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.
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2019 Summer
05/13/19 - 09/03/19
- Monday: 7am to 9pm
- Tuesday: 7am to 9pm
- Wednesday: 7am to 9pm
- Thursday: 7am to 9pm
- Friday: 7am to 9pm
- Saturday: 7am to 9pm
- Sunday: 7am to 9pm
Hours resume as normal for the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays
Fall Semester Hours 2019
09/04/19 - 12/11/19
- Wednesday: 7am to 10pm
- Thursday: 7am to 10pm
- Friday: 7am to 10pm
- Saturday: 7am to 10pm
- Sunday: 7am to 10pm
- Monday: 7am to 10pm
- Tuesday: 7am to 10pm
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Pay with your student Wiscard and receive a 10% discount
Prairie Fire Cafe
Coffee
Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®
Regular or Decaf
- 12 oz - $2.30
- 16 oz - $2.70
- 20 oz - $2.95
- 12 oz - $2.90
- 16 oz - $3.30
- 20 oz - $3.55
Regular or Decaf
- 12 oz - $3.05
- 16 oz - $3.85
- 20 oz - $3.85
- 1 shot - $2.25
- 2 shots - $3.05
- 3 shots - $3.85
A 96 oz to-go container. Purchase includes cups, creamer and sugar.
- $23.00
Hot Beverages
Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®
- 12 oz - $3.65
- 16 oz - $4.15
- 20 oz - $4.65
- 12 oz - $3.65
- 16 oz - $4.15
- 20 oz - $4.70
- 12 oz - $4.15
- 16 oz - $4.65
- 20 oz - $5.20
- 12 oz - $4.45
- 16 oz - $4.90
- 20 oz - $5.50
- 12 oz - $4.15
- 16 oz - $4.65
- 20 oz - $5.20
- 12 oz - $3.10
- 16 oz - $3.40
- 20 oz - $3.70
Masala Chai or Earl Grey
- 12 oz - $3.80
- 16 oz - $4.45
- 20 oz - $4.95
Choose from Mighty Leaf Black, Green, Blended or Herbal Tea
- Small - $2.55
- Large - $2.95
Iced Beverages
Proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee & Mighty Leaf Teas®
- 12oz - $4.45
- 16 oz - $3.30
- 24 oz - $3.80
- 16 oz - $4.05
- 24oz - $4.55
Green, Black or Herbal
- 16 oz - $2.85
- 24 oz - $3.20
- 16oz - $3.65
- 24oz - $4.15
- 16 oz - $4.15
- 24 oz - $4.70
- 16oz - $4.90
- 24oz - $5.50
- 16oz - $4.65
- 24oz - $5.20
Choice of Masala Chai or Earl Gray
- 16 oz - $4.45
- 24 oz - $4.95
A refreshing, blended coffee beverage. Choose from Caramel, Mocha, Masala Chai, Matcha Tea or add a Flavored Syrup. (Low-cal options available)
- 16 oz - $4.15
- 24 oz - $4.65
- 16oz - $4.65
- 24oz - $5.15
- 16oz - $4.55
- 24oz - $5.05
- 16oz - $4.65
- 24oz - $5.15
Tapas
Small plates suitable for sharing. Enjoy half-priced tapas on Thursdays from 5-9pm!
Creamy brie drizzled with honey and topped with an apricot. Served warm with fresh slices of baguette.
- $6.50
Toasted chicken or cheese quesadilla served with salsa
- $4.00
Creamy guacamole served with crisp tortilla chips
- $2.80
Three large vegetarian samosas served with chutney.
- $5.90
Four warm, puff pastry bites filled with spinach and feta cheese served with tzatziki yogurt sauce.
- $6.25
Warm pita served with a generous portion of roasted red pepper hummus.
- $5.25
- $5.95
V = Vegetarian | GF = Gluten-Free | DF = Dairy-Free | NF = Nut-Free
Events at Union South
September 1st | 7pm to 10pm
Sunburst Festival
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Union SouthSeptember 4th | 11am to 3pm
Badger Fest 2019
Wisconsin Union
Union SouthSeptember 7th | 12pm to 2:30 pm
Badger Bash: Wisconsin vs. Central Michigan
Wisconsin Union
Union SouthSeptember 15th | All Day
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