Renovation Projects and Updates
Flagship interior closes / Fred Rust Ice Arena operations begin on May 26, 2026.
Details available below.
Big things are happening on South Campus this year. The Townsend East Lawn and Garden project began construction in February 2026. This green space will provide a connecting pathway to the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens as well as a green space to be utilized by students, faculty, staff and the community alike. The exterior of the Creamery will be getting a facelift to expand our patio area and seating capacity.
The UDairy Creamery will also be gaining its own facelift in an effort to improve the customer experience and improve the flow of our service line. We are looking forward to reworking the interior space as we continue to create a positive environment for those visiting us!
Where to find us while under construction
If you haven't already, we hope you'll take this time to visit our UDairy Creamery Café location on Main Street. Right inside the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, coffee, sandwiches and all your UDairy favorite ice cream flavors are offered with plenty of indoor seating.
UDairy Creamery Café
The UDairy Creamery Café serves favorites like ice cream, waffle cones and cheese. Additionally, the café offers a full coffee drink menu and light fare, including sandwiches made with UDairy Creamery cheese. This new location increases the number of intern opportunities available to UD students.
Café Hours
June 1 to 12: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: Closed
Address
Contact us
Phone: 302-831-6804
Email: udairycafe@udel.edu
Whether on Main Street or in the surrounding lots, café parking is metered or pay by Passport App.
Fred Rust Ice Arena
The Fred Rust Ice Arena is the home for both the Delaware Club Figure Skating team and the Delaware women's ice hockey team.
Ice Arena Hours
Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address
Enter through the main entrance of the ice arena and find us in the lobby.
Parking
From Monday through Friday during business hours, parking is available at the marked “15-minute” spots across the road from the Flagship front door. The surrounding lots are permitted lots during business hours or can be paid for longer terms via the Passport App. On nights and weekends, parking is available next to our walk up window or in front of the ice arena.
What to expect
- Egress and ingress doors
- Ordering and pick-up service windows
- More efficient service set-up
- Better merchandise access
Project timeline
- May 26, 2026 — Flagship interior to close
- May 26, 2026 — Fred Rust Ice Arena operations begin
- August 2026 — Project completion anticipated date
