Your Guide to Great Food at Leeds
Posted 1 year ago
Mon 03 Feb, 2025 12:02 AM
Who is Great Food at Leeds?
Great Food at Leeds (GFaL) is the University of Leeds catering service on campus, providing students with quality, fresh food at competitive prices. Their cafés on campus offer freshly made sandwiches, barista coffee, artisan cakes and pastries, perfect for when you wanna pick up a meal deal or grab a quick coffee with friends. If you’re craving something more substantial, they have outlets on campus that provide hot food, meaning you can get a cooked meal without having to worry about actually cooking!
Here are our top picks for their food hotspots on campus:
The Refectory
Located right at the heart of University campus, the Refectory offers a wide range of hot and cold lunch options. From classic Italian options to familiar chicken dishes, to the make-it-yourself Deli counter, the Refectory has an extensive range of lunch options.
For those seeking international-style dishes, the World Food section includes, curries, noodles, Gyros and rice bowl options. Don’t forget to try our latest addition, the ‘Nourish’ counter, offering vibrant dishes like lemon and coriander poached salmon, chargrilled chicken, roasted cauliflower steaks and stuffed butternut squash.
Plus, you’ll get the added bonus of getting to eat your dinner in one of Leeds’s most famous music venues as The Refectory has hosted artists such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Bob Marley.
Esther Simpson Café
The newest café on campus, Esther Simpson’s Café is the ideal place to grab a drink and get some studying done. The calm and relaxed setting allows for a very chill vibe, with plenty of plug sockets to charge your devices and speciality coffee on hand from Cafeology. With lots of flavourful food options available, you can even reward your hard work with a sweet treat or two from Brown and Blond!
1915 Café
Based in the Bragg building, 1915 café has a relaxed and informal vibe, with a menu carefully created to offer a mix of classic and on-trend options. There are plenty of vegan and gluten free options available, along with flavoursome barista coffee.
LOMA
Our very own hidden gem, LOMA is located in the Worsley building. With everything from fruit smoothies to delicious deli salads, LOMA provides convenient, quality food options.
Hugo
If you’re looking for the perfect pit stop in the middle of campus, look no further than Hugo, an original Citroen H Van, located on the precinct. Serving up fresh pastries and sweet treats, this friendly little French fella is ideal for grabbing a quick coffee and breakfast pick-me-up!
Download the GFaL Rewards app to start saving now!
Want to save money and score some freebies while eating on campus? The GFaL Rewards app has you covered!
The GFaL Rewards app makes grabbing food and drinks on campus taste better than ever! Use it at any Great Food at Leeds café or the Refectory (excluding Caffè Nero or Students’ Union spots) to earn points and exclusive perks.
Every time you make a purchase, just scan the app to earn points that you can use for future orders. Plus, when you sign up, you’ll get a free hot drink voucher to kick things off!
Other benefits
Sign up brew: We like to make a good first impression. Sign up when you download the app and get rewarded with a free regular hot drink voucher.
Collect stamps: Buy 8 barista made drinks and get your 9th drink on the house.
Earn points: Earn 3 points for every £1 you spend and redeem against purchases once you reach 100 points.
Birthday treat: Celebrate your birthday with coffee and cake on us.
GFaL Hot Drink Subscription: Subscribe today and start saving with our subscription service.
GFaL Rewards Credit: The new, convenient way to upload food and drink credit to a GFaL Rewards account.
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