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Prairie Fire

Bakery Cafe Espresso Tapas Grab 'N' Go Beverages Coffee Drinks
Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St.
(608) 890-4407
Closed

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.

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount.

 


 

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Menu

Prairie Fire Cafe

  • Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®

    Additional Options
    Extra Espresso Shot $0.80
    Extra Flavor Shot $0.60
    Almond, Oat, or Soy Milk $0.80
    Add Jelly $0.75

    Americano
    • 12 oz - $3.75
    • 16 oz - $4.75
    • 20 oz - $4.75
    Brewed Coffee

    Regular or Decaf

    • 12 oz - $2.90
    • 16 oz - $3.35
    • 20 oz - $3.75
    Cafe Au Lait
    • 12 oz - $3.55
    • 16 oz - $4.00
    • 20 oz - $4.40
    Espresso
    • 1 shot - $2.75
    • 2 shots - $3.75
    • 3 shots - $4.75
    Joe-to-Go

    A 96 oz to-go container. Purchase includes cups, creamer and sugar.

    • $27.95
  • Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®

    Additional Options
    Extra Espresso Shot $0.80
    Extra Flavor Shot $0.60
    Almond, Oat, or Soy Milk $0.80
    Add Jelly $0.75

    Cappuccino
    • 12 oz - $4.25
    • 16 oz - $4.95
    • 20 oz - $5.35
    Caramel Macchiato
    • 12 oz - $5.25
    • 16 oz - $5.95
    • 20 oz - $6.50
    Chai Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.75
    • 16oz - $5.50
    • 20oz - $5.90
    Flavored Mocha
    • 12 oz - $5.20
    • 16 oz - $5.90
    • 20 oz - $6.50
    Havana Cappuccino
    • 12oz - $4.90
    • 16oz - $5.60
    • 20oz - $6.00
    Hot Cocoa
    • 12 oz - $4.00
    • 16 oz - $4.40
    • 20 oz - $4.70
    Latte
    • 12oz - $4.45
    • 16oz - $5.15
    • 20oz - $5.70
    Matcha Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.75
    • 16oz - $5.50
    • 20oz - $5.90
    Mocha
    • 12oz - $4.90
    • 16oz - $5.60
    • 20oz - $6.20
    Tea Selections

    Black, Green & Herbal

    • 12oz - $3.00
    • 20oz - $3.45
    Vanilla Latte
    • 12oz - $5.05
    • 16oz - $5.75
    • 20oz - $6.30
  • Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®

    Additional Options
    Extra Espresso Shot $0.80
    Extra Flavor Shot $0.60
    Almond, Oat, or Soy Milk $0.80
    Add Jelly $0.75

    Chai Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.75
    • 16oz - $5.50
    • 20oz - $5.90
    Cold Brew
    • 12oz - $3.75
    • 16oz - $4.45
    • 20oz - $4.80
    Cold Brew Black Tie
    • 12oz - $4.35
    • 16 oz - $5.05
    • 20oz - $5.50
    Cold Brew Latte
    • 12oz - $5.25
    • 16oz - $5.80
    • 20oz - $6.30
    Fruit Tea Shakers

    Mighty Leaf Tea hand shaken with lemonade, fruit puree, and real fruit slices

    • 12oz All Varieties - $5.60
    • 16oz All Varieties - $6.05
    • 20oz All Varieties - $6.30
    Horchata Cold Brew Latte
    • 12oz - $5.95
    • 16oz - $6.50
    • 20oz - $7.00
    Iced Americano
    • 12oz - $3.75
    • 16oz - $4.75
    • 20oz - $4.75
    Ice Blended Frappe
    • 12oz - $5.15
    • 16oz - $5.75
    • 20oz - $6.25
    Iced Caramel Macchiato
    • 12oz - $5.25
    • 16oz - $595.00
    • 20oz - $6.50
    Iced Havana Cappuccino
    • 12oz - $4.90
    • 16oz - $5.60
    • 20oz - $6.00
    Iced Latte
    • 12oz - $4.45
    • 16 oz - $5.15
    • 20 oz - $5.70
    Iced Mocha
    • 12oz - $4.90
    • 16oz - $5.60
    • 20oz - $6.20
    Iced Tea

    Green, Black or Herbal

    • 12oz - $3.00
    • 16 oz - $3.55
    • 20 oz - $3.95
    Iced Vanilla Latte
    • 12oz - $5.05
    • 16oz - $5.75
    • 20oz - $6.30
    Matcha Tea Latte
    • 12oz - $4.75
    • 16oz - $5.50
    • 20oz - $5.90
    Peet's Nitro Cold Brew
    • 12oz - $4.45
    • 16oz - $4.95
    • 20oz - $5.60

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

Hours

Summer Hours

05/13/23 - 08/27/23

  • Friday: 7am - 5pm
  • Saturday: 7am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 7am - 5pm
  • Monday: 7am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 7am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 7am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 7am - 5pm

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: Julia Madsen jmmadsen@wisc.edu

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

Hours

Summer Hours

05/13/23 - 08/27/23

  • Friday: 7am - 5pm
  • Saturday: 7am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 7am - 5pm
  • Monday: 7am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 7am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 7am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 7am - 5pm

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: Julia Madsen jmmadsen@wisc.edu

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

About

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.

Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount.

 


 

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WiFi Study Space Sustainable Options

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