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Sharpe Refectory

Important Notices:

Please note that Kosher Kitchens at Sharpe will be closed April 19 – May1.

Passover meals will be available at Sharpe Refectory, Verney-Woolley, Josiah’s, and Andrews.

Sharpe Refectory


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Weekly Schedule

  • Breakfast     Mon-Sun, 7:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Lunch     Mon-Sun, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Dinner     Mon-Sun, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Sharpe Refectory is the home kitchen for our meal plan participants. Located on Wriston Quad, the Refectory is arguably the social center of campus, serving over 1,500 students per meal in continuous all-you-care-to-eat, buffet-style dining. Choose from a variety of quality entrees and sides crafted from scratch-made recipes, locally grown produce, quality meats from our in-house Butcher Shop, and Pinterest-worthy desserts from our in-house Bakeshop.

Breakfast

Kettles

Comforts, entrees

breaded and fried until golden
fruit toppings include blueberry and strawberry with whipped cream
onions, peppers, sweet potatoes and kale with fresh herbs, cage free eggs, cheddar and romano cheese

Comforts, sides

contains wheat, gluten, milk, soy and egg ingredients
potatoes seasoned with white pepper, garlic and cayenne pepper

Greens

whole milk yogurt from Narragansett Creamery
from Narragansett Creamery
from Narragansett Creamery
your choice of melon, pineapple, grapes, and more

Sweets

Lunch

Kettles

black-eyed peas, lima beans, great northern beans, chickpeas, pinto beans and red kidney beans with onions, celery, carrots, peppers and herbs
house made chicken stock with corn, bell peppers, chicken, tortilla strips and cilantro

Comforts, entrees

pitta chips with toppings including lettuce, tomatoes, cheese sauce, sour cream, salsa cruda, olives, jalapenos, refried beans, guacamole and chili con carne
tempura fried chicken coated in sweet chili sauce

Comforts, sides

green beans in soy and sambal chili sauce

Harvest

green beans in soy and sambal chili sauce
contains alcohol, sesame and soy
contains milk

Harvest Accompaniments

contains sesame

Greens

traditional salad bar choices with extras such as pepperoncini peppers, watermelon chunks, roast corn, shredded chicken, marinated garbanzo beans, egg salad, pesto pasta salad, and potato salad with a selection of dressings and crunchy toppings

Grill

contains: wheat and gluten ingredients
boneless chicken thigh seasoned with paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder
contains: alcohol, soy, tree nut (coconut), wheat and gluten ingredients
garlic, onions, jalapeno and red peppers, ground beef, kidney beans and ancho chilies with herbs and spices
made from scratch in house
plant based patty with wheat, gluten and soy
contains: milk ingredients
a local favorite! a mix of pork and beef, dry milk and spices grilled to perfection

Deli

grilled vegetables, roast tempeh, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, red onions, spinach arugula pesto, sriracha mayo, dijon mustard, mayo, or salsa verde aioli and pickled vegetables
tuna salad, sliced ham, pepperoni, smoked turkey, genoa salami, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and American cheese

Pizza

Pasta

Sweets

Dinner

Kettles

black-eyed peas, lima beans, great northern beans, chickpeas, pinto beans and red kidney beans with onions, celery, carrots, peppers and herbs
house made chicken stock with corn, bell peppers, chicken, tortilla strips and cilantro

Comforts, entrees

contains alcohol, egg, milk, wheat/gluten
buttery, mushroom and wine sauce
contains wheat, gluten, soy and shellfish ingredients

Comforts, sides

Harvest

soy rice tempeh with garlic and plenty of fresh herbs

Harvest Accompaniments

contains sesame

Greens

traditional salad bar choices with extras such as pepperoncini peppers, watermelon chunks, roast corn, shredded chicken, marinated garbanzo beans, egg salad, pesto pasta salad, and potato salad with a selection of dressings and crunchy toppings

Grill

contains: wheat and gluten ingredients
boneless chicken thigh seasoned with paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder
contains: alcohol, soy, tree nut (coconut), wheat and gluten ingredients
garlic, onions, jalapeno and red peppers, ground beef, kidney beans and ancho chilies with herbs and spices
made from scratch in house
plant based patty with wheat, gluten and soy
contains: milk ingredients
a local favorite! a mix of pork and beef, dry milk and spices grilled to perfection

Deli

grilled vegetables, roast tempeh, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, red onions, spinach arugula pesto, sriracha mayo, dijon mustard, mayo, or salsa verde aioli and pickled vegetables
tuna salad, sliced ham, pepperoni, smoked turkey, genoa salami, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and American cheese

Pizza

Pasta

Sweets

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A Note to Our Guests

Brown Dining Services, like many food service operators, has been impacted by the current challenges facing the food industry. Nationwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the food industry in many ways, such as increased labor shortages arising from new demands and restrictions on workers; changes in consumer expectations; closures of food-production facilities, and restricted food trade policies. These changes are resulting in considerable challenges to the food supply chain.

Because of food distribution issues, Dining Services is increasingly compelled to substitute the food products we typically purchase for those that are not part of our menu planning. This is happening at unpredictable times and forces substitutions with little notice, requiring us to make menu changes and adjustments as needed. The unavoidable consequence is that the food we serve will not always match what appears on the online menu tool and the ingredients listed there. We recognize this has an impact on you, our guests, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate these unprecedented times.

If you have food allergies, we urge you to contact Dining Services. Please reach out to michelle_blais@brown.edu (Registered Dietitian). If you have any questions regarding an ingredient or recipe, please ask an onsite manager or make an alternative selection.

We remain committed to providing high quality food and service to our guests, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we deal with these national issues.

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MyMeal is an online tool designed to help students make educated food choices in Brown’s dining halls.  Students can view specific ingredients used in dishes, whether you are managing allergies or focusing on selecting more healthy options.

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