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.

MAP OF CAFE LOCATIONS

Café Hours: You can see hours for each café below or at dining.uconn.edu/hours.
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, final exams week, breaks, holidays, and special events. 

BEANERY CAFE - Daily Menu

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Weekends: 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 Beanery also hosts an open mic night in conjunction with the museum's First Thursday events. The first Thursday of every month the Benton will host some activities. The Beanery stays open later and anyone is welcome to take part in the open mic. Check the Benton website for First Thursday details. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-5426

BOOKWORMS CAFÉ - Daily Menu

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Wednesday: 7:30am-11pm
Thursday: 7:30am-9pm
Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday: Noon-4pm
Sunday: Noon-11pm

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 - Daily Menu

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Weekends: 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 CAFÉ - Daily Menu

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Sat: 9am-4pm
Sun: 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, soups, mac and cheese, and bakery items, all made fresh daily. The Café also serves a full line of espresso and coffee drinks. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-8832

NANOBYTE CAFE - Daily Menu

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Weekends: 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

Located in the new state-of-the-art Science 1 building, nanoByte café offers freshly brewed coffee, specialty coffee drinks, Boba milk tea, 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. nanoByte also offers patio seating in the spring, summer, and fall. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-1590