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Open Book Café

Bakery Snacks Grab 'N' Go Cafe
College Library, 600 N. Park St.
(608) 261-1403
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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 Café 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!

A Wisconsin Union Café. Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount.


 

 

Features
WiFi Study Space Sustainable Options

Menu

Open Book Café

  • Coffee

    Regular or Decaf

    • Small - $2.50
    • Medium - $2.95
    • Large - $3.35
    Handmade Hot Chocolate
    • Small - $3.60
    • Medium - $4.10
    • Large - $4.50
    Instant Hot Chocolate
    • Small - $2.50
    • Medium - $2.70
    • Large - $2.90
    Chai Tea Latte
    • Small - $4.20
    • Medium - $5.05
    • Large - $5.55
    Steamer
    • Small - $2.95
    • Medium - $3.25
    • Large - $3.60
    Hot Apple Cider
    • Small - $2.90
    • Medium - $3.40
    • Large - $3.90
    Tea
    • Small - $2.65
    • Medium - $2.65
    • Large - $2.65
    • Additional Bag - $1.40
  • Americano
    • Small - $2.95
    • Medium - $3.35
    • Large - $4.35
    Latte
    • Small - $4.05
    • Medium - $4.75
    • Large - $5.30
    Flavored Latte
    • Small - $4.65
    • Medium - $5.35
    • Large - $5.90
    Macchiato
    • Small - $4.80
    • Medium - $5.55
    • Large - $6.10
    Mocha

    White or Dark Chocolate

    • Small - $4.50
    • Medium - $5.20
    • Large - $5.80
    Cappuccino
    • Small - $3.85
    • Medium - $4.55
    • Large - $4.95
    Espresso

    1, 2 or 3 Shots

    • Small - $2.35
    • Medium - $3.35
    • Large - $4.35
  • Extra Espresso Shot
    • $1.00
    Soy, Almond & Oat Milk
    • $1.10
    Additional Flavor Shot
    • $0.90
  • Soup of the Day
    • Cup - $3.99
    • Bowl - $4.39
    Chili
    • Cup - $4.39
    • Bowl - $5.39
  • Mini Corn Dogs

    8 Mini Corn Dogs; Served with Ketchup

    • $4.09
    Personal Pan Pizza

    Cheese (vegetarian) or Pepperoni

    • $4.09
    Veggie Chicken Egg Rolls

    3 per Order; Served with Sweet & Sour Sauce

    • $4.09
    Breaded Cauliflower Bites (1/2 lb) | V

    Served with Ranch

    • $5.39
    Mac & Cheese Bites (1/2 lb) | V
    • $5.39
    Mozzarella Sticks | V

    4 per Order; Served with Marinara

    • $5.39
    Quesadilla

    Cheese (vegetarian) or Chicken; Served with Salsa

    • $5.39
    Chicken Bites (1/2 lb)

    Plain or with Buffalo, BBQ, Bleu Cheese or Ranch

    • $7.69
    Extra Sauce

    Bleu Cheese, Ranch, BBQ, Marinara

    • $1.10
  • Make it a basket! Includes chips and a pickle for 1.39.

    Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on Gluten-Free Bagel | GF
    • $5.69
    Egg, Cheddar & Bacon on Plain Bagel
    • $5.69
    Egg & Chorizo Burrito
    • $5.69
    Egg, Sausage & Pepper Jack on an English Muffin
    • $5.69
    Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    • $5.69
    Caprese Sandwich | V
    • $5.99
    Club Sandwich
    • $6.69
    Pesto Chicken Panini
    • $6.69
    Smoked Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar on Cranberry Bread
    • $6.69

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

Hours

Spring Semester

01/24/23 - 05/04/23

  • Monday: 9am - 11pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 11pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 11pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 11pm
  • Friday: 9am - 9pm
  • Saturday: 12pm - 9pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Payment Info

Visa | MasterCard | Discover | American Express | Wiscard | Union Gift Card

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

Contact Us

Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu

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

Hours

Spring Semester

01/24/23 - 05/04/23

  • Monday: 9am - 11pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 11pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 11pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 11pm
  • Friday: 9am - 9pm
  • Saturday: 12pm - 9pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Payment Info

Visa | MasterCard | Discover | American Express | Wiscard | Union Gift Card

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

Contact Us

Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu

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

About

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 Café 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!

A Wisconsin Union Café. Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount.


 

 

Features
WiFi Study Space Sustainable Options
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