Food
If you have a suggestion of something that should be added to the list below, please email ea@cst.cam.ac.uk with the subject 'Food - West Cambridge suggestion'.
William Gates Building
- On the ground floor is the WGB Café
- There is also a vending machine with sweets and crisps on the first-floor balcony (near the back entrance of Lecture Theatre 2)
West Cambridge
West Hub
A focal point for the West Cambridge Site community, this co-working Hub also houses the University Canteen, Occidente Kitchen and Bar, a University Catering Services-run coffee shop and a little shop selling snacks, sweets and some other foods.
Ray Dolby Centre
On the 3rd floor of the Centre you will find the Cavendish Café run by the Cambridge Dining Company. Offers a good view of the West Cambridge Site, along with the ability to soak some sun at the balcony (weather permitting). The café space also has accessible microwaves and a water fountain. Open Monday-Friday, 08.30 am – 3.30 pm.
Scholars Brew
Scholars Brew (formerly the West Café) has been recently refurbished in the beginning of 2026 and now welcomes guest for coffees and pastries, but also hot mains and jacked potatoes. You can find it at the end of the JJ Thomson Ave at the Hauser Forum. Open Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Food vans
Food vans from foodPark come to the West Square on the Charles Babbage Road every first Wednesday of the month. Full details can be found here: https://www.foodparkcam.com/locations.
Other cafes
Some other cafés located on the West Cambridge Site can be found on this list.
Eddington
Sainsbury's at Eddington Market Square
Monday – Saturday: 7.30am-10pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm
Supermarket chain providing all your grocery needs and on-the-go lunch options including sandwiches, snacks and hot pizza takeaway.
Overview of food establishments
On overview of what Eddington has to offer can be found on this webpage.
Updated 14th May 2026
