Collins
Stay Fresh
Boost Energy the Natural Way
Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.
Walnut Spinach Linguine
Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.
7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity
How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.
Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners
We are featuring two Fish to Fork partners who are shining examples of our commitments in action.
Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses
We are highlighting three of our campus chefs who are passionate about serving sustainable seafood.
Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch
We chatted with Morgan Smith from Seafood Watch, diving into the nuanced environmental impacts for both farmed and wild-caught fish.
Whole Wheat Walnut and Carrot Muffins with Seed Crumble
This trail mix-esque muffin won’t let you down and will keep you satisfied when life keeps you busy.
Crafting Your Snack Choices: Finding Balance Without Compromise
From nutrient-packed pairings to mindful eating practices, learn how to elevate your snack game.
Is Tea the Cure-All Drink?
Imagine cozying up on the couch on a cold day with a steaming cup of tea — just the thought of that is relaxing, isn’t it?
Savoring our Commitment to Fair Trade Tea
Bon Appétit was the first food service company to make a commitment to source Fair Trade tea in our cafés nationwide.
Fair Treatment and Fair Pay: Celebrating Fair Trade Month
Every October, Bon Appétit Management Company recognizes Fair Trade Month by educating our guests about the importance of the certification, which supports equitable global supply chains.
Eight Ways Corn is Used Across Latin America
Explore eight different traditional dishes showing the breadth of corn from a savory staple to a sweet treat!
Corn Chronicles: The History and Impact of Maize in the Americas
Learn about the rich history and profound impact of corn for indigenous civilizations in the Americas.
Celebrating Amazing Maize for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we recognize the range and importance of corn as an integral staple across Central and South America.
25 Years of Farm to Fork: Insights from a Groundbreaking Local Purchasing Program
We’re sharing our local sourcing knowledge from the inside out in a new white paper, Sowing Success: Local Food Purchasing Insights from 25 Years of the Farm to Fork Program.
Collins
- Breakfast Served from 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Late Night 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Dinner Sat-Sun, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Late Night Mon-Thu, 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Continental Breakfast Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Collins at Claremont McKenna College, a gathering place for the entire community, is designed to showcase a wide range of flavorful, delicious offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual dining setting. Listed below are the food choices we are pleased to offer for the upcoming year.
Collins Grill for the favorites such as made to order omelets or French toast for breakfast, or all-natural beef burgers, vegetarian burgers, chicken breast sandwiches and house fries, a specialty fried item or daily grill special for lunch and dinner.
@ Home offers classic comfort entrée combinations that reflect seasonally fresh ingredients blended with a dash of creative flair.
Farm to Fork features only vegetarian and vegan foods with ingredients that are minimally processed and organic and locally grown based on seasonality and availability.
Greens begins with the freshest of vegetables. Add these to mixed greens and top it all off with your pick of house-made dressings or herb-infused vinegars.
Expo brings the show to you with exhibition style cooking right before your eyes. An international flair will creatively be featured while offering Asian, Italian, and Mexican items. Vegetarian items will always be available. Fun items like funnel cakes and ice cream sundae bars will also be available throughout the year.
Ovens features freshly baked pizza and pasta daily. The pizza selections will run the gamut from the house favorites, such as cheese or pepperoni, to the more exotic like shrimp scampi. The pasta of the day will be accompanied by your choice of two sauces.
Corner Deli offers make-your-own sandwich meats roasted fresh right on the premises. Traditional favorites like turkey, roast beef and ham, as well as tuna salad and egg salad will be available.
Options is a lunch and dinner concept served Monday - Friday that will feature a made-to-order cold entrée salad or “wrap” for lunch and a hot deli, piadini salad or carving station at dinner. Chili and potato bars are also a favorite at this station.
Breakfast
breakfast @ home
options
grill
sweets
banana muffins
assorted danishes
bagels
assorted bread
Lunch
@home
stock pot
options
grill
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
ovens
expo
plant forward
sweets
Halloween sugar cookies
grave yard dirt cups
beetle juice cake roll
Dinner
@home
garnish | tomato, cumber, red onion, chile serrano, garam masala, cilantro, lemon juice, salt
butter sauce | butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, tomato puree, ginger, garlic, chile serranos, cumin, salt
stock pot
options
grill
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
ovens
expo
| buffalo sauce on the side
blue cheese dressing | ranch dressing | carrots | celery
vegan nuggets upon request
plant forward
sweets
Halloween sugar cookies
grave yard dirt cups
beetle juice cake roll
Late Night
salad bar
chocolate chip cookies
beverages
cereal
toppings & condiments
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Eat Right — For You
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
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.
Food Recovery Verified
Claremont McKenna College is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through Chefs to End Hunger .
Chefs to End Hunger is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily.
Learn more about the Food Recovery Network and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts.
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?