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Come one, come all to Wisconsin Union’s unique spin on the classic German beer hall! With live music sponsored by WUD’s Music Committee, frequent game watches for the Badgers, Bucks, Packers and Brewers, Der Rathskeller is one of our community’s favorite places to gather and indulge in some delicious eats. From traditional pub fare to dynamic breakfast options, our menu is guaranteed to please every palate!

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Strada, our take on a classic Italian bistro, features hearth-fired personal pizzas, delectable pasta bowls and piadinas—Italian flatbread sandwiches filled with cheese, sauce, meat and veggies. A student favorite, Strada offers a mouthwatering menu of signature selections as well as the option to customize your own dish from our assortment of fresh and seasonal toppings.

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Manager: Pat O'Malley email: pomalley3@wisc.edu 

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Carte is a sandwich and made-to-order salad shop that showcases fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and salad greens from Superior Fresh in Central Wisconsin. Carte also offers a large selection of freshly crafted grab-and-go items for anyone looking to grab a healthy bite throughout a busy day.

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Manager: Pat O'Malley email: pomalley3@wisc.edu 

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It’s no secret. Babcock Dairy ice cream is as delicious as it gets. From a single scoop waffle cone to the Freshman 15 sundae with 15 scoops of ice cream, all the classics are here and then some. The Daily Scoop now offers My/Mo Mochi ice cream treats in a wide assortment of flavors. Come for the sweets and stay for the beautiful Terrace views!

Manager: Kim Yocum kyocum@wisc.edu
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This quaint ice cream shop serves up classic and seasonal Babcock Dairy Ice Cream flavors by the cone or dish. The Daily Scoop additionally offers fruit smoothies, blended shakes, and warm cookies and brownies. Stop in for a sweet treat any time of the year!

Manager: Julia Madsen jmmadsen@wisc.edu
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The Sett (the formal name for a badger’s den) is the multi-level recreational hub of Union South.

Located on the first floor, The Sett boasts a large menu with breakfast options as well as classic pub fare, accented by a rare tap list. The Sett Pub is a place to gather on game days, or relax and enjoy some live entertainment. Take your food upstairs for some extra seating to overlook the stage!

On the lower level, the Sett Rec offers exciting group activities such as bowling, rock climbing and billiards. With its own specialized menu, the Sett Rec is the perfect spot to hang out with friends and family and indulge in some light eats.

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For information on Climbing & Bowling and hours for The Sett Rec, visit our activity page.

Designed for convenience, the Badger Market is located just inside the main first floor entrance. Whether you’re in a hurry and need a quick bite or beverage, or you’re looking for a way to keep a little piece of the Terrace with you, the Badger Market can help. Visitors can find Steep & Brew coffee, grab-and-go lunches, snacks, small grocery items, school supplies and Terrace gear/ apparel.

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Urban Slice, located in Union South, serves savory New York style slices, whole made-to-order pizzas, gluten-free pizzas, salads and wings for lunch and dinner. Stop by for delicious daily specials!

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 Manager: Owen King oking2@wisc.edu 

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Looking for a place to study, enjoy a specialty coffee and bakery treat, or just get a caffeine buzz? Peet’s Coffee in Memorial Union provides an escape in the heart of campus with inviting seating, big windows, and tons of delicious, customizable options to order! The location just inside the first floor doors makes it easy to grab a quick cold brew or linger over a latte.

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Manager: Scott Topel  setopel@wisc.edu
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Harvest Grains—located in Union South—features an assortment of deli and toasted sandwiches, soups, and salads. In the spirit of a true hearth, this dining option uses baked-on-premises and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Try the Pick Two option and save money on a well-balanced meal, or one of their fantastic, chef-created daily lunch specials.

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Manager: Owen King oking2@wisc.edu 

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Ginger Root’s pan-Asian menu features creative twists on classic dishes like the famous Bento Bowl, and also offers traditional entrees, appetizers and unique Asian beverages and sauces. Located in Union South, this restaurant is perfect for either a sit down meal or a quick take out option.

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Manager: Owen King oking2@wisc.edu 

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Prairie Fire—located in Union South—is both a café at the storefront and tapas bar around the corner. Whether you’re feeling the need for specialty morning coffee or tea, or looking for evening tapas with fine wine or local beer, Prairie Fire has you covered.

The café offers a wide selection of fresh bakery goods, grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps and salads. The tapas bar has a fine selection of shareable plates. Stop by to enjoy a snack and a beverage in front of the fireplace or head outside to relax on the nearby patio.

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Manager: Julia Madsen jmmadsen@wisc.edu

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Serving craft and tap beer, wines by the glass, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages, Der Stiftskeller is Wisconsin Union’s very own bierhaus. As an extension of Der Rathskeller, it also offers perfect snack accompaniments to your beverage of choice.

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Robin’s Nest, located on the second floor of Nancy Nicholas Hall, is a convenient place to eat for the students and staff who frequent the School of Human Ecology. It is close to many study nooks and offers an array of espresso drinks, snacks and grab-and-go items including panini lunches.

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Manager: Julia Madsen e: jmmadsen@wisc.edu 

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Capital Cafe, located in Grainger Hall, has menu items consisting of made-to-order salads and toasted paninis, a la carte sandwiches, soups, wraps and snacks,. They specialize in high-quality ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have a dining space to sit and enjoy your meals, too. Their small order-and-go coffee kiosk offers a wide variety of Peet's Coffee & Tea® coffee, espresso drinks, blended treats and tea options.

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Manager: Robyn Essler e: robyn.essler@wisc.edu 

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Located in Biochemical Sciences building along Henry Mall, this café provides a large selection of snacks, warm sandwiches, appetizers and caffeinated drinks as well as an inviting place to study and refuel by a fire place between classes and work.

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 Manager: Kara Zizzo klfrieburg@wisc.edu

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The Badger Market is located in the Health Sciences Learning Center on the first floor in the common area. They provide affordable sandwiches, snacks, and coffee to the on-the-go students of Medicine and Public Health and Nursing in a space that is perfect for studying.

This market is surrounded by large tables, which are perfect for collaborating with others. Badger Market in HSLC offers gourmet coffee and specialty drinks, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, snacks, fresh bakery items and an assortment of beverages

Manager Dmitry Kuznetsov kuznetsov@wisc.edu
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Looking for quick, delicious options to keep you fueled throughout your busy day? Stop by the Badger Market on first floor of Ingraham Hall. This market offers gourmet coffee, daily hot lunch entrees, soups and chili, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, salads, snacks, fresh bakery items, and an assortment of beverages.

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Manager: Amy Smith assmith2@wisc.edu

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This Badger Market is located on the corner of University Avenue and Charter Street in the Medical Sciences Center, perfect for busy students and staff who need a quick snack or lunch in between classes. The Badger Market in Medical Sciences offers a full-service coffee bar complete with coffee, tea and espresso drinks, as well as blended drinks and smoothies. This market features hot lunch options, soup and chili, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, salads, snacks and fresh bakery items.

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Manager: Kara Zizzo  klfrieburg@wisc.edu

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This large Badger Market—located in Union South—offers a wide range of options, including sandwiches, snacks, coffee, assorted groceries, Babcock Ice Cream, Wisconsin Union and Badger apparel and souvenirs, school supplies, and more. It’s a one-stop-shop serving students, faculty, and visitors alike.

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Manager: Brent Wettstein bwettste@wisc.edu
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Crossroads Cafe is located in the Education Building on Bascom Hill. They provide a wide range of unique sandwiches, appetizers, snacks, and caffeine-fueled beverages for students of the school of education who are always on-the-go. It is next to a large study space, which features tables suited for group discussions, comfortable chairs, a grand fireplace and a large patio that overlooks the lake.

Crossroads Cafe has a full-service Steep & Brew espresso bar, fresh bakery items, soup and chili, grab-n-go sandwiches, snacks and an assortment of beverages.

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Manager: Mona Spaeth mspaeth@wisc.edu

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Newly remodeled Badger Market - Engineering, located on the first floor of Engineering Hall, is a convenient and quick market close to the students and staff of the School of Engineering. 

They offer locally roasted Steep & Brew coffee and espresso drinks, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, appetizers, soup and chili, snacks, fresh bakery items and an assortment of beverages.

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 Manager: Erika Otis elotis@wisc.edu

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Feedbag combines the convenience of all Badger Markets with the inviting environment of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Stop by the second floor for freshly brewed coffee and grab-and-go lunch options like soups, salads, sides, and sandwiches to fuel your day. Feel free to check out the vets’ decorated lockers while you’re there!

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Manager: Sara Solovey: solovey@wisc.edu 

Highland Grounds is the secret gem of the Waisman Center. Servicing students, employees, and young professionals, this Badger Market is stocked with healthy snacks, grab-n-go food items, and caffeinated pick-me-ups to help you make the most of your day.

Manager Dmitry Kuznetsov kuznetsov@wisc.edu
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Microcosm (which means “little world”) is located within the Microbial Sciences Building. This modern-styled Badger Market features plenty of seating, an open atrium, and natural light, making it a perfect study spot.

Microcosm Café offers plenty of hot appetizers and sandwiches, soups and chili, an assortment of grab-and-go options, made-to-order coffee drinks, and bottled beverages. It’s the perfect place to fuel your study session!

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Manager: Sara Solovey e: solovey@wisc.edu

This student-oriented cafe, located on the first floor of College Library, has an abundance of study spaces and is one of the most popular study spots for undergraduate students. Open Book Cafe offers gourmet coffee, specialty espresso drinks, an assortment of appetizers, soups and chili, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, salads, snacks, fresh bakery items, and a wide selection of cold beverages. Stop by to fuel-up during your study session!

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Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu
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As the newest Badger Market, Revive aims to welcome and prepare the future nurses of America with healthy snacks and sandwiches as well as delicious drinks, like coffee and fruit smoothies. This market is located on the first floor of Signe Skott Cooper Hall.

Revive offers gourmet coffee and specialty drinks, smoothies, soup and chili, grab-n-go sandwiches and wraps, salads, snacks, fresh bakery items, and an assortment of beverages.

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 Manager: Lisa O'Rourke lorourke@wisc.edu

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Authentic Mediterranean food in the heart of campus! Join us for lunch Monday through Friday, and enjoy freshly prepared Mediterranean fare, including build your own pitas or bowls, sweet treats and refreshing juices. Saffron proudly offers a variety of vegan and halal options. 

The Brat Stand is bigger and better than ever! The newly constructed stand features the classics like brats, burgers, grilled chicken and locally-grown corn on the cob along with a wide variety of cold beverages. 

Welcome to the Terrace Cart! Take reminders of your Terrace experience home with you by purchasing Terrace-branded merchandise, including miniature replicas of the iconic Terrace Sunburst chair, apparel and gifts. Here you can also find summer day-approved essentials such as sunglasses, sunscreen and light snacks. 

Can't visit us in person, but want to take home a piece of the Terrace? Browse the online store! 

Manager: Scott Topel 

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This newly renovated lounge with seamless access to and from the Terrace offers plenty of seating within view of the stage and Lake Mendota. In addition, they now serve 16” family-style pizzas, shareable appetizers and a variety of local tap beer and wine.

Be sure to check out our Lakeside Cinema Series pizza specials on Mondays and our Summer Tastings featuring rare taps and appetizer samples on Fridays. 

You can’t miss our newest Terrace concession, serving up specialty smokehouse sandwiches and sides alongside everyone’s favorite summer treat – Daily Scoop ice cream by the cone or dish. BBQ Stand also offers an assortment of cold taps and other beverages to keep you cool while you take in the view.  

The newest Daily Scoop at Memorial Union is located in the BBQ Stand, on the Lakeshore path near Alumni Park. 

Manager: Kim Yocum kyocum@wisc.edu 
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