Head to the newest cafés on the University of Plymouth campus and enjoy fresh, delicious food in a spacious, modern café setting designed for studying, socialising, and relaxing.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast bap, freshly made sub roll, or traditional pasty. For a healthier option, try our jacket potatoes, soup of the day, or a variety of nourishing meals to keep you energised throughout your studies.

Treat yourself to our selection of handmade cakes paired perfectly with organic, Fairtrade coffee - locally roasted just 11.8 miles away at Owens Coffee.

Whether you’re a student, staff member, or visitor, our University cafés are the perfect place to eat, drink, and recharge right in the heart of Plymouth’s vibrant campus.

Sub roll nutritional and allergen information

We have introduced a traffic light system in Babbage Bytes Cafe to provide greater visibility of the salt, saturated fat, and sugar content in our food, while also displaying the full allergen information for each item. Please select the relevant PDF below to view the nutritional information. Should you have any questions about allergens in any of our products, please speak with a member of staff before purchasing.

From 14:30, please take advantage of our buy one, get one half-price offer on hot drinks*.
*This offer applies to any regular hot drink, where the cheapest drink is half price. However, syrups, additional coffee shots and alternative milk are excluded.

Visit the University’s most unique cafe on campus, with a focus on high-quality handmade food, which is created on campus by our Hospitality catering team. 

The Container cafe's food and drink is a continuation of the Hospitality Shop, with The Container being the collection point for food boxes and other food supplies: picnic boxes, sweet treats, bakes, and breakfast croissants, bagels, as well as hot and cold drinks from a barista using Fairtrade, organic coffee locally roasted from Owen's Coffee.

Sourcing food and drink from local and sustainable companies is crucial to the catering team at the University, and we're pleased to be collaborating with a diverse range of Devon and Cornwall businesses. 

Sustainability is at the core of the cafe with innovative environmental initiatives in place, including the use of a milk pergal to minimise plastic bottles, offering minimal single-use plastic, and all packaging and napkins made from sustainable plant-based or recycled materials.

Find us in the heart of the University of Plymouth campus, next to the Rolle Marquee and the new Campus Park. Our café is the perfect spot for students, staff, and visitors to relax and refuel.

We proudly serve premium Fairtrade and organic Owens Coffee, expertly crafted to pair with our fresh cakes and pastries from the coffee bar.
Our hot sandwiches are the stars of the menu, with daily specials available alongside loaded chips, jacket potatoes, traditional fish and chips, and a fresh salad bar.

Start your day your way:

Looking to treat a friend or colleague? Please take advantage of our buy 1 get 1 half price on hot drinks* after 14:30.
We proudly source Fairtrade and organic coffee beans, ensuring every cup supports sustainability.
*The drink offer applies to regular hot drinks, with the cheaper drink discounted.

Visit Intercity Plates, our welcoming University of Plymouth café conveniently located right next to Plymouth Train Station — open to everyone.

Stop by for a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, breakfast baps, handmade sandwiches, wraps, and freshly baked cakes. Enjoy our daily soup specials or make your lunch even better with our great-value meal deals.

Start your day with a bonus: when you choose four breakfast items, you’ll receive a free filter coffee!

We proudly serve Owens Coffee — both Fairtrade and organic, roasted locally just 11.6 miles from campus. Whether you’re travelling, studying, or meeting friends, Intercity Plates is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and stay refreshed all day long.

Located at the North Campus, John Bull Café is a welcoming spot to relax, recharge, or grab a quick bite between lectures—now with 10% off for Blue Light card holders.

Start your day right with a hearty cooked breakfast, featuring crispy hash browns, free-range eggs, and locally sourced bacon and sausages, the perfect way to fuel your morning. Purchase any four breakfast items and enjoy a free hot drink to kickstart your day.

At lunchtime, discover freshly prepared meals made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. From our ever-popular Fish Friday to brand-new Pizza Wednesdays, with pizzas starting from just £5, there’s something for everyone. We offer a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, and meat options, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Hot food is served daily until 2:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the full menu. You can also choose from comforting jacket potatoes with a hot daily filling, traditional pasties, and a fresh salad bar—perfect for a lighter option.

We proudly serve Owens Coffee, made with organic, Fairtrade beans roasted locally for quality and sustainability in every cup.

Refuel with a diverse selection of hot and cold drinks at our cafe, featuring a premium coffee made from Organic and Fairtrade-certified beans by Owens Coffee. 

Whether you're looking for a refreshing iced beverage or a warm cup to keep you focused, our drinks are perfect for study sessions and moments of relaxation.
Craving lunch? 

Enjoy one of our handmade paninis or baps, or choose from our range of pasties, sausage rolls, sandwiches, wraps, and snacks to keep you energised while you revise, write, and dash between classes.
Reward yourself for all your hard work!

Welcome to our one-stop sandwich shop in the heart of the University of Plymouth campus, conveniently located opposite The Charles Seale-Hayne Library.

Our freshly made sandwiches are the star of the show — crafted daily with sustainable, locally sourced ingredients and served on a range of artisan breads from renowned Plymouth and Cornish bakeries.

Handmade by our friendly team, we cater for meat, vegetarian, and vegan diets, offering a variety of fillings and breads to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Upgrade your lunch with our meal deal — for just £2 extra, enjoy your sandwich with a sweet or savoury snack, a refreshing soft drink, or a Starbucks coffee. We’re proud to be the only place on campus where you can enjoy Starbucks.

Stop by, refuel, and enjoy fresh, local flavours made with care right here at the University of Plymouth.

Portland's Pizzeria serves up a variety of freshly cooked-to-order 10-inch pizzas, topped with premium ingredients.

We prioritise quality by sourcing locally whenever possible and catering to all dietary needs with vegetarian and vegan options. Starting at just £5.00*, it's a fantastic value option on campus.

Don't miss our popular "Pizzants", featuring pizza toppings wrapped in a buttery croissant.

Pair your pizza with a sustainable cup of Owens Coffee, certified Fairtrade and organic. Plus, indulge in our selection of delicious cakes, perfectly complementing your coffee for a delightful treat.

For a local treat, try the award-winning Yarde Farm ice cream, crafted just eight miles from the University by a Plymouth-based company.
*Student price. Staff and visitors are subject to VAT.

Located at the University of Plymouth, Reservoir Café is a peaceful, plant-focused dining spot overlooking the beautiful Drake's Place Reservoir and Gardens. As a certified member of the  Vegetarian Society, it’s the perfect choice for vegetarian, vegan, and health-conscious meals on campus.

Start your day with a nourishing breakfast bowl, combining yoghurt, granola, seeds, and fresh fruit. At lunchtime, enjoy a variety of freshly prepared salads, bagels, wraps, and jacket potatoes, all made using seasonal produce sourced from local Devon and Cornwall farms, alongside daily hot specials.

Our menu also features freshly made pasta, with pasta made from scratch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and high-quality pasta from Fresh Flour Pasta served on Mondays and Thursdays, with a mix available on Fridays.

Pair your meal with a cup of Owens Coffee, crafted from Fairtrade and organic beans roasted just 11.6 miles from campus, and treat yourself to one of our delicious vegan or gluten-free cakes.

RLB Café at the University of Plymouth is your go-to campus stop for breakfast, lunch, or evening meals.

Start your morning with free-range eggs, Devon and Cornwall sausages, homemade beans, and crispy hash browns – plus get a free coffee, tea, or water when you buy four breakfast items.

Enjoy our home-cooked dishes, available until 14:30, including lasagne, noodle bowls, katsu curry, nacho burgers, and gluten-free Fish Fridays. We cater to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.

Grab a sandwich meal deal, a freshly baked cake, or a Fairtrade and organic Owens Coffee – roasted locally for a sustainable, quality cup.

Recharge, refuel, and enjoy great food on campus at RLB Café.