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The Hard Knox Café

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Saturday, August 1

Breakfast Served from 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Sat, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Brunch Sun, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch Mon-Sat, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner Mon-Sun, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Breakfast

60 cal.

180 cal.

150 cal.

40 cal.

80 cal.

270 cal.

60 cal.

140 cal.

180 cal.

0 cal.

310 cal.

180 cal.

Roots

230 cal.

60 cal.

sugar, yeast, spices,

30 cal.

Hand Fruit

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

30 cal.

Chip Station

50 cal.

30 cal.

230 cal.

180 cal.

Desserts

370 cal.

120 cal.

210 cal.

240 cal.

Breakfast

130 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

Entree

90 cal.

130 cal.

80 cal.

15 cal.

Yogurt and Fruit Bar

60 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

35 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

Bread Station

240 cal.

220 cal.

250 cal.

Allergen Cooler

100 cal.

120 cal.

35 cal.

270 cal.

160 cal.

Ice Cream Bar

50 cal.

140 cal.

120 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

140 cal.

Lunch

Grill

Pasta Italiano

45 cal.

10 cal.

fennel, onion, black pepper,

50 cal.

0 cal.

170 cal.

Cucina

slices

300 cal.

Hand Fruit

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

30 cal.

Hard Knox Salad

100 cal.

Protein Bar

1/4 cup

45 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

40 cal.

20 cal.

Little Blues Farm

80 cal.

Little Blues Farm

35 cal.

Little Blues Farm

30 cal.

Chip Station

50 cal.

30 cal.

230 cal.

180 cal.

Deli Bar

45 cal.

80 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

70 cal.

Little Blues Farm

70 cal.

120 cal.

Little Blues Farm

40 cal.

Grill

60 cal.

25 cal.

140 cal.

20 cal.

120 cal.

380 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

190 cal.

Little Blues Farm

310 cal.

Desserts

370 cal.

120 cal.

210 cal.

240 cal.

Meatless

50 cal.

220 cal.

Yogurt and Fruit Bar

60 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

35 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

Hard Knox Salad

100 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

190 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

20 cal.

60 cal.

1/4 cup

90 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

150 cal.

90 cal.

25 cal.

Bread Station

240 cal.

220 cal.

250 cal.

Allergen Cooler

100 cal.

120 cal.

35 cal.

270 cal.

160 cal.

Condiment Bar

0 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

50 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

100 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

5 cal.

80 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

0 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

90 cal.

60 cal.

120 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

40 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

90 cal.

120 cal.

Ice Cream Bar

50 cal.

140 cal.

120 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

140 cal.

Grill

160 cal.

150 cal.

Dinner

Grill

Al Dente

Pasta Italiano

45 cal.

10 cal.

fennel, onion, black pepper,

50 cal.

0 cal.

170 cal.

Cucina

slices

300 cal.

Hand Fruit

1 each

70 cal.

130 cal.

1 each

60 cal.

30 cal.

Hard Knox Salad

100 cal.

Protein Bar

1/4 cup

45 cal.

20 cal.

45 cal.

40 cal.

20 cal.

Little Blues Farm

80 cal.

Little Blues Farm

35 cal.

Little Blues Farm

30 cal.

Chip Station

50 cal.

30 cal.

230 cal.

180 cal.

Grill

60 cal.

25 cal.

140 cal.

20 cal.

120 cal.

160 cal.

140 cal.

190 cal.

Little Blues Farm

310 cal.

Desserts

90 cal.

370 cal.

120 cal.

210 cal.

240 cal.

Meatless

50 cal.

220 cal.

Yogurt and Fruit Bar

60 cal.

40 cal.

60 cal.

35 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

30 cal.

50 cal.

Hard Knox Salad

100 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

190 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

20 cal.

60 cal.

1/4 cup

90 cal.

140 cal.

160 cal.

150 cal.

90 cal.

25 cal.

Bread Station

240 cal.

220 cal.

250 cal.

Allergen Cooler

100 cal.

120 cal.

35 cal.

270 cal.

160 cal.

Condiment Bar

0 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

50 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

100 cal.

25 cal.

0 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

5 cal.

80 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

40 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

0 cal.

100 cal.

0 cal.

90 cal.

60 cal.

120 cal.

0 cal.

70 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

40 cal.

1 tbsp

20 cal.

90 cal.

120 cal.

Ice Cream Bar

50 cal.

140 cal.

120 cal.

15 cal.

45 cal.

140 cal.

Grill

160 cal.

150 cal.

Menu Icon Legend

Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Halal

Farm to Fork

Humane

Pork

Tree Nut

Sesame

Fish

Wheat/Gluten

Milk

Egg

Soy

FOOD ALLERGEN WARNING

Ingredient and allergen information is provided for informational purposes in response to guest requests. Products may change without our knowledge and menu items are prepared in close proximity to other ingredients that may introduce cross-contact with ingredients and/or allergens not listed. We cannot assure against these contingencies. Guests with food allergies or specific dietary concerns should speak with a manager for individualized assistance.

Food Allergies

SERVING STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND CELIAC DISEASE

The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offers a variety of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. Ingredients and allergen information for menu items can be found on our online menus, and allergen information can be found on station signage within our cafés.

Each student must determine their own level of comfort when making selections within our cafés. To support students in this, we have developed a managing dietary needs guide. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of our food allergy and celiac disease program.

Please be aware that Bon Appétit handles all top-9 allergens as well as other potential allergens in an open kitchen environment. Products, ingredients, and recipes may change without our knowledge or come into contact with other allergens. We cannot assure against this possibility. Guests with food allergies should speak to a manager or ask for assistance with food choices.

CONTACTS

For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:

Mitch McCoy, General Manager
mitch.mccoy@cafebonappetit.com

Jacob McLean, Assistant Dean of Campus Life
jrmclean@knox.edu

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.

Our wellness commitments

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.

Food allergies & sensitivities

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.

Our sustainability commitments

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?

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Mitch McCoy

General Manager

Telephone (712) 249-2135
mitch.mccoy@cafebonappetit.com
Lisa Betor

Executive Chef

Telephone (206) 502-5695
lisa.betor@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team