Skip to main content

Pitzer College

McConnell Bistro

WELCOME!

cafebonappetit

At Bon Appétit, our story is simple. It’s about food – great food. Everything we believe and everything we do is based on creating great food, produced in a socially responsible manner with regional and seasonal products grown by local farmers and artisans. We cook from scratch using fresh, authentic ingredients. We make our food alive with flavor and nutrition.

Click here to learn more!

Click to learn about navigating dining at Pitzer!

Stay Fresh

cafebonappetit

10 Ways to Boost Flavor and Nutrition with Plants in Your Kitchen

Keep these strategies in mind to get the most flavor and nutrition from your produce.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks 

With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Plants Are For Everyone

When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!

Read More
cafebonappetit

Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights

These food labels give meaningful insight into how the farmworkers who picked your food.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Looking Back on Bon Appétit’s Decades of Support for Farmworkers’ Rights

We’re proud of our legacy of leveraging our purchasing power and voice to demand better livelihoods for farmworkers in the United States.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights

Farmworkers are exempt from basic labor protections despite working an essential and dangerous job.

Read More
cafebonappetit

The Buzz: Multivitamins

Are multivitamins essential or leading your health astray?

Read More
cafebonappetit

Green Spinach and Ginger Smoothie

No green powders here – just fruits and vegetables that provide bright flavors, colors, and are full of nutrients.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Pills or Peas: Can The Foods We Eat Provide All Of The Nutrients That Our Bodies Need?  

The benefits of getting your nutrients through whole foods versus supplements.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Celebrate National Nutrition Month® with Our Dietitian Dream Team

Toasting to our wellness team and their work to improve the health and well-being of our communities.

Read More
cafebonappetit

The Buzz: Local Food 

Is choosing local food really that much better or just another fad?

Read More
cafebonappetit

Garden Your Way to Good Health

Find your slice of green space and get your garden growing.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Wellness Tips: Building Flavor With Less Salt

Think you need salt to avoid bland food? Think again! Use these chef-approved tips to build flavor.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Chicken Paprikash

In a flavor rut? Give paprika a shot with this Hungarian-inspired dish.

Read More
cafebonappetit

Spice Up Your Meals with Global Flavors

Try pairing these herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create global-inspired meals in your kitchen.

Read More

McConnell Dining Hall


View/Print Weekly Menu

Weekly Schedule

  • Breakfast     Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Brunch     Mon/Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Lunch     Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner     Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dinner     Sat-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A spacious self-service and served dining hall located on the first floor of McConnell Center where students in residence come to eat. Brunch and dinner are served on weekends. Enjoy fresh made-from-scratch meals seven days a week. Meal swipes, Claremont Cash, credit cards, and flex dollars are accepted here.

Breakfast

juice and smoothie bar

130 cal.
1270 cal.

breakfast

180 cal.
60 cal.
130 cal.
910 cal.
130 cal.
250 cal.
350 cal.
250 cal.
390 cal.
130 cal.
70 cal.
370 cal.
80 cal.
140 cal.
190 cal.
220 cal.
180 cal.
220 cal.
130 cal.
50 cal.
20 cal.
25 cal.
15 cal.
15 cal.
1/4 cup
70 cal.
1/4 cup
60 cal.
80 cal.
140 cal.
35 cal.
150 cal.
310 cal.

ovens

210 cal.
190 cal.
190 cal.
220 cal.
330 cal.
180 cal.
350 cal.
270 cal.
360 cal.
310 cal.
270 cal.
270 cal.
270 cal.
280 cal.
270 cal.
340 cal.
280 cal.
270 cal.
270 cal.
390 cal.
420 cal.
420 cal.
380 cal.
380 cal.
430 cal.
380 cal.
390 cal.
420 cal.
400 cal.
360 cal.

breads, bagels and spreads

210 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
210 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
200 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
230 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
210 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
220 cal.
230 cal.
bonjour bagel cafe
210 cal.
250 cal.
100 cal.
100 cal.
10 cal.
70 cal.
40 cal.
60 cal.
50 cal.
50 cal.
70 cal.
50 cal.
70 cal.
50 cal.
220 cal.
140 cal.
bread los angeles
150 cal.
bread los angeles
140 cal.
bread los angeles
150 cal.
bread los angeles
150 cal.
bread los angeles
130 cal.
bread los angeles
160 cal.
bread los angeles
160 cal.
120 cal.

breakfast toppings

100 cal.
30 cal.
30 cal.
90 cal.
80 cal.
0 cal.
0 cal.
500 cal.
15 cal.

Lunch

global

soy sauce roasted chicken, sweet and sour pork, okonomiyaki Japanese pancake, lotus root stir fry, crispy baby bok choy greens with sesame soy vinaigrette, steamed rice, rice noodles, five spice mango sauce, teriyaki sauce, lemon ginger glaze, fried rice, soybeans, red cabbage

chef's table

herbivore

leeks and butternut squash risotto, roasted lemon cabbage, roasted zucchini
with green goddess sauce
with saffron sauce

stocks

Dinner

global

peach cobbler crisp, bread and butter pudding with vanilla custard, churro split, all served with vanilla ice cream

chef's table

herbivore

Southwest quinoa salad with chipotle vinaigrette, sauteed wax beans, roasted Brussels sprouts
grilled flat iron steaks wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, shrimp linguine with creamy poblano pesto
with Sriracha dip

Menu Icon Legend

Eat Right — For You

cafebonappetit

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
cafebonappetit

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
cafebonappetit

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

Subscribe to Menu Mail

Receive the daily menu in your inbox!

Enter your email, choose your café(s ), and you'll start getting Menu Mail tomorrow! To change your settings, submit this form again with the same email address. Messages are not sent when cafés are closed.

NOTE: Menu items may change just before service. Please check the website for the most current information.

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?
See All FAQs
Meet the team