University Center Dining

University Center Dining At the Caf is the dining hall at the University Center in Chicago. It is a partnership between the University Center and Chartwells Higher Education.

is our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at the University Center. Open seven days a week, often becomes students' main meeting place for not only a great meal but great conversation with friends. Stop in and try out our omelette bar for breakfast and a coffee from Starbucks, for lunch grab a slice from a freshly made pizza, or a custom made sandwich from Bakers Crust, for dinner che

ck out our nightly specials for when your class is running late. No matter what you're hungry for, there's always something for everyone at .

01/07/2026

Whoops! Maybe next month….
2 for $4 on Coke, Pepsi, and 7-Up 20oz at the Market this month!

12/04/2025

🍪National Cookie Day is here, and we’re celebrating with all the fresh-baked goodness you can handle! 😋✨
Head over to The Market and treat yourself because you deserve a sweet break.  🎉🍪

Pickles Teaching Kitchen in The Caf today! 🧂🌿 Our Chef Manager, Leanord, led a hands-on class exploring how to make pick...
11/13/2025

Pickles Teaching Kitchen in The Caf today! 🧂🌿 Our Chef Manager, Leanord, led a hands-on class exploring how to make pickles while sharing tips, techniques, and flavor inspiration. We love learning something new every day!

Apple Fest took over The Caf today for the perfect start to Fall! 🍎🍂 Apple Lemonade Spritzers, Mini Apple Pies, Twix Ap...
10/08/2025

Apple Fest took over The Caf today for the perfect start to Fall! 🍎🍂 Apple Lemonade Spritzers, Mini Apple Pies, Twix Apple Salad, Apple Pop Tarts... everything APPLE!! Thank you to all of you that made this Apple Fest a little sweeter 🍏

🔥 Chef Showcase: Chef Jimmy 🔥Today’s Foodie Feature is a flavorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Chef Jimmy, d...
09/19/2025

🔥 Chef Showcase: Chef Jimmy 🔥
Today’s Foodie Feature is a flavorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Chef Jimmy, drawing from his experience in tapas restaurants, is serving up:

• Queso Birria Tacos (Shredded Beef & Cheese)
• Savory Consommé
• Spanish Rice
• Alfajores (Dulce de Leche–Filled Cookies)

A celebration of culture, craft, and culinary passion—one delicious bite at a time!

Cue the boots & BBQ — we brought the flavor and the flair! 🤠Our Cowboy Couture Cookout served up smoky bites and western...
05/15/2025

Cue the boots & BBQ — we brought the flavor and the flair! 🤠
Our Cowboy Couture Cookout served up smoky bites and western vibes as we kicked off the countdown to National BBQ Day. Just in time for the Cowboy Carter tour to ride into Chicago tonight — Beyoncé, we are ready! 💃

Thanks to everyone who showed up in style and brought the energy. Until next time, stay bold, stay hungry, and stay fabulous.

🌙 Suhoor Packs are here to help you fuel your fast! Simply notify the cashier you would like to purchase a Suhoor Pack f...
03/08/2025

🌙 Suhoor Packs are here to help you fuel your fast! Simply notify the cashier you would like to purchase a Suhoor Pack for one meal swipe.

Here’s three different ways you can grab your meals:
1️⃣ Dine-In: Break your fast at sundown with all-you-care-to-eat options at The Caf. Just swipe in!
2️⃣ Iftar To-Go: Prefer to take your meal with you? Ask the cashier for an Ozzi container and fill it up with your favorites.
3️⃣ Foodville To-Go: Craving something different? Pick up a halal to-go meal from The Market! We have Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, and Palak Paneer ready to go.

Visit the Ramadan link in our bio to learn more.

We’re back and ready for an amazing semester! 🎉✨ Tap the link in our bio to check when your meal plan starts and see our...
01/04/2025

We’re back and ready for an amazing semester! 🎉✨ Tap the link in our bio to check when your meal plan starts and see our updated hours. Let’s make it a delicious start to 2025! 🍴💫

🥒 Ready to get pickling? Join us tomorrow at 12PM or 1PM for a hands-on Teaching Kitchen experience where you’ll learn t...
11/13/2024

🥒 Ready to get pickling? Join us tomorrow at 12PM or 1PM for a hands-on Teaching Kitchen experience where you’ll learn to make your own pickles! From tangy Dills to sweet Bread & Butter, bring your pickle passion and we’ll supply the ingredients. Sign up at the link in our bio!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our first-ever Joyful Farmers Market! 🌱🍎🌿 We loved sharing fresh produce, swag, go...
10/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to our first-ever Joyful Farmers Market! 🌱🍎🌿 We loved sharing fresh produce, swag, good vibes, and tasty creations from our overnight oats teaching kitchen. 🥄✨

Keep your eyes peeled for our next Joyful event, Thankful, happening in November. We can't wait to see you there! 🍂👀

As Chef Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to give one last, heartfelt thank you to our amazing chef, Jimmy Dalt...
09/13/2024

As Chef Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to give one last, heartfelt thank you to our amazing chef, Jimmy Dalton! 👨‍🍳 We truly appreciate your hard work and the incredible meals you make.
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Our dietary icons make mindful eating easier! Find them on the menu screens at The Caf 🍽️ AG = Avoiding Gluten • PR = Pr...
08/15/2024

Our dietary icons make mindful eating easier! Find them on the menu screens at The Caf 🍽️
AG = Avoiding Gluten • PR = Protein • VG = Vegan • V = Vegetarian • Globe = Climate Friendly

Address

525 S State St
Chicago, IL
60605

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12am
Tuesday 7am - 12am
Wednesday 7am - 12am
Thursday 7am - 12am
Friday 7am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 12am

Telephone

+1 312-924-8109

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