Keynes Café & Kitchen at the University of Kent

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Keynes Café & Kitchen

Located in Keynes College on the Canterbury campus, Keynes Café & Kitchen offers the new Bamboo menu, as well as 'Proud to Serve' Costa Coffee, grab-and-go options. With indoor seating and a scenic outdoor area, it’s the perfect spot to relax, meet friends, or study.

Come and try Bamboo...

Keynes Café & Kitchen, refurbished in January 2026, provides an upgraded, modernised environment, including:

  • A refreshed interior design inspired by natural textures and warm colours
  • New stylish furniture including soft seating areas
  • New ‘Click & Collect’ via Time2Eat app – place your order online and skip the queue for faster pickup
  • Introduction of order-at-table service –we’ll bring your order to you and no need to queue

Bamboo is our Pan Asian concept featuring build your own curry and donburi bowls. Bamboo brings bold flavours and fresh ingredients to campus, offering both comfort and speed, perfect between lectures or for a quick meal on the go.

Keynes Café & Kitchen offers Costa Coffee alongside a bakery and pastry selection.  

So whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, refuelling between study sessions, or enjoying a hot meal with friends, Keynes Café & Kitchen is the place to be.

Dolche Vita mock up of newly refurbished counter space

Contact Us

Email: kentunifood@compass-group.co.uk

Email for delivered catering enquiries: internalcatering@kent.ac.uk

Address: Keynes Café & Kitchen, Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP

Opening Times:

Term time:

  • Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
    • Coffee, grab & go items: 08:00 - 16:00
    • Bamboo hot food menu: 12:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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