The Best Places for Food on Campus

Pizza slice

You’ve got some time before your next lecture and it’s the perfect opportunity to go grab some scran. But quick! Where do you go?  

There’s plenty of food outlets for you to get food and drink from on campus – some uni owned, some external outlets, and even some union owned…  

Alex Square, smoothie, cinnamon roll, sub
  • This is the North, what else did you expect? Of course we have our own Greggs on campus.

  • Grab yourself a sandwich sub on your way to a lecture from our on-campus Subway up on the North Spine!

  • Fancy a coffee? Maybe an iced tea?

    Costa Coffee is just outside the underpass stairs, making a good start or end to the day. 

  • Just next door to Greggs, JuiCafe sells smoothies, coffee, soup, and plenty of vegan & gluten free options. 

  • With a collection of teas and coffees, plus tasty grilled sandwiches, hotdogs, and ice cream, Coastal Coffee is located just up the steps of Alexandra square.

Alexandra Square/ North Spine

South spine, pizza, sandwich

South Spine

  • Home of the cheapest 3pc. Meal Deal on campus! From sandwiches, fresh baked goods and coffees!

    Whatever it is you need, LUSU Shop has all the essentials so that all you need to do, is nip down to the shop.   

    Located next to Grizedale College right on the Spine.

  • If you’re looking for pizza on campus, then Pizzetta might be your place to go. Check it out!

  • Located just off Alexandra Square up the South Spine, The Deli serves coffee, sandwiches, salads, and a wide brunch menu. 

Edward Roberts court, noodles, gyoza

Edward Roberts Court

  • A Lancaster classic! Smack dab in the middle of Edward Roberts Court, Sultans is popular with students for its curries, burgers, pizzas and plenty more.

  • If you fancy some noodles, Wok Inn is a great choice to grab a takeaway noodle box in between classes. 

  • Your Asian supermarket on campus! 

  • The convenience store sells plenty of household needs including food.

Interior of Guan Zi restaurant, green beans, chicken

George Fox

  • Guan Zi is yourb on campus Chinese restaurant, located right in the George Fox building. 

Exterior of Confucius building, lasagne, bananas

Lancaster Square/ County South

  • Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Marketplace is one of Lancaster University’s dining spaces with a menu that changes every day. 

Exterior of Health Innovation One buliding, smoothie, flat white

Health Innovation Campus (HIC)

  • This cafe has tons of healthy and vegan options for you to choose from, located in the Health Innovation Campus near the sports centre.

Grizedale college, wibbly wobbly burgers

Grizedale

  • Exactly what it says on the tin. If you’re ever at Grizedale Bar, order yourself a burger from just next door.

Alcoholic drinks

College Bars

  • Find the Northern Oak on Mazemap.

  • Find the Trough of Bowland on Mazemap.

  • Find Trevor on Mazemap.

  • Find The Mill on Mazemap.

  • Find Grizedale Bar on Mazemap.

  • Find Pendle Brew on Mazemap.

  • Find the Red Lion on Mazemap.

  • Find Barkers on Mazemap.

Written by Shannon Daniel

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE