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2023 Food & Beverage: Flatz Cafe & Gold Rush Dining Hall

Flatz Cafe

Interested in specialty coffee drinks or a little bite between meals? The Flatz Cafe will be open daily from 8:30am – 4pm. They serve a variety of Starbucks drinks as well as items for snacking. Cafe items are priced individually and not included in your meal plan. The cafe accepts cash and credit card, but not Starbucks gift cards or reward points. Click on image to enlarge.

Gold Rush dining hall

Breakfast is available Mon – Sat from 7am – 8:30am
Lunch is available Mon – Fri from 12 – 1:30pm
Dinner is available Sun – Fri from 5 – 6:30pm

PennWest Dining Hall has made huge changes to our menus from last year. With thanks to our very engaged and active food committee we’ve come up with offerings that we hope will meet the needs of all attendees.

Major food categories, including possible allergens, will be marked on the food labels at each station. Those labels will include:

S – Soy
SS – Sesame (Seed)
E – Egg
D – Dairy
W – Wheat
F – Fish
SF – Shellfish
N – Peanuts
TN – Tree Nuts
* Allergens/food labels not available. Please use caution.

The menus below are as accurate as possible but may have minor modifications due to availability or popularity. Substitutions may be made if necessary but will be labeled with the food categories explained above. A PDF version of the menus is available here: CERSI 2023 menu with labels

Breakfast items available each day

HOT

Scrambled Eggs (D,E)

Scrambled Tofu (S)

Vegetarian Sausage Patty (W,E,M,S)

Gluten Free Oatmeal (SS,TN,S)
Syrup

BAKERY
Donut holes (D,E,W,S)

Breakfast breads (D,E,W,S)

Muffins (D,E,W,S)

Vegan muffin (W)
Gluten free muffins (D,E)

YOGURT BAR

Dairy Free Yogurt (TN)

Vanilla Yogurt (D)

Strawberry Yogurt (D)

Cinnamon Granola*

FRUIT

Apples

Bananas

Oranges

Grapefruit

BREAD STATION
Nickles White Bread (S,W)

Nickles Wheat Bread (S,W)

Gluten Free White & Wheat Bread (E)

Assorted Bagels (D,E,W,TN,S,M,SS)

English Muffin (D,TN,S,W)

Butter Cup (D)

Cream Cheese (D)

Sun Butter

Assorted Jelly*

CEREALS

Cereal Cheerios*

Cereal Froot Loops*

Cereal Raisin Bran*

Cereal Rice Krispies*

Cereal Corn Flake*

Cereal Rice Chex*

Milk 2% (D)


BEVERAGES

Coffee Regular, Decaf

Black Regular Tea Bag

Herbal Tea Bag

Cranberry Juice

Orange Juice

Apple Juice

Milk 2% (D)

Chocolate Milk 1% (D)

Almond Milk (TN)

Soy Milk (S)
Oat Milk

Daily breakfast specials

Mon

Texas French Toast (D,E,W)

Tater Tots (S)

Turkey Bacon

Tues

Buttermilk Pancakes (D,W)

Home Fry Potatoes (D,S)

Griddled Ham

Wed

Waffles Diana with Blueberries (D,E,W,S,TN)

Hash Browns (D,S)

Turkey Sausage Link

Thu

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes (D,W)

Home Fry Potatoes (D,S)

Grilled Kielbasa

Fri

Bananas Foster French Toast (D,E,W)

Potato Tater Triangles (S)

Pork Sausage Link

Sat

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (D,W)

Hash Browns (D,S)

Turkey Sausage Link

Lunch & dinner items available each day

SALAD BAR

Lettuce Romaine Chopped

Lettuce Spring Mix

Spinach Baby Fresh

Sliced Fresh Fruit

Tomato Grape

Carrots

Cucumbers

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Cheddar Cheese (D)

Hard Boiled Eggs (E)

Red Onion

Rotating Legumes

Tofu (S)

Rotating Grains

Croutons Plain (W)

Ranch Buttermilk Dressing*

Italian Dressing (S)

Balsamic Vinaigrette*

FRUIT

Apples

Bananas

Oranges

Grapefruit

DESSERT

Assorted Cookies (D,E,W,TN,S,M,SS)

Assorted Cupcakes (D,E,W,TN,S,M,SS)

Dessert Bars (D,E,W,TN,S,M,SS)

Ice Cream Cups – see labels

PIZZA

Pepperoni Pizza (D,E,S,W)

Cheese Pizza (D,E,S,W)

Available upon request
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza (E,D)

PASTA
Pasta marinara (E,W)

Parmesan Cheese (D)

Available upon request
Gluten Free Pasta*

GRILL

Grilled Cheese (W,S,D)

Crinkle Cut French Fries (S)

Available Upon Request
Gluten Free Buns/Bread (E)

Black Bean Burgers (TN,W,S,D,E,SS)

BREAD STATION
Nickles White Bread (S,W)

Nickles Wheat Bread (S,W)

Gluten Free White & Wheat Bread (E)

Butter Cup

Sun Butter

SELF-SERVE DELI

Nickles White Bread (S,W)

Nickles Wheat Bread (S,W)

Gluten Free White & Wheat Bread (E)

Flour Tortilla (W)

Gluten Free Wrap (S)

Rotating 2 Meats

Rotating 2 Cheeses (D)

Shredded Vegan Cheese

Lettuce

Tomato

Red Onion

Mustard

Mayonnaise (E,S)

Vegan Mayonnaise (S)

Italian Dressing (S)


BEVERAGES

Pepsi, Pepsi Diet, Pepsi Wild Cherry

Pure Leaf Iced Tea Raspberry, Lemon

Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew

Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Coffee Regular, Coffee Decaf

Tea Bags Herbal Assortment

Milk 2% (D), Chocolate Milk 1% (D)

Almond Milk (TN), Soy Milk (S), Oat Milk

Daily lunch specials

Mon

Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Jalapeno Brown Rice (D,S)

Steamed Spinach

Mexican Vegan Casserole (S,TN)

PASTA: Pasta Marinara (E,W)

GRILL: Hamburger (W,S,D,E,SS)
CLARITY: Cajun Turkey Breast, steamed brown rice, steamed spinach

Tues

Grilled Italian Sausage

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (D,S)

Sauteed Green Beans

Vegetarian Buffalo Tofu Wrap (D,E,S,W)

Sweet Potato Fries (S)

PASTA: Four Cheese Penne (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Grilled Turkey and Cheese (D,W,E,S)
CLARITY: Grilled Italian Sausage, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, sauteed green beans

Wed

Thai BBQ Chicken Thighs (F,S)

Lo Mein Noodles (E,SS,S,W)

Stir Fry Vegetables (S)

Vegan Tofu Stir Fry (SS,S,W)

PASTA: Pasta Alfredo (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich (D,E,TN,SS,S,W)
CLARITY: Orange Beef Stir Fry, Steamed brown rice

Thu

Braised Beef Tips (D,S,W)

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (D,S)

Broccoli Vegetable Medley

Vegetarian Black Eyed Pea Stew (S)

PASTA: Pasta Olio E Aglio (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Hot Dog with Chili (D,E,TN,SS,S,W)
CLARITY: Simple Baked Chicken, Olive oil mashed potatoes, broccoli vegetable medley

Fri

Baja Fish Tacos (D,E,F,W,S)

Cilantro Lime White Rice

Coleslaw (E,S)

Vegan Falafel Bites (D,S,SS)

Tabbouleh (W)

Tomato Cucumber Salad (S)

PASTA: Pasta Alfredo (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Grilled Ham and Cheese (D,W,S,E)
CLARITY: Japanese Style Vegetable Curry, Steamed brown rice, steamed green beans

Daily dinner specials

Sun

Chicken Cacciatore (W)

Orzo with Basil (D,E,S,W)

Sauteed Broccoli

Vegetarian Tofu Parmesan (D,E,S,W)

PASTA: Pasta Alfredo (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Turkey Burger (W,S,D,E,SS)
CLARITY: Garlicy Greek Chicken, lemon rice, sauteed broccoli

Mon

Coconut Chicken Curry

Steamed Basmati Rice

Steamed Snap Peas

Vegan Korean Tofu (S)

PASTA: Pasta Olio E Aglio (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Grilled Ham and Cheese (D,E,W,S)
CLARITY: Indian Spiced Baked Chicken, steamed basmati rice, steamed carrots

Tue

Roast Beef

Roasted Potato Wedges

Roasted Corn and Red Peppers

Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich (W,S)

PASTA: Pasta Primavera (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Hot Dog (D,E,TN,SS,S,W)
CLARITY: Slow Roasted BBQ Pork, roasted potato wedges, roasted corn & red peppers

Wed

Braised Chicken and Greens (D,S)

Wild Rice Blend (S)

Sauteed Squash Medley

Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

Herbed Egg Noodles (E,W)

PASTA: Fettuccine and Meatballs

GRILL: Turkey Burger (W,S,D,E,SS)
CLARITY: Jerk Roasted Chicken Thighs, jasmine rice, steamed green  beans

Thu

Beef Tacos (W,S)

Spanish Rice

Roasted Corn and Poblanos

Vegan Corn Quesadilla (TN)

PASTA: Four Cheese Penne (D,W,S,E)

GRILL: Hamburger (W,S,D,E,SS)
CLARITY: Beef Taco Bowl (no shell or tortilla), steamed white rice, steamed broccoli

Fri

Roasted Seasoned Turkey Breast

Roasted Red Potatoes

Sauteed Vegetable Medley

Vegan Pot Pie (N,S,TN,W)

PASTA: Pasta Marinara (E,W)

GRILL: Grilled Turkey and Cheese (D,W,E,S)
CLARITY: Apricot Glazed Turkey, roasted red potatoes, sauteed vegetable medley