YuLin Zhen, Photography Editor

“Avocado Pulp” was introduced in select dining halls for Breakfast Express and will be introduced to all Sunday brunches starting April 13. 

The introduction comes after Yale College Council advocacy for expanded options in dining halls to address the nutritional needs of students with dietary restrictions. The “avocado pulp” will be available in Berkeley, Davenport, Grace Hopper, Jonathan Edwards, Pierson, Timothy Dwight, Trumbull Breakfast Express dining halls.

“I’ve had it literally every day. I really wanted the avocado spread back,” said Amy Choi ’27, “I remember when they said they were doing Breakfast Express, I was like, “Oh, that means the avocado spread is coming back.”

Choi noted that the dining halls served avocado during her first year at Yale. 

She emphasized that the taste seemed similar to what she remembered, although she added that she has begun adding bagel seasoning for additional flavor.

Abigail Jolteus ’25 said that she was “thrilled” about the addition. She explained that though she usually puts the spread on a bagel, she also regularly adds toppings and seasonings.

“Honestly, I love it. I love avocado in general and I feel like you can’t really go wrong with it,” Jolteus said. 

Nina Bodow ’28 noted that she had seen the new offering advertised on screens in Berkeley’s dining hall and decided to try the new offering. According to Bodow, the dining hall appeared to be out of toast that morning, so she reached for a bagel to complete her meal. 

She said that the flavor did not taste artificial or “pre-smashed.” Bodow observed that although she had been concerned about the temperature — whether it would be too cold — the avocado was at room temperature “in a good way.” 

“I don’t normally have time to eat breakfast. But I can see myself reaching for [the avocado],” Bodow told the News. “In [Breakfast Express], I would still prefer yogurt or oatmeal, but it’s definitely a good save for your breakfast.” 

Ninety percent of avocados in the United States are sourced from Mexico.   

KARLA CORTES
Karla Cortes covers Student Policy and Affairs at Yale under the University Desk. From Woodstock, Georgia, she is a sophomore in Silliman College majoring in political science.
ISOBEL MCCLURE
Isobel McClure covers Student Policy and Affairs as an Associate Reporter under the University Desk; she also serves as a member of copy staff. Originally from New York City, Isobel is a first year in Pauli Murray College.