Member Spotlight – The Boiler House at McPherson College
Nestled at 1725 E. Euclid on the McPherson College campus, The Boiler House Café is the latest addition to this growing and revitalized college community. Offering indoor and outdoor seating options as well as carry-out service, the café is open to the public and serves as a welcoming hub for both students and visitors. The summer hours run Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., then reopening from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Originally the site of the college’s boiler system, the space has been completely transformed into a cozy, modern café.
The food and drink menu make it a unique destination. With sandwiches, wraps, salads, AND freshly made chips and cookies earning lots of praise! More than just a place to eat, The Boiler House is designed as a space to gather, study, collaborate on projects, or simply relax.
President Michael Schneider shared the vision behind the café, highlighting its role in a broader strategic plan to turn McPherson College into a “modern destination learning community.” He explained, “This little place was a vision ten years ago… Students – those 18, 19, 20-year-olds – are going to want to find a place to call community and we need to start building that and building that now.”
The Boiler House, with its comfortable layout and inviting atmosphere, is one of the many ways the college is creating that sense of belonging and shared space for its students.
The café is just one piece of the transformation taking place at McPherson College. President Schneider noted that since 2022, nearly 40% of the campus has been remodeled, including updates to all residential properties, major expansions to the Holman Fieldhouse, reimagining existing administrative spaces into new classrooms and labs, remodeling at Melhorn Science Hall – including multiple labs, and the ongoing renovations at Templeton Hall which houses the automotive restoration program. The Boiler House Café is a shining example of how McPherson College is blending tradition with innovation to foster a thriving, community-centered campus. To learn more about McPherson College and what all is happening on campus visit their website at mcpherson.edu. AND to get the scoop on the weekly specials at The Boiler House Café, visit The Boiler House Facebook page! Photos from Chamber Connections hosted at The Boiler House Café on the campus of McPherson College can be found here.