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Stay Fresh
10 Lucky Foods to Ring in Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year festivities prominently feature feasts of carefully selected foods that promise good fortune in the coming years.
From Lanterns to Firecrackers: A Look at Lunar New Year Traditions
Explore some of the many rituals and traditions observed during Lunar New Year celebrations across the world.
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Lunar New Year
Learn more about this globally celebrated holiday by exploring the historic roots tracing back over 3,500 years.
8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Cauliflower and Garbanzo Curry Soup
Mildly spiced, this vegetable and bean-based curry soup is quick, simple, and warming.
Waste Not, Want Flavor: 5 Ways to Eat More Sustainably
Five playful and practical ways to eat more sustainably without compromising on flavor or fun.
Chocolate and Avocado Brownies
Enjoy these rich, fudgy brownies which invite you to slow down and nourish your body and soul with each bite.
Eat With Your Senses
Make eating a full sensory experience, beyond just the visual presentation and the taste of your food. Your mind will thank you!
The Buzz: Bone Broth
Bone broth ─ a miracle superfood to help keep you well ─ or just another crock of soup?
The Buzz: Adaptogens
Are adaptogens the mystical medicinal tonic that can help support your immune system and reduce the effects of stress?
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
Lower Commons
Weekly Schedule
- Lunch Mon-Thu, 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Lunch Sat-Sun, 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Dinner Fri-Sun, 11:00 am - 1:30 am
Our main retail cafe offers the following options
Grill | freshly prepared sandwiches, local hand-cut french fries, wings, and more.
Pi | offers homemade pizzas, calzones, panino, piadini, hot subs, and more
Salad bar | an abundant array of local, fresh vegetables, proteins, whole grains, homemade dressings
Grab & Go | sandwiches, salads, sides, and snacks
Sushi Bar | hand-rolled by Chef Tin
Hawk's Deli | toasted subs and sandwiches
Beverages | Locally air roasted Solude coffee, Coca-Cola bottled and Freestyle beverages
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
Subscribe to Menu Mail
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