“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 a.m. to 4:30 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
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, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Sprouted Seed Salad
Vigeo Gardens Organic Wild Flower greens, roasted zucchini & yellow squash, bell peppers, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, golden raisins, sprouts
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Waldorf Chickpea Salad
Vigeo Gardens Organic Butter Baby Arugula, Waldorf chickpea salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, mini naan
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Build Your Own
Two greens, four toppings
Extra Toppings (Two): $1.50
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Build Your Own
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Add Chicken or Steak: $1.50
Market Square
Where you can find Reubens, flatbreads, chicken salad and much more.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Organic free-range grilled chicken breast, caramelized sweet onions, baby arugula, cheddar cheese, buffalo aioli, on an herb tortilla
Regular: $6.50
Steak & Cheese Flatbread
Philly beef, caramelized sweet onions & peppers, provolone cheese, garlic aioli on naan bread
Regular: $6.50
NEOMED Reuben
Marble rye bread, corned beef, Swiss cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, tomato sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing
Regular: $6.50
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Blend of grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper & red onion, sprouts, avocado, hummus on organic sprouted bread
Regular: $6.50
Turkey Florentine Focaccia
All natural shaved turkey breast, spinach cream cheese spread,
sundried tomatoes, baby arugula, on focaccia bread
Regular: $6.50
Chorizo Burrito
Chorizo sausage, cilantro rice, black beans, tomatoes, baby arugula, Siracha aioli on a flour tortilla
Regular: $6.50
Build Your Own
Regular: $6.50
Large: $6.75
Add Chicken or Steak: $1.50
Rock-a-Noodle
Create-your-own stir fry with everything from Thai shrimp to beef curry.
Szechuan Beef
Sliced beef, bell peppers, carrots, garlic and peanuts in spicy brown sauce
Regular: $6.50
Large: $7.25
General Tso’s Chicken
Organic free-range chicken, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, bean sprouts, General Tso’s sauce
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Thai Chicken Curry
Organic free-range chicken, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, onions, peanuts, bean sprouts, red Thai curry sauce
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Rock Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Rock shrimp, mushrooms, broccoli, cavatappi, smoked Gouda & white
cheddar sauce, crumbled Ritz crackers
Regular: $6.50
Large: $7.25
Tri-Colored Cheese Tortellini
Tortellini, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, green onions,
roasted pepper & almond pesto
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Lemon Pepper Chicken Penne
Organic free-range chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, sundried
tomatoes, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, lemon pepper veloute
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Build Your Own
Regular: $6
Large: $6.75
Add Extra Meat: $1.50
Side of Rice: $1.50
Substitute shrimp or beef in any dish for $.50 upcharge
Select rice or rice noodles for gluten-free option
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Phone: 800.686.2511
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