Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors


     We  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-34149)  pertaining to the Bob Evans Farms, Inc. and
Affiliates 401K Retirement Plan of and in the related Prospectus of our report
dated June 6, 1996, with respect to the financial  statements and schedules of
Bob Evans Farms,  Inc. and Affiliates  401K  Retirement  Plan included in this
Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 1995.



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Columbus, Ohio
June 28, 1996