Student Life Policies and Procedures Dining Services

Dining Website
The best starting point for accessing Dining information online will always be https://westmont.cafebonappetit.com, with some additional information at Auxiliary Services.

Entering the Dining Commons without Paying or “Scanning in”
There is a $50 fine for entering the DC without paying or scanning in.  The same fine also applies for allowing someone else to use your access, unless you are with them and are using Student Dollars (or other funds) to purchase guest entry for them. Your Meal Plan can never be used to provide access to someone else. The same fine also applies to opening an alarmed and/or locked side door for someone to enter.

Removing Food or Dishes from the DC
The college has a continuous dining program which allows for access most of the day to those who have purchased meal plans or individual meals. It is important to the well-being of the entire community that this privilege is not abused. Diners who have eaten in the DC may leave with a piece of fruit or a dessert in their hand. Diners who have eaten in the DC may also leave with a beverage in their own mug. Food being removed should be visible to the cashier, and at no time should any food be put in backpacks, etc. while still inside the DC. Other types of food, entrees, etc., must be consumed in the DC and not removed unless the diner has purchased a to-go container when entering, does then not dine in the DC, and food may only be removed in that container. Dishes, cups, silverware, etc., may never be removed from the DC for any reason. Diners who violate these policies will be assessed a $50 fine per occurrence.  

Throwing Food
Throwing food, wadded paper or other objects is prohibited because it is unsafe, messy and disrespectful to those who work in dining services. The consequences for such actions are a minimum fine of $50 along with work hours and the possible loss of board-plan privileges.

Feedback Welcome!! Food Service Committee
We want your feedback. Please use the feedback cards in the dining commons, contact (or join!) the Student Food Team, or comment directly to Bon Appetit at  https://westmont.cafebonappetit.com. Various annual satisfaction surveys are also conducted throughout the year.