About Our Cafes
Our cafes strive to provide the campus community with an exceptional and convenient dining experience on a daily basis focused on customer service. Our menus include a wide variety of drinks, soups, sandwiches, salads, and snacks designed to accommodate those with dietary and nutritional needs or preferences. Vegan, kosher, and halal menu items are offered daily (while supplies last).
Sandwiches
Café sandwiches are made fresh daily. Our dedicated staff produces nearly 1,200 sandwiches a day featuring fresh bread such as focaccia, sourdough, whole grain croissants, and baguettes – all baked in our very own UConn bakery!
Salads
Over 250 salads are made fresh every day using fresh-cut greens and the finest ingredients!
Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee
We offer bold and flavored roasts and are proud to serve Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, including other fine coffees made right here in Connecticut!
CAFE SOUP SCHEDULE - Daily offerings may vary from what is listed in the online café menus due to availability from our suppliers. We apologize for the inconvenience. The best way to find out today’s soup is to call the café you are going to visit. Phone numbers for each café are provided in each description below.
Bookworms Cafe will have extended hours for finals. Please review hours below.
Beanery Cafe
BEANERY CAFE - Daily Menu
Cafe Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Whether you are coming into the Benton Museum to enjoy the artwork or just looking for a nice place to study or meet up with friends, the Beanery is the place for you! This café is located in the lobby of the Benton Art Museum on campus and offers comfy and eclectic seating inside and an outdoor patio. The first Thursday of every month the Benton will host some fun activities and music. The Beanery stays open until 6:30pm during First Thursday events so you can grab a drink or snack while you are there. Check the Benton calendar for upcoming First Thursday details. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-5426
Bookworms Cafe
BOOKWORMS CAFÉ - Daily Menu
Fall Semester Hours
Sunday: Noon-10pm
Monday-Wednesday: 7:30am-11pm
Thursday: 7:30am-9pm
Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday: Noon-4pm
Extended Hours for Finals
Friday, Dec 6th: 7:30am-9pm
Saturday, Dec 7th: 7:30am-1am
Sunday, Dec 8: 7:30am-1am
Monday, Dec 9: 7:30am-1am
Tuesday, Dec 10: 7:30am-1am
Wednesday, Dec 11: 7:30am-1am
Thursday, Dec 12: 7:30am-9pm
Friday, Dec 13: 7:30am-5pm
Saturday, Dec 14: 9am-3pm
Sunday, Dec 15: Closed
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Hitting the books at Homer Babbidge Library? Take a study break and visit Bookworm’s Café located on the plaza level in the 24-hour study room. We offer a variety of hand-crafted “With The Grain” sandwiches and “Fresh Harvest” salads made daily on campus. Need an energy boost? Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy fresh-baked treats from our on-campus bakery. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-5233
CrossRoads Cafe (plant-forward)
CROSSROADS CAFE - Daily Menu
Fall Semester Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
CrossRoads Café in the Wilbur Cross building has a unique menu; offering plant-forward options that will satisfy meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Our goal is to serve "Healthy, wholesome cuisine that nourishes the body, feeds the soul, and helps the planet."
In addition to making plant-based options more obtainable within the UConn community, we also strive to educate and spread awareness on the importance of sustainability. Through student leadership, the Crossroads Events Management Committee will coordinate and host events on a range of topics relating to the plant-forward movement. Such areas include sustainable farming, alternative proteins, nutritional topics, etc. If you are interested in joining us please reach out to crossroadseventsmanagement@gmail.com. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-5127
Market Cafe
MARKET CAFÉ - Daily Menu
Fall Semester Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Located on the lower level of Student Union as part of Union Street Market. Market Café features international sandwiches, mac and cheese, and bakery items, all made fresh daily. The Café also serves a full line of espresso and coffee drinks. Soup can be found inside Union Street Market. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-8832
nanoByte Cafe
nanoßyte Cafe - Daily Menu
Located in the new state-of-the-art Science 1 building, nanoßyte café offers freshly brewed coffee, specialty coffee drinks, homemade pastries, daily soup/mac and cheese, and hot artisan sandwiches. Grab-and-go items like fresh salads, wraps, and a variety of snacks are also available. nanoßyte also offers patio seating in the spring, summer, and fall. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-1590
Fall Semester Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours
Payment Options
- Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- Mobile Payments: Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
- Husky Bucks
- Dining Services Points
- Flex Passes - One Flex Pass at the UC Cafes allows you to get a value meal (sandwich or salad, 1 bottled drink, & 1 bag of chips or fruit - no substitutions)
PLEASE NOTE: UConn Dining locations (except Dairy Bar) are cashless.
Nutritional Info
Menu and nutritional information will only show on days that these locations are open.
Beanery Menu & Nutrition
Bookworms Menu & Nutrition
CrossRoads Menu & Nutrition
Market Cafe Menu & Nutrition
nanoByte Menu & Nutrition
Contact Us/Feedback
Phone Numbers:
Beanery: 860-486-5426
Bookworms: 860-486-5233
CrossRoads: 860-486-5127
Market Cafe: 860-486-8832
nanoByte: 860-486-1590
If you have questions or want to let us know how we're doing, please use our online feedback form.