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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: * Orange Segments

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Smoothie Bar

Dessert: Maple Pumpkin Muffins


Lunch

Lunch

Soup: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Minestrone Soup VV, Amish Chicken Noodle Soup

Pop Up: Chili Bar

Entrees: Beer Battered Cod, *Grilled Chicken w/ Alfredo V & D, *Tomato & Cheese Quesadillas V & D (GFA), Sweet Potato Fries VV

Dessert: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Mediterranean Bar

Entrees: Panko Chicken Tenders Reg & VV (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Salmon w/ Asian Glaze, *Mashed Potatoes D, *Steamed Rice VV, *Elote Street Corn V & D

Dessert: Angel Cake w/ Assorted Toppings

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Waffle & Omelette Bar

Dessert: Cream Cheese Apple Muffins D


Lunch

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

Pop Up: Street Taco Bar

Entrees: Nashville Hot & Spicy Chicken Sandwich D, *Blue Corn Tamales VV, Jumbo Cheese Ravioli w/ Marinara V & D, *Steamed Rice VV

Dessert: Strawberry Cake Cookies D, Monster Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: Indian Bowl Bar

Entrees: *BBQ Spareribs P, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Vegetable Pot Pies VV, Cheese Stuffed Shells V & D, *Roasted Potatoes VV, *Steamed Green Beans VV

Dessert: Asst. Ice Cream D & Sorberts, Cheerios M&M Bars D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Cantaloupe

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Cinnamon Twists D


Lunch

Soup: *Taco Soup, Tomato Vegetable w/ Shells Soup V & D

Pop Up: Wraps Bar

Entrees: *Hamburgers (GFA), *Beyond Burgers VV (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Kung Pao Tofu VV, Onion Rings D

Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars D


Dinner

Buffet: Southern Food Buffet

Entrees: *Fried Chicken D (GFA), *Grilled Cajan Chicken, *BBQ Jackfruit VV on a Bun, Catfish Strips, Hushpuppies D, *BBQ Brisket, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Red Beans & Rice VV, *Garlic Mashed Potatoes V & D, Mac & Cheese V & D, Fried Okra D, *Collard Greens VV, *Green Beans Reg P & VV, *Roasted Sweet Potatoes VV

Dessert: Cornbread/Rolls/Honey, Assorted Pies D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: Pink Grapefruit

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins D

Lunch

Soup: *Baked Potato Soup V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Meditteranean Lentil VV

Pop Up: Hot Dog Bar

Entrees: *Shrimp & Pineapple Quesadillas D (GFA), Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich P & D, Cheesy Broccoli & Rice Casserole V & D, Sidewinders VV

Dessert: Chocolate Caramel Brownies D


Dinner 

Pop Up: Baked Potato Bar

Entrees: Ham & Swiss on Sourdough w/ Apricot D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Tilapia Fillets w/ Lemon, *Tteokbokki VV, *Steamed Rice VV, Zucchini Sticks V & D

Dessert: Scotcharoos D

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Pink Grapefruit

Pop Up: Smoothie & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Cherry Coffee Cake D


Lunch

Soup: Broccoli Cheese & Chicken Soup D, Tomato Soup VV

Pop Up: Poke Bowl Bar

Entrees: Beer Battered Chicken Chunks, *Grilled Cheese on Italian Bread V & D (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Vegan Chik’n Curry VV, *Steamed Rice VV, *Shoestring Fries VV

Dessert: Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip D


Dinner

Pop Up: French Toast & Pancake Bar

Entrees: *Beef Teriyaki Shish Kebobs, *Fusilli w/ Cheese Sauce V & D (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Herb Crusted Tempeh w/ Marinara VV, *Garlic Herb Red Potatoes VV, *Roasted Broccoli VV, Gooey Butter Bars D

Dessert: *Chocolate Chip Cookies D

Breakfast

Fruit:Stawberries

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

Dessert: Croissants D


Lunch 

Soup: *Garden Vegetable Soup VV

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Chicken Salad Croissants D, Beef & Cheese Soft Tacos D (DFA), *Cheese Quesadillas V & D (GFA), Pretzel Fries w/ Nacho Cheese Sauce D, Spanish Rice, *Potato Smiles VV

Dessert: Chocolate Chip Fudgy Brownies D


Dinner

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Grilled Chicken Parmesan D, Hatch Chili Mac n’ Cheese V & D, *Linguine w/ Pesto VV (GFA), *Spicy Chicken Tenders (GFA), *Baked Potatoes VV, *Steamed Rice VV,

Starch: *Baked Potatoes VV, *Steamed Rice VV,

Vegetable: *Steamed Corn VV,  *Steamed Carrots VV

Dessert: *Ice Cream Novelties (GFA), Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies D

Breakfast

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


Brunch 

Entrees: *Fresh Fruit Trays, *Cheese Tray w/ crackers, Assorted Cereals, Five Cup Salad D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Scrambled Eggs, Cream Cheese Churros V & D, Biscuits & Gravy P & D, V & D, *Bacon P, *Chocolate Chip Pancakes V & D (GFA), *Roesti Potatoes VV, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Zucchini Marinara V & D, VV (GFA), Popcorn Chicken, *Steamed Brussel Sprouts VV, Chocolate Croissants D, *Bagel Basket (GFA)

Dessert: *Pumpkin Bread VV, Blueberry Streusel Muffins D, *Carrot Cake Bars D, Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake D


Dinner

Salads: *Garden Salad VV, Fruit & Vegetable Salads

Entrees: *Spaghetti (GFA) w/ *Meat Sauce & *Marinara VV, Fettucine Alfredo V & D, *Beef Shish Kebobs, Cook’s Choice, Garlic Breadsticks D, *Roasted Potatoes VV, *Grilled Asparagus VV

Dessert: Reese’s Chewy Choc. Cookies 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