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Mensa Lunchrooms and Cafeterias

Our Mensa lunchrooms and cafeterias offer a wide range of high-quality dining options that are easily accessible and tailored to the needs of students and university staff.
We strive to design our range of products and services in accordance with modern requirements for daily nutrition during times of work and study.

Mensa Lunchrooms and Cafeterias at the University of Ulm

Mensa Lunchrooms at the University of Ulm

Bright, friendly atmosphere with lots of light inside and a view to the outside. There are 450 seats in the dining hall. You will find 60 more seats on the gallery, which is accessible by a spiral staircase.

In 1991, the canteen received the Award for Exemplary Buildings by the Chamber of Architects, Baden-Württemberg.

What we serve	Soups, stews, main dish “good and low priced” or “delicious and fine”, vegetarian dishes, organic food, wok and grill dishes, different buffets, additional side dishes, fresh desserts, fruits and beverages.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Menu	see “menu” here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash (one till) and cash-free ID card payment
Contact	Manager Mensa Lunchroom Reiner Thumm Phone 0731 50-23837 reiner.thumm@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Mensa Lunchroom at Ulm University Oberer Eselsberg O25

Cafeteria Southside with Burgerbar

In the Cafeteria Southside opposite to the canteen you find a wide range of offers as well as an external (?) coffee station with two coffee vending machines for coffee specialties.
Just around the corner there is a hot bar with meatloafs, cutlets, meatballs on offer. Or indulge yourself with a curry sausage or burger etc. straight from the grill.

What we serve	Various coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, different kinds of salad, fruits, fresh muesli buffet in the morning, soups for lunch time, dairy products, sweets, note pads and newspapers.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 8.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Fri 8.45 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	Cafeteria Southside: 29 July - 11 October, 2019: Mon - Thu 8.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. / Fr up to 5.00 p.m. Burger Bar: 16 September - 11 October, 2019: 10.00 a.m. -1.30 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Jürgen Wengler Phone 0731 50-23838 oder Tel. 0731 50-15085 juergen.wengler@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Ulm University Oberer Eselsberg Entrance South O25

Cafeteria B - North entrance

You can enjoy a vitalizing meal in our Cafeteria B. Our chef prepares two delicious meals every day.
Our “mensa vital” offers a balanced diet. Our dish “from pan and pot” (aus Topf und Pfanne) rounds off our range of meals.
The cafeteria offers nice places outdoors. Here you can enjoy a latte macchiato in the sun in good weather.

What we serve	coffee specials, hot and cold drinks, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, different kinds of salad, dairy products, sweets, semester ticket, newspapers and parking tickets for the clinic's parking garage. At lunch time, two kinds of dishes are offered, one of them vegetarian. On select days, the dishes are organic. Vending machine with coffee, cold beverages, cold snacks and ice-cream.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 8.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Fri 8.45 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	9 September - 11 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 8.45 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	cash or by chip card
Contact	Jürgen Wengler Phone 0731 50-23838 oder Phone 0731 50-15085 juergen.wengler@studierendenwerk-ulm.de Chef Jürgen Przybilla Phone 0731 50-23838 juergen.przybilla@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Universität Ulm Entrance North M23

Uni Bistro

In our modern Uni Bistro upstairs the cafeteria SouthSide we offer a daily changing range of selected goods. During lunchtime you can choose between pizzas and pasta. Combining a fresh ambiance with the modern bistro furniture we offer you a dining experience on a completely new level. Outside lunchtime you can sit in comfortable furniture and learn or just linger for a while.

What we serve	Pizza, pasta, coffee specials, hot and cold beverages, baked goods and snacks.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 11.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Fri 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	2 September - 11 October, 2019: 11.00 a.m. - 14.00 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Sandra Hufnagel Phone 0731 50-23847 oder Phone 0731 50-15114 sandra.hufnagel@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Ulm University Oberer Eselsberg Entrance South O25

Camppuccino

You will find the coffee cube “Camppuccino” close to the foundation stone of the University Ulm. There you can enjoy a coffee specialty in stylish ambiance served in a porcelain cup. Here in stylish ambiance you can enjoy a coffee specialty served in a porcelain cup.
The newly designed study area of the university offers you seating options at shared tables as well as bar tables and a long counter bar.

What we serve	coffee specials, hot and cold beverages and snacks.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Fri 9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	23 September - 27 September, 2019: Mon - Thu 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. / Fri to 1.30 p.m. 1 October - 11 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Jutta Reiser Tel. 0731 50-15077
Where to find us	Forum Ulm University Oberer Eselsberg Entrance South N25

Vending Machine Cafeteria at the Library

Products	coffee specials, cold drinks and snacks from the vending machine.
Opening Hours	At the library´s opening hours (also on Saturdays)
Payment Options	chip card
Contact	Jochen Kieslich Phone 0731 50-23915 jochen.kieslich@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Library University West

Cafeteria Helmholtzstraße/University Management

Our smallest establishment with a familiar atmosphere. The stylish cafeteria of the university administration not only invites employees of the university administration but also guests of the surrounding institutes to enjoy a relaxing break. The special thing about the cafeteria is the generous proportioned seating, which even can be enjoyed in sunshine on the terrace.
A small dish during lunchtime completes our offering.
We also cater for the senate hall or other events of the university administration, serving food and drinks.

What we serve	Coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, cold and warm snacks, different kinds of salad, dairy products and candy. At lunch time, soup, stew, one main dish (organic on selected days).
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Silke Bärwald Tel. 0731 50-31668
Where to find us	Oberer Eselsberg Helmholtzstraße 16

Cafeteria University West

The Cafeteria of the University West is situated opposite the main entrance of the library. The newly designed Cafeteria with the flair of a winter garden offers you seats on two levels. There are three dishes with a choice of different components on the menu. On sunny days the terrace invites you to relax outdoors.

What we serve	Meal “good and affordable”, “delicious and fine”, vegetarian dishes, soups, side dishes, desserts, fruits, different kinds of salad, coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks.
Opening Hours	Mon - Fri 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	29 July - 11 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Meal Serving Counter	Mon - Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Veronika Gross Phone 0731 50-23858 or Phone 0731 50-15472 veronika.gross@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	University West opposite the library

WestSide Diner

Here you can enjoy a satisfying meal “almost in passing-by”.

What we serve	Curry sausage, pizza slices, nachos, burger, falafel, grilled steaks, camembert, Weißwurst sausages, wedges, sandwiches, sweet snacks, Fritz Kola and much more... Our complete range of offerings can be found right here
Opening hours	Mon - Fri 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Closed	29 July to 11 October, 2019
Menu	see "menu" Seite Speisepläne
Payment Options	chip card only
Contact	Phone 0731 50-15490 (mobile snack bar) or 0731 50 23844 (Management Campus Catering)
Where to find us	In the western part of Ulm University in front of building 45.

Mensa Lunchrooms and Cafeterias at the THU Ulm (University of Applied Sciences)

Ulm University of Applied Sciences – Mensa Lunchroom

The energy-oriented refurbishment of the mensa lunchroom at the campus of the University of Applied Sciences and the replacement of the equipment led to an improvement of quality and the range of meals we serve. Now you can choose from a wide range of daily choice-meals. The large glass front of the windows and the new furniture create an atmosphere of well-being!

What we serve	The snack bar offers beverages, baked goods, snacks and confectionery. The building at Wilhelmstraße also has vending machines with coffees and cold beverages at the cafeteria.
Opening Hours Mensa Lunchroom	Mon - Thu 11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Fri 11.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours Cafeteria	9 September - 30 September, 2019: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Opening Hours Cafeteria	Mon - Thu 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Fri 7.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Break 10.15 to 10.45 a.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Markus Mayer Phone 0731 50-28218 markus.mayer@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Ulm Hochschule Prittwitzstraße

Ulm University of Applied Sciences – Cafeteria

The building complex of Ulm University of Applied Sciences was designed by architect Günter Behnisch and is listed as protected heritage.
Our small but fine cafeteria is located in building B, offering a fresh atmosphere with bright yellow and cool blue colors inside and green views on the sunny terrace outside.

What we serve	The snack bar offers beverages, baked goods, snacks and confectionery. The building at Wilhelmstraße also has vending machines with coffees and cold beverages at the cafeteria.
Opening Hours Mensa Lunchroom	Mon - Thu 11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Fri 11.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours Cafeteria	9 September - 30 September, 2019: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Opening Hours Cafeteria	Mon - Thu 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Fri 7.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Break 10.15 to 10.45 a.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Markus Mayer Phone 0731 50-28218 markus.mayer@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Ulm Hochschule Prittwitzstraße

Ulm University of Applied Sciences Campus Böfingen – Cafeteria

The cafeteria on the satellite campus in Böfingen has a wide range of snacks and two meal options for lunch.
The small terrace offers balmy shade on hot days.

What we serve	Coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, salad, sweets. During lunch time, two main dishes are offered (one vegetarian), organic on select days.
Opening Hours	Mon - Tue 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 Uhr Fr 7.30 a.m. to 2.00 Uhr
Shortened Opening Hours	1 October, 2019: 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Susanne Kästle Tel. 0731 50-28310
Where to find us	Ulm Hochschule Branch Böfingen

Ulm University of Applied Sciences Campus Oberer Eselsberg – Cafeteria Kiwi

Our modern coffee lounge "Kiwi" is located in the basement in the former senate hall.

What we serve	Hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, salad, dairy products, candy. During lunch, two main dishes are offered, one of which is vegetarian. Organic choice on select days.
Opening hours	Mon - Thu 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Fri 7.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening hours	16 September - 30 September: Mon - Fri 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Anett Winterhalter Phone 0731 50-28515 or 50-15280
Where to find us	Ulm University of Applied Sciences Branch Oberer Eselsberg

Ulm University of Applied Sciences Campus Oberer Eselsberg – Food Counter

The food counter is located in the basement of the building. There is a space with vending machines offering cold beverages, assorted coffees, confectionery and ready-made salads on the 1^st floor.

What we serve	We serve 3 different meals, one vegetarian as well as one in organic quality.
Food Counter	Mon - Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.
Closed	22 July - 30 September, 2019
Menu	find the menu here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment	Chip Card
Contact Person	Anett Winterhalter Phone 0731 50-28515 oder 50-15280
Where to find us	HS Ulm Branch Oberer Eselsberg

Mensa Lunchrooms and Cafeterias at Aalen University

Mensa Lunchroom

The mensa lunchroom was designed by architect Günter Behnisch as an independent building, similar to the main building of the university. A short footpath connects the mensa with the university. The beautiful seating arrangements in the dining hall and on the southern terrace make for a pleasant experience during summer.
The Mensa has a food counter where you can choose from various components to create your own meal to suit your taste and appetite.

What we serve	Soup, main dish “good and low-priced” or “delicious and fine”, vegetarian dishes, different kinds of buffet, side dishes, fresh dessert, fruits and beverages. At the dining hall entrance, coffee and ice cream vending machines are available.
Opening hours	Mon - Thu 11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Closed	22 July, 2019 - 20 September, 2019
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cashless ID card payment only
Contact	Gertrud Arndt Phone 07361 576-2343 gertrud.arndt@studierendenwerk-ulm.de Danny Lindemann Phone 07361 576-2433
Where to find us	Aalen Beethovenstraße 15

Cafeteria at the University

On the ground floor of the university building is our cafeteria with its wide range of offers. Seating is available downstairs in the cafeteria or on the gallery. On warm days, the places outside are very popular. The separate coffee station provides assorted coffee specialties which you can buy with your chip card without having to wait in line at the check-out.

What We Serve	Assorted coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, small warm meals, cold and warm snacks, soups, fresh fruits, various salads, fruit salad, dairy products, confectionery. Vending machines selling confectionery, ice cream, cold and hot beverages.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 7.00 to 16.00 Fri 7.00 to 14.00 Sat 12.30 to 13.30
Shortened Opening Hours	9 September - 4 October: Mon - Fri 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Gertrud Arndt Phone 07361 5762-343 gertrud.arndt@studierendenwerk-ulm.de Sandra Beißwanger Phone 07361 576-2109
Where to find us	Aalen Beethovenstraße 1

Cafeteria Am Burren

This cafeteria is a solitary-standing, well-designed building with a beautiful terrace – a fantastic asset. The guest room also serves as study area. During lunch hours, we serve one meal with meat and one vegetarian option from the Mensa at discounted student prices.

What we serve	Assorted coffee specialties (separate coffee station), baked goods, hot and cold beverages, cold and warm snacks, various salads, muesli, fresh fruits, fruit salad, dairy products, confectionery. Vending machine stations offer: Ice cream and cold beverages inside the cafeteria, confectionery, snacks, hot and cold beverages in building I.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 7.00 to 16.00 Fri 7.00 to 14.00
Shortened Opening Hours	28 January - 15 February, 2019: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Closed	29 July - 4 October, 2019
Menu	see "menu" hier auf der Seite "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	cashless ID card payment only
Contact	Gertrud Arndt Phone 07361 576-2343 gertrud.arndt@studierendenwerk-ulm.de Beate Schneider, Phone 07361 576-4901
Where to find us	Aalen Anton-Huber-Straße 10

Mensaria at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd (University of Education)

The modern, friendly and colorful Mensaria was built in 2006 as independent building in the center of the campus. The dining hall opens across the entire width to the canopied terrace, offering great views of the Kaiserberge.
In addition to a wide range of cafeteria products, the Mensaria has a food counter where you can choose from various components to create your own meal to suit your taste and hunger.
You can buy assorted coffee specialties or hot chocolate cashless at the separate coffee station without having to line up at the check-out.

What we serve	Assorted coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, assorted salads, fruits, dairy products, confectionery. During lunch hours: Soups, the options "Gut und Günstig" (cheap and cheerful), "Prima Klima" (climate-friendly), "Gourmet", "Schneller Teller" (quick plate), vegetarian dishes, organic dishes, specialties from wok and barbeque, assorted buffets, various side dishes, fresh desserts and fruits.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 7.45 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Fri 7.45 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	9 September - 4 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. 7 Oktober - 11 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Lunch Hours	Mon - Thu 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Fri 11.30 to 1.30 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Anja Corinna Bremes, Phone 07171 983314
Where to find us	Schwäbisch Gmünd Oberbettringer Straße 200

Mensaria at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd (University of Design)

The HfG campus located in Rektor-Klaus-Straße in Schwäbisch Gmünd has a newly renovated cafeteria with a beautiful setting, where we sell sandwich rolls with a variety of fillings, cold and warm snacks and daily changing meals with numerous side dishes. The private atmosphere makes for relaxing breaks. And when the sun is out, the courtyard is a great place for studying or catching up with friends.

What we serve	Assorted coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks, salads, dairy products, confectionery, desserts Three meal options during lunchtime with one vegetarian option, partly organic quality.
Opening Hours	Mon – Thu 8.45 a.m. to 1.30 Fri 8.45 a.m. to 2.00
Lunch Hours	Mon – Fri 11.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Closed	15 July - 4 October, 2019
Menu	see "menu" hier auf der Seite "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cashless ID payment option only.
Contact	Hildegard Marschall, Phone 07171 602 653
Where to find us	Schwäbisch Gmünd Rektor-Klaus-Straße 100

Mensa Lunchroom at HBC.Biberach (University of Applied Sciences)

In 2016, we opened a Mensa in the newly renovated building of Biberach University of Applied Sciences.

What we serve	A wide range of cafeteria products, like assorted coffee specialties, hot and cold beverages, baked goods, cold and warm snacks (incl. vegan options), salads, incl. take-away, dairy products, freshly made muesli, fruit cups, confectionery and desserts. During lunchtime, the Mensa lunchroom now offers a selection of three different dishes. We also regularly serve specialties prepared on the barbecue, in a wok or in a pizza oven. The integrated coffee station offers a wide range of assorted hot beverages. Since October, we offer a morning snack bar (9.15 am - 9.45 am) and a warm lunch during lunchtime (service times 11.45 am - 1.30 pm) during lecture periods on PBT Campus Aspach.
Opening Hours	Mon - Thu 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Fri 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Shortened Opening Hours	16 September - 4 October, 2019: Mon - Fri 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Lunch Hours	Mon - Thu 11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Cafeteria Campus Aspach Closed	1 July - 27 September, 2019
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash or cashless ID card payment
Contact	Doris Weggenmann Phone 07351 582561 doris.weggenmann@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Biberach Karlstraße 6

Mensa Lunchroom at DHBW Heidenheim

The Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Heidenheim was founded in 1976 as a higher education institution with professional orientation and on-the-job-training. What started out with 35 students, has now grown into a university with 2380 students.

What we serve	The modern cafeteria sells an assortment of warm and cold, sweet and savory snacks with various fillings like pita bread, ciabatta, pizza pastry, danish pastry, muffins, salads, fresh fruit cups, muesli, shakes, confectionery and beverages (juices, soft drinks and coffee) as well as a daily choice of lunches, partly in organic quality. There are also vending machines selling cold beverages and assorted coffees.
Opening Hours	Mon - Fri 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Lunch Hours	Mon - Fri 11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.
Menu	see "menu" here on the page "Speiseplan"
Payment Options	Cash or cashless ID card payment
Contact	Christa Katzke Phone 07321-2722478 christa.katzke@studierendenwerk-ulm.de
Where to find us	Heidenheim Marienstraße 20 (Ground Level, Room M001)

SNACK BAR IN WILHELMSTRASSE

What we serve	The snack bar offers beverages, baked goods, snacks and confectionery. The building at Wilhelmstraße also has vending machines with coffees and cold beverages at the cafeteria.
Opening Hours	Mon - Fri 9.15 to 11.00 11.30 to 13.30
Payment Options	Cash and cashless ID card payment
Contact	Employee on-site or Christa Katzke, Phone 07321-2722478
Where to find us	Heidenheim Wilhelmstraße 10

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