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Crossroads Cafe Door Pricing
We welcome the Rocklin community to join us for a meal. Our door price includes an “all-you-care-to-enjoy” experience at the Crossroads Cafe.
Breakfast: $11.17*
Brunch: $11.76*
Lunch $14.11*
Dinner $15.58*Children under 12, $9.12*
*+ tax
Stay Fresh
Telling Tales of Tofu with our Bon Appétit Chefs
We invite you to dive into Tofu Tales, our digital cookbook shining a light on the stunning versatility of tofu while amplifying the creativity and skill of our AAPI chefs.
Appreciating our Locally Crafted Tofu Partners during AAPI Heritage Month
Learn about two of our Locally Crafted tofu partnerships with Bui Natural Tofu and Meiji Tofu, both amazing family-owned businesses making the highest quality tofu for our chefs and guests.
A Celebration of Tofu for AAPI Heritage Month 2024
This AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to shine a light on the ancient origins of tofu and its modern evolution as a rising staple across the US and in our cafés.
8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Fennel Bulb and Frond Gratin
Not sure what to do with the fennel fronds? Use the full plant with this fennel gratin!
Incredibly Edible Stems
Many recipes for greens advise to de-stem before cooking, but we are breaking down the benefits of keeping them!
What are Emissions?
The food we eat every day is deeply connected to the environment, and its impact is profound: a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system. Learn more about the emissions in our food system.
11 Ways to Flip the Switch to Plants to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Flipping the switch from animal- to plant-based food can make a sizable impact on your daily carbon footprint – even for just one day! We’ve come up with eleven easy and delicious plant-based food switches to reduce carbon emissions during all three meals.
We’re Flipping the Switch to Plants this Earth Day
Join us in flipping the switch to plants this Earth Day by considering climate-friendly alternatives throughout our cafés. We will be providing scorecards so guests have the chance to track carbon emissions saved over the course of the day to encourage long-term switches and reduce our collective and individual carbon footprint!
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.
Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.
Plants Are For Everyone
When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!
Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights
These food labels give meaningful insight into how the farmworkers who picked your food.
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.
Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights
Farmworkers are exempt from basic labor protections despite working an essential and dangerous job.
Crossroads Café
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Dinner Sat-Sun, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
CAFE OFFICE LINE: 916-577-2378
Crossroads Cafe offers wide variety of fresh and sustainable menu items. Students, Faculty, Staff and any guest that joins us for lunch or dinner will enjoy an expanded salad bar with local ingredients including grains like quinoa and lentils. Also included in our salad bar is our Farm to Fork station offering delicious hot vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and other specialty entrees. Our deli and soup bar are also sure to offer you great alternatives or complements to your meal experience. Another highlight of our café includes a brick oven offering artisan style pizzas and other delicious menu items baked to perfection. Our grill and “expo” stations offer fresh menu items, cooked just in time and personalized just for you with your choice of toppings, if you desire.
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
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.
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.
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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?
Meal Exchange
Take it easy or take it to go!
We know each student and each day is unique, which is why our meal plans are flexible and offer valuable options to meet your needs.
Busy schedule got you on the go?
You won’t go hungry, we promise!
Take advantage of our time-saving meal exchange option and use your meal swipe for a quick ready-to-go meal.
Timeframe for meal exchanges:
Breakfast – 7:00am – 9:59am
Lunch- 10:00am – 2:59pm
Dinner – 3:00pm – Close or 9:00pm
What comes with each meal exchange:
Breakfast – 1 Entrée (fruit cup, yogurt parfait, hot breakfast item, OR grab n go item)
Lunch – 1 Entrée (pizza OR grab n go item)
Dinner – 1 Entrée (grab n go item).
+ side:
pastry or hand fruit and chips
+ drink:
small drip coffee, small hot or cold tea, soda can, OR Aquafina water bottle
*Students on the 40 block and the 10 block may use their swipes at any time.
*Students on the 19 and 15 board plan are allowed 1 swipe during each of the meal exchange timeframes listed above.