A new space to socialize and collaborate with classmates, faculty, and staff opens its doors in a repurposed building on campus this week. The Boiler House is a new café in the middle of campus offering additional food options for lunch and dinner with a hip vibe and indoor/outdoor seating.
“I love the modern vibe,” said McPherson College student Malia Pfieff. “I think it’s what students are looking for on campus.”
The Boiler House is an imaginative reuse of an existing utility building on campus that housed the campus boiler system. It offers new spaces for the campus and community to gather.
“I’m excited about having a place to eat outside,” said McPherson College student Carlos Jacobo. “I really like the aesthetics, and the food is good.”
Another student, Kenya McCain, added, “I can definitely see students grabbing a seat in the corner and studying here.”
The Boiler House will offer a limited menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups, managed by the campus food service partner, Sodexo. An additional treat at the new venue is homemade ice cream served by Indigo Moo’d of Lindsborg. Students can use their dining dollars, included in their meal plans, to purchase food. The Boiler House will also serve pre-bottled alcoholic drinks only indoors after 5 p.m.
“This is a great place for teams to walk over after practice and grab dinner,” said Reilly Murphy, a McPherson College volleyball player. “I also like that it’s open to the community. I think students are excited about sharing our campus with the community and feeling a part of McPherson.”
Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m., with food service ending at 8 p.m. The Boiler House will be open some weekends for special events, such as home athletic games. To-go options are available, and Sodexo plans to add an online ordering feature to its app.