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Student Food and drink Colchester food outlets Canteen

Canteen

Canteen is now open 7 days a week!

If you're looking for a hearty breakfast, including the £2 breakfast campus favourite, then head to Canteen and start your day right.

Find Canteen on Square 3, next to Crumbs café.

Opening hours

Current opening hours - until 30 June 2024

  • 8.00am to 11.30am, Monday to Sunday

Opening hours during Summer School season -  1 to 31 July 2024

Please note that during Summer School season, Canteen will be serving traditional-style dishes for lunch and dinner service. We advise that customers check the daily menu in-outlet and any allergen information or dietary requirements they may have before making a purchase. Your favourite Canteen breakfasts will still be available.

Monday 1 to Sunday 7 July 2024

  • Breakfast - 7.00am to 11.30am, Monday 1 July to Sunday 7 July
  • Lunch - 12.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday 1 July to Saturday 6 July
  • Dinner - 5.00pm to 8.00pm, Monday 1 July to Sunday 7 July

Monday 8 to Sunday 31 July 2024

  • Breakfast - 7.00am to 11.30am, Monday to Sunday
  • Lunch - 12.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Dinner - 5.00pm to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday

Important information during Summer School season

Customers visiting our outlets may experience longer wait times due to Summer Schools on campus. It is advised that you try to avoid peak service times where possible. Peak times to avoid are between:

  • Breakfast: 7.30am to 9.15am
  • Lunch: 12.15pm to 2.15pm
  • Dinner: 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Menus may vary due to demand, and to accommodate large numbers on campus. It is recommended that you check menus in outlets, including allergen information.

Essex Food appreciates your patience during this time.                        

Daily Hot Meal

To make sure everyone has access to affordable hot food options, some of our outlets provide a hot meal each day for only £2. Menus are subject to availability and may be subject to change due to demand or supply.  

Day  Meal
Monday Egg, hash brown, baked beans, toast and sausage (veggie available)
Tuesday Egg, hash brown, baked beans, toast and sausage (veggie available)
Wednesday Egg, hash brown, baked beans, toast and sausage (veggie available)
Thursday Egg, hash brown, baked beans, toast and sausage (veggie available)
Friday Egg, hash brown, baked beans, toast and sausage (veggie available)

Cashless payments only

Essex Food are not accepting cash payments in outlets. Please pay by card or contactless payment method. 

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Staff serving customers at Canteen restaurant
Staff serving customers at Canteen restaurant
Ordering drinks at Canteen
Ordering drinks at Canteen
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