U-M Commencement Brunch 2025

Two locations in 2025: Celebrate your graduation with one of these commencement brunch buffets: Michigan Union on Central Campus and at Pierpont Commons Fireside Café on North Campus.

Pierpont Commons

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Fireside Café, Pierpont Commons, North Campus | 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard; Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Brunch begins immediately following the Spring Commencement ceremony. Check-in ends at 1:30pm and the Buffet ends at 2:30pm.

Prices for this buffet are $63.00 per adult, $25.20 per child under 10 (tax and gratuity included in price), and children 5 and under are free. Registration and prepayment are required.

This relaxed-style buffet brunch includes breakfast and lunch items, and desserts.

Menu

  • Scrambled Eggs (GF)(VGT)
  • Bacon (GF)
  • Chicken Sausage (GF)(H)
  • Hash Browns (GF)(VN)
  • Salad Bar – mixed greens, spinach, grape tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, carrots, peas, beans, red onion, broccoli, edamame, quinoa, tofu, eggs, olives, beets, cheddar, artichoke, feta, fruit salad, ranch, Greek Caesar, balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, Italian (VGT)
  • Naan, Hummus Tabbouleh (VN)
  • Assorted Breakfast Pastries (VGT)
  • Rolls (VN) and Whipped Butter (GF)(VGT) 
  • Basmati Rice Pilaf with Aromatic Vegetables (GF)(VGT)
  • Glazed Spring Baby Carrots (GF)(VN)
  • Sauteed Spring Vegetable Medley (GF)(VN)
  • Baked Hoisin Glazed Salmon (H)
  • Grilled Mediterranean Chicken with an Herbed Tomato, Relish and Balsamic Glaze (GF)(H)
  • Vegetables Curry (GF)(VN)
  • Fruit Salad (GF)(VN)
  • Lemon Tahini Cookies (VGT)
  • Thai Tea White Chocolate Tartlet
  • Pistachio Blossom Cookie (VN)
  • Mini M Block Cookies (VGT)
  • Assorted Soda 
  • Orange Juice
  • Water
  • Coffee, Tea, Decaf

(GF) GLUTEN FREE    |    (VGT) VEGETARIAN    |    (VN) VEGAN    |    (H) HALAL

Major credit cards are accepted. Cancellations must be received by no later than 11:30am on Monday, April 14, 2025. Cancellations received after that time are non-refundable.

For more information, please contact Conference & Event Services at (734) 764-2000 or [email protected].

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Parking: Paid parking is needed at Pierpont and can only be paid for using the Passport Mobile Payment system application. Find the app at the iPhone App Store, Google Play, the Passport website.

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Michigan Union

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Michigan Union, Central Campus | 530 S. State Street; Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Brunch begins immediately following the Spring Commencement ceremony. Check in ends at 1:30pm and the Buffet ends at 2:30pm.

Prices for this grand buffet are $94.50 per adult, $37.80 per child under 10 (tax and gratuity included in price), and children 5 and under are free. Registration and prepayment are required.

Menu

  • Avocado Toast Station
  • Carving Station with Beef Prime Rib with Au Jus Sauce (GF)
  • Scrambled Eggs (GF)(VGT)
  • Bacon (GF)
  • Chicken Sausage (GF)(H)
  • Potatoes O’ Brien (GF)(VN)
  • Praline Pecan Bread Pudding (VGT)
  • Fruit Platter (VN) with Strawberry Yogurt Dip (GF)(VGT)
  • Mezze Platter with Hummus and Tabbouleh (VN)
  • Assorted Muffins, Danishes, Mini Bagels, and Croissants (VGT)
  • Rolls (VN) with Sundried Tomato Butter (GF)(VGT), and Whipped Butter (GF)(VGT)
  • Salad – Kale Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash with Candied Pecans, Pomegranate, and a Cracked Mustard and Maple Vinaigrette (GF)(VGT)
  • Herb de Provence Sauteed Baby Vegetables (GF)(VN)
  • Michigan Dried Cherry Rice Pilaf (GF)(VN)
  • Seafood Paella with Aromatic Vegetables and Saffron Rice (GF)
  • Tuscan Chicken with Hearts of Palm Salad and Bechamel Sauce (H)
  • Vegetable Strudel (VN)
  • Miniature Dessert Station with:
    • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (GF)(VGT)
    • Mini Apple Pie (VGT)
    • Mini Cherry Pie (VGT)
    • Raspberry Bars  (VN)
    • Assorted Macarons (VGT)
    • Block M Cookies (VGT)
  • Assorted Soda
  • Orange Juice
  • Water
  • Coffee, Tea, Decaf
  • Bellini Bar

(GF) GLUTEN FREE    |    (VGT) VEGETARIAN    |    (VN) VEGAN    |    (H) HALAL

A cash bar will be available. Alcohol may be purchased by guests with proper ID.

Major credit cards are accepted. Cancellations must be received by no later than 11:30am on Monday, April 14, 2025. Cancellations received after that time are non-refundable.

For more information, please contact Conference & Event Services at (734) 764-2000 or [email protected].

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