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Grilling on The Patio
2024-07-10 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
We’re firing up the grill! Throw your shades on and join us on the patio for a grilled lunch special on Wednesday, July 10. Purchase a token in the cafe, and then head out to the patio to redeem your token for your lunch…hot off the grill!

IGH SUMMER CARNIVAL!
2024-07-30 14:00 - 17:00 | IGH Building Parking Lot
Get ready for a day of fun at the IGH Summer Carnival where we’ll have a line up of great carnival foods for you and your family to enjoy! Join us for an exciting celebration filled with games, prizes, and entertainment!
Featuring fried pickles, mini corn dogs, funnel cakes, churros, popcorn, cotton candy, cheese curds, pork chop bite on a stick, elotes and more!!!
July 30, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5400 East Side of IGH building parking lot

FREE POPSICLE GIVEAWAY
2024-08-27 11:00 - 13:30
Join us in the cafe to get a free popsicle and sign up for our menu mail, to get updates on the delicious food served in the cafe!

CHILI COOK-OFF COMPETITION
2024-09-11 11:00 - 13:30
It’s competition time! Join us on the patio for our first ever chili cook-off. Purchase your entree at the register and head out to the patio to try 4 chefs special chili recipes!

National Guacamole Day
2024-09-16 11:00 - 13:30
Join us in the cafe for National Guacamole Day on September 16th! Our wellness station is serving up a delicious guacamole burrito bowl- come check it out!

FFYWB- Power Your Day
2024-09-26 07:00 - 09:30
Join us in the cafe for some overnight oats on us! Don’t have time to make breakfast? Preparing your breakfast the night before — with overnight oats, homemade granola, or even a plant-packed breakfast burrito — is a simple way to streamline your mornings, while still getting the benefits of breakfast, even if you’re on the go.

OKTOBERFEST LUNCH!
2024-10-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Celebrate Oktoberfest with a special German inspired lunch at the Home Plate Cafe! Featuring a crispy pork schnitzel served on a crispy potato latke with sour cream, apple sauce, and German inspired green beans. 9.95
Wednesday, October 2
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

FOOD FIGHT: SLIDER SHOW DOWN!
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us on Wednesday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Home Plate Cafe for a Food Fight like no other! Try a full flight of three all beef sliders featuring a variety of unique topping combinations and then vote for you favorite. Slider flight comes with three all beef sliders (one of each variety) and a side of seasoned Cajun fries. 10.95
Sliders:
1. Onion jam, gouda cheese, garlic parsley aioli and house-made pickles
2. Gorgonzola, brussel sprouts, prosciutto
3.American cheese, pickles, bacon

Halloween Treats in The Cafe
2024-10-21 11:00 - 2024-11-01 13:30
Starting on October 21st you can find halloween themed treats for sale in the cafe! Come down and get a spooktacular dessert!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
2024-10-31 11:00 - 13:30
Join us in the cafe for a spookily delicious themed menu!

NATIONAL DONUT DAY!
2024-11-04 07:00 - 09:30, 2024-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us in the Home Plate Cafe on Monday, November 4 from 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. for warm glazed donuts in honor of National Donut Day! 1.85 each

THE GOOD ACRE POP-UP & PRODUCE SAMPLING!
2024-11-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Visit the Home Plate Cafe on Tuesday, November 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and learn about one of our Farm to Fork partners, The Good Acre. Sample a variety of their seasonal produce and learn about how they’re helping local farmers get their products into the hands of local vendors like us!

FOOD FOR YOUR WELL-BEING: PARTY SMART!
2024-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Plate Cafe
When it comes to partying smart, revamp your party foods by choosing whole foods as the foundation. Learn to pair crunchy vegetables with a house-made dip or spread. Or fresh fruit with yogurt, topped with nuts and seeds! Scope out the assortment of good-for-you foods that will help keep you fuller longer.

FOOD FIGHT: SEASONAL SOUP COOK-OFF
2024-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us on Wednesday, November 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Home Plate Cafe for a Food Fight like no other! Try a full flight of four unique and seasonal soups created by our talented culinary staff and vote for your favorite! Served with a side of fresh bread. 9.95

ALL CAMPUS HARVEST BREAKFAST!
2024-11-19 07:00 - 09:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us on Tuesday, November 19th from 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. for an all campus harvest breakfast featuring a variety delicious and seasonal breakfast dishes!

Love Food, Love Funk
2025-01-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Get ready to groove and savor! Join us in the cafe for a one-of-a-kind dining experience featuring exclusive fermented food specials. Taste, learn, and discover the unique flavors and health benefits of fermentation—all while having a funky good time!

The Whole Grain Experience
2025-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Plate Cafe
Grain lovers, this one’s for you! Join us for a unique taste-testing experience where you can explore the diverse world of grains. From ancient favorites to modern superfoods, sample a variety of grains learn about their health benefits, cooking tips, and discover new flavors to incorporate into your meals. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just curious about grains, this event will leave your taste buds inspired!

Plant-Forward Challenge
2025-01-27 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-28 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-29 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-30 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-31 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Are you up to the plant-forward challenge? Join us this week as we participate in a 5-day Plant-Forward Challenge providing tips, tricks, and recipes that make plant-based foods the star of the meal! Don your chef’s coat and hop on over to the café. ‍

Tiny Footprint- Local Coffee Tasting
2025-01-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us down in the cafe for some delicious locally brewed coffee! Tiny footprint will be sampling some of their new products, including cold brew and a peruvian blend during lunch.

FOOD FIGHT: PIZZA!
2025-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us on Tuesday, February 4 for a unique pizza flight created by our team of outstanding chefs and then vote for your favorite!

CELEBRATING BLACK CHEFS!
2025-02-05 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-02-12 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-02-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Home Plate Cafe
In collaboration with Mozaiko, join us every Wednesday during the month of February at our Comfort station, where we will feature recipes from Black chefs.

PRE-GAME CELEBRATION MENU!
2025-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Plate Cafe
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming big game with a special pre-game lunch menu! Featuring crispy chicken wings (10.95), loaded nachos plate (7.95), and a buffalo chicken dip quesadilla (5.95)!
