The Underground

The Underground

Great coffee. Great eats. Plus a stage.

Located on the lower level of the Yale Schwarzman Center, The Underground is a signature space for casual dining and entertainment – a contemporary, open design that makes for easy gathering and happy collision with friends and new faces. On the menu: delicious fare with a flair and a stage showcasing stand-up, spoken word, sports broadcasts, and other performances and programs.

Summer Hours 

  • Elm is open Monday–Friday 8am–3pm. 
  • Elm abbreviated hours begin Monday, August 26.
  • Elm abbreviated hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. 
  • Elm closes early at 3pm on August 29. 
  • Elm standard hours begin Tuesday, September 3.
  • Ivy standard hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. 

Standard Hours

  • Elm is open Monday–Friday from 8am–8pm.
  • Ivy is open Monday–Friday from 5pm–10pm.

Changes in Hours

  • Closed Monday, September 2 

Dining in The Underground

  • Elm & Ivy are two dining options located in The Underground.
  • Elm offers a variety of selections highlighting global flavors.
  • IVY satisfies late-night food cravings. Menu includes All-Beef Sliders, hand-cut Greek Fries, and Signature Tacos on house-made tortillas.
  • Eli Bucks, dining points, and credit card accepted.
  • See what's on the menu
Cross section of Yale Schwarzman Center with The Underground highlighted in orange
Cross section of Yale Schwarzman Center with The Underground highlighted in orange
Featured image: The Underground at lunchtime