Beckman Café renovation
The Beckman Café is closed for renovations
The Beckman Café has been a core part of the Beckman Institute from the beginning. Now, it's going through a complete renovation that will bring the space up to modern standards, and will offer ample opportunities for coming together over a meal or a cup of coffee.
![Rendering of renovated cafe](https://beckman.illinois.edu/images/default-source/beckman-building-images/cafe-renderings/cafe-rendering-1.png?sfvrsn=e28151e6_3)
![Rendering of renovated cafe](https://beckman.illinois.edu/images/default-source/beckman-building-images/cafe-renderings/cafe-rendering-2.png?sfvrsn=a6d26df1_3)
Renovation timeline
The café's renovation is expected to be complete in spring 2025.
![Rendering of renovated cafe](https://beckman.illinois.edu/images/default-source/beckman-building-images/cafe-renderings/cafe-rendering-3.png?sfvrsn=99300bc0_3)
What to expect
Features in the renovated café will include glass walls, bright and welcoming décor, and a standalone coffee shop.
You can grab a tall seat to do some work or connect with your research group on a comfy banquette. The café is adding a dining room you can reserve for a larger, more formal group. A chef will join the current café management team and will help update the menu.
Make a gift to the Beckman Café Renovation Fund
Generous gifts from Beckman supporters and researchers are making this project possible. Want to make your mark? Learn more about making a gift.
Need to get in touch with the café staff?
![Juanisha Hutchison and Josh Walker pose in the Beckman Cafe at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)](https://beckman.illinois.edu/images/default-source/people/cafe_staff.jpg?sfvrsn=6cc7a630_0)