Lettuce Eat Café
Fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and daily specials served in the lobby of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute on the North Carolina Research Campus. Open to the public.
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 2 PM
Sat–Sun, Closed
Address
500 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone
704-250-5032
UNCNRI.org
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 2 PM
Sat–Sun, Closed
Address
500 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone
704-250-5032
UNCNRI.org
Menu
| Bagels Cinnamon raisin, sesame seed, everything, or plain |
$3.00 |
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| Bagel with Cream Cheese | $3.50 |
| Bagel with Egg and Cheese | $4.50 |
| Bagel with Bacon or Ham | $5.50 |
| Yogurt | $3.00 |
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| Whole Fruit (banana, apple, etc.) | $2.00 |
| Chips | $2.00 |
| Cookies | $2.00 |
| Chicken or Turkey Cobb Salad Fresh spring mix, grilled chicken or turkey, tomato, red pepper, feta cheese, chopped bacon, cucumber, and boiled egg |
$9.00 |
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Mediterranean Salad Fresh spring mix with tomato, red onion, red pepper, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, avocado, and pepperoncini |
$9.00 |
Grilled Chicken & Mandarin Orange Salad Fresh spring mix with grilled chicken breast, mandarin orange, feta cheese, red onion, and avocado |
$9.00 |
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$9.00 |
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House Salad |
$5.00 |
| Soup of the Day Soup selections change seasonally |
$5.00 |
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Grilled Chicken Pita |
$8.00 |
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| Cheeseburger Pita Chopped all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and spicy garlic sauce |
$8.00 |
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Malibu Veggie Burger |
$9.25 |
| Hamburger Quarter-pound hamburger with onions, lettuce, tomato, and cheese |
$9.00 |
Bacon Pimento Cheese Burger Quarter-pound hamburger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, melted pimento cheese, and house-made sauce on a 5-inch bun |
$8.00 |
Street Taco Bowl Chopped grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, and spicy garlic sauce served over corn chips |
$8.00 |
Grilled Chicken Bowl Grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, shredded cheese, and lettuce |
$8.00 |
Sandwiches
Half sandwiches are available for $5.00.
Bread choices: Telera roll, whole wheat, flatbread, swirl rye, Texas toast, white hamburger bun, or croissant
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Grilled Chicken Club |
$8.00 |
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| Autumn Berry Chicken Salad Sandwich Chicken salad, lettuce, cranberries, and nuts on wheat bread |
$8.00 |
Club Sandwich Bacon, ham, turkey, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread |
$8.00 |
Ham or Turkey Sandwich Ham or turkey, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread |
$8.00 |
BLT Sandwich Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread |
$8.00 |
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Breaded chicken breast, provolone, Parmesan, and marinara sauce on a toasted telera roll |
$8.00 |
Hot Ham Hoagie Ham, melted Swiss cheese, and house-made honey mustard mayonnaise on a toasted hoagie |
$8.00 |
Chicken Frontega Sandwich Grilled chicken, spinach, tomato, grilled onion, mozzarella, and house Frontega sauce on a telera roll |
$8.00 |
The Rachel Sandwich Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on swirl rye |
$8.00 |
Wraps
Wrap choices: plain, whole wheat, garlic and herb, or spinach
| Spicy Chicken Wrap Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar, Buffalo sauce, and ranch |
$8.00 |
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Grilled or Crispy Chicken Wrap Chicken, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar |
$8.00 |
Santa Fe Turkey Wrap Turkey, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a garlic and herb wrap |
$8.00 |
Mediterranean Wrap Fresh spring mix, tomato, red onion, red pepper, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, pepperoncini, and avocado |
$8.00 |
Chicken Avocado Wrap Grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a garlic and herb wrap |
$8.00 |
Very Veggie Wrap Lettuce, tomato, avocado, cucumber, red pepper, and shredded cheese on a garlic and herb wrap |
$8.00 |
Turkey Deluxe Wrap Turkey, lettuce, Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, and onions on a garlic and herb wrap |
$8.00 |
Chicken Caesar Wrap Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, Parmesan, and olives on a garlic and herb wrap with Caesar dressing |
$8.00 |
Buffalo, Honey Mustard, or BBQ Wrap Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, ranch, and your choice of Buffalo, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce |
$8.00 |
Drinks
First refill free. Additional refills are $0.75.
| Coffee and Iced Tea | $2.00 |
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| Bottled Water | $2.00 |
| Milk | $2.50 |
| Bottled Juice and Soda | $2.50 |
Sandwiches (1/2 sandwiches available for $5.00)
Bread Choices: Telera, Whole Wheat, Flat Bread, Swirl Rye, Texas Toast, White, Hamburger Bun, Croissant
Wraps – $8.00
Plain, Whole Wheat, Garlic and Herb, Spinach
Drinks
First refill free. Additional refills $0.75
Weekly Specials
| Pulled Pork or Cuban Sandwich Seasoned Eastern-style pulled pork on a telera roll, or pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle on a telera roll |
$8.00 |
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Corner Crust Pizza |
$9.50 |
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| One slice only | $3.75 |
| Seafood Day (Market) Manager’s choice seafood of the day served as a sandwich, wrap, or salad |
$8.00 |
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| Highlight of the Week | $8.00 |
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| Caribbean Jerk Pulled Pork or Manager’s Special | $8.00 |
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Beyond the Café
From Cotton to Chromosomes Exhibit
The Scholar’s Cove is a dedicated study, intern, and community space located on the ground floor of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC.
Historical Exhibit: The cove houses the pictorial exhibit Kannapolis: From Cotton to Chromosomes, which is open to the public.
“Think Lab”: Designed to complement research laboratories, this collaborative, modern “think lab” gives students and researchers a quiet, dedicated area for concentration and academic productivity.
Appetite for Life
Appetite for Life
is a free community lecture series from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute that brings the latest nutrition research to life through engaging talks, cooking demonstrations, and conversations with leading experts.
Discover how food, genetics, and lifestyle shape health—and leave with practical, science-based insights you can use every day.
