Places to eat

We get it! You’re hungry! (All the time!). Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! At all UP campuses, we have a range of places to eat. You can find anything, from places to have a sit-down meal to grabbing a quick coffee on the go. There are many options for you. 

Places to eat
Adlers

Tel +27 (0)12 362 8854 Location | Huis and Haard Building Hatfield Campus 

Adlers Hatfield is an a la carte restaurant with a large menu offering a selection of breakfast and lunch options. From light meals, sandwiches and pancakes to burgers, steaks and more, Adlers is a great place to catch up with friends while enjoying good food.

Opening times:

Monday - Friday: 06:30 - 17:00

Sat: Function catering on request

Sun: Closed

(Subject to exam periods & holidays)

Adlers Mamelodi

Tel +27 (0) 12 842 3577 Location | Arena Mamelodi Campus

Adlers Mamelodi is the main cafeteria and food outlet on the Mamelodi campus and offers fast service, quality food and beverages at reasonable prices.

The menu at Mamelodi caters to everyone with many different items from breakfast and sandwiches to wraps, burgers and salads. 

Adlers Law Café

Tel +27 (0)12 362 8854 Location | Law building Hatfield Campus

Adlers Law Cafe is a grab & go-style cafe, located on the ground floor of the Law Building. It offers food and drink options ranging from cold beverages to coffee and a decent selection of freshly made muffins, croissants, sandwiches, pies and salads.

It is a great place to relax, study and catch up with some friends over a quick bite or hot coffee. 

Tenz Express

Tel +27 (0)72 850 1986 Location | Next to Akanyang Hatfield Campus

Artisan Coffee Bar and Kiosk

Tel +27 (0)12 420 6886 Location | Aula/Rautenbach Hatfield Campus

Artisan Coffee Bar and Restaurant situated at the Aula/Rautenbach Hall on Hatfield Campus. We serve staff and students with a budget-targeted menu featuring a wide variety of food and beverages catering for various tastes and customers with special diets e.g., vegetarian, vegan, keto and halal. We also make ready-made meals for those who do not have the time to cook in the evenings. Additionally, we cater for special events and departmental functions. Vouchers can also be purchased from us.

Artisan Café

Tel +27 (0)82 924 0689 Location | South Campus Town Square Hatfield Campus

We serve hot/cold beverages, snacks and ready-made meals. 

Cozy Coffee

Tel +27 (0)82 924 0689 Location | Information Technology Building Level 3 Hatfield Campus

We serve hot/cold beverages, snacks and ready-made meals.

Cozy Coffee

Tel +27 (0)82 924 0689 Location | Merensky 2 Library Foyer Hatfield Campus

We serve hot/cold beverages, snacks and ready-made meals.

Big Al’s

Tel +27 (0)12 362 1171 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

Big Al’s is here to satisfy those cravings with their range of burgers, both classic and gourmet, subs, salads and quick breakfast options. When you’re looking to get your fill of good food, Big Al’s is the perfect place to sit down and savour some of your favourite meals with your favourite people.

Campus Halal Foods

Tel +27 (0)76 939 7300 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

Coffee Buzz

Tel +27 (0)12 362 5262 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

Get your coffee fix with the good stuff without having to leave campus with Coffee Buzz. When you’re looking for a quick cup to take on the go, Coffee Buzz has got you covered with some of the best beans in Pretoria.

Amor Caterers @CPR Caterers

Tel +27 (0)12 356 3050 Location | HW Snyman Building Prinshof North Campus

Crisp Health Café Prinshof

Tel +27 (0)12 356 3031 Location | Tswelopele Building Prinshof Campus

Crisp embodies the delightful crunch of fresh, nutritious ingredients, celebrating an array of flavours found in our delicious tramezzinis, burgers, salads and wraps. Our kitchen, manned by skilled hands, meticulously selects and prepares each element to ensure a culinary experience that is both satisfying and invigorating.
 

Crisp Health Café Kalafong

Tel +27 (0)12 373 0200 Location | Klinikala Building Kalafong

Crisp Health Café Onderstepoort

Tel +27 (0)12 529 8254 Location | Lesedi Building Onderstepoort Campus 

Groenkloof Cafeteria

Tel +27 (0)12 420 5611 or +27 (0)12 344 1443 Location | Groenkloof Campus

Living the student life would be incomplete without the true cafeteria experience, but not to worry, Groenkloof Cafeteria is here to make sure you’re fed and ready to take on your days with a full stomach. Expect to see hearty meals and an array of beverages for you to choose from. Make student living a whole lot easier and let Groenkloof Cafeteria take care of your food while you focus on your studies.

Haloa Coffee Shop Hatfield Campus

Tel +27 (0)12 420 4992 Location | Engineering tower Hatfield Campus

At Haloa Coffee Shop, they’re passionate about providing students a place to gather to share ideas, be inspired, or simply sit back and take a moment to relax during their busy day-to-day schedules while enjoying some good food and coffee. Taking time to create the perfect combination of ingredients for their coffees and food items, Haloa offers a selection of coffee shop pleasures, from breakfasts to wraps and, of course, some top-quality coffee to go along with it.

Opening times:

Monday - Friday: 07:00 – 16:30

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Lucky Bread Company (Leticel PTY LTD)

Tel +27 (0)12 661 9303 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

Piazza Foods

Tel +27 (0)12 362 3128 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

If you’re looking for some decadent sweet treats on campus, then Piazza Foods is a must-visit. Their range of giant Chelsea buns and massive doughnuts are what sweet dreams are made of and are just the pick-me-up you need to smash those tight deadlines. Give them a visit and experience their fast service, good prices and sweet treats for yourself. Just follow the smell of the coffee and you’ll end up at the right place.

Opening times:

Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 17:00

Saturday & Sunday: Closed 

Pure Café 

Tel +27 (0)63 350 3552 Location | Club Hall Hatfield Campus

Offering a selection of breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, paninis, wraps, seasonal soups, loaded fires, and more, Pure Café is a true foodie’s paradise. This eatery doubles as a banquet hall during the day, serving up àla carte menu items and has a dedicated deli table for on-the-go options. So whether you’re looking to pick up a quick bite to eat or looking for a spot to soak up the sun and enjoy a leisurely lunch, Pure Café has you covered on all fronts.

Opening times:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 - 16:00

Friday: 7:00 - 15:30

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Steers Tukkies

Tel +27 (0)12 420 3242 Location | Next to the Rautenbach Hall (below the Aula)

When you’re craving a chicken filled with flame-grilled flavour, there’s only one place to head to: Steers Tukkies. Feel like you never left home and stop by for a variety of sharing meals, lip-smacking burgers, mouth-watering ribs, flame-grilled chicken and, of course, the famous hand-cut chips and get your flavour on in no time. Don’t wait for Wacky Wednesday to tantalise those taste buds, even though it is also a good day too, and get your Steers fix without having to leave campus.

Opening times:

Monday - Friday: 07:30 – 17:30 

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Hatfield Campus Torpedo’s

Tel +27 (0)12 362 1171 Location | Student Centre Hatfield Campus

Every campus needs a proper takeaway shop that serves up delicious and simple on-the-go food options, and Hatfield Campus Torpedo’s is here to ensure you get the full experience. Dishing up some seriously good simple but hearty meals, such as their torpedo rolls, wraps, spuds, pitas, stir fry dishes, salads, and toasted rolls, at affordable rates makes Hatfield Campus Torpedo’s a campus favourite among students. Give them a visit and see for yourself what the fuss is all about.

Opening times:

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Time Out Café

Tel +27 (0)12 484 1700/1813 Location | HPC, Burnett Street, UP Hillcrest Sports Campus

If you’re craving some delicious and iconic café food while you’re on campus, Time Out Café is the place you need to visit to fuel up and satisfy those cravings without the guilt. Situated at the High-Performance Centre, the menu boasts an impressive selection of café items and healthy meals made in conjunction with a nutritionist to benefit their active clientele. You can choose between buffet or à la carte menus, ranging from breakfast options, light meals, main meals, and desserts. And if you’re celebrating, they have an extensive wine and drink list to add to the occasion. And the best part? They’re open seven days a week!

Opening times:

Monday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:00

TuksRes Catering 

Tel +27 (0)12 420 3520 Location | Klaradyn Food Services Unit. 1060 South Street Hatfield Pretoria

TuksRes Catering offers a wide range of catering and event management services available to all at the University of Pretoria. If you’re looking for a spot to host an event or social gathering, TuksRes Catering has two available spots to choose from. With a range of delicious meals for every occasion on offer that have been tried and tested to be crowdpleasers, TuksRes Catering is who you need to call when you’re looking to host an event with top-quality food.

Vida e Caffé

Tel +27 (0)72 252 0272 Location | Akanyang next to the UP shop and Javett Hatfield Campus

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