Canyon Commons
Canyon Commons
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Sun, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The centerpiece of George Fox University dining, Canyon Commons is designed to showcase the beautiful forest setting along Hess Creek while serving a wide range of flavorful, delicious offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual dining setting. From traditional comfort meals of oven roasted turkey & mashed potatoes to imaginative and nutritious Asian stirfry and vegetarian entrees, we'll capture your taste appeal. You'll find Italian specialties, bold South of the Border flavors and authentic ethnic favorites along with our vibrant fresh salad bar with scratch-made dressings and bountiful local produce.
Our staff is passionate about food and serving our guests in our community. We make our community a priority through partnering with our students on specialty evenings, creating menus based on student input every week, connecting with our local artisans, ranchers and farmers to bring seasonal ingredients to our café. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the betterment of our students and our community.
Stay Fresh
THE GRIND ON ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN FLOURS
Are high protein “alternative” flours healthier than traditional flours made from wheat
Power-Up with Plant Protein
Don’t listen to the hype, it’s easy to get all the protein you need from plant sources.
Protein-Rich Black Quinoa Salad
This grain and bean salad is packed with protein-rich black beans and quinoa.
Explore Recipes from Andrea Nguyen
James Beard Award-winning author of Vietnamese Food Any Day, Andrea Nguyen, shares some of her favorite Vietnamese recipes
Bon Appétit Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with Andrea Nguyen
Join us as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Chef, Educator, and Author Andrea Nguyen
An Ambitious Climate Commitment
In 2021, Bon Appétit Management Company announced a new climate policy, committing to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 38%, per calorie of food, by 2030. But this commitment was just the latest in a long series of climate actions we’ve taken over the years.
Low Carbon Culinary Tips
Reduce your individual contribution to climate change by eating more plant-forward, vegetarian, and vegan meals. These low-carbon, plant-forward culinary tips dispel the misconception that eating more plants is boring or has to mean eating no meat at all.
Four Key Tips
Navigating the complexities of eating a low-carbon diet can seem tough. To prevent a kitchen calamity or existential crisis at Whole Foods or Wegmans, we’ve put together these handy-dandy tips that make low-carbon eating simple, easy, and (dare we say) fun.
The Buzz: Vegetable Butchery
From beet “brats” to smoked carrot “lox,” picking up vegetable butchery can provide a new twist on getting your vegetables.
QUINOA BEET BURGER WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE SPREAD AND QUICK-PICKLED CARROTS
Broaden what “burgers” mean to you and try a plant-based patty made from hearty beets.
Selective Attention Bias: Are you missing the full (health) picture?
Reduce narrow selective attention and expand your view on health
Red Lentil Slaw with Tomato, Ginger, and Coriander
Synergize your slaw with iron-rich lentils and vitamin C packed tomatoes
6 Nutrient Combinations That Work Better Together
Get the most health benefit with food pairings that synergize.
Bon Appétit Celebrates Women-Owned Farm to Fork Vendors
During this year’s Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting and celebrating some of the small, women-owned businesses who supply food for our cafés through our Farm to Fork program.
serving students with food allergies
The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.
Daily menus for each café can be accessed at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. Major 8 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Jason Rosvall, General Manager, Bon Appétit Management Company at Jason.Rosvall@cafebonappetit.com, 503-554-2500
Disability and Access Services, George Fox University at DAS@georgefox.edu
Eat Right — For You
Wellness
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is more than just the numbers.
Healthy eating patterns are a result of skills and strategies for managing all types of food…despite the numbers. Knowing the nutritional values of some basic foods can help you learn which foods provide too much or too little of the nutrients that concern you. Bon Appétit has compiled this guide of common nutritional values for many of the basic offerings you will find in our cafés. The numbers here are based on standard nutrient values for these types of foods.
Download PDF: Knowing the Numbers
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Tell Us What You Think
Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?