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Health & Wellness

Our dining program makes it easy to eat well, so you can focus on everything else campus has to offer.

Food You Love, Fuel You Need

Eating well shouldn’t be a challenge, no matter how packed your schedule is. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal with friends, you’ll always find fresh, wholesome food in the Caf that makes eating well simple.

We believe good nutrition should be easy and enjoyable. Our menus are designed with balance, flavor, and convenience in mind, so you never have to choose between eating well and loving what’s on your plate. 

Meet the Chef

The Chef behind The Caf's culinary excellence.

Chef Rod Johnson

Roderick “Rod” Johnson is the Executive Chef at Samford’s main dining hall, The Caf. With a passion for fresh, creative cooking, Chef Rod believes good food brings people together. His culinary expertise and enthusiasm make The Caf a highlight of the Samford Dining experience.

Dine Without Restrictions

Explore dining options designed for safety and satisfaction, offering allergen-friendly spaces that cater to your needs.

  • True Balance

    The True Balance Station offers a complete meal made without gluten and the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame). A dedicated and trained staff member will serve you from this station with a clean plate each time. This station is AllerCheck certified, indicating that it follows the proper processes and procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact and serves menu items prepared with verified ingredients. The True Balance station is audited by an independent agency at least once per year.

  • Mindful

    At Mindful, you’ll find whole roasted proteins carved fresh each day, featuring a rotating selection of high-quality options. This station is entirely gluten-friendly and centers on simple, wholesome ingredients. Alongside our carved entrées, you’ll also find a variety of fresh vegetable dishes crafted to complement your meal and keep your plate balanced and flavorful.

  • Wise & Well Vegan

    At Wise & Well, we highlight plant-forward dining that’s both nourishing and delicious. Our build-your-own vegan bowls let you customize your meal with flavorful bases, vibrant vegetables, hearty plant proteins, and house-made toppings. Every dish at this station is fully vegan and thoughtfully prepared to support a mindful, feel-good dining experience.

Smart Eating Starts Here!

A meal plan gives you access to fresh, nutritious options designed to support your busy lifestyle.

Feed Your Potential

Fuel your mind and body with expert tips and inspiration to support your wellness journey. 

  • Access Inspiration On-Demand

    Tune in to expert conversations on health, nutrition, and wellbeing to fuel your day and inspire your lifestyle.

    Listen Now

  • Explore Health & Wellness Tips

    Discover practical tips on nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy habits to help you thrive and live to the fullest.

    Learn More

  • Learn How to Cook Like a Chef

    Find easy recipes for meals and snacks you can make at home, designed to nourish and energize you.

    Find Recipes

*Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment