Promotions & Events
The place for upcoming events and promotions in our Wisconsin Union Restaurants, Markets & Cafes. Join our listserv by emailing food@union.wisc.edu to get coupons and updates throughout the year!
Every weekday from 7-10pm is Social Hour in Der Rathskeller! Get any LARGE appetizer - that's enough to share - for the price of a SMALL appetizer. Go classic with cheese curds, chili cheese fries and nachos OR try the German meatballs or currywurst.
Half-priced tapas, friends and beverages make it easy to unwind after a long day. With Prairie Fire Coffeehouse & Wine Bar located in Union South, there’s no need to go far to start relaxing. Our new tapas include Fire Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Pate, a Spinach & Artichoke Dip as well as a Brie Cheese Platter. Sized perfectly to share and available every evening. On Thursdays from 5-9pm, all tapas are half off, which means more for the table to share!
Rich espresso and creamy caramel sauce blend to create the ultimate treat. Available at Memorial Union's Peet's Coffee & Tea, Grainger Hall's Capital Cafe and Union South's Prairie Fire Coffeehouse & Wine Bar. 
It Only Takes $6 to Experience the Revitalized Der Rathskeller
Monday: The Black Forest Sandwich, Side & 16oz Soda
Tuesday: Smoked Turkey Melt, Side & 16oz Soda
Wednesday: Der Rathskeller Burger, Side & 16oz Soda
Thursday: Reuben, Side & 16oz Soda
Friday: Chicken Caesar Salad & 16oz Soda
Support Your Badgers in Style!
Stop by Union South to get decked out in short sleeve T-shirts and save $5! Or save $10 off of any long sleeve T-shirt or hooded sweatshirt.
Terrace hats for only $5 are available at Union South's Badger Market and Memorial Union's Essentials store while supplies last. Even in winter, we can dream of the Terrace!
From morning to evening, Capital Cafe has been cooking up some new flavors. In the morning, try a breakfast cookie, which includes oatmeal, cheddar and bacon. Yes, bacon. It's only $1.50 and is also available without bacon.
After 3pm, cheese, pepperoni or sausage 16" pizzas are available to share among your friends or groups. Place your order in the restaurant or by calling ahead to (608) 265-4914.
As the scientific name for “badger’s den,” The Sett is the perfect name for the 3 floors of entertainment, food and recreational activities in the new Union South. Here are only some of the ways to burrow into fun:
- Share an appetizer as you watch Badger, Packer and other games.
- Tie on a new pair of shoes and get a strike on the bowling lanes.
- Dance until 2am at the regular DMF events on Fridays.
- Create a masterpiece at Free Art Fridays.
- Catch a catfish between classes.
- Take your climbing skills to a whole other level.
Check here for upcoming events in The Sett.
To reward loyal customers and help create a healthier environment, the Wisconsin Union developed the mug program. Purchase a 15oz Union mug for only $5.99 and receive discounted refills of drip coffee, fountain soda and more. It is our way to thank you for being a loyal customer and helping to save the earth one mug at a time!
Mugs can be purchased at most Wisconsin Union Delis and Essentials.
Choose 3 and Save $1 at Badger Market in Union South, Medical Sciences & the newest one in Biochemical Sciences!
1) Sandwich from Grab-n-Go Cooler
2) Beverage of your choice!
3) Side* A sweet dessert. A savory snack. Or a healthy option. You decide!
*Sides do not include sundry items
Choose a grab-n-go sandwiches and customize your meal!
Available at Crossroads Cafe, Daily Dose, Daily Scoop in Memorial Union, E2 - Engineering Eatery, Feed Bag, Ingraham Deli and Microcosm Cafe.
A sandwich plus three sides is only $6.00 or add four sides for $6.50.
Sandwiches Include any bun, bread or wrap sandwich with the yellow label.
Sides include:
- Milk
- Can of soda
- 12oz coffee
- Chips
- 2 gourmet cookies
- Bar
- Fresh fruit
- Carrot sticks
- Celery
