Heidelberg University Dining

It’s Banned Book Week!!! Stop by the Heidelbean to try this weeks special -Mexican Frozen or Hot Chocolate with Cayenne and Cinnamon!!

We had a great time at Rho Eta Delta’s Dunk Tank the other day!!! 4 of our wonderful employees participated and had a great time!!! Thanks so much for having us @rhoetadelta

☕️ It’s the LAST day of Coffee Week!! ☕️ Today we’re highlighting one of our amazing baristas, Chloe! 🤎 - She’s been a barista for 3 years - She’s a Junior Primary Education major - And her go-to drink is a Hazelnut & Toasted Marshmallow Iced Latte! We’re so thankful to have Chloe on our team! Be sure to say hi and try her favorite drink the next time you come in!! Happy last day of Coffee Week! 🎉

It's International Coffee Day and our second-to-last day of Coffee Week! Today we are highlighting 2 more of our amazing baristas: Jesse and Trinity! Trinity has been a barista for 2 years and is a junior here at Heidelberg. She is an Environmental and Watershed Science and History major. Her favorite drink is a Blackberry Lavender tea and lemonade. Jesse has been with us as a barista for 2 years and is a senior here at Heidelberg. She is a Music Education major with a voice concentration. Her favorite drink is an Iced Richy Rich with oat milk and cold foam. Stop by the Heidelbean to say hello to Jesse and Trinity!

Don't forget to return your Green Boxes!! If you still have a green box, please return it as soon as you can. Every box returned helps us keep the program going!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!! Is there something you love and want to see more often? Or maybe there’s something on our menu that isn’t your favorite? We want to know! Let us know by visiting our website or filling out a comment card!! Anyone who submits a comment card or provides feedback through our website anytime during the month of October will be entered into a drawing for a chance to WIN A PRIZE! Your feedback helps us make our menu and your experience even better. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Today we’re highlighting two of our wonderful baristas, Leigh and Wren! ☕️ Leigh has been a barista for 1 year, and her favorite drink is a Blueberry White Chocolate Matcha. Wren is in his second year as a barista and loves a Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte. He is also a sophomore Musical Theatre major here at Heidelberg. Stop by and say hi to Leigh and Wren!

☕️✨ IT’S COFFEE WEEK!!! ✨☕️ This week, we’re highlighting each of our amazing baristas! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on two of our first-year baristas, Marie & Mags! Marie’s favorite: Iced Vanilla Latte Mags’ favorite: Apple Crisp Dirty Chai Stop by, grab your favorite drink, and say hello to Marie & Mags! We’re so excited to celebrate our baristas all week long!

It's National Coffee Week! Stop by the Heidelbean for a week of coffee-themed fun! Monday- Pumpkin Spiced Latte and Pumpkin Brew samples Tuesday- Tea Tuesday! 25% off any hot tea! Wednesday- Be one of our first 50 customers to get a coupon! Thursday- It's National Pumpkin Spice Day! Get $1 off any pumpkin spice drink! Friday- Raffle basket winner announcement! And don't forget about the Guess the Beans challenge happening all week!

We had so much fun catering the PALS events the past few days & wanted to give a BIG thank you to the wrestling team for all of their hard work at last night's event! We are looking forward to serving up smiles and delicious food at the next PALS events! We hope everyone had a great time!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Fall Cookie Decorating, Kitchen Coaching, event last night! It was a blast!!! Interested in taking a cooking class or learning new baking skills? Stay up to date with our stories to find out which Kitchen Coaching event is next!!! We would love to see you there!!

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 Grab yourself a Pumpkin Spice Latte or Chai at the Heidelbean this week! Even Richie Rich got his tasty treat to go along with his Caring for Kids bracelets and stickers! As autumn starts to set in, keep a lookout for more sweater-weather-themed fun!

Today is National Ice Cream Cone Day!! Stop by Hoernemann Refectory to enjoy a delicious treat!!! #nationalicecreamconeday

Hoernemann Refectory: Spoon & Fork Hours Please note that the hours listed are specifically for the Spoon & Fork Station. The Refectory remains open during Light Breakfast and Light Lunch; however, food options at the Spoon & Fork Station may be limited during these times while our chefs prepare the next meal service. Please utilize all other available stations during these times. Thank you for your understanding!

Today! Come to the Berg Bistro from 10am - 2pm for our Second Sunday Celebration! We will have specialty cocktails and brunch specials! We hope to see you there!

Join us this Sunday for our very first Second Sunday Celebration at the Berg Bistro! Enjoy specialty cocktails, delicious brunch favorites, and a fun atmosphere to kick off a new monthly tradition. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday the 13th, and make plans to celebrate with us every second Sunday throughout the year!

Swipe right to learn more about the difference between our toasters! 🍞 Regular Toaster Our regular toaster can be used for any bread products. Gluten-Free Toaster Our gluten-free toaster is reserved exclusively for gluten-free products to help keep it safe for those who need to avoid gluten. 💛 Please help us keep our gluten-free toaster gluten-free! If gluten comes into contact with the gluten-free toaster, we unfortunately have to discard it. Thank you for being considerate and helping us create a safe eating space for everyone!

Meals with Mentors is back for another fantastic fall semester! Swipe Right to see this semester's schedule!!

🔥 The 5th Annual Chunk Fest & 3rd Annual Eating Contest was a huge success! 🔥 Thank-you to everyone who came out to celebrate Labor Day with us at this year’s Labor Stay/Chunk Fest and cheer on our fearless competitors. And a huge thank you to everyone who participated! 🏆 🍗 Eating Contest Results (2 lbs of chicken chunks as fast as possible): 🥇 1st – Ian: 16 min 23 seconds 🥈 2nd – Isaac: 17 min 37 seconds If you loved those tasty chicken chunk samples, don’t forget you can always find them at Berg Bistro 1850!

🎉 Introducing Our Executive Head Chef, Joshua Herron! 🎉 Josh brings more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant and event planning industry, combining culinary expertise with a strong understanding of customer service and operations. A Tiffin native and a proud Heidelberg University graduate, Josh has built a successful career centered on leadership, teamwork, and passion for food. Prior to his current role, he served as an executive sous chef, where he honed his skills in kitchen management, menu development, and staff mentorship. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Josh is committed to encouraging a positive, team-focused culture. He believes great food is created through dedication, communication, and shared commitment to excellence. Outside of work, Josh is deeply family-oriented and values spending time with his wife and two daughters. His experience, work ethic, and people-first approach continue to make him a respected person in the community. Be sure to say hello when you see him around campus! 👋

It's only 5 days away from Labor Day! Our dining hall will be operating on brunch hours from 10-8, and all of our retail locations will be closed for the day. However, make sure to stop by LaborStay for our Chicken Chunk Fest! There will be chicken chunk samples and our eating competition at 4pm! We can't wait to see you there!

Now introducing new desserts by one of our amazing bakers, Lynn, at Clean Plate! We’re bringing you more variety with delicious, allergen-friendly dessert options in addition to the already amazing food our sous chef, Bailey, provides. Be on the lookout for new items every week!!

Do you think you can eat 2 pounds of chicken chunks the fastest? It is officially one week until Labor Stay, which means that Chunk Fest sign-ups are now out! Click the link in our bio to become a participant! Limited to 6 participants.

Get to know our locations! The HeidelBean is a perfect study spot for all your coffee-craving needs. Come inside and visit us Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 3:00pm! ☕️

Come and visit Berg Bistro! Featuring our New Build Your Own sandwich, wrap, or salad! Our hours are Monday through Friday from 10:30am-10:00pm. See you there!

How To Use The Self- Serve Panini Press: 1. Pick a sandwich of your choice. Remove plastic wrap if applicable. 2. Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper. Ensure the top and bottom are covered. Place sandwich onto the panini press. 3. Pull the panini press lid down fully. 4. Wait until the timer is finished, then pull up the handle. 5. Slide the sandwich and parchment paper onto a plate. Do not touch the press with your hands. 6. Enjoy!

🎉 Introducing our new General Manager, Cory Wells 🎉 Cory brings more than 20 years of hospitality and operational leadership experience to his role as General Manager. Before joining the account, he served on a specialized Parkhurst Dining team focused on helping higher education dining programs overcome challenges, strengthen client relationships, and improve operational performance. Known for his people-first leadership style, Cory is passionate about developing teams, building trust, and creating exceptional guest experiences. His extensive background in higher education dining, financial management, and organizational leadership makes him uniquely positioned to support the continued success of the campus dining program. He can't wait to meet you! Please feel free to reach out with any needs to cwells@parkhurstdining.com.

Happy first day of classes, Student Princes! All of our retail locations are now open! Don't forget- Berg Bistro 1850 now serves brunch from 10:30am-4pm and dinner from 4pm-10pm. The Pulse is also open now from 4-9pm! So stop by your favorite and try delicious new food and drinks!

Have you downloaded the Craveable app yet? Or checked out our new website? See daily menus, meal plan information, location hours, events and more! Follow the link in our bio!

Welcome back, students! As you move back on campus, we can't wait to see you in the dining hall again! You may also notice some new and exciting changes! The most exciting change we have in store for you is that the Berg Bistro now has extended hours and a new brunch menu! Bistro will now be open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m and serve brunch throughout the day before transitioning to the menu you know and love in the evening! As part of this enhancement, Rock Creek Café will be closed as a dining location, and many of your favorite menu items will find a new home at Berg Bistro through our new Build Your Own Brunch Menu. But don't worry, it will still be used for Kitchen Coaching and other fun events! The Pulse will also have new hours. We will now be open Monday through Friday from 4:00-9pm. We have new Botrista drinks and delicious snacks! Don't forget to stop by the HeidelBean! We have new featured drinks, tasty pastries, and all your favorites! See us Monday through Friday from 7:30am-3pm!! All retail locations will be open starting Wednesday, August 19th!

Fall semester is rapidly approaching, and we can't wait to see everyone back on campus! We have lots of great and exciting things planned for the school year!

It's International Chicken Wing Day! What is your favorite way to enjoy our chicken chunks?

Happy Summer! We are doing a throwback to last fall's funnel cake fries PopUp! What kinds of PopUps would you like to see next semester? Comment below!

We hope everyone had a great Alumni Weekend and solved all the clues! We’re honored to fuel the celebration and serve the Heidelberg University community this Alumni Weekend. Hope to see you next year!

It's officially Alumni Weekend! We are so glad to have so many wonderful Alumni back at their Sweet Alma Home. We hope you enjoy a fun-filled weekend of delicious food, solving mysteries, and reconnection.

We Miss You! 🧡 Even though campus feels quieter without you, we hope your summer is full of sunshine, relaxation, and fun! We can't wait till you're back with us in the fall!

It's world baking day! We love all of the deserts our wonderful bakers make for our events and everyday! 🍪🍩🥐🧁 Want some tasty treats for yourself? Reach out on our website to place a custom baking order today!

You may have been wondering who's been behind the camera and social media recently. Meet (and welcome back) Kylie Hendrix, our new Marketing Coordinator! Many of you may recognize her as last year's marketing intern here at Parkhurst or perhaps from one of her many involvements on campus during her undergrad at Heidelberg. She graduated last May and will complete the MBA program this summer. We are happy to have her back on our team! To reach out about any marketing inquiries, please email khendrix@parhurstdining.com or khendri3@heidelberg.edu.

That's a wrap for our Spring 2026 semester! We hope you all have a great summer and can't wait to see you back in the fall! #goberg

Congratulation to all the Student Princes who are graduating today! We would like to give a shoutout to some of our student team members who are walking the stage. Riley Ritzhaupt, Reagan Ritzhaupt and Avery Reagan have been some of our amazing baristas and cashiers at The Pulse and HeidelBean! Thank you all for being such a valued part of our team. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next in your journey! 🧡

We wish you all the best of luck as you wrap up finals! If you still have some Berg Bucks left, be sure to stop by the HeidelBean before 11 today to use them up before we are closed for the summer! If you miss your chance, the Bean will be open the morning of graduation and The Pulse will be open after!

For our May student takeover, we have Lexie Honigford! Lexi is a sophmore accounting and finace major with a minor in marketing. Follow along as she shows how she fuels her day!

Today is the last day that Rock Creek is open! As of today, Hoernemann Refectory and all retail locations besides the HeidelBean (closing Monday) are closed to the public. Don't worry though, we will be back when school starts again in August! We hope everyone has a great summer and can't wait to see you back in the fall!

For the last day of Team Member Appreciation month, we would like to thank our wonderful workers at Hoernemann Refectory. Everyday they provide great food, cleanliness and amazing service. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

Thank you for everyone who came to Late Night Breakfast, and special shoutout to all the faculty and staff who helped! We hope you had a great time! Best of luck on your finals, Student Princes!

We're celebrating Employee Appreciation Month by showing off some of our Berg Bistro employees. Stop by and show your appreciation by ordering some chunks! Remember: Today is the last day we are open this semester!

Don't Forget! Tomorrow is the last day The Pulse is open! Also, due to student employee shortages, we will be closing the Bistro starting Thursday, April 30th. So be sure to use up your Berg Bucks today and tomorrow! The HeidelBean and Rock Creek are still open until Friday if you still have some left over!

People of Parkhurst: Meet Wren Johnston! Wren is one of the friendly faces you’ll find at the Heidelbean, where he works as a barista!! He creates smiles every day by treating everyone he meets like a friend. Favorite Drink: Brown Sugar Hazelnut Latte Fun Fact: His favorite superhero is Batman! Be sure to stop by and say hi!

Warmer weather means, enjoying Rock Creek‘s Outdoor seating!! Stop by and grab a bite to eat while enjoying the wonderfull weather. Rock Creek Café and Bakery hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-4pm Fri 11am - 2pm

Complete our 5 minute Survey for a chance to win a $50 dining gift card!! Follow the link in our bio, or the QR Code on the Napkin Inserts to access the Survey!!

This week for Employee Appreciation, we would like to give a shout out to all our amazing workers at The Pulse! From making drinks with the Botrista to stocking all your favorite healthy snacks, our employees are the best! Thank you for all the hard work you do everyday!

Thank you to everyone who attended our last Kitchen Coaching of the year! We hope you had a great time learning how to make pasta sauce from scratch with Chef Alex! Keep an eye out for our classes for next year!

The mid-day slump is real; fight back with a burger. Use your Berg Bucks or Flex Dollars at Bistro and treat yourself. You’ve earned it!

Next up for Employee Appreciation month are our amazing workers at Rock Creek Cafe and Bakery! Whether it's making delicious flatbreads, sandwiches or tasty baked goods, our team does a phenomenal job. We really appreciate all the hard work they do everyday! #EmployeeAppreciationMonth

Spring is here! So grab your favorite fun drink from the HeidelBean today! Get any combination of lemonade or energy drink flavors or your favorite coffee drink!

Meals with Mentors Spotlight: We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Beres and Ethan for joining us at Meals with Mentors. We love helping create opportunities for students and professors to build bonds that lead to career advancement. Don’t miss our final Meals with Mentors on April 9th at 5 PM with Dr. Heaton and Dr. Isaacson!

It’s National Student Athlete Day!! Today we are highlighting two of our wonderful student athletes here at Parkhurst: Trinity Quaintance and Nora Uhl!!!! Trinity is a member of the Track and Field Team, and works as a Barista at the Heidelbean. Nora is a member of the swim team, and works as one of our Marketing Interns!! We are proud of them both and grateful to have them on our team!!

Happy Easter to all who celebrate from our Parkhurst Dining family to yours! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with delicious food and treats!

Student takeover: Meet Garrett, a student athlete! He is powering through his day fueled by delicious meals. #StudentTakeover

G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all Time) Spotlight 🐐 Our next G.O.A.T. of the month is Madison! Madison is our catering supervisor who works extremely hard everyday to assist with all of our caterings. She goes above and beyond every day to make sure our events are a success! We are grateful for her dedication, leadership, and positive attitude. Thank you Madison!

Kicking off Employee Appreciation Month by celebrating our amazing baristas. The ones who brew joy and always make us smile! We are truly thankful for all the hard work these amazing employees put in everyday! #EmployeeAppreciationMonth

Happy April Fools!! 😃 We hope everyone is staying dry out there!!! Flooding’s no joke, even on April Fools!! #parkhurstdining #heidelbergdining

Out of Berg Bucks? No worries! Just reload with Flex Dollars to keep going! Purchase → Receive FREE $55 -->$5 $110 → $10 $165 → $15 $165 → $15 $220-->$20 $330 → $40 Don’t miss out, link in bio!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Bracelet Making event last night! We hope you had a great time and enjoyed taking home some awesome bracelets, all made possible thanks to our amazing intern, Nora!

It was amazing seeing you all at the Wellness Fair!

People of Parkhurst: Meet Leigh!!! Leigh is one of the friendly faces you’ll find at The Heidelbean, where she works as a barista ☕ She creates smiles every day by asking everyone how they’re doing and making an effort to talk to as many people as possible. Her favorite menu item: Lemon Blueberry Muffins! Fun fact: Leigh has one of the rarest eye colors in the world, only about 1% of the population has it! She loves working here and being surrounded by students, and it definitely shows in the energy she brings every day. Be sure to stop by and say hi!

Happy first day of spring! 🌸🌷🌼 Enjoy the fresh air just like Dr. Berg's class and head over to your favorite dining spot on campus!

Sharing is caring. Come to Berg Bistro to get some Chunks Monday through Friday, 4-10pm!

Celebrating Women’s History Month at Parkhurst! We’re proud to feature some of the amazing women who make Parkhurst what it is every single day. Say hello to these amazing women!

Coming soon… A fresh new look is on the way! Get ready to explore the all-new Parkhurst Dining website! Designed to make your dining experience even better. Stay tuned!

Another post to celebrate Women’s History Month at Parkhurst! This month, we’re proud to feature some of the amazing women who make Parkhurst what it is every single day. Their leadership, dedication, and heart inspire our team and community.

We’ve been working behind the scenes… Stay tuned for the new and improved Parkhurst Dining website!

We hope you are all enjoying your spring break plans!!

Happy International Women's Day from our Interns to you!! We’re grateful for all the incredible women on our team and the dedication they bring every day. Thank you for making our dining locations warm, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone!

Celebrating Women’s History Month at Parkhurst! This month, we’re proud to feature some of the amazing women who make Parkhurst what it is every single day. Their leadership, dedication, and heart inspire our team and community.

Introducing our March Drink Specials, the Dubai Chocolate Macha or Latte, and the Suffragette Special! The Dubai Chocolate comes in either a Macha or a latte. It is a wonderfully rich blend of pistachio, white mocha and chocolate drizzle with cold foam! Stop by the HeidelBean anytime this month to try one of these delicious drinks! The Suffragette Special is a tasty Strawberry Mango Lemonade smoothie! You can get this smoothie anytime this month, but from March 18-31st you can bring in your "I VOTED" sticker to get $1 off! Come get yours at the Bistro!

Come enjoy your food at Berg Bistro. Maybe Sharon will join too!

G.O.A.T. Spotlight Our next G.O.A.T of the spring semester is Kalyn. She puts in great effort at the salad bar, ensuring everything stays fresh, neat, and operating efficiently Kaylyn is an amazing team player who’s quick to jump in, lend a hand, and support her coworkers whenever needed. Thank you, Kaylyn, for your dedication, teamwork, and all the effort you put in each day. We truly appreciate everything you do!

Chocolate covered strawberry pop up happening now in Hoernemann Refectory while supplies last!🍓 Celebrate your Friday with a sweet treat!

People of Parkhurst: Meet Cami Wickens! Cami is one of our wonderful student workers at Parkhurst Dining, working as a cashier at The Pulse! She creates smiles every day by being friendly and welcoming to everyone who comes through the door!! Her favorite menu item is the Strawberry Daydream Smoothie and she is also a proud member of Heidelberg’s brand new Women’s Flag Football Team!! We’re so lucky to have her on our team!!

Big E, the ultimate Chicken Chunk Champion, wants 2,000 chicken chunks? Grab yours at Berg Bistro! P.S. Don’t forget you can use your Berg Bucks!

We love hearing from our customers, ¬thing makes us happier than seeing familiar, returning faces walk through our doors 🧡

We don’t know about you, but we think our bakers craft some of the best-looking (and best-tasting 😉) desserts around! Freshly made, beautifully decorated, and almost too pretty to eat . . . almost.

Fuel your day the right way, one cup at a time! ☕ . . The HeidelBean Open Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:00pm

Where is your go to place to sit in the dining hall? #heidelbergdining #parkhurstdining

We love it when our customers can customize & build exactly what they are craving! What's your go-to when building your flatbread at Rock Creek? . . 📍Rock Creek Cafe & Bakery Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Phone eats first🍔🍗 Berg Bistro 1850 | Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Menu highlights 🔸Hand-breaded chicken chunks 🔸Bistro Burger 🔸BYO Chicken Chunk Bowl

Parkhurst Student Takeover: Kerryann Copenhaver Follow along with Kerryann Copenhaver, senior Sports Management major, President of Zeta Theta Psi, and track & field thrower, at Parkhurst Dining.

Weekly Slice Recap: Valentine's Sip & Paint💟 One of our amazing team members, Monica, led our class last night showing participants a few techniques when it comes to painting! Mark your calendars for our next Weekly Slice: March 18th for registration prep with the Owens center

Love is in the air, and delicious cupcakes are on our plates (decorated to perfection🧁) We hope everyone enjoyed our cupcake decorating class as much as we did and learned some new decorating techniques! . . Join us for our next Kitchen Coaching classes 👨‍🍳St. Patty Day: Monday, March 16th at 6pm 👩🏻‍🍳 Italian Night Part 2: Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm {link to sign up in our bio}

✨Freedom Dream Freeze available at The HeidelBean all month long!✨ We partnered with @berg_bsu to design a drink for Black History Month: a vanilla crème freeze with layers of blue raspberry & cherry topped with whipped cream & red glitter sprinkles!

Follow along as our Marketing Coordinator takes you through a day in the life! . . Interested in becoming a Marketing Coordinator yourself? We are hiring! ➡️ apply using the link in our bio

The Pulse, your go-to for fuel & irresistible snacks!💪🏼🍎 . . What's one drink or snack you'd like to see at The Pulse?

We believe you should always have what you want . . . AKA a HeidelBean coffee in your hand🫶🏼☕️

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Follow along as our Intern Nora takes you through her day as a student athlete! 🏊‍♀️

Meals with Mentors🍕 🔸Feb. 3rd (TODAY) 5pm with Dr. Berg & Dr. Kahle-Piasecki 🔸Feb. 17th 5pm with Dr. Pruneski & Dr. Mano 🔸March 2nd 5pm with Ashley Helmstetter & Dr. Griffin 🔸March 30th 5pm with Dean Abrams & Dennis LoConti 🔸April 9th 5pm with Dr. Isaacson & Dr. Heaton 📍Berg Bistro 1850