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Microcosm Café

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Microcosm Café

Grab 'N' Go Market Snacks
Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Dr.
(608) 890-2170
Closed

Microcosm Cafe is tucked away in the Microbial Sciences Building. This perfect study spot has hot toasted sandwiches, appetizers and all of your favorite coffee beverages to set you up for the perfect study session.

Mobile ordering now available! Skip the line and save some time with mobile ordering. 

MOBILE ORDER

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount. The Union Flex Dining Plan is accepted here. Plus UW-Madison Resident Hall students – use your Dining Dollars and your $5 meal exchange at any Wisconsin Union restaurant, café, or market.  For more details check out go.wisc.edu/meal-exchange.


 

 

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Menu

Microcosm Café

  • Coffee

    Regular or Decaf

    • 12oz - $2.60
    • 16oz - $3.05
    • 20oz - $3.45
    Hot Chocolate
    • 12oz - $3.70
    • 16oz - $4.20
    • 20oz - $4.60
    Steamer
    • 12oz - $3.05
    • 16oz - $3.35
    • 20oz - $3.70
    Chai Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.30
    • 16oz - $5.15
    • 20oz - $5.65
    Hot Apple Cider
    • 12oz - $3.00
    • 16oz - $3.50
    • 20oz - $4.00
    Tea
    • 12oz - $2.75
    • 16oz - $2.75
    • 20oz - $2.75
    • Additional Bag - $1.50
    Matcha Latte
    • 12oz - $4.55
    • 16oz - $5.15
    • 20oz - $5.65
  • Americano
    • 12oz - $3.05
    • 16oz - $4.05
    • 20oz - $5.05
    Latte
    • 12oz - $4.15
    • 16oz - $4.85
    • 20oz - $5.40
    Flavored Latte
    • 12oz - $4.60
    • 16oz - $5.30
    • 20oz - $5.90
    Macchiato
    • 12oz - $4.95
    • 16oz - $5.65
    • 20oz - $6.20
    Mocha

    White or Dark Chocolate

    • 12oz - $4.75
    • 16oz - $5.45
    • 20oz - $6.00
    Cappuccino
    • 12oz - $3.95
    • 16oz - $4.65
    • 20oz - $5.05
    Espresso

    1, 2 or 3 Shots

    • 1 shot - $2.55
    • 2 shots - $3.55
    • 3 shots - $4.55
  • Cold Brew
    • 16oz - $4.15
    • 20oz - $4.65
    Iced Latte
    • 16oz - $4.85
    • 20oz - $5.40
    Flavored Iced Latte
    • 16oz - $5.20
    • 20oz - $5.80
    Iced Mocha
    • 16oz - $5.45
    • 20oz - $6.00
    Classic Iced Tea
    • 16oz - $3.30
    • 20oz - $3.65
    Raspberry Iced Tea
    • 16oz - $3.90
    • 20oz - $4.40
    Iced Chai
    • 16oz - $5.15
    • 20oz - $5.65
    Iced Americano
    • 16oz - $4.05
    • 20oz - $5.05
    Iced Matcha
    • 16oz - $5.35
    • 20oz - $5.65
  • Extra Espresso Shot
    • $1.00
    Soy, Almond & Oat Milk
    • $1.10
    Additional Flavor Shot
    • $0.90
  • Made with Skim Milk & Greek Yogurt

    Mixed Berry
    • 16oz - $6.95
    Strawberry Banana
    • 16oz - $6.95
    Substitute Soy, Almond or Oat Milk
    • $1.10
  • Mini Chicken Corn Dogs

    8 per order; Served with Ketchup

    • $3.09
    Personal Pan Pizza | V

    Cheese (vegetarian), or Pepperoni

    • $3.69
    Mac and Cheese Bites (1/2 lb) | V
    • $6.39
    Chicken Bites (1/2 lb)

    Plain or with Buffalo, BBQ, Bleu Cheese or Ranch

    • $6.99
    Chicken Quesadilla
    • $6.99
    Extra Sauce

    Ranch, BBQ, Buffalo, or Salsa

    • $0.90
  • Make it a basket for $1.39.

    Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on Plain Bagel
    • $4.99
    Egg & Chorizo Burrito
    • $4.39
    Egg, Chicken Sausage & Pepper Jack on an English Muffin
    • $4.99
    Vegan Breakfast Sandwich | V DF
    • $6.39
    Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on Gluten-Free Bagel | GF
    • $5.99
    Caprese Sandwich | V
    • $5.09
    Chicken and Waffle Sandwich
    • $5.69
    Pesto Chicken Panini
    • $6.39
    Chicken Cheddar Garlic Biscuit | V
    • $5.69
  • Soup of the Day
    • Cup - $3.99
    • Bowl - $4.39
    Chili
    • Cup - $4.39
    • Bowl - $5.39

V = Vegetarian | GF = Gluten-Free | DF = Dairy-Free | NF = Nut-Free

Hours

Spring 2025

01/13/25 - 05/02/25

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 2:30pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Payment Info

Visa | MasterCard | Discover | American Express | Wiscard | Union Gift Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 5% discount on activities and a 10% discount on food.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please email union@union.wisc.edu

Hours

Spring 2025

01/13/25 - 05/02/25

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 7:30am - 4pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 2:30pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Payment Info

Visa | MasterCard | Discover | American Express | Wiscard | Union Gift Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 5% discount on activities and a 10% discount on food.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please email union@union.wisc.edu

About

Microcosm Cafe is tucked away in the Microbial Sciences Building. This perfect study spot has hot toasted sandwiches, appetizers and all of your favorite coffee beverages to set you up for the perfect study session.

Mobile ordering now available! Skip the line and save some time with mobile ordering. 

MOBILE ORDER

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount. The Union Flex Dining Plan is accepted here. Plus UW-Madison Resident Hall students – use your Dining Dollars and your $5 meal exchange at any Wisconsin Union restaurant, café, or market.  For more details check out go.wisc.edu/meal-exchange.


 

 

Features
WiFi Study Space Sustainable Options
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