Commons Café

Welcome!

 

 Often considered a hidden jewel, the Commons Cafe presents a large variety of fresh chef-prepared lunch options in a beautiful setting. Menu offerings include outstanding soups and a 24-topping salad bar, made-to-order grill selections, cold deli-style sandwiches, entree salads, great vegetarian options and a wide variety of ethnic entrees from around the globe. Entrees and soup selections change daily. The window-lined dining room is spacious, service is quick and take-outs are encouraged.

New Grilled Sandwiches made to order!

We've added eight new sandwiches including the vegetarian Portabella sandwich, Santa Fe Turkey Burger, Louisiana Po'Boy with Andouille sausage, Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork, South of the Border, Greektown and the Turkey Stacker. Make it a combo with a choice of side and any size beverage for just $2.00 more!

We've expanded our salad bar! Look for new toppings and salads including Fresh Roasted Vegetables, Sante Fe Fried Polenta, Garlic Chili Tofu, Orzo Mushroom Salad with Feta & Spinach

 Commons Cafe is pleased to offer selections that are MHealthy options. These items include Chicken Caesar Salad (with fat-free dressing) and many items on the salad bar.

For more information visit:

www.mhealthy.umich.edu

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General Information

About Us

Service is buffet-style with a main 'scramble' area for people to move about and make selections. The menu includes but is not limited to: (4) hot entrees per day, burgers, hot sandwiches,a variety of side dishes, salad bar, pre-made salads and sandwiches, yogurts, fresh fruit, munchies, breads, rolls, assorted sweets and tons of beverage options. It is a very hustle-bustle but casual atmosphere during the lunch rush.

We now feature dishes from two local restaurants several days a week:

Look for Temptations Indian Cuisine  authentic Indian cuisine from the popular local restaurant!

And Jamaican Jerk offerings including Jerk Chicken,Chicken Pita and Jerk Tofu. What's jerk? A special process of flavoring and grilling meat, vegetables and tofu that results in a spicy-sweet flavor and tender texture.