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Warm days are nearly over and although it’s getting a bit cooler out there, there are many outlets on campus that’d make for the perfect coffee or lunch spot this autumn.

From your favourite returning cafés to the trusty spots that kept us fuelled over the summer, here is a list of the catering outlets available:

Sussex Uni Food outlets

• Eat Central is opening its brand-new doors on Friday 13 September and Sussex Uni Food cannot wait to introduce everyone to their fantastic new menus! Head over to Bramber House Monday-Friday, between 8am-9pm, to get your caffeine fix, order a nutritious meal or a quick bite, and check out the Sussex Saver of the day. Kitchen closes 8.30pm.
  
  
• As part of the Eat Central opening, Tortilla will be back with their signature burritos from 13 September, serving customers on weekdays between 11am-9pm (last order 8.30pm).
  
  
• Doctor’s Orders has reopened with Redroaster coffee and healthy sandwiches, as well as new offers including budget-friendly light salad options and fruit-packed smoothies, served Monday to Friday between 8am-3.30pm.
  
  
• ACCA Café will reopen on 16 September, with a revamped menu, and continue to serve Redroaster coffee and hot food on weekdays, between 10am-5.30pm. The mouthwatering menu will feature Argentinian Empanadas by local independent supplier, Malo!

• Library Café will also reopen on the same day, ready to start serving peckish customers again Monday to Friday, between 8.30am-5.30pm. Visit for Costa coffee and make sure to try their new magnificent muffins!
  
  
• The Veg Bowl @ Dhaba continues to serve its beloved vegetable-packed bowls, and a rich selection of snacks and Redroaster coffee, between 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, starting 16 September. Remember, the Sussex Saver is no longer served here – head over to Eat Central to try the upgraded recipes.
  
  
• Looking for great coffee and a quick bite? Continue to visit the Arts Piazza Café which, from 16 September, will be open between 7.30am-6pm on weekdays and 9am-4pm at the weekend. The Café serves Redemption Roasters coffee – every cup supports a great cause, helping reduce reoffending by training prisoners and helping them find employment after release.
  
  
• Botanical Café in Jubilee continues to serve Starbucks coffee, pastries and snacks. Starting 16 September, opening times will be 8am-4pm during the week.
  
  
• The Atrium Market continues to sell a range of convenience food such as snacks, Halal ready meals, sushi, Asian ready meals, salads and sandwiches, and other Halal, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. New opening times are 8.30am to midnight, Monday-Friday, and 9am-9pm at weekends.

Please note, from 13 September, all Sussex Uni Food outlets excluding Eat Central will no longer accept cash payments.

IDS Bar & Kitchen 

• IDS Bar & Kitchen is open on weekdays between 8am-9pm, serving breakfast until 10.30am and lunch until 2pm.

Sussex Innovation Centre Café

• The Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC) Café remains open, serving a selection of hot food, healthy salads and grab-and-go sandwiches, Monday to Thursday between 8.30am-3.30pm, and 9am-2pm on Fridays.

Student Union outlets

• From 16 September, Falmer Bar will be open from 9am until midnight, Monday to Friday, and 12-10pm on Saturdays.
  
  
• Room 76 reopens on the same day and will be operational 9am-6pm, Monday to Wednesday, and between 9am-10pm, Thursday and Friday.

• The Deli also reopens on 16 September, serving food and drinks between 11am-4pm on weekdays.
  
  
• Northfield Bar will be open from 4pm until midnight this year, Monday to Thursday, extending to 1am on Friday. Saturday hours are 12pm-1am, and 12pm-midnight on Sundays.

Please note, the opening hours of campus outlets might differ outside term time, on select weekends and minimum service days.

For questions, please email Bettercampus@sussex.ac.uk  

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