Library Cafe

Cafes on campus: providing hard-working students' fuel for their studies in the Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Library Cafe
Summer opening hours: From 27 May 2025, this cafe will be open 09:30–16:30.
Summer closure: Library cafe will close for the Summer period on 20 June 2025 and reopen on 15 September 2025.
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!
Library Café Food 
Baguettes at the Library Cafe
Two biscuit jars filled with biscuits at the Library Cafe

Our offers

From 15:00, handpick one of our tasty cakes and enjoy it with a hot drink for only £3.75.
Did you know that we source Fairtrade and organic coffee beans as standard?
Coffee and cake offer includes any available £2.50 (or below) cake, muffins, and a regular iced or hot coffee drink. Note that hot chocolates, mochas, syrups, additional coffee shots, and alternative milk are excluded.

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Just a reminder that the hot drink loyalty points offer utilising your staff and student card is no longer valid, payment via these methods is no longer accepted.

Friend Stop

Meet new people, connect and share experiences at the cafe's Friend Stop.
Starting university may be a daunting experience, that's why the cafes on campus have created designated pop-up tables to encourage students and staff to sit, have a natter and make friends on our open and inviting tables.
Everyone is invited to sit at the Friend Stop; whether you're on your own or with a friend or colleague, take a seat, share the table and have a chat with new people.
Whether you stay for ten minutes or spend your time eating breakfast or taking an afternoon tea break, the cafes aim to bring everyone together.
Cafes on campus

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