FOOD & NUTRITION
Dining is an integral part of the college experience, and we understand the importance of quality, fresh, and flavorful food. Our menu options are carefully crafted to satisfy all taste buds and dietary preferences.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
We understand the importance of accommodating various dietary needs and restrictions, including food allergies. Our commitment to providing safe and inclusive dining options is unwavering. We follow strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure accurate labeling of allergens in all our menu items.
DAIRY
EGG
PEANUT
SEAFOOD
SESAME
SHELLFISH
SOY
TREE NUT
WHEAT
GLUTEN FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
HALAL
Please note that due to the nature of our kitchens, we can never absolutely guarantee the absence of any allergens
ALLERGEN PROGRAM
CLEAN PLATE
We understand the challenges faced by individuals with food allergies and intolerances. That's why we've implemented our Clean Plate Program, designed to provide a safe and worry-free dining experience for those with dietary restrictions.
You can enjoy delicious meals without the fear of accidental exposure to allergens. Simply look for the Clean Plate icon on our menus, and you can dine with confidence.
INSPIRED EATS
It is our commitment to providing nutritious and flavorful meals that cater to various dietary lifestyles, including those with food allergies and intolerances.
With the Inspired Eats Program, you can explore a world of flavors without compromising your health or safety. Look for the Inspired Eats icon on our menus, and enjoy a dining experience that's both delicious and accommodating.
Allergen Resources
We also suggest setting up a meeting with our wellness manager or executive chef so we can better support your dining experience. We are available to answer questions or set up a meeting via the button below.
Resources
Gluten-Friendly
Vegetarian and Vegan
Nut Allergies
Resources
Form to self-identify Dietary Restrictions
We encourage all students with any kind of allergy or dietary restriction to fill out our form to self-identify so that we can better understand your needs, communicate our options, and better support your dining experience. We have informational resources and customized menus to address your specific dietary need.
Loyola's Profile on the FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Website
Learn more about the University's accommodations and resources from Loyola's profile on the FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) website. FARE is also a good resource for information on managing allergies.
For those who cannot eat foods with gluten, we have a wide variety of items that can meet your dietary needs. In addition to daily menu specials, we offer gluten-friendly options—including individually wrapped items such as bagels, muffins, bread, rolls, brownies, and cookies—at all of our main dining locations.
If you have an allergy or another dietary concern, you can speak with any of our managers or chefs. We encourage you to set up a meeting or fill out our
form to self identify
so we can work with you and explain our options and procedures on campus.
Gluten-Friendly
Vegetarian and Vegan
For our vegetarian or vegan guests, we have a variety of options to accommodate your diet at all of our dining locations. Our vegetarian and vegan options are more than just salad and vegetables, we have vegan deli slices at the Boulder Deli, vegetarian tacos every Tuesday, vegan kale burgers at the Grill, hummus at the Mediterranean Salad Bar, vegetarian soup offered daily, and many more options.
We encourage you to set up a meeting or fill out our form to self identify so we can work with you and explain our options and procedures on campus.
Nut Allergies
For our guests who have any nut allergies, we have a variety of options to accommodate your diet at all of our dining locations. All of our menu specials are labeled with peanut or tree nut symbols if the dish or menu item contains the allergen, e.g., almond crusted chicken.
Our Boulder Garden Cafe dining location is a nut-free zone—we only offer peanut butter and Nutella in individual packets for breakfast. The only tree nut you may find on the menu in Boulder is coconut in our curry.
As for our other locations you can ask a manager or supervisor about dishes, or look for the symbol or name of the item. We encourage you to set up a meeting or fill out our
form to self identify so we can work with you and explain our options and procedures on campus.