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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

Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ... 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: *Mixed Fresh Fruit, *Bacon P

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Orange Blossom Muffins D 


Lunch

Soup: 

Pop Up:

Entrees: *Mandarin Salad Platter VV, *Caesar Salad V & D, Baked Chicken Amandine D, Philly Cheesesteak Pizzas D (GFA), *BBQ Smoked Chicken on a slider bun, Popcorn Shrimp, Manicotti w/ Marinara V & D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Acapulco Wraps VV, Sidewinder Fries VV, * Zucchini Saute VV

Dessert: Assorted Roll-Ups D, *Brownie Bar D (GFA)


Dinner

Pop Up: Mac & Cheese Bar

Entrees: Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Indonesian Stir-Fry VV, *Grilled Chicken Tandoori D, *Steak Fries VV, *Steamed Rice VV, *Elote Street Corn V & D, *Steamed Green Beans VV

Dessert: Scotcharoos D 

 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Honeydew, *Sausage Links P, *Eggs

Entrees: Continental Breakfast

Pop Up: Smoothie & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Blueberry Muffins D 


Lunch 

Soup: *Taco Soup, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup VV

Pop Up: Taco Bowl Bar

Entrees: Mini Meatball Subs P & D, Mini Pretzel Dogs, Spicy Chicken Tenders D, *Natural Chip Fries VV

Dessert: Chocolate Streusel Bars D, Sugar Cookies D 

 


Dinner 

Grill & Chill

Meet the Players

5:00-7:00 pm on the Hinkhouse Lawn

Pop Up:

Entrees: 

Dessert: 

Breakfast

Fruit: *Strawberries, *Bacon P

Entrees: 

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Coffee Cake Muffins D 


Lunch

Soup: Tomato Soup VV, Italian Fagiola Soup P & D

Pop Up: Wraps Bar

Entrees: *Grilled Cheese Sandwich V & D (GFA), Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Sliced Steak, Onion Rings D, Korean BBQ Cauliflower Wings V & D

Dessert: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies D 


Dinner

Buffet: Chinese Food Bar

Pop Up: Offering an assortment of starch, sauces, and toppings to create your own Chinese food dinner. V, VV, GF, and DFA options available

Entrees: Focaccia Chicken Breasts D, Blue Heart Images – Browse 1,915,831 Stock Photos, Vectors ...*Roast Turkey served w/ Stuffing D & * Gravy, *Mashed Potatoes V & D, *Steamed Rice VV, *Steamed Corn VV, *Grilled Asparagus VV

Dessert: Lulu’s Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies D 

 

Breakfast

Fruit:  *Pink Grapefruit, *Sausage Patties P

Pop Up: Smoothie & Omelette Bar

Dessert: Cinnamon Twists D

Lunch 

Soup: *Thai Coconut Soup VV, Mac & Cheese Soup V & D

Pop Up: Soup Bar

Entrees: *Baked Ham & Cheese Croissants P & D (GFA), *Greek Salad V & D w/ *Grilled Chicken, Poutine D, Seasoned Waffle Fries VV

Dessert: Rice Krispie Treats D


Dinner 

Pop Up: Wings & Nuggets Bar

Entrees: *Grilled Vegetable Kebobs VV, Stuffed Shells V & D, *Roasted Potatoes VV
*Steamed Rice VV, Zucchini Sticks V & D

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Pie D, Lemon Icebox Pie D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Cantaloupe, *Bacon P

Pop Up: Omelette & Waffle Bar

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Muffins D


Lunch

Soup: Chicken Gnocchi Soup D, Cheesy Potato Soup V & D

Pop Up: Poke Bowl Bar

Entrees: *Hummus Quesadillas V & D, VV (GFA), Sriracha Popcorn Chicken
*Steamed Rice VV, Seasoned Potato Wedges VV

Dessert: Snickerdoodles D, Peanut Butter Cookies D


Dinner

Pop Up: BBQ Bar

Entrees: *Broiled Cod w/Lemon, Baked Ziti V & D, *Herb Roasted, Red Potatoes VV, *Steamed Rice VV, *Roasted Broccoli VV, *Steamed Baby Carrots VV

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake, Chewy Chocolate Cookies D

Breakfast

Fruit: *Bananas

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

Dessert: Baker’s Choice Pastries


Lunch 

Soup: Mediterranean Vegetable Soup V & D

Entrees: *Beef Tacos (GFA), Meatless Tacos VV, *Crunchy ChickenTenders (GFA),
Cook’s Choice, *Nachos w/*Cheese Sauce D, *Shoestring Fries VV, Spanish Rice

Dessert: Double Chocolate Cookies D


Dinner

Entrees: *Spaghetti (GFA) w/ *Meat and *Meatless Sauce VV, *Shrimp Scampi D,
Veg-Cheese Stuffed Pitas V & D, Chicken Cordon Bleu P & D, Cook’s Choice

Starch: *Tator Puffs VV, Rice Pilaf VV

Vegetable: *Whole Green Beans VV, *Sliced Carrots VV

Dessert: Asst. Ice Cream Novelties D, Soft Oatmeal Cookies D

Breakfast

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


Brunch: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Entrees: *Fresh Fruit Trays, *Cheese D & Cracker Trays, Sunday Best Fruit Salad VV, *Scrambled Eggs, *Bacon P, Sausage Gravy P & D, V & D w/ Biscuits, Cottey Eggs McMuffin P & D, *Western Omelettes D, Bananas Foster Crepes V & D, Overnight Baked, French Toast V & D
*Skillet Hash Browns VV, *Creamy Coconut Lime, Grilled Chicken, *Steamed Broccoli VV
Vegan “Sausage” Patties VV, *Assorted Bagels & Breads (GFA)

Dessert: Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins D, *Banana Bread VV, Angel Cake w/ Asst. Toppings
Chocolate Cake w/ Coffee Buttercream D


Dinner: Step Sing Food Truck Dinner
6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Chapel Drive

Salads: 

Entrees: 

Dessert:

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