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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

Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ... 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: *Sliced Peaches

Entrees: Continental Breakfast, *Bacon P

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Cinnamon Twists D 


Lunch

Soup: *Homemade Vegetable Soup VV, Boston Clam Chowder D

Pop Up: Hot Dog Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Chicken Parmesan D, Roast Beef & Cheddar on a Potato Bun D, Sesame Noodle Stir-Fry VV, *Potato Smiles VV

 Dessert: Rocky Road Fudge Bars D


Dinner

Pop Up: Southern Bar 

Entrees: Eggplant Parmesan V & D, Smoked Chicken Wings, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Baked Tilapia w/ Lemon, Sweet Potato Fries VV, *Sliced Carrots VV

Dessert: Canadian Nanaimo Bars D, White Chocolate Chunk Cookies D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Orange Segments

Entrees: Continental Breakfast, *Sausage Links P

Pop Up: Waffle & Omelette Bar 

Dessert: Butterscotch Muffins D


Lunch 

Soup: *Chicken w/ Rice Soup, Garden Vegetable w/ Shells V & D

Pop Up: Taco Bowl Bar 

Entrees: BLT Sandwiches P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Korean BBQ Cauliflower Wings V & D, *Chicken Shawarma Quesadillas D (GFA), *Steak Fries VV

Dessert: Gingersnaps D, Chocolate Chip Cookies D

 


Dinner 

Pop Up: British Pub Bar 

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Adobo Baked Whitefish, Chicken Panini D, Cook’s Choice, *Baked Potatoes VV, *Steamed Broccoli VV w/Cheese Sauce D

Dessert: Chocolate Milk Cake D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pink Grapefruit

Entrees: Continental Breakfast, *Scrambled Eggs, *Bacon P

Pop Up: Smoothie & Waffle Bar

Dessert:  Chocolate Croissants D


Lunch

Soup: Chicken & Dumpling Soup D, *Black Bean Veggie Chili VV

Pop Up: Wraps Bar 

Entrees:  Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Buffalo Chicken, *Cheese Pizza V & D (GFA), *Chicken Alfredo Pizza
P & D (GFA), *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: White Chocolate Craisin Cookies D


Dinner – Soup, Salad & Wings Dinner

Entrees: French Onion au Gratin D, Mac & Cheese Soup V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Fire Roasted Veggie Soup VV, *Broccoli, Cheese & Chicken Soup D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Sesame Sriracha Wings, Chicken Drummies, Vegan Chik’n Strips VV, *Caesar Salad V & D, *Mandarin Salad VV

Dessert: *Asst. Cookies D (GFA), *Fresh Fruit w/ Chocolate Fountain D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew

Entrees: Continental Breakfast, *Sausage Patties P

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Banana Bread D


Lunch 

Soup: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Meatless Chili VV, *Cuban Black Bean & Chorizo Soup P & D

Pop Up: Grilled Sandwiches 

Entrees: Fiesta Lime Chicken Burritos D, All-Beef Mini Pretzel Dogs, *Salmon w/ Asian Glaze, *Natural Chip Fries VV, *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies D


Dinner 

Pop Up: Ramen Bowl Bar 

Entrees: Chicken Nuggets Reg & VV, Cook’s Choice, Garden Blend Rice VV, Corn Ribs V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Zucchini Saute VV

Dessert: *Asst. Ice Cream D & Sorbets, Snickerdoodles D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Cantaloupe

Entrees: Continental Breakfast, *Bacon P

Pop Up: Smoothie & Omelette Bar

Dessert: Cherry Turnovers


Lunch

Soup: *Garlic Chickpea & Potato Soup VV, Chicken Gnocchi Soup D

Pop Up: Bagel Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Bean Tostadas V & D, VV, Baked Meatloaf D, *Mashed Potatoes V & D
served w/ Gravy D, *Green Beans VV

Dessert: Reese’s Chewy Chocolate Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Baked Potato Bar

Entrees: *Steak Teriyaki, Cheese Stuffed Shells V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Vegan Stuffed
Mushrooms VV, *Steamed Rice VV, *Grilled Asparagus VV

Dessert: Fudgy M & M Bars D, Asst. Ice Cream Novelties D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Grapes

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

Dessert: Honey Muffins D


Lunch 

Soup: *Broccoli Cheese Soup V & D

Entrees: *Hamburgers (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Veggie Burgers VV, *Burnt Ends Sandwich P (GFA), *Veg-Cheese Quesadillas
V & D, VV (GFA), Cook’s Choice, *Shoestring Fries VV

Dessert: Chocolate Crunch Brownies D


Dinner

Entrees: *Beef Burritos w/ Cheese D (GFA), Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Vegan Chik’n Tenders VV, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Curried Vegetables VV, Cook’s Choice

Starch: *Steamed Rice VV, Seasoned Waffle Fries VV

Vegetable: *Steamed Peas VV, *Steamed Cauliflower VV

Dessert: Angel Cake w/ Berries

Breakfast

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


Brunch: 10:30 aM – 1:00 pM

Entrees: *Fresh Fruit Trays, *Cheese Tray D w/ Crackers (GFA), Five Cup Salad D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Scrambled Eggs,*Bacon P, *Sausage Patties P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Turkey Bacon, *Chocolate Chip Pancakes V & D (GFA), French Toast Sticks, *Maple Chorizo Scramble P, Country Chicken & Noodles D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Amish Baked Oatmeal VV, *Mashed Potatoes V & D, *Baked Stuffed Apples VV, *Corn on the Cob VV

Dessert: *Assorted Bagels & Breads (GFA), *Strawberry Bread D, Butter Brickle Crunch Rolls D, Coconut Meringue Pie D, Mom’s Chocolate Cake D, Apple Pie VV


Dinner:

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

Entrees: *Roast Beef au Jus, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Shrimp Scampi D, Cheese Quesadillas V & D, *Baked Potato Soup V & D, Beer Cheese Soup V & D, Cook’s Choice, *Tater Puff Potatoes VV, *Roasted Broccoli VV

Dessert: Cherry Crisp D w/ *Vanilla Ice Cream 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
  • Pasta 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