Goudy

Goudy Commons Cafe (300 Winter Street SE)

Next Week's Special Hours

Café Closed November 27-30
We are closed for the Fall break and will re-open at dinner on December 1st. Have a safe and wonderful break!
Brunch December 1, Closed

Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Goudy Commons Cafe
300 Winter Street SE, Salem OR 97301
Public parking is available on the street. Entrance to Goudy is on your left as you walk toward the clocktower from Winter Street SE.

Our staff are 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.

Goudy Commons features scratch cooking at its best. This unique café at the very center of our campus features a custom made-to-order deli, Willamette tortilla-wrap station, authentic taqueria, traditional grill (with a weekly fresh sheet featuring locally-inspired specials and grill classics), vibrant green salad bar with scratch-made dressings and bountiful local produce, and an ever-changing carving station featuring Traeger-roasted meats and delicious house-made composed salads and global side dishes. Not to be outshined by the wonderful offerings on the savory side, and we create a bevy of dessert specials from scratch each day.

Breakfast is the most important way to start your day. Visit our made-to-order grill with scratch pancakes, omelets made-to-order featuring cage-free eggs, seasonal fruit and local yogurt, house-made granola, freshly-baked pastries, parfaits, whole grain cereals and Starbucks coffee.

Our evening board meal transforms to an all-you-care-to-eat experience featuring hand-tossed Bauccio pizza, grill specials, scratch-made entrees, our salad bar and scratch-made soups and stews, vegan and vegetarian entrees and our house-made desserts.

Goudy Commons Cafe
300 Winter Street SE, Salem OR 97301
Public parking is available on the street. Entrance to Goudy is on your left as you walk toward the clocktower from Winter Street SE.

Stay Fresh

Staying Well During the Holiday Season

With a little planning and a few strategies, you can prioritize wellness this holiday season, so you don’t miss out on the festivities.

Ginger and Almond Flour Cookies In-A-Jar

Gift these flavorful cookies (baked or un-baked) to family, friends, teachers, or neighbors, this holiday season.

The Gift (Guide) of Health

‘Tis the season to show people that you care. Stress that message by giving them gifts that support their well-being.

Eat Fresh, Waste Less!

Use these tips to maximize your produce while minimizing waste in your kitchen.

Make-it-Yourself One-Pot Ramen

Warm and comforting, this one-pot ramen can be made with your holiday leftovers.

Upcycle Your Holiday Leftovers

Repurposing holiday foods is more than just a practical solution to leftovers; it’s a meaningful way to promote wellness and sustainability.

Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty

The food sovereignty movement relies on traditional knowledge systems that work in harmony with the land.

Learning From the Three Sisters

We are centering the wisdom of Indigenous voices and their resilient agricultural techniques like The Three Sisters.

Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices

Seed saving preserves a sacred past while preparing for future harvests.

Boost Energy the Natural Way

Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.

Walnut Spinach Linguine

Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.

7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity

How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.

Featuring Our Fin-tastic Fish to Fork Partners

We are featuring two Fish to Fork partners who are shining examples of our commitments in action.

Shining a Light on Seafood Superstars on our College Campuses

We are highlighting three of our campus chefs who are passionate about serving sustainable seafood.

Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch

We chatted with Morgan Smith from Seafood Watch, diving into the nuanced environmental impacts for both farmed and wild-caught fish.

Grains

SIDES: tofu

SIDES: dried fruit , brown sugar , white sugar , local honey , cinnamon , agave , cinnamon sugar , allspice

Toast and Jam

Portland French Bakery

SIDES: English muffins , sourdough bread , wheat bread , everything bagel , plain bagel

SIDES: butter , Earth Balance vegan butter , raspberry preserve

Griddle

Wilcox Family Farms

SIDES: maple syrup , sugar-free maple syrup , shredded cheddar jack cheese , salsa roja , sour cream , jalapeno

Build Your Own Waffle

also available in the made without gluten containing ingredients section

SIDES: soy chocolate chips , soy oreo crumbles , syrup , vegan marshmallows , vegan chocolate chips , vegan white chocolate chips , soy butterscotch chips , sprinkles , lemon peel , orange peel

Sunshine Bowls

SIDES: cantaloupe , honeydew , pineapple , mixed berries

SIDES: plain cream cheese , cranberry cream cheese

SIDES: dried goji berries , banana chips , dried cranberries , flax seed , sunflower seeds , dried figs , dried cherries , chia seeds

Omelet Bar

SIDES: tomatoes , cheddar jack cheese , mushroom , onion , bell pepper , spinach , sausage

SIDES: over hard , over easy , sunnyside up

Confections

SIDES: cherry cheese Danish , cinnamon rolls , assorted fruit Danish , biscuits , croissants , chocolate chip muffin

Made Without Gluten Containing Ingredients

Pamela's waffle batter mix

SIDES: vegan white chocolate chips , vegan chocolate chips , cinnamon , lemon peel , orange peel , vegan maple marshmallows

SIDES: cinnamon sugar donuts , blueberry zucchini muffins

SIDES: lemon blueberry , coffee cake

Lunch

Wraps

garlic herb, tomato basil, spinach herb, made with soybean oil

SIDES: soy coconut beyond chik'n tenders , vegan roasted tofu with peppers , shredded chicken with oregano, paprika, garlic and onion

SIDES: shredded cabbage , bell pepper , diced tomato , mushroom , cucumber , onion , spinach , carrot

SIDES: soy spicy teriyaki sauce , avocado ranch , chipotle ranch , sweet chili sauce , ranch , sriracha

SIDES: crispy soy wontons , shredded cheese blend , vegan shredded cheese

Cocina Latina

cooked in a fryer that may have contained meat, dairy, soy and gluten.

SIDES: salsa verde , cilantro and onion , sour cream , salsa roja , habanero salsa , chipotle salsa , guacamole

Bowls

Char

made with pea protein and coconut oil

fried in soybean oil and cooked in a fryer that may have contained meat, dairy and gluten.

SIDES: pickle relish , sauerkraut , fried onions , shredded cheese

Finishing Touches

pick your own toppings, we'll toast it for you!

SIDES: blue cheese , prosciutto , parmesan , sun dried tomatoes , kalamata olives , truffle oil , balsamic reduction , artichoke hearts , lemon infused olive oil , vegan garlic cheezy shreds , fig jam , feta , salami , pepperjack cheese , arugula , fresh basil , red onion , arugula pesto

Kettles

SIDES: cilantro , house-made croutons

Greens

SIDES: romaine , spring mix , spinach

SIDES: tomato , cucumber , red bell pepper , artichoke hearts , carrot , dolmas , pepperoncini , red onion , beets , peas

SIDES: chickpea , tofu , diced ham , roasted chicken , hard-boiled egg , shredded cheese , parmesan cheese

SIDES: balsamic vinaigrette , pomegranate molasses vinaigrette , thousand island , creamy house-made ranch , balsamic vinegar , red wine vinegar , olive oil

SIDES: crouton , sunflower seeds , corn nut , dried cranberry , favas , flax seeds , chia seeds , dried cherries , dried goji berries , mixed fruit

Lunch Sweets

Made Without Gluten Containing Ingredients

SIDES: cinnamon sugar donuts , blueberry zucchini muffins

SIDES: lemon blueberry , coffee cake

Dinner

Build Your Own Sandwich

SIDES: green leaf lettuce , spinach , tomato , red onion , pickled jalapenos , artichokes , banana peppers , pickles , black olives

SIDES: turkey , pepperjack , provolone , cheddar , ham , swiss

SIDES: balsamic vinaigrette , jalapeno habanero aioli , ranch

Greens

SIDES: romaine , spring mix , spinach

SIDES: tomato , cucumber , red bell pepper , artichoke hearts , carrot , dolmas , pepperoncini , red onion , beets , peas

SIDES: chickpea , tofu , diced ham , roasted chicken , hard-boiled egg , shredded cheese , parmesan cheese

SIDES: balsamic vinaigrette , pomegranate molasses vinaigrette , thousand island , creamy house-made ranch , balsamic vinegar , red wine vinegar , olive oil

SIDES: crouton , sunflower seeds , corn nut , dried cranberry , favas , flax seeds , chia seeds , dried cherries , dried goji berries , mixed fruit

Silk Road

carrots, peppers and onions

carrots, peppers and onion

SIDES: white onions , fried onions , crispy wontons

Comfort

cherry and lemon juice

flour tortilla, shredded cheese
Gluten free bread available upon request.

Al Dente

Dinner Hearth

house made sauce, mozzarella cheese

home made sauce, five cheese blend, spinach, olives, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts

house-made tomato sauce, five cheese blend, pepperoni

Frank's red hot chicken, five cheese blend, ranch and bacon

Dinner Sweets

Made Without Gluten Containing Ingredients

SIDES: lemon blueberry , coffee cake

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Farm to Fork

Seafood Watch

Share Your Recipes!

Have you got a delicious recipe that you want us to feature as a special in the cafe? Complete this online form and we’ll contact you to discuss the details.

Click here to start your submission

Dining and Meal Plans

Dining Service Options

The on-campus dining program has been designed with flexibility to meet the unique needs of each student.

At Willamette University, we believe dining service plays an important role in the wellness and sense of community that makes our campus unique. Meals are prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients — all in a socially responsible manner that benefits our community, our guests and our environment.

Learn more >>>

Dining and Commuter Plans

Students select their Dining Plan when they sign their housing agreement the academic year. Students who already signed up for a dining plan, will have that plan moved over from the previous plan to a comparable plan. All students living in a residence hall have a dining plan. Willamette offers dining plans based on the number of meals, either per week (10-19 plans) or per semester (commuter plans), and assumes one meal per meal period. All plans include Dining Flex Dollars. Flex Dollars are a value placed on your student ID card that can be used like a declining balance. One point equals $1 in value. The 19-Meal Plan allows you to enter Goudy Commons during any meal period. You also may opt to use your lunch, Monday-Friday, meal equivalency at Blitz Market for the daily entrée.

We also offer commuter plans to non-residential students, upperclassmen, and graduate students. Commuter plans are also available to faculty, staff, and CST students. The two commuter options include either 40-meal or 25-meal block plans with $250 or $150 Flex Dollars, respectively. So, students can have any 40 or 25 meals per semester at any time in Goudy Commons or a lunch, Monday-Friday, at Blitz Market. Dining Flex Dollars can be spent at Goudy Commons, Blitz Market or Rick’s Café.

Current pricing information >>>

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.

Our wellness commitments

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.

Food allergies & sensitivities

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.

Our sustainability commitments

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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?

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Michael Palmer

Executive Chef

Telephone (503) 962-0651
michael.palmer@cafebonappetit.com
Eric Thomas

General Manager

Telephone (313) 300-7186
eric.thomas@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team