Cafes and Restaurants on Campus
To find out more about our outlets on campus, please read below. We aim to make all of our options affordable and sustainable.Off-term Opening Times
Please note that our current operating hours are reduced as the University is off-term and footfall has decreased on campus. Our opening times will be extended for the start of the semester.
The Hub Kitchen & Salad Bar (James McCune Smith Learning Hub)
The JMS Counters offer Plant Fusion, World Cuisine, Street Food and a Salad Bar.
Vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and plant-based options available daily.
JMS To-Go Coffee Menu
JMS Fresh To-Go Breakfast & Salad Bar
Opening Times
The Hub Kitchen: Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 6PM
Hot food counters closed on weekends.
Hub To Go: Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 6PM
Off-term times may vary.
*Card payment only*
Tinderbox (Adam Smith Business School)
Tinderbox at the Adam Smith Business School, located on Dumbarton Road.
Tinderbox offers a Rainforest Alliance certified own brand coffee. there is also a selection of treats on offer.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Weekends
*Card payment only*
The Coffee House (1A The Square)
OPEN 7TH-9TH OF SEPTEMBER (GILCHRIST CLOSED)
NORMAL OPERATIONAL HOURS WILL RESUME IN SEMESTER 1.
Boasting traditional surroundings, The Coffee House provides a relaxing ambience.
Come and grab a coffee and a sweet treat in the cosy space.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed weekends.
*Card Payment Only*
Tinderbox (James McCune Smith Learning Hub)
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS UNTIL SEMESTER 1 IN SEPTEMBER.
Located on the ground floor of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub, Tinderbox offers a Rainforest Alliance certified own brand coffee.
We also offer a selection of sandwiches and cakes.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm
*Card payment only*
Gilchrist Café (Gilbert Scott Building)
CLOSED 7TH-9TH SEPTEMBER (COFFEE HOUSE WILL BE OPEN)
The Gilchrist is a lively and welcoming spot for everyone. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat, socialise or study. There are plenty of hot and cold food and drink options available.
Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options available.
Now serving coffee from Dear Green! A local, sustainable coffee roaster with B Corp certification.
Gilchrist x Dear Green Coffee Menu 2026
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Weekends
*Cash and Card Payments Accepted*
The Western Café (The Advanced Research Centre)
Fancy a restaurant vibe on campus? The Western Café is the perfect sit down and dine-in spot.
Our bespoke UofG blend of coffee is expertly roasted by local artisans, Papercup, and features Brazilian and Colombian beans with notes of berries, cherry, citrus and chocolate. Offering sustainable and nutritious meals, artisan pastries and more.
Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options available.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Closed on weekends.
*Card Payment Only*
Library Café (University Library, Level 3)
THE LIBRARY CAFE IS CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT AND IS DUE TO REOPEN AT THE START OF OCTOBER.
VENDING MACHINES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE.
Access to the University Library is limited to staff and students with university passes.
Located on the 3rd Floor of the Library Building, The Library Café offers a variety of sandwiches and snacks.
Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options available.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Closed on Weekends however, there are vending machines available for use.
*Card Payment Only*
The Barn Café (Mary Stewart Building, Garscube Campus)
The Barn Café offers a dynamic space on campus providing a flexible study/café facility
Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten free options available
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Vending machines are available on weekends.
*Card Payment Only*
Café Rutherford (Dumfries campus)
CAFE RUTHERFORD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VENDING MACHINES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE.
WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
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For any enquiries contact campuscatering@glasgow.ac.uk
