InterCity Plates Cafe

Cafes on campus: recharge and stay refreshed all day long, situated within InterCity Place
InterCity Place cafe and social learning
Indulge in a variety of hot and cold beverages, breakfast rolls, daily soup specials, handmade paninis, filled croissants and an assortment of cakes.
Treat yourself to a two-item breakfast complete with a hot beverage for just £4.25. We proudly use Owens Coffee, which is both Fairtrade and organic, with the beans roasted only 11.6 miles from our campus. Recharge and stay refreshed all day long.
Breakfast bap containing sausage, bacon and hash brown at a campus cafe
InterCity Place cafe counter
Cakes at a campus cafe

Our offers

Enjoy a hot drink using Fairtrade and organic coffee beans and any pastry for only £3.25* until 11:30.
*Regular coffee or tea only, excludes mocha and hot chocolate.

Loyalty points information

We have installed a new till system in all our units across campus.
We are working hard in the background to bring you a brand-new app-based loyalty programme with new offers and deals!
Just a reminder that the hot drink loyalty points offer utilising your staff and student card is no longer valid, payment via these methods is no longer accepted.

Campus cafes events

Visit our campus cafes to celebrate calendar days and other events, and enjoy our sustainable, locally sourced fresh food and drink. We look forward to seeing you.
Business student Shaina Salan and PhD Geologist Dylan Beard have coffee at the Container Café, Crosspoint in the Roland Levinsky Building.

Global Fairtrade Recipe Book – University of Plymouth

Calling all food lovers!

The University of Plymouth, a proud 2-star Fairtrade University, is creating the 2nd edition of our Global Recipe Book – and we need YOUR recipes!
Do you have a dish that represents your culture, a family favourite, or a go-to meal or cake? Submit your recipe for a chance to be featured online and even served as a special in our campus cafes!
Fairtrade ingredients are encouraged but not required – we're simply raising awareness of the options available.

How to take part

Submissions open: 1–30 April
What we need from you:
  • Dish name
  • Ingredients list (Fairtrade where possible)
  • Method
  • Photo (optional but encouraged)
  • Any other relevant details
Submit your recipe to catering@plymouth.ac.uk.

Why Fairtrade?

Using Fairtrade ingredients supports ethical and sustainable farming, ensuring fair wages for farmers worldwide. Consider using Fairtrade chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, spices, and more in your recipe where possible!

Be featured on campus!

One lucky recipe will be chosen to be prepared and served in one of our cafes, based on ingredient availability and cost – giving you the chance to see your dish enjoyed by students and staff!
Let’s celebrate the diversity of our University community through food while promoting Fairtrade and sustainability. Will your recipe be the next campus favourite?

Cafes on campus