Dining Services

Dining Services 651.638.6015 | sodexo@bethel.edu | bethel.edu/dining-services

SODEXO AT BETHEL UNIVERSITY When you and your family eat at Bethel University, you will dine well! Bethel has been in partnership with external food service provider Sodexo for 35 years.

MONSON DINING CENTER The Monson Dining Center, located on the third level of the Brushaber Commons, is Bethel University’s main restaurant. Open during most of the school day, students can choose one or more of our nine stations, including options like the salad bar, made-to-order pasta or stir fry, and comfort foods like carved turkey and mashed potatoes.

3900 GRILL Our take-out restaurant, the 3900 Grill, is located next to the Monson Dining Center. Here you can order hot items like burgers and panini, then our chefs will cook your food fresh and put it in a to-go box for you to eat in our dining room or take on the go.

ROYAL GROUNDS Our school coffee shop is called Royal Grounds. Here we serve Caribou Coffee, our own specialty drinks, NRgize smoothies, and freshly squeezed juices. We also sell cold to-go items like sandwiches and salads, as well as baked goods, such as Bruegger’s bagels, house-made scones, cookies, and cakes.

USING YOUR MEAL PLAN We encourage students to get the most out of their meal plans through using their meals and flex dollars. Students can bring guests into the Monson Dining Center using either additional meals or flex dollars. Flex dollars can also be used at 3900 Grill, Royal Grounds, Davanni’s in Arden Hills by calling 651.481.7100, and our online convenience store. Students can purchase more flex dollars at a 10% discount through their online student portal.

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS If your student has a food sensitivity, allergy, or special dietary need, please email accessibility-services@bethel.edu to set up an appointment with accessibility services and our registered dietitian to discuss your unique dining experience. Many of our Monson Dining Center servery stations offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten and dairy friendly options as part of our normal selection.

SODEXO MY WAY Our Sodexo My Way website offers students a way to connect with us. Here students will access our hours of operation, view our menus, as well as learn about any new promotions or upcoming events. Families will also be able to send their student a gift basket or delicious treat.

MINDFUL We encourage students to intentionally make healthy choices about what they eat and know what they are putting into their body. Mindful icons on our menus in the Monson Dining Center and 3900 Grill help direct students toward healthier meal options. We also identify items that are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain, organic, and local. To learn more about mindful eating, stop by the Sodexo Dining Services Office to make an appointment with our registered dietitian.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Bethel Dining Services employs nearly 180 students who together work about 900 hours a week. This important team works in every area of the operation serving as cashiers, food servers, baristas, caterers, dish room, and more. We’re very thankful for this team because without them we could not serve the Bethel community. Interested in becoming a student employee? Contact David Walden at d-walden@bethel.edu for more information about how to apply.

ECO-CONTAINERS Reduce, reuse, recycle. Our reusable eco-containers save waste from landfills. Plus, students who use these containers save a little on their orders from the 3900 Grill. See a 3900 Grill cashier for details.

ROYAL GARDEN We have our own local garden, and every year we feature produce from our garden in our menu! Look for the green bicycle logo on our menus for a campus-grown option in the Monson Dining Center.

ROYAL HONEY HIVE Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota Bee Squad, we have joined the movement to protect dying honeybees across the U.S. Check out our twin honey hives just north of Chalberg Hall and look for sweet honey treats all year.

URBAN VENTURES COFFEE COMPANY We are proud to serve Urban Ventures Coffee in the 3900 Grill. Urban Ventures Coffee not only tastes great, but their ethically sourced beans are micro-batch roasted in Northeast Minneapolis and they put 100% of profits into developing youth and families in need in Minneapolis.