InterCity Plates Cafe
Cafes on campus: recharge and stay refreshed all day long, situated within InterCity Place
Visit Intercity Plates, our welcoming University of Plymouth café conveniently located right next to Plymouth Train Station — open to everyone.
Stop by for a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, breakfast baps, handmade sandwiches, wraps, and freshly baked cakes. Enjoy our daily soup specials or make your lunch even better with our great-value meal deals.
Start your day with a bonus: when you choose four breakfast items, you’ll receive a free filter coffee!
We proudly serve — both Fairtrade and organic, roasted locally just 11.6 miles from campus. Whether you’re travelling, studying, or meeting friends, Intercity Plates is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and stay refreshed all day long.
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Location: Ground floor, InterCity Place
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cOpening hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–15:30 and Friday 08:00–15:00 during term time
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cChristmas and New Year closure information: closed from 12 December, reopening 12 January 2026
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Loyalty points information
We have installed a new till system in all our units across campus.
We are working hard in the background to bring you a brand-new app-based loyalty programme with new offers and deals!
Just a reminder that the hot drink loyalty points offer utilising your staff and student card is no longer valid, payment via these methods is no longer accepted.
Campus cafes events
Visit our campus cafes to celebrate calendar days and other events, and enjoy our sustainable, locally sourced fresh food and drink. We look forward to seeing you.
Global Fairtrade Recipe Book – University of Plymouth
Calling all food lovers!
The University of Plymouth, a proud 2-star Fairtrade University, is creating the 2nd edition of our Global Recipe Book – and we need YOUR recipes!
Do you have a dish that represents your culture, a family favourite, or a go-to meal or cake? Submit your recipe for a chance to be featured online and even served as a special in our campus cafes!
Fairtrade ingredients are encouraged but not required – we're simply raising awareness of the options available.
How to take part
Submissions open: 1–30 April
What we need from you:
- Dish name
- Ingredients list (Fairtrade where possible)
- Method
- Photo (optional but encouraged)
- Any other relevant details
Why Fairtrade?
Using Fairtrade ingredients supports ethical and sustainable farming, ensuring fair wages for farmers worldwide. Consider using Fairtrade chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, spices, and more in your recipe where possible!
Be featured on campus!
One lucky recipe will be chosen to be prepared and served in one of our cafes, based on ingredient availability and cost – giving you the chance to see your dish enjoyed by students and staff!
Let’s celebrate the diversity of our University community through food while promoting Fairtrade and sustainability. Will your recipe be the next campus favourite?
Cafes on campus
The InterCity Plates cafe is located in the InterCity Place building, close to the main city centre campus.
Address:
InterCity Place
University of Plymouth,
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA
InterCity Place
University of Plymouth,
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA