Dining Services regularly makes enhancements following feedback from the student dining advisory committee and others. Here鈥檚 the latest.
Chobani at the Hieber Caf茅
The University鈥檚 newest dining option, Chobani at the Hieber Caf茅, has been well received by many of its visitors, and since its opening in August, 2019, has also made a number of changes to its meal plan options, pricing, and selection in response to student feedback since its launch.
Unlimited Beverages (Premium Meal Plan)
For students spending a lot of time in the library, premium meal plan holders can now have a sticker placed on their 鈥橤ate Card that will enable them to return to the caf茅 for unlimited drip coffee, tea, espresso, and lattes without counting against the daily four swipes allotment.
Stickers are available at the dining office in Frank during regular business hours.
Reusable Mug Discounts
Customers paying retail price (non鈥搈eal-plan holders) at the caf茅 receive a 50 cent discount on drip coffee, tea, lattes, and espresso when they bring their own mug.
Expanded Food Options
The caf茅 now offers a rotating seasonal simit sandwich and yogurt creation, as well as a second seasonal soup, starting with Chobani three-bean chili. Two new baked goods 鈥 pound cake and pumpkin scones 鈥 have been added to the lineup.
Pre-made sandwiches 鈥 which are included in the meal plan 鈥 were added to the cooler grab-and-go selections. New sandwiches include turkey and havarti on sourdough, roasted vegetables on ciabatta, chicken salad spinach wrap, and peanut butter and jelly on wheat.
Grab-and-go fruit cups are available as a side option.
Future offerings in the works include a vegan, dairy-free yogurt option and more snacks and baked goods.
Sustainability, value, and environment
Dining Services is continuing to take steps to reduce paper and plastic usage in the caf茅 and continues to evaluate caf茅 pricing and offerings.
We installed soft seating options and table-top charging stations.
Other Dining Location Enhancements
Donovan鈥檚 Pub
A third meal swipe option allows for an entr茅e, half of an appetizer, and a beverage; students cans still use a meal swipe to get an entree, a beverage, and a dessert or two appetizers, a beverage, and a dessert.
Coop
New vegetarian options have been added to the pre-made sandwich case and now include allergen-free bread (gluten- and egg-free).
Frank Dining Hall
For health-conscious students, the new 鈥淔IT Corner鈥 focuses on cooking methods such as roasting and steaming to offer foods prepared with minimal oils. The menu at this station includes roasted chicken; a whole grain such as farro, quinoa, or amaranth; and steamed vegetables daily. Additionally, we are incorporating more fish, pork, and other proteins into the rotation on our main line to provide more variety.
Students are welcome to share their thoughts or ideas at diningservices@colgate.edu or Text2Solve (anonymous) at (315) 825-4119.