Courtyard Café in the Hopkins Center

Located at The Hopkins Center for the Arts, the Courtyard Café, which operates during fall, winter, and spring terms, is a popular dining location that features a grill, fresh salad concept, and prepared-to-order foods. This project is designed to enhance customer experience, while also offering optional in-person customer service. Additional kitchen upgrades are anticipated in future projects. 

• Enhanced customer experience when placing product orders. 

• Customer ordering options feature improved order kiosk locations and face-to-face ordering capabilities.

• Increased customer sightlines into food-preparation areas. 

• Inclusion of a wide selection of seating configurations along with added window seating. 

• Construction work is underway with a reopening of the café planned for October 2025. 

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work is ongoing.  

• Millwork and kitchen equipment have been delivered, and installation will begin shortly.  

• Flooring, ceilings, and paint are well underway. 

• Designer: Banwell Architects  

• Construction Manager: Suffolk Construction  

• Project Manager: Ken Merrow and Todd Thompson