Once you have received an event confirmation from GUEST, you can start planning event details such as catering. Inspired Catering by Sodexo is the preferred caterer for Gonzaga University. A team of catering professionals are available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event. Their culinary team has designed a variety of menus to fit a wide range of tastes and budgets, including regional ingredients, university favorites and specialty items.
*Please note: any event on campus involving the sale or service of alcohol is required to use the services of Inspired Catering by Sodexo, 509.313.6902.
John J. Hemmingson Center Dining
The Hemmingson Center offers a variety of dining options from resident dining, grab and go items and a full-service restaurant. Find hours of operation and menus under each location.
- Iggy's Sandwiches - Located on the first floor, Iggy's serves gourmet sandwiches using fresh and local ingredients. This retail location is popular amongst our students and the fan favorite sandwich is the smoked ham with brie and pear baguette. Iggy's Sandwiches Menu
- Starbucks - Located on the first floor, this full-service Starbucks serves high-quality whole bean coffees along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, premium teas, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment. Starbucks Hours and Menu
- Iggy's Marketplace- Located on the first floor, the Marketplace store focuses on local, fresh and seasonal products. Soups, sandwiches, salads and even sushi will be made from scratch daily. Gluten free, dairy free, organic and GMO free products will be featured along with typical convenience items such as candy, gum and chips. Iggy's Marketplace Hours and Menu
- Qdoba- Located on the first floor, Qdoba is part of a chain of fast casual restaurants serving Mexican-style cuisine. Serving customizable burritos, crave-worthy tacos, creamy 2-cheese queso, and more! Looking for something new? Try our GONZAGA EXCLUSIVE Chip + Dip Trio: Fresh chips, your choice of salsa, queso, and guacamole in a sharable tray!
- The Bulldog - Located on the second floor of the John J. Hemmingson Center, The Bulldog features a full sit down restaurant experience, a quick service takeout menu, as well as local wines and draft beers in a safe and healthy environment. The Bulldog Hours and Menu
- The COG -The COG, Circulus Omnium Gonzaga-orum, roughly meaning 'a meeting place for all Gonzagans,' is our vibrant resident dining hall, located on both the first and second floors of the John J. Hemmingson Center. It’s more than just a place to eat—it’s a space to connect, unwind, and explore a wide variety of fresh, inclusive dining options. Whether you're a university resident, faculty, staff, or guest, there's a seat at the table for you, and all are welcome to dine, socialize and explore our expanded dining options.
Inside, you’ll find six unique restaurant-style stations, each with its own flavor and flair—designed with variety, inclusivity, and community in mind. The COG Hours and Menu
Daily Bread Start your day your way. This station offers a continental breakfast with a build-your-own yogurt bar, toast and bagel selections, warm miso soup with rice, and fresh pastries from our in-house bakery. At lunch and dinner, dig into deli-style sandwiches, made-to-order flatbreads, and more bakery-fresh treats
Spikes Rise and shine and head on down to Spikes when you're craving comfort food that hits the spot. For breakfast, you'll find comfort classics like scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and sizzling bacon. At lunch and dinner, we serve up juicy cheeseburgers, specialty hot sandwiches, black bean burgers, and crispy hot French fries just the way you like them.
Mix Wake up and begin your morning at Mix with a made-to-order omelet, crafted just the way you like it after choosing from a wide variety of fresh toppings. Mix transforms at lunch into a robust and vibrant salad bar with over 30 fresh components, two daily soups (always one vegetarian), and a lineup of freshly baked breads to pair with your soup and salad. With so many options and so many ways to customize, you'll find everything you need to mix things up, day after day.
Grown This station is dedicated to featuring vegetarian and vegan offerings and is all about plant-powered, planet-friendly meals. Enjoy delicious entrees and customizable options like made-to-order grain bowls, vegan flatbreads hot from the wood fired oven, a rotating hummus bar, and even vegan cookies! Keep an eye out at this station for produce being served that was Grown right from our very own campus greenhouse.
Twist Your pasta destination! Head upstairs to Twist, our second-floor pasta bar and choose from stuffed pastas like tortellini and ravioli, classic options like penne or fettuccine, and a gluten-free choice that's always available. Then top it off with one of our rotating sauces like marinara, alfredo, pesto, and so much more.
Simple Servings This station is all about mindful offerings made with care where students with food allergies can eat with confidence and convenience. Everything served at this station is crafted free from the top nine most common food allergens. At breakfast, enjoy certified gluten-free oats and hearty breakfast scrambles. For lunch and dinner, we offer a balanced plate with an animal protein, plant-based protein, starches, and vegetables-balanced, satisfying, and so delicious!
COG Express Need to grab lunch on the go? Stop by the second floor for COG Express—perfect for those busy days between classes when you are on the move. Select a meal from our daily “Pick 3” menu options or the hot entree of the day to take with you and keep moving.
