Celebrate Bon Appétit Management Company’s 7th Low Carbon Diet Day by learning about planet-friendlier food choices that you can make. Look for interactive cooking demonstrations and “Low Carbon Makeovers” of favorites in your café! Want to learn the basics of a low carbon diet? Check out these resources: The Food System and Climate Change: learn […]
Your Bon Appétit café team encourages you to participate in the 3rd Annual Food Revolution Day and be counted as an advocate for eating and learning how to cook delicious, healthy food from scratch, just like your Bon Appétit chefs do every day for you. You can also tune in online for the biggest cooking […]
Bon Appétit CEO Fedele Bauccio's commencement address to Albion College focused on the state of America's food and farms, and calls on young people to take action. We think you'll enjoy it: http://huff.to/1nEZ4ig
Rustic Pie Menu All pies are baked in a hand-crafted pie crust, made with local butter Sugar Pie Pumpkin Pie Sweet, local Capay Organic Sugar Pie pumpkin topped with candied pumpkin seeds $19.99 Apple Spice Streusel Pie Gizdich Ranch heirloom Newton Pippin apples, covered with a crisp cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg spiced streusel $25.99 Deep […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 and we've got you covered! We will have an assortment of Mother's Day treats made by Oracle's own pastry Chef Terri at Oracle HQ. Place your order online by Wednesday, May 6th for pick-up in the café Friday, May 8th. Order form is linked here.
Join us in the cafe on Tuesday, May 5th for a Mexican fiesta. Churros Guerrero will be in the courtyard again this year, and a live mariachi band will be roaming the dinning room throughout lunch. Enjoy some classic Mexican dishes such as mole pato and pork posole.
Join us as we celebrate the season with strawberries! All week the cafe will feature a variety of sweet and savory strawberry inspired dishes. Check out the weekly menu to see the chefs creations! We will also feature house-made and preservative-free strawberry jam for purchase made by our pastry chef Terri Wu. Share it with your […]
Join us in the cafe on Tuesday, May 12th for a strawberry-poppy seed vinaigrette demonstration. Learn to create your own delicious vinaigrette with the first strawberries of the season! We will also be offering pastry Chef Terri Wu’s house-made and preservative-free Black Pepper and Strawberry jam for purchase. Share it with your family or top off […]
With spring comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on Wednesday, May 13th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
Are you ready for BBQ season? We will kick off our monthly outdoor BBQ on Wednesday, May 20th. Café patio from 11:00 am– 2:00 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made pastrami as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served […]
Vegetables can be twisty, fuzzy, bumpy, slimy, and funny looking, and sometimes it can be daunting to figure out how to cook with them. However, by eating many different kinds of vegetables, even the funny looking ones, you will reap the benefits of a variety of nutrients. Come to the Pleasanton Cafe to participate in […]
With spring comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on Wednesday, June 16th-18th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
NUUBIA SF is a local Bay Area artisan chocolatier making fine confections hand crafted from precious, humanely sourced ingredients. They love making fine chocolates, putting smiles on peoples faces, and giving people a peak into the world of fine chocolatiers. Learn more about their passion to protect the planet and taste what Nuubia has to offer. […]
The BBQ series continues on Wednesday, June 24th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made beef ball-tip sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice of fresh […]
Salt – we all need it to survive, but too much is not good for us and most Americans consume salt in quantities much higher than recommended. Come to Pleasanton Cafe to participate in our Sodium Shockers activity on Wednesday, June 24th, and learn about ingredients with high sodium and lower salt, but still tasty, alternatives.
Join us in the courtyard on July 2nd for ice cream sandwiches and the Warriors Dub Truck. We will be serving macaroon ice cream sandwiches in Golden State Warriors colors from the Bon Appetit Picnic V-Dub truck. $1.50 each or 3 for $4. Go Dub Nation!
For life, liberty and love! ...of croissants Come to the cafe on July 14th to enjoy a French themed menu with items such as breakfast crepes and coq au vin. Vive la France!
The BBQ series continues on Wednesday, June 15th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made shredded beef sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice of fresh squeezed […]
Every dog has its' day! Build your own specialty hot dog at our classics station. We will feature all the standard toppings plus a few that will dare you to challenge your palate.
with summer comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on July 30th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
As the weather heats up, it’s important that you remember to take time to stay hydrated. Although water is the best way to quench your thirst, other healthy beverages and even foods can provide fluid to help you meet your hydration needs. Come to the Pleasanton Cafe to participate in our Spa Water Line-Up, learn more about […]
For the month of August, we’re focusing on phytonutrients that are found in deeply colored plant-based foods. Some nutrients are necessary for life, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrate, but phytonutrients, although not necessary, support and promote health to increase quality of life. Join us for a special presentation from Fred Hempel- a farmer with […]
The BBQ series FINALE on Wednesday, September 16th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and the return of Chef James' house-made pastrami sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice […]
Join us Tuesday, September 29th as we celebrate one of our locally crafted ingredients - Olivina Olive Oil Olivina will be pouring selected samplings of their favorite oils throughout lunch Retail oils will also be available for purchase.
For the month of September, we’re focusing on the nutrition and flavor benefits of eating food that is harvested close to home and in season. Join us September 29th for a lunch entree prepared entirely from locally grown and crafted ingredients! Well-Being Challenge This month, we challenge you to get to know your food – and […]
Join us in rediscovering the diversity of this iconic fruit by sharing apple-inspired dishes. We'll be selling warm apple cider and petite apple cinnamon buns made by pastry Chef Terri Wu outside in the courtyard.
Join us in the cafe to celebrate Food Day and learn about Bon Appetit's well-being commitments. Food Day is a nationwide event, celebrated each October with a focus on healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.
Bring your lunch and join us for our first quarterly lecture series with Bon Appetit’s Registered Dietary Nutritionist Lulu Cook Come learn how to choose meals that support your well-being, as well as tips you can take with you to eat right and feel great! And join us for a chance to win a Fitbit!
Our in-house bakery is preparing rustic pies perfect for your Thanksgiving! Place your order today to secure the best dessert at your holiday table. Pre-order by November 20th for pick-up on November 23rd,24th, or 25th. Start your order here!
Unfortunately, the times when we would most benefit form healthy foods, such as under stress, are when we're most likely to reach for foods that are unhealthy. This month we encourage you to drink a relaxing cup of tea. Be creative and personalize your own cup of tea this Wednesday in the cafe and learn […]
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we’ve prepared a variety of dishes representing the four primary culinary regions of China. While modern times have blurred regional lines, the traditions of each area endure. Chef James and the cafe team invite you to discover these regional distinctions and hope to surprise you with flavorful, classical Chinese dishes made […]
Our #PiDay menu is almost as infinite as #pi itself. Come check out what your chefs have created for today's special.
Popcorn is an amazing food, and a delightful treat, capable of being so many different forms of things. From the traditional buttered popcorn, to the colorful Saran wrapped candy popcorn balls that used to be given out by little ol’ Grandmas everywhere at Halloween, this hot popped corn treat has found its way into every […]
Foods that are good for the earth are often the same ones that are the most nutritious. Join us in celebrating the return of the Farmer’s Market. With local partners such as BaiaNaichiFarm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA), we’re bringing the farm to you!
April 14 marks the return of the San Joaquin Burger. Made with grass-fed chuck beer, Fiscalini Farm San Joaquin Gold cheese, Zuckerman Farm asparagus and zinfandel aioli. Help Chef James and team welcome it home.
There are many things we all do year-round to help reduce the environmental and social impact of the food system. For the Earth Day 2016 celebration (and beyond), we want you the guest to know that by eating with us, you are part of a large-scale solution driving real change in the food system.
Join Chef James and the cafe team in celebrating the "King of Meats" with today's lunch special.
Victory belonged to the Mexican army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Ever since then, Cinco de Mayo (The Fifth of May) has been an annual celebration for many people. Join us in your café on Thursday, May 5th, as we celebrate the festivities by cooking up some cinco-star Mexican cuisine, a live […]
Great weather and longer days make the month of May the perfect time to celebrate National Barbecue Month. Join Chef James and your cafe team on the patio as they Fire-up the Grill and celebrate everything good about marinade, spice-rubbed and basted barbecue goodness.
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners, Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA) join us on campus for our monthly Farmer's Market.
Eating a wide variety of vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure a healthful diet. However, many people are unsure of how to prepare wholesome vegetables at home so that they are tasty, or they consume a very limited variety of them. With our GREAT ASPARAGUS CHALLENGE, Chef James and team will demonstrate and […]
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners such as Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA) join us on campus for our monthly Farmer's Market.
Beat the heat with our cool summer drink. Today Chef James serves creative twists on the classic lemonade and blended agua frescas.
Most Americans consume too much sodium, averaging 3400mg daily, and more than 75% of the sodium we eat comes from processed and restaurant foods. The Bon Appetit from scratch style cooking is a step in the right direction in helping you to enjoy flavorful food with less sodium, and more can be done to reduce […]
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners such as Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA) join us on campus for our monthly Farmer's Market.
Today your cafe team will feature chef specials that help the body stay hydrated as well as refreshing spa water tasting.
Start your food revolution today with authentic French cafe specials.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Come to our Summer of Champions opening event today to celebrate the most anticipated athletic event this summer with food inspired by Rio de Janeiro!
Fruits and vegetables with deep colors are certainly beautiful, but those eye-catching colors are actually a signal that they contain important substances that can help your body repair itself. Today, the café team will showcase the salad bar with deep color to indicate the presence of antioxidants, which include nutrients like beta carotene, vitamins C […]
Join Farmscape’s Lara Hermanson for champagne and a vegetable garden design workshop. Learn which fall crops you can grow in your Bay Area microclimate and how to plant them for maximum harvest. Leave with the tools to get stated, and look for upcoming workshops on garden maintenance. Bon Appetit will be serving champagne and garden-inspired […]
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
As part of our new LOCALS program, Happy Boy Farms, will be in the cafe today selling local, organic produce - and once again, bringing the outside in.
Come taste and explore the possibilities!
All week long, your cafe will celebrate O' Mato week with tomato-themed edibles and beverages bursting with the farm-fresh flavors that flourish in our agriculture-rich region.
Portions count. Today in the cafe, learn to recognize the right amount for you with portion distortion well-being activity.
Purchase local, seasonal fresh-from-the-farm produce.
As we begin to embrace the new Fall season, today we celebrate with our final summer barbecue.
Enjoy a special meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles, and learn how to handle an overabundance of seasonal produce. Enter to win a copy of the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook for even more food-waste fighting tips!
Excited to celebrate wild salmon for #SeafoodMonth. See our specials and learn why we avoid farmed salmon.
No need to fly to Munich this year to celebrate Oktoberfest, Chef James and team will be serving German inspired lunch specials.
Today we discuss personal health and the environmental benefits of consuming plant-based proteins. We’ll also provide strategies for replacing animal proteins with those from plants.
Fall is the time to go crazy for apples! Discover and taste different varieties during Applefest.
As part of the 2-day Dia de los Taco celebration, join us in the café for a special menu honoring the beloved taco.
Today we are focusing on sharing how to party-smart and enjoy special occasions the healthy way.
Today, we’ll be featuring an early celebration meal with Turkey, a choice of 4 sides, and salad.
Joining us at the Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair, Chef/Author Kathryn Gordon, will be selling and personalizing her latest cookbook at a special Oracle discount for the perfect holiday gift!
Today we invite you to take a moment to pause and engage your senses while creating your own tea blend.
This month's Food For Your Well-Being theme demonstrates how to incorporate food swaps that reduce calories and boost flavor and satiety.
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with a taste of authentic Chinese dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients.
Today, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to prepare healthy, delicious DIY Cold-Infusion Oils incorporating healthy fats.
Fall in love….with your bakery! Beginning 2/10, you’ll be able to pick-up treats made from the Redwood Shores 300 Bakery.
Eat, drink, and celebrate Fat Tuesday!
Celebrating National Nutrition Month, this activity serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices.
You don’t have to be a mathematician to take part of this infinitely fun promotion.
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dream into summer’s magic.” – Adrienne Cook
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's BRAISE station special.
Foods that are good for the earth are often the same ones that are the most nutritious. Join us in celebrating the best Spring has to offer with our Season Showcase.
Today our Food Your Well-Being activity shares tips and tastes for fueling intervals for optimal performance.
"There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance." - Henry David Thoreau
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's SEAR station special.
Today it seems everyone is juicing… from celebrities to your grandma. Join us in the lobby for a FREE tasting and see if you're ready to join the juice craze.
Created by the beloved Star Wars story and the fandom that binds our galaxy together, today, May 4th, is the grassroots tradition of “May the Fourth Be with You”. Our cafe will party like an Ewok with fun treats and even funnier puns.
Research suggests that the best way to ensure you’re getting a variety of phytonutrients is to “eat a rainbow” of deeply colored plant-based foods. The color of a fruit or vegetable is usually an indication of the type of phytonutrient that the plant contains.
Today we begin celebrating all things strawberry while supporting our local farmers and encouraging the healthy indulgence.
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's JULIENNE station special.
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's BRINING station special.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Sugar sneaks its way into many foods and beverages that may surprise you! Join us for this lunch time event and learn how you can become sugar savvy!
It may sound corny but how much do you know about corn? All week the cafés feature chef specials focusing on this American staple.
North Bay artisan coffee roaster Equator Coffees & Teas and their specialty blends join us as the new espresso bar partners.
North Bay artisan coffee roaster Equator Coffees & Teas and their speciality blends join us as the new espresso bar partners.
Start your food revolution today with authentic French cafe specials.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Join us for this fun interactive program where kids are encouraged to think like chefs and embark on a food adventure.