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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

Online Nutrition Guide

♥ 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: *Cantaloupe

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Assorted Scones D


Lunch

Lunch

Soup: Tomato Ravioli Soup V & D,Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Veracruz Chicken & Rice

Pop Up: Mac & Cheese Bar

Entrees: *General Tso’s Chicken, Beef Birria Quesadillas D, *Cheese Quesadillas V & D (GFA), *Steamed Rice VV, Seasoned Potato Wedges VV

Dessert: Frosted Shortbread Bars D


Dinner

Pop Up: Nacho Bar

Entrees: Beef Fritters w/ Country Gravy D,  Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roasted Veggies w/ BBQ Jackfruit VV, *Mashed Potatoes V & D, *Roasted Cauliflower V & D, VV

Dessert: White Cake w/ Chocolate Frosting D, *Frozen Yogurt D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pink Grapefruit

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Smoothie & Omelette Bar

Dessert: Berry Multigrain Muffins D


Lunch

Soup: *Golden Broccoli Cheese Soup V & D, *Homemade Vegetable VV

Pop Up: Brinner Bar

Entrees: *Chicken Nuggets Reg & VV (GFA), *BLT Sandwiches P (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Crab Stuffed Flounder D, *Shoestring Fries VV

Dessert: Chocolate Malted Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Street Taco Bar

Entrees: Popstickers Reg P & VV, *Beef Shish Kebobs, Cook’s Choice, *Steamed Rice, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Zucchini Saute VV

Dessert: Strawberry Triffle D, *Ice Cream Novelties D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Waffle & Omelette Bar

Dessert: Cinnamon Crunch Muffins D


Lunch

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

Pop Up: Sub Sandwiches

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Chicken Tostadas D, Tortellini Man ‘N Cheese with Broccoli V & D, *Steamed Rice VV, Sweet Potato Fries VV

Dessert: Brownie Fudge Bars D


Dinner

Pop Up: Soup, Salad & Wings Dinner

Entrees: *Beef Stew, Mac & Cheese Soup V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Southwest Veggie Chili VV, *Broccoli Cheese & Chicken SoupD, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Sesame Sriracha Wings, Chicken Drummies, Vegan Chik’ n Strips VV, *Ceasar Salad, *Mandarin Salad VV

Dessert: *Frozen Yogurt D, *Asst. Cookies D (GFA), *Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Fountain

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Sliced Mangos

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Smoothie & waffle Bar

Dessert: Blueberry Lemon Muffins D

 


Lunch

Soup: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Tomato Soup, Cheeseburger Soup D

Pop Up: Quesadilla Bar

Entrees: *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Potato Bread V & D (GFA), Spicy Chinese Chicken & Rice, Crab Rangoon D, *Steak Fries VV

Dessert: Chocolate Chunk Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Pasta Bar

Entrees: Tator Puff Casserole D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Chicken Breasts with Apple Jalapeno Glaze, Cook’s Choice, Steamed Rice VV, *Elote Street Corn V & D

Dessert: Gooey Butter Cake D, Fruit Pizza D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Bananas

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Banana Bread D


Lunch

Soup: *Potatoes au Gratin P & D, Roasted Vegetable Soup V & D

Pop Up: Burger Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Honey Garlic Chicken, Grilled Vegetable Pizza V & D, VV, *Beef & Cheddar Pizza D (GFA), Poutine D

Dessert: Snickerdoodle Bars D


Dinner

Pop Up: Pancake & French Toast Bar

Entrees: *Homestyle Chicken Tenders (GFA), Meatballs P & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...VV, *Steamed Rice VV, *Roasted Broccoli VV, *Sliced Carrots VV

Dessert: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Grapefruit Segments

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

Dessert: Asst. Danishes D


Lunch

Soup: *Vegetable Soup VV

Entrees:  Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich V & D, *Chicken French Bread Pizzas D (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Veggie Tostadas V & D, Red Pepper Hummus Chik’n Sandwich VV, Cook’s Choice, *Baked Oven Fries VV

Dessert: Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies D


Dinner

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Chicken Yakitori, Mini Franks in a Blanket P, *Cheese Pizza V & D (GFA), *Kung Pao Tofu VV, Cook’s Choice

Starch: Steamed Rice VV, *Steamed New Potatoes VV

Vegetables: Baby Carrots VV, *French Green Beans VV

Dessert: Ice Cream D & Sorbert, Chocolate Sugar Cookies D

Breakfast

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


Brunch

Salads: *Fresh Fruit Trays, *Cheese Ball D & Crackers (GFA), *Garden Salad VV

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Scrambled Eggs, Bacon P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Turkey Sausage Patties, *Vanilla French Toast V & D (GFA), Swedish Pancakes V & D, Cream-Filled Churros D, Bacon Croissanwich P * D, Chicken Cordon Bleu P & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ... Vegan Stuffed Zucchini VV, *Roasted Sweet Potatoes VV, *Steamed Peas VV, *Assorted Bagels & Breads (GFA)

Dessert: Blueberry Muffins D, Chocolate Buttercrunch Pie D, *Apple Slices VV with Carmel Dip D, Brownie Bon-Bons D


Dinner

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

Entrees: *Shawarma Chicken Chunks, Tandoori Butter Chicken Flatbread D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ... *Curried Vegetables VV, Cook’s Choice, *Indian Spiced Vegetables VV, Grilled Nann Bread, Falafels VV, Jasmine Rice VV

Dessert: Chocolate Cake with Coffe Buttercream 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