RLB Cafe

RLB Café is open from 08:00–15:30 during term time and is located on the first floor of the Roland Levinsky Building.

The choice is yours with our healthy breakfast and lunch menus.

Start your day with your breakfast favourites. We have a selection of hot and cold items to mix and match including halloumi, free range eggs (available to poach, fry or scramble), farmhouse sausages sourced from Devon and Cornwall farms, homemade baked beans, roasted vegetables and more. Breakfast includes free tea, Americano coffee or water.

Featuring a Pan-Asian inspired menu, order one of our delicious hot daily specials until 14:30. Our dishes cater to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and meat diets, including dishes of spiced cauliflower bao buns, butter chicken, katsu curries and 'Fish Fridays'.

Fresh, healthy and wholesome, build your own Balance Bowl in four easy steps. Choose either rice, couscous or noodles as the base and select four toppings from our Asian inspired menu, drizzle in sauce and opt for either chicken or falafel as your protein option.

Sandwich meal deals, a scrumptious selection of cakes, and hot and cold drinks including barista Matthew Algie coffee are also available to order for a light bite.

Please note that during the holidays, opening hours may vary.

Our offers

Catch up with your peers or colleagues in RLB Cafe or treat your friend to a drink during your next lecture

Visit our afternoon coffee spot where you can indulge in coffee and cake for only £3.50*. Valid from 14:30.

You can also treat a colleague or friend as we are offering buy 1 get 1 free on hot drinks** after 14:30.

*The offer includes any available cake and a regular hot drink.

**Any regular hot drink, the cheapest drink is free. All offers exclude syrups, additional coffee shots and alternative milk.

Loyalty points information

We have installed a new till system in all our units across campus.

By Easter 2023 we are looking to roll out 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Just a reminder that the hot drink loyalty points offer utilising your staff and student card is no longer valid, payment via this method is no longer accepted.

Friend Stop

Meet new people, connect and share experiences at the café's Friend Stop.

Starting university may be a daunting experience, that's why the cafés 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 cafés aim to bring everyone together.

Global Recipe Book

As part of Global Week, 14–18 November 2022, staff and students were invited to share their favourite recipes from around the world.

After receiving some excellent submissions, the Global Recipe Book was put together by the Catering Team, offering you the chance to create these dishes and try something new. Each page offers everything you'll need – from ingredients through to cooking methods.