Food & Drink

Enjoy the convenience and quality of The Bistro at Northrop located on the first floor, west side of Northrop (in the former Surdyk’s Café space). For those visiting Northrop on weekdays, your daytime beverages are covered with coffee, espresso drinks, tea, soda, and seasonally infused fruit water. Hungry? You have your choice of breakfast, lunch, and snack options ranging from avocado toast and freshly baked pastries to the Daily Chef’s Special Panini and salty snacks. Short on time? A cooler filled with fresh grab-and-go options is ready for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Bistro at Northrop!

Summer Hours:
Aug 1-Aug 26:  8:00 am -3:00 pm, Mon - Fri
Fall Hours:
Begin Aug 29: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon - Thu, and 7:00 am to 3 pm on Fri

Concessions at Northrop
This season, we are pleased to offer a new menu for those attending events at Northrop. Prior to events and during intermission, patrons can enjoy a variety of refreshments including fresh plates, salty and sweet treats, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

Sky Lakes Catering at Northrop
Renting a space at Northrop? We can accommodate groups of various sizes for many types of events and would love to help you create a special experience. An expanded, more affordable catering menu is now available with our new partner, Sky Lakes Catering. For catering information at Northrop, contact Desiree Solomon, Catering Manager at dsolomon@umn.edu.

More info coming soon.