Dining
If you’re a foodie, you’ll feel right at home at UW–Madison and its more than 50 campus dining locations. Open to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, our markets serve up a wide selection of food options — including every Badger’s favorite, Babcock ice cream.
Campus dining locations
Aldo’s Cafe
Fresh sandwiches, salads, 100% Fair Trade coffee, and bakery items featuring local, seasonal ingredients from area farms.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card
Babcock Hall Dairy Store
Dairy specialities, including award-winning cheese, ice cream, and locally produced milk, as well as breakfast and lunch items.
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Union Flex Plan
Badger Market at Biochemistry
Toasted sandwiches, appetizers, and coffee.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at Engineering
Snacks, hot fresh sandwiches, and coffee.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at Health Sciences Learning Center
Freshly brewed coffee and signature smoothies.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at Ingraham
Toasted sandwiches, snacks, and drinks.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at Medical Sciences
Toasted sandwiches, appetizers, snacks, and drinks.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at School of Human Ecology
Fresh bakery items and coffee favorites.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Badger Market at Union South
Grab-and-go lunches, snacks, grocery items, school supplies, Terrace and Badger apparel plus Babcock ice cream.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
BBQ Stand
Pitmaster combo sandwiches with smokehouse sides, cold taps and other beverages at the iconic Terrace. Open in summer.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Brat Stand
Brats, burgers, cold beverages, plus a variety of vegan/vegetarian options at the iconic Terrace.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Capital Café
Peet’s Coffee favorites, homemade sandwiches, and appetizers.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Carson’s Market
Offering six stations serving pizza, sandwiches, comfort food, baked goods, greens, and a variety of global dishes.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Carte
Sandwiches and made-to-order salads with freshingredients, plus freshly crafted grab-and-go items.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Chazen Café
Peet's Coffee favorites, premium espresso drinks, blended beverages, baked goods, and local beer and wines within the lobby of the Chazen.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Crossroads Café
Coffee bar plus toasted sandwiches, fresh bakery items, grab-and-go items, apps and beverages.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Daily Scoop at Memorial Union
Babcock Dairy ice cream by the cone and dish plus other treats.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Daily Scoop at Union South
Serving Babcock Dairy ice cream, blended shakes, root beer floats, ice cream coolers, and Italian ice.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Der Rathskeller
A classic German beer hall, featuring pub favorites, burgers, wraps, fries, curds, and more.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Der Stiftskeller
A bierhaus within Der Rathskeller serving beer, wine, soda, and salty snacks.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Flamingo Run at Four Lakes Market
Convenience store offering bottled beverages, groceries, school supplies, snacks, and coffee drinks.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Flamingo Run at Gordon Avenue Market
Convenience store offering bottled beverages, groceries, school supplies, snacks, and coffee drinks.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Flamingo Run at Rheta’s Market
Convenience store offering bottled beverages, groceries, school supplies, snacks, and coffee drinks.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Fluno Center Executive Dining Room
Casual fine dining featuring gourmet, local, and sustainable fare and desserts. Outdoor seating available during warmer months.
- Credit Card
Four Lakes Café (UW Hospital Cafeteria)
Several food stations including a grill, Asian cuisine, baked goods, sandwiches, salad bar, shakes, and more.
Four Lakes Market
Nine dining stations serving pasta, sushi, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, comfort food, global dishes and more.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Ginger Root
A creative Pan-Asian menu with Bento Bowls, traditional entrees, apps and unique Asian beverages and sauces.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Gordon Avenue Market
Twelve dining stations serving pasta, sushi, fresh baked goods, pizza, sandwiches, comfort food, global dishes and more.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Harvest Grains
Build your own salad or pasta bowls with a toppings and proteins.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Java Coast
Coffee shop featuring lattes, hot and iced cappuccino, and other specialty drinks.
Lakeview Lounge
Family-style pizzas, apps, and local tap beers and wine with a Terrace and Lake Mendota views. Open in summer.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Liz’s Market
Five stations offering a large salad bar, home-style comfort foods, global cuisine, sandwiches, bakery items and more.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Lowell Market
Equipped with multiple stations offering a wide variety of meals and snacks near State Street and Memorial Union.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Mendota Market
Starbucks coffee, Babcock ice cream, pizza, calzones and a deli counter, plus groceries and convenience store items.
Microcosm Café
Hot toasted sandwiches, appetizers, and coffee beverages.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Open Book Café
Coffee, toasted sandwiches, apps and snacks at College Library.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Peet’s Coffee
Custom coffee and tea in the heart of campus.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Prairie Fire Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
Specialty coffee and tea, plus fine wine and local beer.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Revive: A Badger Market Concept
Signature smoothies, coffee and tea options.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Rheta’s Market
Eight stations pizza, home-style comfort foods, pasta, sandwiches, global cuisine, bakery items and more.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Sett Rec
Appetizers and pizzas. Hang with friends at the climb, bowl, shoot pool, and play games.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Shake Smart
Healthy food options for students living the college, on-the-go lifestyle, featuring shakes, bowls, sandwiches, and more.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Smitty’s Study Pub
Before-dinner cocktails or an after-dinner cognac with views of the Madison skyline. Offering full-service menu, pool, games, and TVs.
- Credit Card
South Cantina
Classic Mexican fare - create your own burritos, tacos, and bowls.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Southeast Café
Smoothies, custom acai bowls, healthy food options, fresh pastries, and a variety of grab-and-go items.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Starbucks at Smith
Custom coffee drinks, treats, and grab-and-go items.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
Steenbock’s on Orchard
Seasonal downtown dining on the UW campus.
- Cash,
- Credit Card
Strada
Italian street food with hearth-fired pizza and pasta dishes. Build your own or try signature selections.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
The Bean & Creamery at Four Lakes Market
Custom coffee drinks, smoothies, Babcock Dairy ice cream, and grab-and-go items.
- Credit Card,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan
The Sett Pub
Classic pub fare with a great tap list.
- Apple Pay,
- Cash,
- Credit Card,
- Google Pay,
- Wiscard,
- Union Flex Plan,
- Union Gift Card
Wisconsin Union Catering
Food and beverage provider for all Grainger Hall events. Services include full service catering orders and pick up orders. Guests can order through Capital Café.