“I love cooking because food is one of the only things in the world that brings people together.”
Xavier Smith
Executive Chef
Started in: 2014
Education: Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, Pittsburgh
Favorite food: Creole & Asian
Cooking since: 1989
Weekly Specials
You can find The Bistro weekly specials and soup of the day on The Pulse.
Campus Dining
Looking for a healthy lunch option in the community, or want to have a cup of coffee with a friend to catch up? NEOMED welcomes the local community to come together on campus. Our campus dining options include The Bistro — three distinct dining concepts under one roof — and Erie Island Coffee Shop featuring locally-owned, fresh brewed coffee and specialty espresso drinks.
Erie Island Coffee
Named “the Best Coffee in Cleveland” by Cleveland Magazine, Erie Island Coffee locally produced coffee is designed to meet the highest expectations of patrons. Some of the coffees offered include: Erie Island Espresso Roast, Craftsman Blend, Island Signature Blend and Erie Island Signature Decaf. For guests looking for a refreshing, healthy beverage, the Coffee House can also whip up a variety of fruit smoothies.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Bistro
Located in the NEW Center atrium, The Bistro features made to order menu items using the freshest ingredients. There are three stations from which to choose – Rock-a-Noodle, Market Square and Garden Root.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Menus
Check out the menus below and stop in to check out the latest weekly specials.
Garden Root
Made to order salads with wholesome greens and fresh soup that changes daily.
Southwestern Salad
Vigeo Gardens Organic Hurricane greens, cilantro lime rice, black beans, tomatoes, smoked cheddar cheese, sliced avocado in a crispy tortilla shell
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad
Vigeo Gardens Organic Wild Field greens, apples, red & white quinoa, dried cranberries, carrots, candied pecans
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
NEOMED Cobb Salad
Vigeo Gardens Organic Red Oak lettuce, Baby Arugula, sundried tomatoes, apples, crumbled Chevre, wood smoked bacon, avocados
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Grilled Chicken & Spiral Vegetable Salad
Roasted chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, squash, sliced avocado and grilled chicken breast on a bed of micro greens
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Quinoa Power Bowl
Quinoa, roasted chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, pickled red onions, tomatoes and roasted corn
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Build Your Own
Two greens, up to four toppings, one dressing
Extra Toppings (Two): $1.50
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Add Chicken, Vegan Chicken or Steak: $1.50
Market Square
Where you can find Reubens, flatbreads, chicken salad and much more.
Spinach & Feta Flatbread
Naan bread with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, feta cheese, toasted and garnished with balsamic glaze
Regular: $6.75
Gyro Pita
Shaved beef and lamb, sautéed onions, diced tomato, baby arugula, mozzarella cheese in a warm pita topped with cucumber tzatziki sauce (contains MSG)
Regular: $6.75
NEOMED Reuben
Marble rye bread, corned beef, Swiss cheese, tomato bacon kraut blend and Thousand Island dressing
Regular: $6.75
Vegan Chicken & Cheese Flatbread
Naan bread, provolone cheese, Vegan chicken, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers and garlic aioli toasted to perfection
Regular: $6.75
Chicken Florentine Focaccia
Sliced chicken breast, spinach cream cheese spread, sundried tomatoes, baby arugula, on focaccia bread
Regular: $6.75
Shawarma Plate
Shaved chicken shawarma on a warm pita filled with Vigeo pea sprouts, diced tomatoes and finished with yogurt tahini sauce
Regular: $6.75
Build Your Own
Large: $6.75
Extra Meat or Vegan Chicken: $1.50
Rock-a-Noodle
Create-your-own stir fry with everything from Thai shrimp to beef curry.
Chicken Pho
Organic free-range chicken breast, bell pepper, snap peas, sliced jalepeno and Yaki soba noodles in a Thai infused chicken broth
Regular: $6.50
Large: $7.25
General Tso’s Chicken
Organic free-range chicken, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, bean sprouts and General Tso’s sauce
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Lentil Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Lentil penne pasta, mushrooms, bell pepper and homemade meat sauce garnished with shaved parmesan cheese and basil
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Smoke Gouda Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, broccoli, mushrooms, tossed in a smoked Gouda cheese sauce and garnished with Ritz cracker crumbles
Regular: $6.50
Large: $7.25
Asian Sriracha Protein Bowl
Quinoa, Vegan chicken, edamame, Asian slaw with teriyaki glaze and Sriracha sauce
Regular: $6.50
Large: $7.25
Lemon Pepper Chicken Penne
Organic free-range chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, sundried tomatoes, lentil penne pasta, parmesan cheese and lemon pepper veloute
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Build Your Own
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Add Extra Meat or Vegan Chicken: $1.50
Side of Rice: $1.50
Select rice or rice noodles for gluten-free option
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