Located on Square 3 next to Canteen, Crumbs is the go-to place for morning pastries, grab-and-go lunches and snacks, tea, and freshly brewed single origin Union coffee; expertly made by our baristas. 

Opening hours 

Until Friday 21 March 2025

  • 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
  • 9.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday

From Saturday 22 March until Monday 21 April 2025 

  • 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
  • 9am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday

Get a FREE hot drink

Visiting an Essex Food café outlet? Buy 5 hot drinks and get your 6th for FREE - simply scan your Essex Food Rewards UPAY app at the till. Plus, bring a reusable cup and you'll SAVE an additional 25p.

You could SAVE around £5 per week, based on getting your 6th hot drink FREE and using your reusable cup each time.

To download the Upay app visit the Apple Store or Google Play and search for 'Upay'. 

Enter the affiliate ID: ESSEXFOOD during registration. No referral code needed.

Cashless payments only

Essex Food are not accepting cash payments in outlets. Please pay by card or contactless payment method. Alternatively, download the Essex Food Rewards app to pay and save at the same time! Buy 5 hot drinks and the 6th is FREE. Don't forget to use your reusable cup and save 25p. 

Crumbs coffee, cake and biscuits shop
Crumbs coffee, cake and biscuits shop
Students drinking and eating outside on the Colchester Campus squares
Students drinking and eating outside on the Colchester Campus squares
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