Located on Square 3 next to Canteen, Crumbs is a grab-and-go delight.

From breakfast, lunch, and beyond, Crumbs is the go-to place for anybody looking for a meal deal, a hot pastry, something sweet, hot or iced coffee, a selection of teas, or refreshing cooler.

We proudly serve freshly brewed, single origin Union coffee; expertly made by our baristas. 

Meal deals in Crumbs

Take advantage of our amazing meal deals. Some of the cheapest on campus!

  • Morning pastry and hot drink deal - £2.50 (Choose from a 12oz hot coffee, flat white, or single shot espresso, and a croissant, pain au chocolat, or pain aux raisins before 11am. Excludes hot chocolate and mocha)
  • Breakfast and hot drink deal - £2.95 (Choose from a12oz hot coffee, flat white, or single shot espresso, and a bacon bap, sausage bap, or pastry sausage roll before 11am. Excludes hot chocolate and mocha)

Opening hours

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

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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