Hawk’s Nest
Stay Fresh
How to Choose Fruits and Vegetables: Sense the Ripeness
Whether shopping at the farmers’ market or the grocery store, here are some tips to pick out the best produce.
Fava Bean and Fresh Mint Spread
A simple snack or app made with your fresh seasonal produce finds!
5 Really Good Reasons to Eat Seasonally
With farmers’ markets popping up everywhere, eating seasonally is more achievable than it used to be and offers a variety of benefits.
A Love of Food, Photos, and Plants: Interview with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan
In this Q&A with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan, we discuss his approach to cooking accessible recipes and celebrate what it means to be gay and vegan in the South.
Veganism in Southern Cooking: Four Recipes from Mississippi Vegan
Explore Timothy Pakron’s bold takes on Southern classics, from mouthwatering vegan gumbo to drop biscuits with mushroom gravy.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride 2024 with Mississippi Vegan
Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan shares his story as a proud gay man raised in the American South who celebrates the vibrant tradition of plant-based cooking in Southern cuisine.
The Buzz: Nightshades
Should you avoid growing and eating these so-called shady vegetables this season?
Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters
If you have an abundance of zucchini this gardening season, try incorporating it into these fritters!
Kitchen Hacks for Regrowing Vegetables
If you don’t have the space for a large garden, don’t worry – you can regrow vegetables with parts that are often tossed!
The Buzz: Food Intolerance Testing
Could food-sensitivity tests be needlessly limiting your food choices?
Chimichurri Chicken with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Spinach Salad
Made without the major 9 allergens, this recipe is surprisingly simple with complex flavors.
Helping People with Food Allergies and Intolerances Dine Well
Tips to make loved ones with food allergies and intolerances feel comfortable dining with you.
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.
Hawk's Nest
Weekly Schedule
- Closed Sun, Closed
- Open Mon-Thu, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Open Fri, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Open Sat, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Located in the Recreation Center, the Hawk's Nest offers Seattle's Best coffee and espresso's, freshly made smoothies, house-made baked goods, and a full Grab & Go menu
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.
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.
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.
Allergies and Intolerances
What you need to know…
Be aware that we handle and prepare egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, fish, soy, peanut, tree nut products, and other potential allergens in our cafés and kitchens.
Follow the links below to find out more information:
Allergen Labeling in Bon Appétit cafés
Made-Without-Gluten options at RWU
Important Celiac Disease Information
Contact for quests with allergies or food-related diseases
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?
Dining with Bon Appétit at Roger Williams University
Food is a vital part of college life. A meal with friends doesn’t just nourish the body, it builds lasting relationships and feeds the soul. At the same time, campus dining can also be a source of anxiety: Will there be options for me? What if I don’t have time to sit down? Will the food even be good?
At Bon Appétit our passion is creating community through food. We make more than 200 million meals each year at college campuses, workplaces and cultural institutions that are not only delicious, they also embody core values – about from-scratch cooking, wellness, dignity, and sustainability – that we take very seriously