University of Wisconsin–Madison

Liz’s Market

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Waters Residence Hall | 1200 Observatory Drive | Map
Office: 608-262-2073

Liz’s Market is located in Waters Residence Hall on Observatory Drive. Conveniently situated in the middle of campus, Liz is perfect for lunch after a tough lecture or morning lab and features a large cold food bar, which offers fresh fruits and vegetables.

Accepted forms of payment at Liz’s Market include Meal Swipes, Wiscard, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. To keep cashier lines moving quickly, cash or check are not accepted here.

All-You-Care-To-Eat-Service

Liz’s Market offers all-you-care-to-eat (buffet style) service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This means, diners will pay for their meal upon entry to the market. No outside carry-in food will be allowed during these meal periods.

Please note: Liz’s Market and dining room will be closed in-between meal service.

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2025-26 Academic Year Hours*

Monday – Friday:

  • Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday:

  • Brunch: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday:

  • Closed

*Hours may vary. See our full operating schedule for details.

Door Prices

  • Breakfast: $9.49
  • Lunch: $12.99
  • Dinner: $13.25

Stations at Liz’s Market

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1849 serves home-style comfort foods. It’s the place to find traditional favorites such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, chef-carved roast meats, and smokehouse BBQ flavors from around the country.

bacon, ham, turkey, and provolone sandwich

Delicious features made-to-order deli, panini sandwiches, and wraps served on an array of freshly baked bread and roll choices.

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Global Kitchen includes a number of ethnic entrées and sides from all corners of the globe with the menu varying daily.

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Buckingham Bakery offers fresh-baked goods, with muffins, bagels, pastries, cookies, bars, and an array of hot and cold desserts, as well as a cereal station featuring up to 30 varieties of cereal, hot oatmeal and yogurt.

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Great Greens features a bountiful bar of freshly prepared greens, fruit and vegetable toppings, and mixed salads for diners to craft the ultimate salad, as well as house-prepared soups.

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