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University Library Cafe

University Library Cafe

4.6(1k+)•
DashPass•
Gastropub
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Store Info
DashPass
4.6(1k+)•
$$•Gastropub
Lunch & Dinner 11AM-10PM Daily
10:00 am - 10:30 pm

Featured Items

$0 delivery fee, first order
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Featured Items

Bacon Cheeseburger
$16.00
•86% (15)
Library Burger
$14.00
•96% (33)
Peanut Butter Bacon Burger
$16.00
•90% (21)
Wings
$16.00
•90% (40)
#1 Most liked
Chicken Strip Basket
$15.00
•96% (33)
#2 Most liked
Smashburger Tacos
$14.00
Reviews1k+ ratings • 30+ public reviews
4.6
of 5 stars
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Beckie W
Emerging Expert • 6 contributions
Loved
• 12/10/23
• DoorDash order
Our food was hot and the Fiesta Omelet was flavorful and delicious. The Chicken Fried Steak was also full of flavor and delicious also. Our country potatoes were crisp on the outside and tender in the middle. I would've liked some jelly for my toast but luckily I had some at home.
H
Holly J
2 contributions
Didn't like
• 9/5/25
• DoorDash order
Always a fan of The Library but the Reuben fell short tonight. Seemed like very little effort was put into making this sandwich. The meat was dry, the 1000 island just glopped on. Weird. Not worth $30 for 2.
J
Jamin R
Emerging Expert • 23 contributions
Loved
• 5/26/22
• DoorDash order
Absolutely delicious and the sandwich was huge and the bun was toasted to perfection. Fries were very good and still very hot.
J
Jessie L
Local Expert • 42 contributions
Didn't like
• 10/29/24
• DoorDash order
the Peanut Butter Bacon Burger was very dry & cloying. the Bookworm Burger was nothing outstanding. the Side of Mac & Cheese , which also comes on the Bookworm Burger , should've been cheesier and was underseasoned. The onion rings were extremely greasy.
M
Mark G
Emerging Expert • 17 contributions
Loved
• 10/14/25
• DoorDash order
The foods always on point from the library. Tenderloin Sandwich and Library Burger were good size, filling andtasted great.
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Most Ordered

The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store

Sandwiches & Entrées

All sandwiches come with one side. Mac and Cheese, Onion Rings, or cup of Soup or Chili for an additional charge. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Burgers

All burgers come with one side. Add bacon to your burger for $3 or sub black bean veggie patty for $2. Add $2 to upgrade your side to Mac and Cheese, Onion Rings, or a cup of Soup or Chili. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Appetizers

Nachos

Fresh flour tortillas topped with all the good stuff!

Soups & Salads

Dressings: Raspberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, 1,000 Island, Ranch, Italian, French

Sides

Beverages

16 oz Fountain

Extra Sauce

Prices on this menu are set directly by the Merchant.

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