIANO

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese

pizza sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and variety of vegetables

pepperoni, mozzarella cheese on marinara sauce

CARVERY- dinner

DESSERTS

hand crafted delicious vegan created cookies

create your own warm & fluffy waffle - all day

Gluten Free Items

We have moved the refrigerated items to a more convenient location

FARM TO FORK

kale greens chopped and tossed with vegan caesar dressing and gluten free croutons

CLASSIC OMELETTE BAR

1 each

70 cal.

1/4 cup

80 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

110 cal.

90 cal.

WOK BAR

Classic marinara sauce made fresh daily

35 cal.

House blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, brown sugar, green onion, garlic, ginger root finished with an sesame oil blend

45 cal.

Fresh blend of coconut milk, brown sugar, bell pepper, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, green onion, garlic, ginger topped with red chili flakes

45 cal.

Creamy house-made alfredo blended with cream, parmesan cheese, flour, butter, garlic, onion, salt and parsley

220 cal.

pasta whole grain cooked no added salt with oil

180 cal.

200 cal.

Penne pasta cooked until al denta

190 cal.

WILDFIRE GRILL

Halal chicken cutlet

180 cal.

MorningStar black bean burgers available fresh daily

380 cal.

Hand pressed halal beef patty made fresh daily

310 cal.

30 cal.

20 cal.

15 cal.

Tomato Slices

0 cal.

MTO SANDWICHES

360 cal.

FOCACCIANO

110 cal.

Locally crafted fresh pizza dough hand stretched daily Shredded Provolone & Mozzarella Blend

200 cal.

Locally crafted pizza dough hand stretched daily House made marinara sauce Shredded provolone & mozzarella blend

170 cal.

Locally crafted pizza dough hand streched daily Provolone & Mozzarella Cheese blend

180 cal.

DESSERTS

300 cal.

50 cal.

1 tablespoon

20 cal.

1 each

10 cal.

90 cal.

15 cal.

35 cal.

50 cal.

80 cal.

1/2 cup

160 cal.

1/2 cup

130 cal.

1/2 cup

150 cal.

190 cal.

180 cal.

230 cal.

BEVERAGES

35 cal.

140 cal.

130 cal.

90 cal.

110 cal.

130 cal.

160 cal.

190 cal.

0 cal.

130 cal.

70 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

20 cal.

120 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

110 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

90 cal.

15 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

WOK BAR

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

MTO SANDWICHES

90 cal.

80 cal.

50 cal.

80 cal.

240 cal.

120 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

20 cal.

0 cal.

FOCACCIANO

0 cal.

MTO SALADS

170 cal.

190 cal.

180 cal.

30 cal.

170 cal.

110 cal.

0 cal.

140 cal.

with anchovies

140 cal.

90 cal.

160 cal.

50 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

20 cal.

30 cal.

25 cal.

50 cal.

25 cal.

20 cal.

1/4 cup

90 cal.

70 cal.

40 cal.

50 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

80 cal.

1/4 cup

15 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

1/4 cup

10 cal.

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10 cal.

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30 cal.

20 cal.

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30 cal.

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50 cal.

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40 cal.

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1/4 cup

60 cal.

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45 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

1/4 cup

70 cal.

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60 cal.

25 cal.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

In Balance

Halal

Farm to Fork

Locally Crafted

Seafood Watch

Humane

Eat Right — For You

Do you care about whether your food was grown locally or raised humanely? Or are you more interested in protein vs. carbs?

Whatever your priorities, we can help you chew the right thing. At Bon Appétit, we’re working toward “food service for a sustainable future.” How we define that is a mouthful, but the bottom line is that we strive to cook delicious food that’s good for you, the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth — because they’re all connected. And we’re proud to be the first food service company to tackle many important issues in these areas.

We’re here to support you by giving the information you need to choose wisely. Visit our Wellness page for a feast of information about the roles our from-scratch cooking, nutritional approach, local sourcing, and other sustainability programs can play on your menu.

Wellness Page

Meal Plans

250 Block Plan = 250 Block Meals plus $50.00 Dining Dollars
This is the meal plan that offers the best value for the dollar, approximately 15 meals per week plus $50 in Dining Dollars.

220 Block Plan = 220 Block Meals plus $50.00 Dining Dollars
This meal plan is also a great value for someone looking to eat daily with unlimited seconds along with some Dining Dollars.

190 Block Plan =190 Block Meals plus $150.00 Dining Dollars
This plan provides the most flexibility offering approximately 12 block meals per week plus $150 in Dining Dollars. This plan works best for someone who usually goes off campus on weekends.

150 Block Plan = 150 Block Meals plus $150.00 Dining Dollars
This plan provides approximately 10 block meals per week plus $150.00 in Dining Dollars

Blocks can be utilized at the Café Bon Appétit anytime, all semester, without restriction or used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller or Marketplace.
Dining Dollars can be used in the Rathskeller, Starbucks or Marketplace.

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Marcy Knox

General Manager

Telephone (VP) (202) 250-2548
marcy.knox@gallaudet.edu
Nicholas Palazzo III

Campus Executive Chef
nicholas.palazzo@cafebonappetit.com

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