Swope Café Weekly Specials | Marine Biological Laboratory

Monday, May 18

Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 am

Cinnamon donut French toast served with crisp home fries and softly scrambled eggs

Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cuisine: Dirty mashed red potatoes with roasted corn and rich chicken gravy and Crispy popcorn chicken or plant-forward chick’n nuggets, balancing comfort flavors with modern dining preferences
Soup: Tomato basil soup, velvety and aromatic with a bright tomato finish
Grill: Caprese turkey burger layered with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, and basil or Actual Green burger, a hearty plant-based selection served with crisp French fries
Simple 7: Grilled salmon over cilantro-lime brown rice with steamed broccoli
Rustic Roots: Wild rice and potato hash bowl with wholesome grains and seasonal vegetables

Dinner: 5-7:30pm

Cuisine: Interactive baked potato bar featuring BBQ pulled pork or hearty beef chili with steamed broccoli and sharp cheddar
Grill: Tuna cheddar melt with a crisp golden finish or Impossible hot honey chicken sandwich, balancing sweet heat with plant-based protein
Simple 7: Baked herbed pork chop or butternut squash quinoa cakes with Mornay, served over sweet potato mash with sweet & spicy Brussels sprouts
Rustic Roots: Chinese-inspired stir-fry rice bowl with wok-fired vegetables and savory aromatics

Tuesday - May 19

Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 am

Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cuisine: Chicken or plant-based chicken gumbo over white rice with Cajun red beans and crisp fried Brussels sprouts, inspired by classic Southern coastal cuisine
Simple 7: Pollo guisado with pigeon peas and rice alongside island-style roasted vegetables
Rustic Roots: Twin grains & roasted vegetable bowl, highlighting hearty whole grains and seasonal produce
Soup: Tomato basil soup with a smooth, herb-forward finish
Grill: Nashville hot chicken tenders with bold Southern spice or Classic grilled cheese with a crisp, buttery exterior

Dinner: 5-7:30pm

Cuisine: Blackened chicken or catfish over creamy stone-ground grits with braised collard greens and cornbread
Grill: Sweet potato & black bean burger, a satisfying plant-forward option or Chimichurri chicken burger finished with vibrant herb sauce
Simple 7: Mediterranean rotisserie turkey meal, slow-roasted and paired with balanced accompaniments

Wednesday - May 20

Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 am

Sourdough French toast with Canadian bacon, scrambled eggs, and golden hash browns

Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Soup: Homestyle chicken noodle soup, slow-simmered and restorative
Cuisine: Slow-smoked pulled pork or smoked chicken thigh over creamy mac and cheese with Southern-style green beans
Grill: Actual Green burger, a chef-inspired plant-based selection or Grilled garlic chicken sandwich served with crisp French fries
Simple 7: Roasted pork loin or glazed tofu over wild rice with roasted asparagus
Rustic Roots: Chipotle-spiced rice bowl with layered Southwestern flavors

Dinner: 5-7:30pm

Cuisine: BBQ brisket or baby back ribs featuring smokehouse-inspired flavors and classic comfort sides
Grill: Turkey Florentine panini with spinach and melted cheese or Plant-based chicken melt with savory herb notes
Simple 7: Grilled Italian sausage or tofu with peppers and onions over wild rice
Rustic Roots: Miso curry rice bowl with warming spice and deep umami character

Thursday - May 21

Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 am

Griddled chocolate chip pancakes with pork sausage links, crispy tater tots, and eggs

Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cuisine: Steamed shrimp or skewered beef poke bowls with composed grains, vibrant vegetables, and fresh toppings
Soup: Mindful cabbage & white bean soup, nourishing and plant-forward
Grill: Chipotle and avocado turkey slider, toasted ham and brie with savory apple slices and a Tandoori cauliflower and pepper wrap
Simple 7: Turkey meatloaf over simply smashed potatoes with peas, carrots, and gluten-free poultry gravy
Rustic Roots: Agave-glazed tofu fiesta bowl with bright Southwestern flavors

Dinner: 5-7:30pm

Cuisine: Tuna or skewered chicken poke bowl over brown rice and baby bok choy with customizable toppings
Grill: French dip with au jus or vegan stuffed mushroom slider
Simple 7: Savory rotisserie-style chicken thigh with black-eyed peas and rice, served with Southern-style green beans, candied sweet potatoes, and house BBQ sauce
Rustic Roots: Savory mushroom risotto bowl with rich earthy flavor

Friday - May 22

Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 am

Lunch: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Cuisine: Fresh catch featuring golden fried clams or shrimp, lightly battered and served with seasoned steak fries
Soup: Traditional New England clam chowder with a rich, coastal-style finish
Grill: 1/4 lb smash burger patty, griddled for a crisp exterior and juicy center or Impossible smash burger, offering classic burger flavor in a plant-based format
Simple 7: Caribbean flank steak or tofu topped with chimichurri, served with Swiss chard and roasted potatoes
Rustic Roots: Hearty African cachupa bowl inspired by traditional island flavors

Dinner: 5-7:30pm

Cuisine: Steamed clams and mussels with grilled chorizo, peppers, and onions over wild rice
Grill: Vegan or all-beef bánh mì burger with bold Vietnamese-inspired flavor
Simple 7: Simply grilled BBQ chicken breast with steamed red bliss potatoes and corn on the cob
Rustic Roots: Vegan crab cakes over wild rice and steamed green beans with remoulade