Outside view of The Beestro

Welcome to The Beestro!

Beestro logo with text, bee, and crossed knife and fork

Located on the lower level of the Student Union, The Beestro is a new food concept brought to the RIC Community by Dining Services. The Beestro's menu proudly features sustainable and local products and incorporates basil, mint, and other vegetables grown on campus as well as honey from our campus apiaries. We hope you enjoy your visit, and we thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

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Hours of Operation

  • Sunday: 5 pm–9 pm
  • Monday–Thursday: 7:30 am–9 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am–3 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Beestro Gift Cards

Beestro Gift Cards are now available to purchase online, but must be picked up at our office in person. In addition to The Beestro, the cards can be used at Donovan Dining Center and campus vending machines. 

Purchase a Beestro Gift Card

Our Menu

Breakfast

  • Bagel = $3.00
  • Cinnamon Roll = $3.65
  • Muffin (Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon) = $3.15
  • Uncle G's Glazed Biscuit = $3.00
  • Avocado Ciabatta = $6.00
  • Breakfast Sandwich = $4.25, with choice of: 
    • Croissant, Bagel, or English Muffin
    • Fried or Scrambled Egg
    • Bacon or Sausage
    • American, Swiss, or Munster Cheese
  • Breakfast Ciabatta = $5.25, with choice of: 
    • Fried or Scrambled Eggs
    • Bacon or Sausage
    • American, Swiss, or Munster Cheese

Salads, Bites, Soups

Salad Types

  • Caesar (Lettuce, Croutons, Caesar Dressing) = $7.25
  • Chicken Caesar (Chicken, Lettuce, Croutons, Caesar Dressing) = $8.50
  • Greek Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Feta, Banana Pepper, Bell Pepper, and Choice of Dressing) = $7.25
  • Caprese (Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Reduction, and Choice of Dressing) = $8.50
  • Beestro B.A.L.T. (Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Crispy Onions, Mixed Greens, and Choice of Dressing) = $8.50

Dressings: Caesar, Light Balsamic and Fat-Free Raspberry Vinaigrette, Greek, Country French, Parmesan Peppercorn

Please note: Gluten-free options are available for all of these salads.

Bites

  • Cheesy Bread (Mozzarella Melted on a Ciabatta Baguette with Marinara Sauce) = $5.25
  • Garlic Bread = $4.00
  • Potato Chips = $3.00
  • Chips & Salsa = $4.00
  • Nachos (Tortilla Chips, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Salsa, Avocado, and Choice of Chicken, Beef & Bean Chili, or Three Bean Chili) = $9.50
  • Chicken Wings (5) = $9.95
    • Plain Jane
    • Ranch Dust
    • Hot Honey
    • Lemon Pepper
  • Mozzarella Sticks (6) = $6.25
  • Fitz Fries
    • Plain Jane = $5.25
    • Pizzita = $6.25
    • Hot Mess = $7.25
  • Six Pack (Two Mozzarella Sticks, Two Wings, and Two Fries Dusted with House Spice Blend) = $6.00

Sandwiches

Sandwiches are served on a ciabatta baguette with house-made potato chips and a pickle spear.

  • Alpine* (Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Honey Mustard, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato) = $7.25
  • Toasted Anchor* (Munster Cheese, American Cheese, Prosciutto, Basil, Tomato) = $7.25
  • Bistro Chicken* (Grilled Chicken, Bistro Sauce, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Lettuce) = $9.25
  • Braised Steak & Cheese Melt* (Slow-Cooked Beef, Spicy Queso, Pickled Onions, Banana Peppers) = $9.25
  • Vegan Toasted Cheese* (Vegan Cheddar Cheese, Basil, Tomato) = $7.25
  • Eggplant Caprese* (Breaded Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze) = $9.25

*Please Note: Gluten-free options are available.

Flatbread Pizza

  • Cheese Pizza = $6.50
  • Pepperoni Pizza = $6.75
  • Vegetable Pizza (Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Onion, Peppers) = $6.75
  • BBQ Bacon & Chicken Pizza (BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella, Bacon) = $7.25
  • Vegan Pizza (Garlic & Oil, Vegan Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Tomato) = $7.25
  • Gluten-Free Pizza (Personal Pizza with Red Sauce and Mozzarella) = $9.00

Additional Marinara Sauce = $0.50

Pasta Bake

  • Cheese Tortellini (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese) = $8.00
  • Vegan Vegetable Ravioli (Marinara Sauce, Vegan Mozzarella) = $9.00
  • Chicken Alfredo* (Chicken, Alfredo Sauce, Penne Pasta) = $9.00
  • Buffalo Chicken* (Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Penne Pasta) = $9.00
  • Penne Marinara* (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese) = $7.00
  • Garlic Knot = $0.50
  • Add Cheese = $0.50

*Please Note: Gluten-free options are available.

Beverages

  • Espresso (Single) = $1.10
  • Espresso (Double) = $2.10
  • Coffee or Tea (12 ounce) = $2.75
  • Coffee or Tea (16 ounce) = $2.95
  • Cold Brew (16 ounce) = $4.25
  • Cold Brew (20 ounce) = $5.25
  • Nitro Cold Brew (16 ounce) = $4.35
  • Nitro Cold Brew (20 ounce) = $5.30
  • Cappuccino (12 ounce) = $3.15
  • Cappuccino (16 ounce) = $3.50
  • Latte (12 ounce) = $3.15
  • Latte (16 ounce) = $3.50
  • Iced Latte (16 ounce) = $3.50
  • Iced Latte (20 ounce) = $3.65
  • Iced Coffee (16 ounce) = $3.15
  • Iced Coffee (20 ounce) = $3.50
  • Hot Chocolate (12 ounce) = $2.00
  • Hot Chocolate (16 ounce) = $2.35
  • Flavor Shots = $0.25
  • Add Almond Milk = $0.50
  • Add Oat Milk = $0.50
  • Jarritos Soda (Mandarin, Mango, Fruit Punch, Lime) = $2.75
  • Water = $2.75
  • Milk = $1.40
  • Gatorade = $2.95
  • Tropicana (Apple Juice, Orange Juice, or Cranberry Juice) = $3.60
  • NOBL Canned Beverage = $4.65
  • Fountain Beverage (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Gatorade Fruit Punch, Brisk Lemon Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper) = $1.85
  • Smoothie = $5.25
    • Add Whey Protein Powder for an additional $1.50.
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