Dexter's Cafe

Located in Thatcher Hall, Dexter’s showcases gourmet sandwiches, salads, fine desserts, and unique beverages. Dexter's was awarded the Bronze Medal in the national Loyal E. Horton Dining Award competition.


Dexter’s offers an amazing array of taste sensations, every weekday. It is "wow" for your taste buds. Try a signature sandwich, a Virgil's specialty soda or a homemade cannoli.  You won't ever be disappointed!

Reviewed in the Watertown Daily Times, (March 2008) food critic Wally Siebel calls Dexter's Cafe "a place that does lunch right." Siebel was "impressed with the variety of offerings, all prepared with quality ingredients, and the fact it was so affordable....They are dedicated to using the best ingredients, locally grown and produced goods as much as possible, and meals made from scratch."

  • Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Pay with Cash, Flex Dining Credits, Credit Cards, or Bear Express.
  • Student Meal allowances are not accepted at Dexter's.