University Library Cafe Menu

4.6
(850+ Reviews)
  • APPETIZERS

    • BBQ Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in Sweet BBQ sauce.
      $13.99
    • Buffalo Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.
      $13.99
    • Dry Rub Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.
      $13.99
    • Naked Wings

      $13.99
    • Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.
      $9.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.
      $8.99
    • Fried Banana Peppers

      $5.99
    • Fried Pickles

      Dill pickle spears battered and deep fried served with a side of ranch.
      $8.99
    • Library Poutine

      French Fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.
      $11.99
    • Onion Rings

      Thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and deep fried.
      $9.99
    • Chips and Salsa Basket

      $7.99
    • Chips and Queso Basket

      $7.99
  • BURGERS

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese and 2 strips of bacon served on fresh toasted bun.
      $14.99
    • Bookworm Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.
      $14.99
    • Cheese Shop Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Cheese Shop cheese on a toasted bun.
      $14.99
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $11.99
    • Chili Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.99
    • Double Cheeseburger

      2 of our 1/3 lb fresh ground beef patties with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $15.99
    • Jalapeno Havarti Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with jalapeños and Havarti cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.99
    • Library Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $11.99
    • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with peanut butter and 2 strips of bacon, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $14.99
    • Black Bean Burger

      1/4 pound all vegetable black bean patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, served on a fresh toasted bun.
      $11.99
  • NACHOS

    • Bacon Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with bacon, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $13.99
    • Cheeseburger Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with cheeseburger crumbles, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $13.99
    • Corned Beef Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded corned beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $13.99
    • Library Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $10.99
    • Roast Beef Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shaved roast beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $13.99
  • SANDWICHES & ENTREES

    • BLT

      $10.99
    • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $12.99
    • Breakfast Club

      Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and fried egg served on Texas toast.
      $12.99
    • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      $12.99
    • Chicken Strip Basket

      Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.
      $12.99
    • Corned Beef on Rye

      Slow cooked corned beef served on rye bread with stone ground mustard.
      $11.99
    • French Dip

      Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.
      $13.99
    • Havarti Grilled Cheese

      Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.
      $9.99
    • Homemade Mac & Cheese

      $9.99
    • Library Vegetarian Melt

      Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.
      $9.99
    • Reuben

      Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.
      $12.99
    • Tenderloin

      Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.
      $12.99
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.
      $12.99
  • SIDES

    • Cole Slaw

      $2.99
    • Cottage Cheese

      $2.99
    • French Fries

      $2.99
    • Potato Chips

      $1.99
    • Side Chili Cheese Fries

      $4.99
    • Side Mac & Cheese

      $3.99
    • Side Onion Rings

      $3.99
    • Side Salad

      $3.99
  • SOUP & SALAD

    • Cup Of Chicken Noodle Soup

      $3.99
    • Bowl Of Chicken Noodle Soup

      $4.99
    • Cup of Chili

      $3.99
    • Bowl Of Chili

      $4.99
    • Club Salad

      Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and shredded cheese.
      $11.99
    • Dinner Salad

      Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
      $7.99
  • EXTRAS

    • 1000 Island 2oz

      $0.25
    • BBQ Sauce 2oz

      $0.25
    • Blue Cheese 2oz

      $0.25
    • French Dressing 2oz

      $0.25
    • Honey Mustard 2oz

      $0.25
    • Italian Dressing 2oz

      $0.25
    • Ranch 2oz

      $0.25
    • Raspberry Vinaigrette 2oz

      $0.25
    • Large Side Of Cheese Sauce

      $2.00
    • Large Salsa

      $6.00
    • Include Plastic Utensils

  • CAN/BOTTLE

    • Athletic NA Hazy IPA

      $4.50
    • Exile Ruthie NA

      $4.50
    • Miller Highlife Bottle

      $3.75
  • NA BEVERAGES

    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Cold Brew 12oz

      $5.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Fresca

      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      $3.00
    • Juice 12oz

      $3.00
      Juice 12oz
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Luxardo Cherry

      $1.00
    • Milk 12oz

      $3.00
    • Millstream Rootbeer

      $3.00
    • Millstream Rootbeer Refill

      $3.00
    • Mr Pibb

      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Tonic Water

      $3.00
    • Water

  • BREAKFAST

    • Biscuits & Gravy

      Two biscuits halved and topped with homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs.
      $10.99
    • Breakfast Burger

      Library ground burger topped with bacon, egg, The Cheese Shop cheese, and homemade country sausage gravy. Served with country potatoes.
      $14.99
    • Breakfast Burrito

      A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo' Rub seasoning, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for $2.
      $11.99
    • Breakfast Nachos

      Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.
      $13.99
    • Cheese Shop Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $13.99
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.
      $12.99
    • Denver Omelet

      A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.
      $12.99
    • Library Benedict

      $12.99
    • Fiesta Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $12.99
    • French Toast Breakfast

      $11.99
    • Hangover Hash

      Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.
      $10.99
    • Hummus Melt

      Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.
      $9.99
    • La Mie Breakfast Croissant

      $13.99
    • Library Breakfast

      Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.
      $11.99
    • Pancake Breakfast

      Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat. Substitute French Toast for no charge.
      $11.99
    • Smothered Potatoes

      Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.
      $12.99
    • Texas Melt

      Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.
      $11.99
  • BREAKFAST SPECIALS

    • 3 Egg Omelet

      $12.99
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      $12.99
    • Library Benedict

      $12.99
    • Veggie Omelet

      $11.99
  • WEEKDAY BREAKFAST

    • Breakfast Burrito

      A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo' Rub seasoning, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for $2.
      $11.99
    • Cheese Shop Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $13.99
    • Denver Omelet

      A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.
      $12.99
    • Fiesta Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $12.99
    • Library Breakfast

      Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.
      $11.99
    • Texas Melt

      Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.
      $11.99
    • Smothered Potatoes

      Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.
      $12.99
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.
      $12.99
    • Breakfast Nachos

      Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.
      $13.99
    • Hummus Melt

      Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.
      $9.99
    • 2 Eggs

      $3.99
    • Bacon 3pc

      $3.99
    • Country Potatoes

      $2.99
    • Sausage Patties 2pc

      $3.99
    • Toast

      $2.99
    • 3 Egg Omelet

      $12.99

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