River Cafe

About River Cafe

Located on the third floor of the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, River Café is one of Picasso Restaurant Group’s newest dining destinations within the University of Michigan Health community. Created to complement Michigan Medicine’s newest adult inpatient hospital, River Café provides patients, families, visitors, faculty, and staff with a welcoming place to enjoy fresh food and convenient dining throughout their day. The café brings Picasso Restaurant Group’s signature approach to healthcare dining into a modern setting, with a variety of freshly prepared meals, chef-inspired selections, grab-and-go choices, snacks, beverages, and everyday favorites. Our focus on quality, variety, cleanliness, and attentive service creates a dining experience designed for the unique needs and pace of a major medical campus. Whether enjoying a meal between shifts, taking a break while visiting a loved one, or simply looking for something fresh and convenient, River Café is here to serve the Pavilion community with great food and genuine hospitality. Great food and everyday essentials shouldn’t be limited to traditional café hours. River Café’s After Hours Market provides convenient 24/7 access for Michigan Medicine’s around-the-clock community. Designed especially with hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors in mind, the market extends the River Café experience beyond regular service hours with convenient grab-and-go foods, snacks, beverages, and other selections available day or night. Whether you’re starting an early shift, working overnight, visiting a loved one, or simply need something after the café has closed, the After Hours Market provides a quick and convenient option without leaving the Pavilion. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. River Café provides convenient catering for meetings, department gatherings, conferences, celebrations, executive functions, and special events throughout the Michigan Medicine community. From breakfast and coffee service to working lunches, platters, individually packaged meals, dinners, and larger events, Picasso Restaurant Group offers flexible catering options designed around the needs of each gathering. Our team can assist with menu planning, preparation, delivery, setup, and service, making it easy to coordinate everything from a small team meeting to a larger hospital event. With fresh food, dependable service, and the hospitality of Picasso Restaurant Group, River Café is ready to help make your next Michigan Medicine gathering a success.