Enjoy dinner on Friday, September 6th on Buntrock Plaza during the co-curricular activites fair.

one of your favorites is back! breakfast for dinner, Tuesday October 8th!

Stav Hall will be open for limited hours during Fall Break. breakfast - 8:00am - 9:00am lunch - 12:00pm - 1:00pm dinner - 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Tuesday dinner 4:30pm - 7:30pm)    

The Cage will be open during Fall Break Friday, October 11  - 7:30am - 8:00pm Saturday, October 12 - 11:00am - 5:30pm Sunday, October 13 - 11:00am - 5:30pm Monday, October 14 - 8:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday,  October 15 - 8:00am - 11:00pm

We're preparing a special treat for your return from Fall Break!

Local Fall Harvest Menu and Desserts

For the well-being of our guests, Bon Appetit's on the move again - this time we're shaking up our salt habits!  For Food Day, we've partnered with the event's creator, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), on an exciting new initative to reduce the amount of sodium in our foods.

Stop in and see our informational display on sodium in your foods! See what we are doing to help you eat healthier!

Just a reminder that Stav Hall will close at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 25th. Stav Hall will be closed through Sunday, December 1st - we will open for dinner at 4:30pm

What better way to celebrate midwinter weather in Minnesnowta than Ice Cream Sundae Night!

Join us for a hot competition! We invite you to sample chili from our fierce competitors and help decide who makes the best chili at St. Olaf!

A nod to New Orleans for Mardis Gras on Tuesday March 4th!

Celebrate Bon Appétit Management Company’s 7th Low Carbon Diet Day by learning about planet-friendlier food choices that you can make. Look for interactive cooking demonstrations and “Low Carbon Makeovers” of favorites in your café! Want to learn the basics of a low carbon diet? Check out these resources: The Food System and Climate Change: learn […]

We have limited hours of operation in the summer months. Here are this week's hours.

Hours for Stav Hall this week!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month on Thursday September 18 for dinner in Stav Hall. Check out our giant paella pan filled with delicious seafood! Wash that down with some great desserts!

Throw back Thursday?!? How about all the way to the 1950's?!? Find a poodle skirt and your best James Dean outfit. Join us for diner fare, '50's flare, and some rock & roll!!

Join Bon Appetit Midwest Fellow Amanda Wareham for a presentation on the "Story Behind the Food" here at St. Olaf! Feel free to bring your caf tray- the presentation is in the Sun Ballroom at 6:30pm!

Join Board Manager Randy Clay and Midwest Fellow Amanda Wareham for a tour as we "follow the food" behind the scenes here at St. Olaf College. Space is limited, so up soon!

Sign up for our annual pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkins will be displayed in Stav Hall. Flex dollars for the winners!!

Enjoy a special meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles, and learn how to handle an overabundance of seasonal produce. Enter to win a copy of the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook for even more food-waste fighting tips!

It's Valentines Day! Come to the Cage this afternoon and get a loved one a special house made treat!

Snow keeping you inside, check out The Kings' Dining Room.  Hoisin Barbecued Pork Loin, Shrimp Fried Rice, Vegetable Lo Mein, Crispy Garden Egg Rolls and Steamed Sesame Vegetables.

Join Stav and the Cage for specials celebrating the Lunar New Year Event at St Olaf College

Got food? Thank a farmworker! To put a face to the people who help bring food to our tables, we’ll be sharing portraits from the field in the café throughout the week to highlight farmworkers’ struggles and dreams.

Each year during the Eat Local Challenge, we serve a meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of this café. This year you’re going to eat something you had no idea was grown right around here. Join us for the big reveal at our all-local meal!

The cage has a comic book & mystery bag raffle, with pow wow boom sugar cookies. Stav dinner has comic book themed stations, and comic book cakes.

Join us on October 3rd, 2017 for the day of german unity. Bon Appetit will feature special menus of authentic german food on Tuesday for lunch in both Stav and King's Dining Room. The Cage will feature a german stollen for morning and afternoon coffee breaks.

Pre order your freshly baked Thanksgiving Pies in the Cage by Friday, November 17th.

Two lucky winners will win handmade gingerbread houses!! Drawing will be on Sunday, December 3rd!

Kick off this Saturday night between Home & Bowls Stations, featuring dishes from Minnesota and New Orleans as we gear up towards the The Big Game. Home will be serving creamy tuna hot dish with potato chip crust, pull apart rolls, jello pretzel salad, and buttered corn. Bowls will be serving seafood etouffee, red beans […]

Join us on Thursday night as the home and bowls station square off again in anticipation of the big game. Home station will feature the cuisine from New England while Bowls station will be hosting cuisine inspired by Jacksonville.

Saturday night will feature an array of foods inspired once more by the Big Game. This time, Home station, continuing the tradition of Minnesota inspired foods, takes on the Pizza Station hosting Philadelphia.

The Cage Interim Break Lunch Specials!

Enjoy a valentine's dinner for two on Wednesday, Feb. 14 Includes spaghetti & meatballs, caesar salad, baguettes, & raspberry chocolate fudge cake for two Pre-order your dinner at The Cage before Monday, Feb. 12th

Enjoy six different valentine's day treats!

Every Friday until Easter The Cage will be offering fish or seafood option.

Join us in several different locations on Wednesday the 21st to see how you can benefit from healthy fats (mostly from plants) and sample some delicious smoothies and salads.

Every Friday until Easter the Cage will offer a fish or seafood option.

Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with a menu featuring Vietnamese curry chicken with french bread, sticky rice, kimchi, chicken pot stickers, and pork steam buns

The Cage is offering two St. Patty's Day inspired drinks. Warm up with a luck o' the irish latte, or cool down with a leprechaun lemonade.

Every Friday until Easter the Cage will offer a fish or seafood option.

Come to Stav Hall Saturday March 3rd for Casino Night. Enjoy a meal with your fellow Oles or visitors and afterwords, head over to the ballrooms for a casino themed event brought to you by the St. Olaf Student Activities.

Get ready to set your clocks ahead this weekend, and spring forward into these amazing desserts prepared especially for you by our Pastry Chef.

Every Friday until Easter the Cage will offer a fish or seafood option.

Every Friday until Easter the Cage will offer a fish or seafood option.

Join us on Friday March 16th in the Kings' Dining Room to celebrate St Patty's Day. Enjoy a wide menu of classic corned beef, boiled potatoes, steamed green beans, braised cabbage, roasted salmon and horseradish cream.

Come to the cage after 1 pm to get a special St. Patrick's Day inspired treat! While supplies last.

Make sure to be early for dinner on St Patrick's Day, Saturday March 17th for a giant sub night. Over 100 feet of sandwich with corned beef, provolone cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing. Make sure you wear green!

Every Friday until Easter the Cage will offer a fish or seafood option.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), Bon Appétit is dedicating its 2018 Farmworker Awareness Week promotion to highlighting the work of this groundbreaking advocacy organization.

The Cage will be offering Spring Break Destination lunch specials Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30 from 11am to 3pm.

The Cage is offering two drinks of the month for April, stop by and try one today! Before you know it, it's going to be May!

Join us at dinner on Thursday, April 5th for the baseball home opener. Menu includes bratwursts, fries, and all the fixings.

Stop outside of Stav Hall this Thursday to sample various chili dishes from Bon Appetit employees and from the student body. Vote for your favorite chili. The winner will be featured for dinner in Stav at a later date. Team Cage- Shawn and Gabe- Three Meat Ghost Chili Team KDR- Perla- Turkey and White Bean […]

Stav Hall will be handing out sample shooters of two different flavors of aqua fresca during lunch. If you like what you sampled, come down to The Cage and buy a 16 oz. cup for a dollar!  One day only, and while supplies last! Always remember: Just add water. Hydrate the healthy way!

Think Spring! It's time for the 14th Annual Plant Sale! In front of Stav Hall (Top floor of the Buntrock Commons)   Featuring: Miniature Gardens Annuals Tomato Plants Houseplants ...and More!!!   Already planted for your convenience and enjoyment! Great Mother’s Day (May 13) gift selection! Come early for the best selection! See you there! Sincerely, Mary […]

Join us in Stav Hall during lunch to celebrate local farmers and co-ops, and enjoy a meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles.

Come and sample two unique aqua frescas: hibiscus honey and a horchata with cinnamon. Find out how added sugars affect you and what substitutions you can make in their place.

Come to the Cage on Halloween for some amazing sweet treats!

Join us on Halloween night for a Giant Brownie Night prepared for especially for you by our bakery staff.

Join us for lunch on Thursday, November 1st, as we celebrate the culture and cuisine of France. Enjoy various types of French style cooking from traditional ratatouille, bisque de courge butternut, to more complex menus like fricassee de champignons a la creme (a stewed mushroom dish in cream.)

Join us for lunch on Thursday, November 1st, in the Kings' Dining Hall as we celebrate the culture and cuisine of France. Enjoy various types of French style cooking from traditional ratatouille, parisian potatoes, and saumon en croute.

Join us for dinner on Thursday, November 1st, to help us celebrate the culture and cuisine of France. Sample a wide variety of french style cooking from coq au vin ( red wine marinated and braised chicken) to soupe de patates et poireaux (leek and potato soup.)

The Cage is selling Christmas Cookie boxes created by our bakery staff for your holiday gathering. Pre-order by Friday, December 14. Pick-up on Tuesday, December 18 or Wednesday, December 19 after 10a.m. in the Cage. Christmas cookie box for $15.95 includes the following selection: coconut macaroons, chocolate fudge chip, cappuccino bites, apple scotchies, cinnamon bun […]

Join us on Wednesday, January 23rd for a Tropical feel to Stav Hall. Home Station Jerk Chicken, Coconut Basmati Rice, fried plantains, Jamaican mango bbq sauce Bowl Station Caribbean Beef Pepperpot, Roti Bread, Jamaican Turmeric Basmati Rice and beans, Curry Vegetables Tortilla Lechon Asado with cilantro y perejil. As always, there will be accompanied desserts with […]

Join us to celebrate the year of the pig! On February 16th,  in Stav Hall, we are celebrating the new year in style. With a different variety of dishes and desserts to enjoy, we encourage you to try them all.

Ever wonder what past Presidents liked to eat? Well wonder no more. On January 18th, we are celebrating just that. Desserts and dishes inspired by some of our past Presidents favorite foods and sweets.

Coordinating with the St. Olaf Cultural Union for Black Expression (C.U.B.E.), we are celebrating a multicultural event inspired by people throughout the region to discover more about our world and embrace the rich cultural diversity we live in.

Last chance to make it a free for all before you begin fasting? You found the right place. As many of you will be gearing up for Lent, we are gearing up for the feeding frenzy. Featuring a wide variety of desserts and a fish special, we are happy to celebrate the day with you. […]

Before smart phones you were a pro at folding notes, before the age of digital music there were cassettes, and before high speed internet there was dial up. Welcome to the 90's! Take a trip back a few decades and submerse yourself into a whole "new" culture. We are celebrating everything great the 90's had […]

What is pi(e)? When you hear the word do you think of the mathematical equation, do you think 3.14, or are you like the rest of us and think of food? (Because here at Bon Appetit, we are all foodies!) It's time to celebrate the deliciousness of it all. With desserts and menu to accompany […]

It's traditional, it's Irish, it's St. Patrick's Day! You know the drill; dress in green, head to Stav Hall, get the best corned beef and cabbage in town!   Menu to feature: Home. Classic corned beef and cabbage with parsley potatoes at home station desserts. Guinness cake and chocolate mint mousse

Come sample our house made energy bars with a display of raw ingredients. Head in for lunch and try the "build your plant protein power bowl" featuring an assortment of vegetables, whole grains, plant proteins, dressings, and garnishes

Join us in celebrating the unsung heroes of the farmworker rights movement

Need we say more? Come find out!

Did you know you can get hydrated by fruits, vegetables, and soups? Are you bored of plain water? Infuse it with fresh herbs, fruit, or a splash of citrus to boost the flavor without adding extra unhealthy sugars. Sample house made energy waters and get the facts on true hydration.

Join us on April 18th, as we celebrate the coming weather by having an eccentric strawberry fields dessert night. How many desserts can you think of that use strawberries (besides the obvious strawberry shortcake?) Now is your chance to fill up on the aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness that is the strawberry.

Join us this Sunday, April 21st for an Easter Sunday Brunch Special.  Leave the holiday meal to us! Enjoy made from scratch coking and seasonal desserts! Come experience the Kings' Dining Room with us, located on the second floor of Buntrock Commons on the beautiful St. Olaf campus. Reservations only. Please call 507-786-3053 for more […]

What's better than going out for breakfast and then going to lunch? Going to BRUNCH! Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with those closest to you by joining us for a Special Easter brunch of carved ham, scalloped potatoes, eggs, hash browns and more!

Our theme for this year’s Earth Day is plant-forward eating, with a headline “A little goes a long way.” This messaging has several meanings: a little animal product, whether meat, fish, dairy, or egg, can go a long way towards making a meal feel substantial and satisfying. A secondary but equally important meaning: “A little […]

President’s Ball is an annual event hosted by the Student Activities Committee. We are happy to serve you a special meal to celebrate this special night with you. We will be serving a delicious walking mac n cheese cone. Mac n cheese in a waffle cone with various toppings.

Spring Fest picnic, where fun and food go hand in hand. While you're out having fun, listening to music, talking, laughing, and having an all around great time, you get the sudden realization how hungry you are... While out on the Plaza, stop by the Spring Fest Picnic!   Menu will feature: classic macaroni salad, […]

Our chefs are taking on Bon Appétit Management Company's annual Eat Local Challenge!

Join us in the beautiful atmosphere that is the Kings' Dining Room for a German Unity Day lunch. Menu to include schnitzel wiener art (schnitzel of pork), salzkartoffeln (boiled red potatoes), rotkraut (red cabbage), and lammkeule (carved leg of lamb) dessert is bienenstich kuchen (cake and Bavarian cream)

Join us for a celebration of the unification of Germany. All foods German will be the star of the show.   Stav Hall will feature: Sauerkrautsuppe, Kartoffelsuppe (sour cabbage soup, potato soup) Sauerbraten (marinated beef pot roast) Salzkartoffeln (boiled red potatoes) Geröstete Karotten aus der Region (roasted local carrots) Bienenstich Kuchen (cake and Bavarian cream)

Welcome Home to the Hill! Celebrate the homecoming adventure with us. We are excited to be a part of the festivities on campus and invite you through Stav Hall to catch up with alum, and eat some wonderful dishes which include,   build your own mac n cheese, build your own burrito, mushroom swiss beef […]

Continuing the fun and festivities of homecoming weekend, we invite you to join us for brunch and take the morning easy on your part. Let us do all the hard work.   Brunch to include cage free scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, Obrien potatoes, and biscuits & gravy.

Where does your food come from? Learn more about the Story Behind Your Food, featuring Bon Appétit's Fellow, Lily Gross!

How healthy is that snack you're about to have? Have you ever thought of alternatives? Try a sample of bruschetta with various topping? We will be sampling and serving various bruschetta toppings for your enjoyment and show you quick and easy ways you can snack while still staying conscious of what you are eating.

What's better than free candy on Halloween? How about a giant brownie in the shape of something spooktacular? Make your way to Stav Hall on Halloween night to get a slice of something sweet that just might give you the 'goosebumps'.

In conjunction with the French Department of St. Olaf, we are excited to bring the tradition and fun of French cuisine to your Stav Hall experience. Soups: · Soupe de patates et poireaux. Leek and potato soup · Soupe au poulet au pistou. Chicken and vegetable soup Home Station · Poulet Chasseur. French style hunters […]

In conjunction with the French Department here at St. Olaf, we are excited to bring you a meal full of tradition and fun in The Kings' Dining Hall. Soups: Soupe de patates et poireaux. Leek and potato soup Soupe au poulet au pistou. Chicken and vegetable soup Buffet: Legumes grilles. Roasted vegetables Haricots verts cuits […]

The Karibu Student Association of St. Olaf College is proud to celebrate their annual African Caribbean Night with all of you. Karibu is an organization created to strengthen the African and Caribbean community at St. Olaf. Bon Appetit is excited to showcase various dishes from these regions of the globe including Mozambique chicken, Ethiopian collard greens, […]

St. Olaf may not be Hogwarts, but it sure has the look and feel. The annual Harry Potter Night is taking place with the help of the St. Olaf Student Activities Committee, Student Government Association, and the After Dark Committee to bring the magic to Stav Hall. Menu to include: phoenix herb roasted chicken legs, cauldron […]

What is a power bowl you might be wondering. Well a power bowl is a quick and easy meal focused around power foods that are fulfilling both physically and mentally. Such foods include bananas, brown rice, eggs, apples, quinoa, edamame, and avocados. You can make a power bowl any time you visit Stav Hall! However, […]

Stuck on campus over Interim Break? Fan of sports and want to get your fill in before kick off? Look no further down the field than Stav Hall. We are excited to share in the experience with you! From the classics like stadium nachos to something new like the stadium fried chicken sandwich with blueberry […]

Make valentine's day special for yourself or for that someone 'sweet'.  Add a sprinkle of love on a heart shaped cookie and decorate it your way! There's no wrong way to decorate your own cookie, lots of frosting, no frosting, sprinkles, candies, and so much more! We are eager to see your creations!

Is your beverage actually hydrating you? Did you know you can eat your drink? Plenty of fruits, vegetables, and soups can help keep you hydrated while cutting out added sugars which can actually dehydrate you. Join us to learn more about healthy ways to keep your body hydrated. We will be sampling two aqua frescas […]

Wonder what famous casinos around the world serve to their patrons? Make your way through the elegant Stav Hall to find out!   Home Station: Harrah's Casino: New Orleans shrimp and sausage gumbo with white rice   Bowls Station: The Venetian Macao: China red dragon noodles:  fried yellow chinese noodles with bok choy and satay […]

The most famous plumber around is throwing a party! We invite you to celebrate the day of Mario. With special themed food, trivia, and games! Put on your red hats; grab your younger, yet taller brother. Everyone has a favorite or memorable game or event from the Mario Franchise. What's yours? We would love to […]

Vary your protein routine. Plant proteins pack a powerful punch. Join us in Stav Hall to power up your protein with plants. Build your own mediterranean power bowl! Fill it up the way you want, with seasoned chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, sweet potato, olives, pumpkin seeds, and yogurt green goddess dressing.

Supporting the local foodshed is more important than ever. Join Bon Appétit Management Company’s Eat Local Challenge.

For this year's Eat Local Challenge, our chefs will show that eating locally doesn’t mean giving up diversity of taste

We’re getting rooted in local food with a meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of our cafés.

Don't want to spend the time making pies for Thanksgiving? Stop by The Cage from November 10-15 to pre-order our house-made holiday pies to pick up before our Thanksgiving break. And don't worry, we will let you take all of the credit!

Get ready for an egg-ceptional French toast bar today for lunch in Stav. Chocolate, whipped cream, and fruit compote, oh my!

Sign up for our FREE pasta cooking class taught by Executive Chef, Chad Plotnik on November 7, 2024 from 4:30pm-6:30pm! Make your own pasta and take home some sauce to […]