Menu & Dining Hall Food & Dining Overview Food Philosophy & Ingredients Menu & Dining Hall From the Kripalu Kitchen Food made with care, included in your stay. The Kripalu Kitchen serves whole grains, vegetables, and legumes as the foundation of the menu—with fresh poultry, fish, and dairy products offered as optional protein sources. Enjoy a fresh salad bar, a selection of delicious salad dressings, and our renowned freshly baked breads. The Ayurveda-inspired the Buddha Bar offers simple preparations of legumes, grains, vegetables, and an assortment of condiments.Each meal is served buffet-style, and each dish is labeled with a complete ingredient list. Our team is mindful of common dietary needs and provides options for guests with sensitivities like gluten, dairy, and nuts.View the Menu Meal Times Meals are served buffet-style in our Dining Hall. Arrive anytime during the meal window and choose from the dishes being served that day.Monday-Thursday:Breakfast 7:30–9:00 am Lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner 5:30–7:00 pmFriday & Saturday:Breakfast 7:30–9:00 am Lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner 5:30–7:30 pmSunday Breakfast 7:30–9:00 am Lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner 5:30–7:00 pmBreakfast is a silent meal to help support conscious eating. A small dining room across the hall from the main dining area is available for those who wish to quietly share breakfast with others. *Meal times are subject to change. A Taste of Kripalu BreakfastBegin your day in quiet reflection with endless options. From yogurt and oatmeal, to eggs and fruit, plus coffee, tea, and juices, morning is the time to fuel for what the day holds.LunchRecharge with our vibrant salad bar, hearty soups, sandwiches, or warm entree—whatever your body is craving after yoga, workshops, or outdoor activity.EveningEnd your day with healthy entrees or lighter fare like soup and salad, paired with a cup of tea or a delicious homemade cookie. Leave the table feeling satisfied and restored. Dining FAQs Vegetarian Options In addition to a cafeteria-style line that offers all-natural poultry and fish products at some meals, we always offer an exclusively vegetarian line. The lines include soup and an entrée plus grain, bean, and vegetable side dishes. There is also an extensive salad bar with raw vegetables, cheeses, seeds, and homemade salad dressings. Gluten Sensitivities For guests with gluten sensitivities, the Kripalu Kitchen takes careful steps to ensure an enjoyable dining experience; we use only wheat-free tamari (soy sauce), our miso is gluten-free, all herbs are gluten-free, we offer gluten-free hot and cold cereals every morning, and we have a 100% gluten-free area. While our bakery is not a gluten-free bakery, we do offer a gluten-free bread option at all meals. Kripalu Dining for Kids & Teens We recognize that, just like adults, our younger guests have varying food preferences and degrees of experience with the type of cuisine we serve. While we hope that children enjoy our dishes, we want you to be aware of the more traditional options we provide for kids. During lunch and dinner, a build-your-own sandwich bar including meats and cheeses is available near the Panini grill. We also offer plain white basmati rice, steamed vegetables, and plain beans on our Buddha Bar. At every meal, there is a side bar that includes peanut butter, jelly, bread, and rice cakes. Highchairs and booster seats are available in the Main Dining Hall. Food Allergies If you have any food allergies or specific accommodation requests, please email our Dining team at dining@kripalu.org for support. "The food at Kripalu truly feels like an extension of the care and intention that lives throughout the space. There is so much thoughtfulness in the variety of flavors, the balance of nutrients, and the way meals are presented. It’s clear that a lot of effort goes into making sure people feel nourished and included.” - Kripalu Guest Gather Around the Table Explore how we source, cook, gather, and share food at Kripalu. Food Philosophy & Ingredients Menu & Dining Hall From the Kripalu Kitchen
Vegetarian Options In addition to a cafeteria-style line that offers all-natural poultry and fish products at some meals, we always offer an exclusively vegetarian line. The lines include soup and an entrée plus grain, bean, and vegetable side dishes. There is also an extensive salad bar with raw vegetables, cheeses, seeds, and homemade salad dressings.
Gluten Sensitivities For guests with gluten sensitivities, the Kripalu Kitchen takes careful steps to ensure an enjoyable dining experience; we use only wheat-free tamari (soy sauce), our miso is gluten-free, all herbs are gluten-free, we offer gluten-free hot and cold cereals every morning, and we have a 100% gluten-free area. While our bakery is not a gluten-free bakery, we do offer a gluten-free bread option at all meals.
Kripalu Dining for Kids & Teens We recognize that, just like adults, our younger guests have varying food preferences and degrees of experience with the type of cuisine we serve. While we hope that children enjoy our dishes, we want you to be aware of the more traditional options we provide for kids. During lunch and dinner, a build-your-own sandwich bar including meats and cheeses is available near the Panini grill. We also offer plain white basmati rice, steamed vegetables, and plain beans on our Buddha Bar. At every meal, there is a side bar that includes peanut butter, jelly, bread, and rice cakes. Highchairs and booster seats are available in the Main Dining Hall.
Food Allergies If you have any food allergies or specific accommodation requests, please email our Dining team at dining@kripalu.org for support.
"The food at Kripalu truly feels like an extension of the care and intention that lives throughout the space. There is so much thoughtfulness in the variety of flavors, the balance of nutrients, and the way meals are presented. It’s clear that a lot of effort goes into making sure people feel nourished and included.” - Kripalu Guest