Open Book Cafe

Open Book Café
Normal Operating Hours
Monday - Wednesday 10 am to 2:00 am
Thursday 10:00 am to Midnight
Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday Noon to 9:00 pm
Sunday Noon to Midnight
Closed during winter, spring, summer breaks

Welcome to the Open Book Café Web site! Located in Room 1250 on the first floor of Helen C. White Hall, the Café is a collaboration between the UW-Madison Libraries and the Wisconsin Union.

About the Café

A descriptive collection of photos and maps of the Open Book Café and Open Book Collection. Though the café is officially closed for the summer, the Internet workstations, study areas, and Open Book Collection are open the same hours as College Library.

Café Menu

The Café offers a complete line of fresh-brewed and specialty coffees, fruit juices, smoothies and other popular beverages, as well as soups, a variety of sandwiches, and bakery items. Find a list of menu items here.

History

View photos of the Open Book Café construction project from Fall 2002 through Spring 2003.

Suggestions

Submit your comments or suggestions here.

Open Book Collection

The Open Book Collection is an integral part of the café space, providing a casual "bookstore within a café" environment. Browse the collection of books, video games, DVDs, and books on CD. If you are looking to browse new music CDs, visit the Computer and Media Center (CMC) located in Room 2250 of College Library.