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

    From Monday 16 to Sunday 22 December 2024 

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

    Between Monday 23 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025

    • Closed

    Between Monday 6 to Sunday 12 January 2025

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

    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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