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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.

Newly refurbished January 2026

Keynes Café & Kitchen, newly refurbished and re-opened in January 2026!

The refurbishment 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

A New Menu Offer for January 2026

Alongside the new space, Keynes Café & Kitchen has launched with an updated menu including a refreshed hot food offering and enhanced grab-and-go range.

A new hot food menu featuring Bamboo – 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 continues to offer Costa Coffee and an improved 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 offers a refreshed space with more choice, more comfort, and an upgraded food experience.

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

Spring Break Opening Hours 

(21 March - 12 April 2026)

Monday 23 – Friday 27 March:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 08:00 – 16:00  
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00

Saturday 28 March:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 09:00 – 15:00 

Monday 30 March – Friday 3 April:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 08:00 – 16:00  
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00

Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 April:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 08:00 – 16:00

Monday 6 – Friday 10 April:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 08:00 – 16:00  
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00

Saturday 11 April:
Hot Drinks & Snacks: 09:00 – 15:00

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