The Market Café
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Meal Timing for Motion
Fueling with the right foods at the right times can help power your workout and support recovery.
Quinoa and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potato with Sesame Tahini Drizzle
This stuffed sweet potato is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to support lasting energy and metabolic health.
Sizzle Without the Steak: Grilled Plants that Wow
Fire up the grill this summer and transform fresh fruits and vegetables into smoky, satisfying alternatives to classic barbecue favorites.
The Maillard Magic
The Maillard reaction is the secret behind smoky, golden-brown plant foods that steal the spotlight at the grill.
9 Tips to Make Cooking with Kids Fun and Stress-Free
Nine practical tips to make cooking fun while keeping kitchen chaos in check.
ABC Pudding
Smooth avocado, banana, and chocolate pudding that is rich, sweet, and packed with nutrients.
Where Messy Meets Magic: How Culinary Play Supports Developmental Milestones
Culinary activities are engaging and empowering ways to support developmental milestones.
Commemorating Juneteenth
We are reflecting on the history of Juneteenth while creating space to honor the holiday with our community partners
Quenching Your Thirst
Hydration doesn’t have to stop at your water glass. Discover fun, creative ways to keep your fluids up.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Sweet, juicy watermelon puts a refreshing spin on a classic savory summer staple, delivering a hydrating bowl perfect for hot summer days.
Stay Cool in the Kitchen When the Weather Heats Up
Fresh, no-fuss meals packed with seasonal flavor make it easy to stay cool in the kitchen and spend more time enjoying summer.
Amplifying Queer Voices in Food with Vanessa Parish
QFF Executive Director on their mission to ensure queer food professionals are supported, represented, and connected
Cooking with the Queer Food Foundation
Celebrating community and resilience through two joyful recipes shared by LGBTQ+ chefs
Introducing our 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Partner
We are proud to support the Queer Food Foundation in building a more inclusive, equitable food industry
FOOD ALLERGIES
Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease
The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.
Daily menus for each café can be accessed at usf.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. Top-9 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible and questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
The Market Café offers a variety of packaged products made without gluten-containing ingredients. Avoiding Gluten pantry items include ingredients that are naturally without gluten-containing ingredients or alternatives to traditional gluten-containing options. In addition, a dedicated toaster is available for items that are made without gluten-containing ingredients. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page and view the guide on food allergies and celiac disease at University of San Francisco below.
contacts
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Allen Plouffe, Resident District Manager
allen.plouffe@cafebonappetit.com
(707) 291-5210
Student Disability Services
sds@usfca.edu
(415) 422-2613
Regional Wellness Manager
Carly Ogata, MS, RDN
carly.ogata@cafebonappetit.com
Bon Appetit at USF
Special Diet? WE GOT YOU
Guaranteed vegetarian options at ALL meal periods. Average of five vegan specials per meal period!
Farm to Fork at USF
Farm to Fork is a companywide initiative to buy locally, formalized in 1999. Our first choice is to purchase seasonal ingredients from small, owner-operated farms and ranches within a 150-mile radius...
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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?