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

Beanery Cafe & Market Cafe will be open for the summer.
Please inform our servers if you have any food allergies.

BEANERY CAFE - Daily Menu

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

Semester & Summer Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/retail-hours for updates.

BOOKWORMS CAFÉ - Daily Menu

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

Summer: Closed 

Semester Hours 

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

Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/retail-hours for updates.

CROSSROADS CAFE - Daily Menu

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 of the importance of sustainability. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-5127

Summer - Closed

Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/retail-hours for updates.

MARKET CAFÉ - Daily Menu

Located on the lower level of the Student Union near the entrance to Union Street Market. Market Café features international sandwiches and bakery items, all made fresh daily. The Café also serves a full line of coffee drinks. Soup and mac & cheese can be found inside nearby Union Street Market. Cafe Phone Number: 860-486-8832

Summer Hours

Starting May 12th

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Holiday closures: May 26th & June 30-July 4

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, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/retail-hours for updates.

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

Summer: Closed

Semester Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/retail-hours for updates.