Dining | Kendal at Oberlin

Friends, Food and Fun

Is enjoying dinner with friends one of your favorite ways to stay connected? Conversation shared over a fine meal is always a pleasure. The restaurants at Kendal hum with activity at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily menus offer a range of choices to suit a variety of tastes and preferences.

Dining Options on Campus

Flexible dining plans are included with all residence agreements, and there is even a meal credit if residents are away from campus 14 or more consecutive days. Several dining rooms that serve both residents and staff, as well as friends and family.

Friends Corner dining room — Friend’s Corner

Sample Menus

Breakfast

Oatmeal Bar
Cereal Bar
French Toast
Egg Sandwich
Eggs made-to-order
Hashed browns
Assorted Bagels
Fresh fruit

Lunch

Beef Barley Mushroom Soup
Zuppa Toscana
Caesar Salad
Salad Bar
Margherita Flat Bread
Turkey Club
Sautéed Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Steamed Asparagus
Breaded Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Mixed Melon

Dinner

Chicken Rice Soup
Cream of Tomato Soup
Kale Salad
Crab and Shrimp Cakes
Beef Tenderloin
Eggplant Parmesan
Delmonico Potatoes
Grilled Beets with Balsamic Glaze
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Cauliflower

Additional Dining Features

Family and friends are welcome
Vegan/Vegetarian menu offerings
Gluten-free and lower-sodium items
Catering for private events and meetings
Executive chef on staff
Community Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian on staff
Select grocery items can be ordered and purchased as needed.
Carry out meals, box lunches and meal delivery during weather emergencies

A summer-time favorite during harvest season is the Farmers Market on Friday afternoons, where residents and staff can purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Chef Scott and his team use locally-grown produce in daily menu items as much as possible, depending on the season.