A-Town Cafe
A-Town Cafe
- Brunch Served from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Continental 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Continental Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Continental Mon-Sun, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
A-Town Cafe is your all-you-care-to-eat dining location on campus. It features multiple hot food stations, a breakfast bar, salad bar, deli, soup station, dessert bar (including soft serve ice cream!) and an isolated station that serves foods made without the top 9 allergens and gluten. Students use meal blocks to dine in A-Town Cafe.
2024 Dining Guide
Check out the comprehensive guide from Butler Dining! You will find information to help you navigate dining on campus and understand your meal plan. You will also learn about some of the programs and services offered as well as ways to get in contact with dining staff and stay informed on upcoming events.
BlueGo To-Go Program
In partnership with Butler Student Government Association and the Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability, Butler Dining is now providing BLUEgos as a safe, environmentally friendly, and convenient to-go option for students, faculty, and staff on campus.
The program minimizes waste produced from the café, helping Butler achieve their sustainability goals as laid out in the Butler University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (BUSCA), while giving flexibility to those that need a meal on the go.
Request a BLUEgo container from a cashier today!
Food Allergies
Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease
The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.
Daily menus for each café can be accessed at butler.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. A designated toaster for specialty bread products can be accessed by students as needed. Top 9 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible. In addition, we offer Latitude, a destination in Marketplace at Atherton Union where all meals prepared are made without the use of the top 9 allergens plus gluten. Latitude is a segregated station designed with guest safety in mind and allows Bon Appétit to best manage ingredients from delivery to plate. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, view the guide on Food Allergies and Celiac Disease at Butler University. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Jason Rose, District Manager
Jason.Rose@cafebonappetit.com | 317-940-9702
Precious Nwokeleme, RDN, LDN Dietitian
Precious.Nwokeleme@cafebonappetit.com | 443-455-0820
Student Disability Services
sds@butler.edu | 317-940-9308
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FARECheck Certified
We are committed to the safety of all of our guests! Foodservice staff at Butler University have completed a FARECheck certified food allergen training program. FARECheck is a program that reviews and certifies food allergy training materials. This program was developed by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in conjunction with Bon Appétit Management Company.
As a FARECheck certified campus, you can be assured that our in-house allergen training provides evidence-based information on food allergies and best practices for allergy-aware management. Our training covers an array of topics from an overview of food allergies, anaphylaxis, and reducing risk for cross-contact to communication protocols, and emergency response preparedness. All foodservice staff receive allergy awareness training twice per year and understand the importance of keeping food allergies top of mind. For help navigating your food choices on campus, please reach out to a member of our management team.
Stay Fresh
The Buzz: Are You Hungry?
Is your desire to snack a physiological need or just part of your daily routine?
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.
Toward a Deeper Understanding of “Eating Locally”
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
Celebrating 20 Years of Eat Local Challenge
This year marks a special milestone in our decades-long commitment to local food systems: 20 years of Eat Local Challenge and 25 years of Farm to Fork!
The Buzz: Chickpeas
Are chickpeas a valuable addition to your kitchen or just another food trend?
Budget-Friendly Bites
With a little planning, wholesome meals become accessible to any budget.
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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You CAN have your snack and eat it, too. 🤫 If you`re a busy snacker, your go-to solution for a quick energy boost might be a vending machine, but a little planning will probably help you strike a balance between nutrition and convenience. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
1️⃣ Make it whole. Foods in their natural forms (or only lightly processed) like fruits, vegetables, or nuts will keep you fuller for longer.
2️⃣ Choose a power combo. Aim to incorporate at least two of the following into your snack: protein, fiber, and healthy fat! Examples include apple slices with nut butter and hummus with vegetables.
3️⃣ Packaged, but powerful. Choose packaged items that are mostly whole food-based like dried chickpeas or whole-grain crackers and pair with something that has protein or fat like hummus or cheese.
4️⃣ Think beyond typical "snack food." Save that small amount of leftovers or consider out-of-the-box combinations like a vegetable and hummus sandwich or composed bean salad.
When it comes to snacking, make sure you listen to your hunger cues and choose flexible, nutrient-rich options that satisfy and can create a balanced and fulfilling snack routine. If you find yourself snacking on something "less nutritious," it`s totally okay! Eating should be a pleasurable experience. #BalancedEating #SnackIdeas #MindfulEating #NourishYourBody ...
Students, don`t sleep on the made-to-order options at Charred! Whether it`s lunch or dinner, you can get delicious made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts and whitefish off the grill at Charred in A-Town Cafe! ...
Fall may have you asking, "which witch is which?" 🧙♀️ But we`re asking, "which `wich is which?" 🥪 Build a fun fall sandwich with these tips!
1️⃣ Start by choosing your bread. We like heartier fare like whole-grain sourdough, pretzel rolls, herbed focaccia, or rich and buttery croissants.
2️⃣ Choose your spread. Set aside the mustard and try out an herb aioli, apple onion jam, cranberry orange jam, or herbed feta spread.
3️⃣ Choose the main event. Whether your diet is plant-based or plant-sometimes, any of these will make for a delightful fall `wich: roasted squash, roasted carrots, sauteed mushrooms, roasted, sliced turkey, or prosciutto. (We recommend mixing and matching these for maximum effect!)
4️⃣ Choose your toppings. (Okay, some might call this the main event...) We like any sliced cheese or burrata, crisp greens like arugula or butter lettuce, fresh vegetables like cucumber, or marinated, roasted tomatoes.
👉 Put it all together and what do you get? Here are a couple of sandwich suggestions to get you started:
⭐ Roasted squash and sauteed mushrooms with Swiss cheese and herb aioli on toasted whole-grain sourdough
⭐ Prosciutto, marinated, roasted tomatoes, arugula, and burrata on foccacia
#FallSandwiches #SandwichCreations #FallFlavors #SandwichIdeas #SandwichInspiration #FallFood ...
Join us for a taste of Butler. Today in Starbucks, from 11AM-1PM we’ll be sampling some student favorites from across campus. 🍱 ✨ ...
Hey Students! We want to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential in helping us enhance your dining experience on campus. Whether you’ve had amazing meals or faced some challenges, we want to know about it!
💬 How to reach out:
1. Outside of cafe: text us, email us, or use the online form.
2. In cafe: ask to speak with a manager, or utilize our comment cards
3. Be on the lookout for the Fall 2024 Dining Survey. This is your chance to let your voice be heard!
We’re committed to listening and making improvements that meet your needs and preferences. Together, let`s create a dining experience that everyone can enjoy. Thank you for being a valued part of our campus community! ...
Celebrate 20 years of Eat Local Challenge with us! 🥳
This is a momentous milestone in our decades-long commitment to supporting local food systems. Twenty years ago, we began challenging our chefs to cook an entire meal made exclusively with ingredients grown within 150 miles of their cafés.
In a year of exciting milestones, 2024 also marks 25 years since the creation of our Farm to Fork program, our hallmark sustainability initiative that tasks all our teams to spend at least 20% of their food budget on ingredients from small farms, ranches, and artisan food businesses within 150 miles.
In commemoration of this occasion, we`ve published our learnings from 25 years of sourcing locally in a white paper entitled, "Sowing Success: Local Food Purchasing Insights from 25 Years of the Farm to Fork Program" (Check it out at the link in our bio!)
Thank you to our guests, chefs, and farmers for helping us continue our mission to expand and deepen support for our local food communities.
#EatLocalChallenge #LocalFood #SustainableDining #SupportLocalFarms #EatLocal #FarmToFork #SustainableEating ...