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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: * sliced Mangos

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Asst. Donuts D


Lunch

Lunch

Soup: Tomato Soup VV, *Spicy Chicken Soup D

Pop Up: BBQ Bar

Entrees: *Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Curried Vegetable Fried Rice VV, *Grilled Cheddar & Pepperjack on Sourdough V & D (GFA), *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: Chocolate Brownie Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Burger Bar

Entrees: Stuffed Shells w/ Marinara V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Chicken w/ Pepperjack & Chunky Salsa D (DFA), Spanish Rice, *Roasted Cauliflower V & D, VV

Dessert: Brookie Bars D, Frozen Yogurt D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Cantaloupe

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Waffle & Smoothie Bar

Dessert: Banana Bread D


Lunch

Soup: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Corn Chowder VV, Chicken & Dumplings D

Pop Up: Grilled Sandwiches

Entrees: Chicken Flautas D, *Philly Cheesesteak Pizza D (GFA), Thai Noodle Stir-Fry VV, Poutine D

Dessert: Rice Krispie Treats D, Chocolate Malt Bars D


Dinner

Pop Up: Nacho Bar

Entrees: Corn Dogs Reg P & V, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Baked Fish Mediterranean D, Cook’s Choice, *Seasoned Potato Chunks VV, *Elote Street Corn V & D

Dessert: Carrot Cake Bars D, *Ice Cream Novelties D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pink Grapefruit

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Pumpkin Swirl Bread D


Lunch

Soup: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Winter Vegetable Soup VV, Chicken Enchilada Soup D

Pop Up: Wings & Nuggets Bar

Entrees: *BBQ Beef Sandwiches (GFA), Korean BBQ Wraps VV, *Chicken Fried Rice, *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: Expresso Chocolate Chip Cookies D


Dinner

Buffet: Italian Dinner

Entrees: *Caesar Salad V & D, *Fresh Vegetable Tray w/ Dip, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roman Salad VV, *Artichoke Spinach Dip V & D w/ *Tortilla Chips, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Italian Chicken, Lasagna Cheese Roll-Ups V & D, Fettuchini Alfredo V &D, Vegan Fettuchini Alfredo VV, *Garlic Lemon Asparagus VV, Mozzarella Sticks V & D w/ Marinara Sauce, Garlic Breadsticks D

Dessert: Cannoli D/ Tiramisu D, *Asst. Italian Ices VV

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Strawberries

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Smoothie & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Cherry Coke Coffe Cake D

Lunch

Soup: Bill’s 2-Alarm Chili, *Garden Vegetable Soup VV

Pop Up: Grazing Table

Entrees: *Cheese Quesadillas V & D (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Tteokbokki VV, *Steamed Rice VV, Sweet Potato Fries VV

Dessert: Strawberry Cake Cookies D


Dinner 

Pop Up: Crepes Bar

Entrees: *Roast Beef Tips w/ Mushroom & Onions, Garden Lasagna V & D, Cook’s Choice, *Mashed Potatoes V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roasted Broccoli VV

Dessert: Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Chocolate Chip Strawberry Muffins D


Lunch

Soup: Southwest Veggie Chili VV, *Egg Drop Soup

Pop Up: Chili Bar

Entrees: Cajun Turkey Burger D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Miso Glazed Tilapia D, Chicken, Corn, & Bacon Souffle P & D, Steak Fries VV

Dessert: Pumpkin White Chocolate Snickerdoodles D


Dinner

Pop Up: Chips & Dips Bar

Entrees: *Hawaiian Pizza P & D (GFA), *Cheese Pizza V & D (GFA), Veggie Spring Rolls VV, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roasted Red Potatoes VV, *Vegetable Blend VV

Dessert: Stawberry Trifle D, Grasshoper Pie D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pineapple

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

Dessert: Pumpkin Muffins D


Lunch 

Soup: *Red Lentil Soup VV

Entrees:  *Chicken Gyros Sandwiches D (GFA), *Beyond Burgers VV (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Salmon w/ Asian Glaze, Cook’s Choice, Battered Pickle Chips V & D, *Shoestring Fries VV

Dessert: Lemon Blueberry Cookies D


Dinner

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Sweet Gojuchang Chicken Wings, *BBQ Wings, *Veggie Chipotle Naan Pizzas V & D (GFA), *Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms VV, Cook’s Choice

Starch: *Steamed Rice VV, *Loaded Stuffed Tots V & D

Vegetable: *Sliced Carrots VV, *Corn on the Cob VV

Dessert: *Ice Cream D &  Sorbert, Snikerdoodles D

Breakfast

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


Brunch *Brunch Buffet 10:30 a.m.- 1:00p.m

Entrees: *Assorted Cold Cereals (GFA), *Fresh Fruit Trays, Chacuterie w/ Crackers, Brunh Salad, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Scrambled Eggs, *Western Omelettes P & D, *Bacon P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Turkey Sausage Links, *Chocolate Chip Pancakes V &D (GFA), French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuits P & D, Cherry Turnovers, Focaccia Chicken D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Southwest Scramble VV, *Skillet Potatoes VV, *Steamed Peas VV, *Assorted Bagel Basket (GFA),

Dessert: *Peaches & Cream Muffins D, Lemon Yogurt Coffee Cake D, Orange Muffins, French Silk Cake w/ Raspberry Cream D, Fruit Pizza D


Dinner

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

Entrees: *Beef Taco Meat, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Chicken Adobo, Meatless Taco Crumbles VV, *Black Beans VV, Queso Sauce D, *Cilantro Lime Rice VV, Seasoned Potato Wedges VV, *Steamed Sweet Corn VV

Dessert: Multi-Layer 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