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Cognitive Crunch: 10 Brain-Boosting Bites
Incorporating these brain-boosting foods can be a delicious way to support cognitive health.
Homemade Blueberry Pepita Granola Bars
These granola bars whip up quickly and will help nourish you for whatever your day might bring.
5 Tips to Build Nourishing Snacks
With a little strategy, snacks can be functional fuel that powers your body and brain.
Baked Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Tzatziki Dip
Protein and fiber found in garbanzo beans, paired with the probiotics in yogurt, make this meal a win for your gut and your skin.
The Science of Edible Skincare
What you eat can help support skin integrity, hydration, and anti-aging.
10 Stunning Street Foods Across Asia and the Pacific
We’re offering a small taste of the dynamic street foods enjoyed in the vast region
Three Appetizing Street-Style Recipes
Enjoy this collection of recipes inspired by classic street-style bites in India, Vietnam, and Korea
Celebrating Street Food Culture for AAPI Heritage Month
Appreciating the breadth of street foods that prioritize portability, convenience, and accessibility
Celebrating Powerful Food Recovery Partnerships
Highlighting three successful food recovery initiatives across the country
Guiding Our Food Recovery Mission
Sharing best practices for maintaining impactful food donation programs
Stopping Food Waste Today and Everyday
Raising awareness and driving action to reduce food waste in our cafés and beyond
Inventive Patties for the Planet
Check out these three inspired blended burger recipes that put a plant-forward spin on the classic burger
Blending Tips for Your Plant-Forward Kitchen
Introduce exciting flavors, textures, and nutrition with these key blending tips
A Blended Burger Challenge for Earth Day
Celebrating the environmental benefits of swapping out beef with plant-based ingredients in delicious and inventive blended burgers
Parson's C-Store
Need to refuel? Take a quick study break and swing by Parson’s C-Store for your protein and caffeine needs!
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.
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.
Sustainability
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.
Meal Plans
Students and parents are faced with many decisions that will influence their experience at Saint Martin’s University. When it comes to dining, we partner with Bon Appétit Management Company to offer healthful, flavorful and sustainable meals on campus. Saint Martin’s University cares about student well being and supporting the local community. We believe that choosing the right student meal plan will bring value to our students’ daily dining experience in many ways.
Saint Martin’s University believes that dining together is a great way for students to meet people, make connections and develop a sense of community. Meal plans enable SMU to offer dining facilities and services that would not otherwise be possible. Bon Appetit is committed to giving you the greatest possible opportunity to get the full value of your plan. If you have questions or need help finding the right plan for you please contact Bon Appetit Administrative Office at (360) 438-4563.
Read more about Meal Plans at Saint Martin’s University
Saint's Cash
Saint’s Cash is a convenient and easy way to pay for meals on campus. Students and Staff can deposit money onto their Saint Martin’s ID card. When you purchase Saint’s Cash, you will receive a 10% bonus if you deposit $100.00 or more onto into your Saints Cash account! For example, when you deposit $100 into your Saint’s Cash account, you receive an additional $10.00 in free Saints Cash automatically loaded right onto your SMU ID card!
Saint’s Cash does expire after one year of inactivity. If you have friends or family visiting you may use your Board Meal Credits, Flex Cash or Saint’s Cash to pay for a guest’s meal at any time.
Top 5 Reasons to Purchase Saint's Cash
5. It’s a way to get a 10% bonus – visit any cashier at Saint Gertrude’s Café and Bon Appétit will add a 10% bonus to your total dollar amount!
4. Chicken and beef are antibiotic free, most fruits and vegetables are local and organic (when seasonally available), and we follow the Seafood Watch guidelines as recommended by the Monterey Bay
3. No grocery shopping, dishes to clean, and you won’t have to remember to pack a lunch! Flavorful, nutritious entrées available 7 days a week.
2. It’s a way to save TIME! It’s quick and convenient to use. Save time by using your SMU ID card.
1. Did we mention you get a 10% bonus? Seriously, you know you will buy a cup of coffee or a sandwich on campus anyway… why not get 10% by using your Saint’s cash?
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?
