The IMU is offering alternative dining options during renovation to ensure convenient access to food service. Union Station has closed effective March 13, 2026. Permanent dining options are scheduled to return to the IMU in August 2027.
Dining
Hawk Shop Café and Market
The Hawk Shop Café and Market is connected to the Iowa Hawk Shop bookstore on Ground Floor of the IMU and remains open during renovation! Find snacks, toiletries, and Starbucks here, along with expanded offerings including:
- Ramen station
- Chicken strips
- Mac and cheese
- Fries
- Bosco sticks
- and more!
Food trucks
The IMU will have a variety of food trucks available in Hubbard Park on select days this summer.
Chick-fil-A at the IMU
The Chick-fil-A pop-up location in the IMU is open June 1-5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on select days noted below.
- June 11
- June 12
- June 15
- June 17
- June 19
- June 22
- June 24
- June 25
- June 26
- June 29
- June 30
- July 6
- July 8
- July 9
- July 10
Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Retail
Iowa Hawk Shop
Shop for hawkeye apparel, textbooks, technology and computers, supplies, greeting cards, and more.