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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.
@theCaf is our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at the University Center. Open seven days a week, @theCaf 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
Whoops! Maybe next month….
2 for $4 on Coke, Pepsi, and 7-Up 20oz at the Market this month!
🍪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. 🎉🍪
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!
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 🍏
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!
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.
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.
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! 🍴💫
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!
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! 🍂👀
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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 |