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Cottey Food

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

— Virginia Woolf

GOOD EATS

We’ll just come out and say it. Food’s important to us. Because we know it’s important to you. It’s comfort. It’s fuel. It’s brain power. To us, that means it should taste great – at least as good as home cooking, or better – and be good for you too.

Think we’re just saying this? When you ask students or alumnae what are the best things about Cottey, food is almost always in the top five. Go ahead and ask for yourself. Better yet, taste for yourself! When you visit campus, we’ll make sure you get a chance to have a bite to eat.

MEALTIME

Included in your room and board are 21 meals a week in Raney Dining Room. This includes Monday breakfast through Sunday brunch and dinner.

OCCASIONS

Like most great restaurants, the dining team is always looking for reasons to make meals special. For example, during the holidays you’ll see a lot of your seasonal favorites on the menu, and Sunday brunches are always a time to add a little flair. Where the dining team really brings it is during every suite’s annual Centennial Dinner. It’s an evening to which every suite member looks forward!

CONTACT

Feel free to contact us by phone: (417) 667-8181 ext 2150 or dining@cottey.edu

RANEY DINING ROOM – HOURS

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 9:30 am 11:30 am – 1 pm 5 – 7 pm
Saturday Continental Breakfast – 7:30 am – 9:00 am 11:30 am – 1 pm 5- 7 pm
Sunday Continental Breakfast – 8:00 am – 9:00 am Brunch Buffet – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm 5 – 7 pm

 

*Brunch offers a combination of Breakfast and Lunch Items.

** Continental Breakfast offers all cereals, toast, muffins, etc. and beverages.

Menu Subject to Change Without Notice

♥ Indicates Daily Healthy Options
* Indicates Gluten-Free Item
GFA – Gluten Free Available
Entrées marked with a V are vegetarian.
Entrées marked with a P contain pork.
Entrées marked with a VV are vegan.
Entrées marked with a D contain dairy.

Weekly Menu

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pink Grapefruit

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Granola Blueberry Muffins D


Lunch

Lunch

Soup: Chicken & Rice Soup, Tomato Soup VV

Pop Up: Ramen Noodle Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Honey Dijon Salad V & D w/ Cajun Grilled Chicken, *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Cheddar V & D (GFA), *Tempheh Fried Rice VV, Sidewinder Fries VV

Dessert: Chocolate Chunk Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Mac & Cheese Bar

Entrees: *Steak Teriyaki, *Italian Stuffed Peppers V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Curried Vegetables VV, *Tator Puff Potatoes VV, *Roasted Cheesy Cabage V & D

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Brownie D, Asst. Ice Cream D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Smoothie Bar

Dessert: Berry Multigrain Muffins D


Lunch

Soup: Chicken Gumbo Soup, *Spicy White Bean, Tomato & Basil VV

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roasted Veggies w/ BBQ Jackfruit VV, *Chicken Tikka D, *Steamed Rice VV, *Steak Fries VV

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Italian Bar

Entrees: *BBQ Pork Burnt Ends Sandwich P (GFA), *Homestyle Chicken Tenders Reg & VV (GFA), Cook’s Choice, *Baked Potatoes VV, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roasted Cauliflower V & D, VV, *Apple Wedges w/ Carmel Dip

Dessert: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Bananas

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Blueberry Scones D


Lunch

Soup: *Broccoli Cheese Soup V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Pop Up: Wings & Nuggets Bar

Entrees: Pork Bahn-Mi Sandwich P, Cajun Turkey Burgers D, *Double Veg. Quesadillas V & D (GFA), Mexican Style Rice

Dessert: *Gingersnaps, Gooey Blondies D


Dinner

Buffet: Asian Dinner Buffet

Pop Up:

Entrees: Includes assorted meats, vegetables, rice & other ingredients for students to cook according to their personal preference and a variety of entrees and desserts, including favorites such as Homemade Sushi Rolls. Rolls Include: California, Philadelphia, Spicy Tuna, Breakfast, V & VV

Dessert: 

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Oranges

Pop Up: Smoothie & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Banana Bread D

Lunch

Soup: Cheesy Red Potato V & D, *Corn Chowder VV

Pop Up: Quesadilla Bar

Entrees: Baked Regatta Chicken D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Baked Mandarin Cod, Mandarin Cod, Korean BBQ Cauliflower Wings V & D, Seasoned Potato Wedges VV

Dessert: Double Chocolate Sugar Cookies D


Dinner 

Pop Up: Pasta Bar

Entrees: *Apple Roasted Pork P, Sriracha Popcorn Chicken, *Cheese Pizza V & D (GFA), Cook’s Choice, *Roasted Red Potatoes VV, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Brown Sugar & Butter  Acorn Squash V & D

Dessert: Oatmeal Creme Pies D, Strawberry Pie

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Cantaloupe

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Cherry Muffins D


Lunch

Soup: Chicken w/ Wild Rice D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Thai Coconut & Rice Soup VV

Pop Up: Chinese Food Bar

Entrees: Tofu-Bahn-Mi Sandwich VV *Vegetarian Enchiladas V & D (GFA), Italian Muffuleta Sandwich P & D (DFA), *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: Peanut Butter Cookies w/ Reeses Chunks D


Dinner

Pop Up: Stir-Fry Bar

Entrees: *Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms VV, *Hamburgers (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Salmon w/ Garlic & Lemon, *Steamed Rice VV, *Roasted Red Potatos VV, *Elote Street Corn V & D

Dessert: Cheesecake D w/ Toppings, Snickerdoodles D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pineapples

Entrees: Centinental Breakfast 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Dessert: Poppyseed Muffins


Lunch 

Soup: Cream of Broccoli Soup V & D

Entrees: Cheese & Egg Croissant V & D, *BBQ Beef Sandwich (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Bean Tostadas V & D, VV, Chicken Quesadillas D, Cook’s Choice, *Shoestring Fries VV

Dessert: Mississippi Mud Brownies D


Dinner

Entrees:Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Sweet Gochujang Wings, *BBQ Wings, Beef & Cheddar on a Bun D, Chik’n Fajitas VV, Cook’s Choice

Starch: *Steamed Tri-Colored Potatoes VV, Garlic Bread D

Vegetable: Corn Fritters, V & D, *Steamed Peas VV

Dessert: M & M Cookies, *Ice Cream Novelties D

Breakfast

Entrees: Centinental Breakfast 8:00-9:00 a.m.


Brunch 

Entrees: *Fresh Fruit Trays, *Cheese Ball w/ CrackersCharcuterie Tray,  *Assorted Cold Cereals (GFA), Sunny Broccoli Salad Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict P & D, *Blueberry Maple French Toast V & D (GFA), Cinnamon Sugar Frech Toast Sticks, *Bacon P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Spiced Vegan Sausages VV, *Assorted Bagel Basket (GFA)

Dessert: Lemon Blueberry Bread D, Croissants D, Chocolate Milk Cake D, Angel Food Cake w/ Toppings, *Vegan Coconut Snowballs VV


Dinner

Salads: *Garden Salad VV, Asst. Fruit & Vegetable Salads

Entrees: *Tortillas (GFA)/Garlic Wraps, *Grilled Lemon Chicken w/ White Wine Glaze, Buffalo Chicken Breasts, Cajun Chik’n Chucks VV, *Bacon P, Cook’s Choice, Fried Pickles V & D, *Roasted Potatoes VV

Dessert: Pumpkin Bars D

Breakfast

Assorted Juices
Cream Cheese
Breads & Bagels (Gluten Free Available)
Asst. Jams & Jellies
Asst. Cereals,
Granola (also Gluten Free)
Wheat Germ
Yogurt

Lunch and Dinner

Deli Offerings (on Salad Bar)

  • Gluten-Free Ham
  • Gluten-Free Turkey
  • Variety of sliced Cheeses
  • Asst. Accompaniments
  • Protein Salad
  • Tortillas
  • 3 Bread Varieties
  • GF White Bread

Salad Bar Offerings

  • 3 Kinds of Greens
  • 10 Kinds of Vegetables
  • 9 Salad Dressings
  • Daily Salad Specials
  • Rolls & Asst. Breads

Seasonal Fruit Basket