Written By: Lexi Tucker
Sometimes you need a quick snack or refreshment while studying at Ellis Library, and this guide will help you find the most convenient options. Whether grabbing a bite, getting a caffeine fix, or filling up your water bottle, Ellis has everything you need to stay energized and focused.
One feature of Ellis Library that is hard to miss, especially when entering from the West Entrance, is the café. This convenient location offers a simplified menu featuring drip coffee, hot tea, various canned espresso drinks, Pepsi products, and a selection of grab-and-go snack and lunch items. Even if you bring your own food, the cafe provides a microwave, toaster, and bagel cutter during Ellis Library operating hours. The Food and Drink Policy at Ellis encourages smelly, sticky, or messy foods to be consumed in the café area to avoid spills or messes, so please consider what you’re eating before moving elsewhere! The café hours as of Fall 2024:
- Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday & Friday: 8:00 – 4:00 PM
Convenient self-serve vending machines are also available at Ellis Library. To find them, head down the hallway past the café, leading toward the elevators for the ground through the fourth floor. As soon as you round the corner to the left, two snack vending machines are available with options ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 for either cash or card. You are welcome to enjoy snacks in most areas of the library, but please clean up and be considerate of those around you.
Another great feature of Ellis Library are the bottle-filling water fountains. One fountain is near the café and the ground floor bathrooms. The second one is near the Circulation desk and men’s restroom on the first floor.
In general, the policy for drinks at Ellis Library is to have covered containers and to be careful when operating computers or other devices. Alert library staff about any spills at the West Desk to help keep the library clean.
In conclusion, Ellis Library offers a variety of convenient snack and drink options to enhance your study experience. Whether you visit the café or grab a quick snack from a vending machine, you can easily stay refreshed and focused while making the most of your time in the library!