Columbia College's Lakeside Café offers freshly prepared full meals, along with convenient grab-and-go options designed to meet the needs of our busy
campus community.
As a self-funded, non-profit operation, our focus remains on providing high-quality,
nutritious food at affordable prices. Whether you’re stopping in for a made-to-order
breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a quick bite between classes, Lakeside Café is here
to serve students, faculty, and staff with fresh flavors and welcoming service.
We strive to continually expand our menu, enhance our offerings, and create a dining
experience that better reflects the needs of Columbia College today. We invite you
to stop by and experience everything Lakeside Café has to offer.
Hours
Fall and Spring Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Fridays: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Closures: Winter Break: Closing at 3:00 pm on Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15,
2026. Closed beginning Wednesday, December 16, 2026 through Friday, January 01, 2027.
Scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027 with normal hours.
Breakfast Scrambler $8.00 Eggs, cheddar cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, and choice of bacon, ham, or sausage.
Avocado Toast $8.00 Whole wheat toast with avocado spread, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and salsa.
Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito – Starting at $6.00 Choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or veggie patty with cheddar cheese and country potatoes.
Add bell peppers, onions, olives, jalapeños, tomatoes, and/or avocado spread.
Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich – Starting at $6.00Plain bagel, English muffin, or gluten-free wheat or white bread with eggs, American
cheese, and hashbrown patty. Choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or veggie patty.
Deli Line Breakfast Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sandwiches & Handhelds
Cheeseburger $4.50
Breaded Chicken Sandwich $4.50
Hot Sub $5.50 Turkey or Ham
Wraps $4.50 Turkey, Ham, Salami, Vegetarian, or Chicken Caesar
Pizza
Cheese Pizza $4.00
Pepperoni Pizza $4.50
Salads & Sides
Large Garden Salad $5.50
Small Garden Salad $4.50
Potato Salad $3.50
Pasta Salad $3.50
Pesto Pasta Salad $3.50
Coleslaw $3.50
Hot Entrées
Mac & Cheese $8.00
Cheesy Tortellini $8.00
Cheese Stuffed Shells $8.50
Oven Roasted Chicken Wings $8.00
Deli Line Lunch Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Catering
COMING SOON!... Lakeside Cafe is proud to offer high-quality catering services that elevate meetings,
events, and campus gatherings. Complete the applicable Breakfast Catering - Menu Selection Form, Lunch Catering - Menu Selection Form, or Snacks & Drinks Catering - Menu Selection Form and attach to your Etrieve request. Please provide at least one week's notice for
catering requests.
Catering's Menu Selection Forms
NOTE: Download the forms first, then open in the Excel Desktop App. Forms will not
work in Excel for the Web.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel without charge, notify Food Services at least 5 business days before the
event. Cancellations 2–4 business days in advance: 50% charge of the total order.
Cancellations 1 business day or less before the event: 100% charge — food will have
already been purchased.
For custom requests and questions, contact Food Services directly.
Our Mission
Support our students’ nutritional and dietary needs by offering freshly made-to-order meals and convenient grab-and-go options that enhance
their overall experience at Columbia College.
Support our faculty, staff, and community by delivering high-quality catering services that elevate meetings, events, and campus
gatherings.
Support Columbia College dormitories by stocking our vending machine in the main office with fresh, ready-made food options,
ensuring students have quick and convenient access to meals whenever they need them.
