Canteens and cafés
Welcome to the cafeterias and cafés of the Studierendenwerk Osnabrück!
Good food brings people together and contributes to a relaxed everyday student life. Fresh, varied, and delicious meals await you every day in the cafeterias and cafés of the Osnabrück Student Services Association. Sustainability is our focus: regional and seasonal ingredients, environmentally friendly packaging, and conscious use of resources are a matter of course for us.
Look forward to a varied selection that leaves nothing to be desired: from hearty classics to crisp salads and creative bowls to vegetarian and vegan specialties. The cafeterias and cafés have something for every taste.
Osnabrück
Westerberg canteen and café lounge
The canteen at Westerberg offers a varied selection of freshly prepared dishes. Vegetarian and vegan specialties are also available daily.
The Café Lounge invites you to take a break in its cozy atmosphere. Here you can enjoy aromatic coffee specialties, snacks, and sweet treats.
Opening hours
Canteen: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Café Lounge: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Menu for the Westerberg Canteen
Bistro Caprivi
Bistro Caprivi impresses with its stylish atmosphere and a menu ranging from light snacks to hearty daily specials.
Enjoy your coffee on the sunny terrace and meet up with your friends and fellow students.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Haste Canteen and café
Surrounded by greenery, the Canteen in Haste serves a wide range of dishes made with many regional and seasonal ingredients.
The Canteen complements the menu with sandwiches, homemade cakes, and hot drinks.
Opening hours
Canteen: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Canteen: Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Canteen and Café Lounge Schlossgarten
The Canteen in the Schlossgarten combines culinary diversity with a unique location right in the heart of Osnabrück – including a view of the idyllic Schlossgarten.
The Café Lounge is the perfect retreat for a short break with good coffee and delicious snacks.
Opening hours
Canteen: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m., Saturday: 12 noon–2 p.m.
Café Lounge: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lingen
Canteen and café Lingen
The canteen in Lingen offers modern cuisine with internationally inspired dishes, vegan options, and seasonal highlights, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
The cafeteria invites you to linger – right in the middle of lively campus life.
Opening hours
Cafeteria: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cafeteria: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Frequently asked questions about the Canteen
The regular opening hours at all locations are Monday through Friday during the times listed above. The Schlossgarten Canteen is also open on Saturdays. In addition, depending on the location, there may be closures and changed opening hours around holidays, etc. You can find this information here.
All current menus for the Canteens and cafés can be found on the Studierendenwerk website and in the SWOSY app.
The Studierendenwerk offers three menu lines:
- Mensa Global: climate-friendly dishes with an international flair, e.g., chilis and falafel
- Mensa Active: healthy and balanced dishes, e.g., bowls with fresh ingredients
- Mensa Classic: popular classics from German and European cuisine, e.g., stews and pasta
You can find more information about the menu options here.
There is at least one vegan dish every day and other vegetarian options (except at Bistro Caprivi). You can see whether a dish is vegan (flower symbol) or vegetarian (carrot symbol) in the menu and directly at the food counter. Many of the ingredients come from organic farming (overview of organic ingredients).
At the beginning of your studies, you will receive your CampusCard. Among other things, this serves as your student ID and as a payment card for the Canteens and cafés. The card works on a prepaid basis and can be topped up at the appropriate terminals at all locations. Alternatively, you can pay with your EC card/Girocard or any major credit or debit card by presenting your CampusCard. Cash payments are not possible.
The prices for a main course are usually between �2.20 and �4.90. Side dishes generally cost less than �1.
Did you particularly enjoy a meal, or do you have any requests regarding the menu? Then you can take part in the Studierendenwerk survey at any time or submit your feedback directly in the SWOSY app.
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