Rick’s Café
Rick's Café
SPECIAL HOURS
- Café Closed Jul 22 - Aug 19
- Rick's Café is closed for the summer. We will re-open August 26th.
Weekly Schedule
- Espresso & More Mon-Thu, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Espresso & More Fri, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
A perfect spot to enjoy a Cafè Umbria espresso drink, pour over, brewed coffee or tea. In a hurry? Grab a delicious freshly made sandwiches, panini or salad, along with healthy snacks and house-made sweets!
Stay Fresh
Ginger-Lime Melon Pops
Keep your freezer stocked with these summertime popsicles that will keep you cool with a little bit of kick.
Quenching Your Thirst
Water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Try these fun and creative ways to help you meet your fluid needs.
Shining Light on those Grill Marks
For many, the warmer weather calls for firing up the grill, but are there dangers to cooking over an open flame?
Grilled Watermelon with Lime-Mint Yogurt Sauce
This grilled take on watermelon gives a hint of spice but will leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.
The Plant-Forward Grill
Check out these chef-approved tips to spice up your grill repertoire with plants.
The Buzz: Vitamin D and Sunscreen
Before spending the day soaking up the sunshine rays, find out other ways to get your vitamin D.
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Rich in flavor and texture, yet refreshing, this chilled soup will satisfy on those hot summer days.
Stay Cool in the Kitchen When the Weather Heats Up
The beauty of seasonal summer foods is that the ingredients require very little prep to make them shine.
Commemorating Juneteenth
We are reflecting on the history of the holiday and creating space for our community partners to celebrate with us how they wish.
How to Choose Fruits and Vegetables: Sense the Ripeness
Whether shopping at the farmers’ market or the grocery store, here are some tips to pick out the best produce.
Fava Bean and Fresh Mint Spread
A simple snack or app made with your fresh seasonal produce finds!
5 Really Good Reasons to Eat Seasonally
With farmers’ markets popping up everywhere, eating seasonally is more achievable than it used to be and offers a variety of benefits.
The Buzz: Nightshades
Should you avoid growing and eating these so-called shady vegetables this season?
Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters
If you have an abundance of zucchini this gardening season, try incorporating it into these fritters!
Espresso & More
Weekly Drink Special
- reg.4.25/4.50/4.75
GO Breakfast
- reg.6.20
- reg.5.60
- reg.5.75
Grab and Go's
- reg.6.25
- reg.3.85
- reg.4.60
- reg.5.70
- reg.5.40
GO Salads
- reg.6.75
- reg.7.50
- reg.6.90
GO Sandwiches
- reg.5.80
- reg.7.10
- reg.6.50
- reg.6.30
- reg.6.40
GO Wraps
- reg.5.60
- reg.6.10
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?