Food For Thought

Food for Thought is the student-run restaurant operated by the Hospitality Management Program at Monroe Community College. Serving fresh, local, and made-from-scratch meals, the restaurant provides students with valuable hands-on experience in culinary arts, food service, and restaurant operations while offering the community an enjoyable dining experience.

The faculty, staff, and students thank you for your patronage.

Dining Options

Our students are available to serve you in this instructional laboratory Monday through Thursday for dine-in and take-out from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Reservations

Please call (585) 292-FOOD (x3663) for reservations and information about Food For Thought.

Take-Out

Take-out is available from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Take-out orders can be placed by calling (585) 292-FOOD (x3663) or by ordering at the register in Building 3, Room 146.

Looking for something to take home for dinner? Try our Heat and Eat Menu.

Heat and Eat Menu

Questions? Call (585) 292-2043.

Menu for 9/15/26 to 10/8/26

Important

  • Please inform us of any food allergies.
  • Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illnesses.

Menu Sections

Soups & Sides

Item Price
Small Soup
Corn Chowder w/bacon on the side
$3.00
Large Soup
Corn Chowder w/bacon on the side
$4.00
French Fries $2.45
House Fried Potato Chips $2.25
Fresh Fruit cup $3.50
Side Garden Salad $3.50
Side Macaroni & Cheese $3.50

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Salads

Item Price
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, red onions and tomatoes with Caesar dressing topped with crispy or grilled chicken.
$7.50
Pesto Quinoa Grain Bowl (Vegetarian and made without gluten)
Quinoa, spinach, grape tomato, cucumber, and pine nuts tossed in pesto sauce.
$6.25

Add-ons:
Grilled Chicken $2.50, Crispy Tofu $3.00, Bacon $1.00

Salad Dressing Options: Ranch, Caesar, House Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard.

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Beverages

Item Price
Milkshake
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Peach, or Rasberry
$4.75
Assorted Beverages
Hot coffee or tea, Assorted Bottled beverages, Sparkling Water
$2.25
Lemonade or Iced Tea
Flavors: Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry, or Vanilla
$2.50

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Sandwiches

All sandwiches include house-fried chips and a pickle.

Item Price
Breakfast Sandwich
Egg, bacon, and cheddar cheese on a soft roll.
Add pesto cream sauce for $.50
$5.25
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich (vegetarian)
Cheddar, provolone and pepper jack cheeses on focaccia bread.
Add tomato and bacon for $1.00
$6.00
Caprese Panini
Vine-ripened tomato, provolone cheese and fresh pesto on toasted focaccia.
$7.40
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in pesto sauce, topped with provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato on a soft roll.
$7.50
Half Sandwich & Side
Grilled Cheese or Panini with a cup of soup, fries or side salad
$6.00
Slider Burgers
Two mini burgers with your choice of cheese (cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack), lettuce, tomato and sautéed onions on a soft roll.
Add bacon for $1.00
$7.50

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Entrees

Item Price
Chicken Fingers
Served with house fried potato chips, pickle and choice of sauce: Honey Mustard, BBQ, Bleu Cheese or Buffalo Sauce.
$7.75
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese (Vegetarian) $6.75
Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian)
Linguine tossed with creamy basil-pesto, sauteed spinach, grape tomatoes, red onion, zucchini and yellow squash.
Add-ons: Buffalo chicken $2.50, crispy tofu $3, bacon $1
$7.25

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Desserts

Item Price
Fudgy Brownie $2.50
Brownie Sundae
Warm brownie, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
$4.00
Strawberry Shortcake $4.05
Raspberry Sorbet (Vegan) $3.25
Jumbo Cookie $2.25

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