The Stupe Cafe

Is usually pretty good. Daily specials are nice.

For what it is, it's not bad. Stupe basically exists as an alternative to commons food for Wheaton students, and sometimes it's a nice change. However, if you start comparing it to places serving the general public, food quality leaves a lot to be desired.

This place is so funky! They're kind of like a cafe with the heart of a big college cafeteria. So... they're not really trying to bring in new customers like a regular cafe - but they're super friendly. My parents and I were visiting the museums on campus and stopped in for a bite. I got a fairly decent veggie burger, and was tickled by their randomly giving away the dessert o' the day - homemade Rice Krispies Treats.
This food ordering took place in a rather cold, sterile cafeteria-looking room (no table service), but the dining area consisted of warm-colored wooden booths which could accommodate large parties yet offer privacy (because all the booths have extremely high wooden barriers). And then there were areas with regular comfy seating - again with the dark-wood decor. We were surrounded by students - some chatting and some clearly in the zone and cramming for an exam.

I can't get enough of their burgers. Make sure to check if they have the sweet potato fries out. Those are really good with barbeque sauce. They offer a variety of quicky prepared food but burgers and chicken sandwiches are their most popular. The greatest part about this place is that it is very rarely closed.

I'm a student at Wheaton, and this is a campus cafe. As a student, it works wonderfully for a quick lunch. The busiest of my semesters have had me in here for a salad every single day, so I really appreciate it. All the same, I know a few people who claim to be nauseated by the place, and the prices are really pretty crazy if you aren't a student.