Nutrition

Simple Servings: A station that does not feature 8 of the top 9 allergens (including wheat, sesame, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, eggs, and shellfish). We do feature fin fish as a protein option. This food is prepped in its own area in the kitchen and and has it's own serving station where an attendant serves it. The attendant is trained on allergens and cross contamination. The serving and prepping utensils are both purple as another reminder that this is an allergen free station. Signage is available at the station which describes the food and lists any allergens present (outside of the 7 previously listed). If you have any questions about the food being served, you can ask the attendant. If the attendant does not know the answer, he/she will ask the kitchen staff to come out and answer the question. This station is open for brunch and dinner on the weekends and lunch and dinner during the week. Although the food at the station is paired to go together, you may pick and choose what you want rather than get all the options.

Simple Zone: An area that is free of gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts. This area has its own designated refrigerator, freezer, microwaves, and toaster. All items are individually wrapped and do not contain gluten, peanuts, or tree nuts. Bagels, bread, muffins, cereals, and frozen entrees can be found in this area. We carry Amy products in this area; these items are both gluten free and vegetarian. This area also has soy milk and oat milk available, as well as gluten free oatmeal. New options will be available in this area, such as vegan or gluten free individually wrapped desserts.

Staff: The front of house supervisors and managers are always available if you have any questions. The back of house supervisors and cooks will answer any questions you may have, as well.

Training: All managers and supervisors are certified in AllerTrain allergen training for proper understanding and procedures in serving and handling food.

Cross Contamination: Our staff is trained on cross contamination and we have procedures in place to minimize this as much as possible.

Megan Dennis, Registered Dietitian, is often on campus and available to answer any questions, meet with you, and give you a tour of the Dining Commons so that you feel safe and comfortable eating here. Please email her at megan.dennis@sodexo.com or call her at 585-353-5330 to ask any questions or connect and set up a time to meet.

Menu items with the vegetarian icon contain no meat, fish or poultry, or any meat products such as soup base. Our vegetarian offerings meet the needs of lacto-ovo vegetarians and may include eggs and/or dairy products.

Grown station in the Dining Commons: Plant-based and plant-forward menu items are incorporated into every lunch and dinner service. You will find a variety of vegan & vegetarian choices, grass-fed, additive-free, and clean ingredients.

Vegan offerings contain no meat, fish, eggs, milk or other animal-derived products such as honey.

Grown station in the Dining Commons: Plant-based and plant-forward menu items are incorporated into every lunch and dinner service. You will find a variety of vegan & vegetarian choices, grass-fed, additive-free, and clean ingredients.

We take pride in offering many gluten-friendly options in our dining venues on campus. Simple Servings is our dedicated allergen-friendly station that does not serve 8 of the top 9 allergens, including wheat. Although extreme care is taken with a separate production area, equipment, and staff trained on allergens and cross-contact, foods served at this station are prepared in a facility that handles gluten. Additionally, Simple Zone is an area containing individually packaged foods that are gluten-free. We encourage all students looking to avoid gluten to meet with our Registered Dietitian, Megan Dennis, for further guidance on navigating dining options. We strive to provide every student with an exceptional dining experience, accommodating dietary restrictions, while providing a variety of nutritious options.

Learn more about what our dining commons has to offer with the Gluten Safe Dining Guide