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Student Food and drink Colchester food outlets Stem and Root

Stem and Root

Welcome to our vegetarian café – Stem and Root. Located in the STEM building on Square 1, we’ve got plenty of seating inside, or on our terrace.

Choose from freshly-made salads, panini and ciabatta sandwiches, filled jacket potatoes, sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and tray bakes, breakfast pastries and baps, and a range of hot and cold drinks. 

We proudly serve ethically sourced Union hand-roasted coffee. We work directly with their east London roastery to bring our house blend.

Opening hours  

Until Sunday 12 January 2025

  • Closed for winter break

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  • University of Essex
  • Wivenhoe Park
  • Colchester CO4 3SQ

 

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