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Open Book Café

Grab 'N' Go Bakery Cafe Snacks
College Library, 600 N. Park St.
(608) 261-1403
Closing at 9pm

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.


 

 

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Menu

Open Book Café

  • Coffee

    Regular or Decaf

    • 12oz - $2.60
    • 16oz - $3.05
    • 20oz - $3.45
    Handmade Hot Chocolate
    • 12oz - $3.70
    • 16oz - $4.20
    • 20oz - $4.60
    Instant Hot Chocolate
    • 12oz - $2.50
    • 16oz - $2.70
    • 20oz - $2.90
    Chai Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.30
    • 16oz - $5.15
    • 20oz - $5.65
    Steamer
    • 12oz - $3.05
    • 16oz - $3.35
    • 20oz - $3.70
    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
    • 12ox - $4.55
    • 16oz - $5.35
    • 20oz - $5.85
  • 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

    • 12oz - $2.55
    • 16oz - $3.55
    • 20oz - $4.55
  • 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 Chicken Corn Dogs

    8 Mini Corn Dogs; Served with Ketchup

    • $3.09
    Personal Pan Pizza | V

    Cheese (vegetarian) or Pepperoni

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

    Served with Salsa

    • $6.99
    Chicken Bites (1/2 lb)

    Plain or with Buffalo, BBQ, or Ranch

    • $6.99
    Extra Sauce

    Bleu Cheese, Ranch, BBQ, Salsa

    • $0.90
    Breaded Cauliflower Bites (1/2 lb)

    Served with Ranch

    • $5.39
  • Make it a basket for 1.39.

    Egg, Cheddar & Bacon on Plain Bagel
    • $4.99
    Egg & Chorizo Burrito
    • $4.39
    Egg, Sausage & Pepper Jack on an English Muffin
    • $4.99
    Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    • $6.39
    Egg, Bacon & Cheddar on Gluten-Free Bagel | GF
    • $5.99
    Caprese Sandwich | V
    • $5.09
    Chicken Pesto Panini
    • $6.39
    Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
    • $5.69
    Chicken Cheddar Garlic Biscuit
    • $5.69

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

Hours

Fall 2024

09/04/24 - 12/21/24

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

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

Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu

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

Hours

Fall 2024

09/04/24 - 12/21/24

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

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

Manager Cindy Pearson cpearson2@wisc.edu

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

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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.


 

 

Features
WiFi Study Space Sustainable Options
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