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Open Book Café

Open Book Café

Bakery
Café
Grab 'N' Go
Snacks
College Library
Hours
Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Hours and prices are subject to change. We appreciate your understanding. 
If you are interested in joining our team, visit the Union Jobs Page.

Open Book Café will be closed during summer break and will reopen for the fall semester on Wednesday, September 3.

Open Book Cafe, located on the first floor of College Library, offers everything you need to get through studying! From gourmet coffee, to freshly made sandwiches, and snacks for in between classes- Open Book is your one stop shop for school day food essentials.

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.

Open Book Café Food Menu

Served all day. 

Egg & Chorizo Burrito
$4.39
Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on a Plain Bagel
$4.99
Egg, Sausage & Pepper Jack on an English Muffin
$4.99
Egg, Ham & Cheese on an English Muffin
$4.99
Plant-Based Egg & Veggie Sausage Patty with Vegan American Cheese on an English Muffin
$6.39
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
$7.99

Make it a basket for $1.39!

Harissa Chicken Naan Toastie
$4.99
Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
$4.99
Caprese
$5.99
Chicken Pesto Panini
$6.99
Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar on Cranberry Bread
$8.99

Mini Corn Dogs

8 mini corn dogs; served with ketchup

$3.09
Personal Pan Pizza

Cheese or Pepperoni. 

$3.69
Mac & Cheese Bites (1/2 lb.)
$6.39
Chicken Bites (1/2 lb.)

Buffalo or Ranch. 

$6.99
Chicken Quesadilla

Served with salsa. 

$6.99
Extra Sauce

BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch or Salsa

$0.90

Soup of the Day
Cup
$3.99
Bowl
$4.39
Chili
Cup
$4.39
Bowl
$5.39

Open Book Café Coffee Menu

Instant Hot Chocolate
Small
$2.75
Medium
$2.95
Large
$3.15
Coffee

Regular or decaf. 

Small
$2.85
Medium
$3.30
Large
$3.70
Tea

Additional bag $1.50.

Small
$2.99
Medium
$2.99
Large
$2.99
Hot Apple Cider
Small
$3.25
Medium
$3.75
Large
$4.25
Steamer
Small
$3.30
Medium
$3.60
Large
$3.95
Hot Chocolate
Small
$3.95
Medium
$4.50
Large
$4.90
Chai Latte
Small
$4.60
Medium
$5.45
Large
$5.95
Matcha Latte
Small
$4.85
Medium
$5.65
Large
$6.15

Espresso

1, 2 or 3 shots. 

1 Shot
$2.80
2 Shots
$3.80
3 Shots
$4.80
Americano
Small
$3.30
Medium
$4.30
Large
$5.30
Cappuccino
Small
$4.20
Medium
$4.95
Large
$5.35
Latte
Small
$4.40
Medium
$5.15
Large
$5.70
Flavored Latte
Small
$4.90
Medium
$5.60
Large
$6.25
Mocha

White or dark chocolate.

Small
$5.05
Medium
$5.75
Large
$6.30
Macchiato
Small
$5.25
Medium
$5.95
Large
$6.50

Additional Flavor Shot
$0.90
Extra Espresso Shot
$1.00
Almond or Oat Milk
$1.10

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

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Payment Options
Wiscard
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
American Express
Union Gift Card
Google Pay
Apple Pay

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

Contact Info

Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu

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