By
Food at LSE
Posted 2 weeks ago
Mon 28 Jul, 2025 06:07 AM
Food and drink is a big part of daily life on campus, so to help you get to know food at LSE we've rounded up some of the most common questions we get asked.
Yes. We make every effort to accommodate every student, staff member and customer in our restaurants and cafés.
All of our staff are trained in food intolerances and allergens. We advise you to talk to a member of staff if you have any individual requirements. Find out more about what dietary options are available on campus.
Yes. Most of our restaurants and cafés on campus have a variety of vegan and vegetarian options available. All restaurants have at least one vegetarian option every day, and plant-based sandwiches, wraps and more are readily available in our cafés. Take a look at some of our favourite vegan and veggie food on campus.
For a fully plant-based menu, take a look at The Shaw Café – our fully vegan and vegetarian café serving hot and cold meals.
Of course! We have a range of all-year-round offers and seasonal discounts.
Download our LSE Food Club app to start collecting points when you spend on campus, join our loyalty scheme and get exclusive discounts throughout the year.
For more specific and seasonal offers, keep an eye on our offers page throughout the year.
LSE are members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, and is committed to producing nutritious and delicious food using sustainable produce and suppliers. Here are just a few things LSE do to ensure their food is good for you and the planet:
- Use seasonal ingredients from local, sustainable suppliers.
- Feature lots of plant-based options on the menu.
- Run reduce food waste schemes.
- Encourage the use of reusables on campus, such as KeepCups.
Read more about sustainable food at LSE.
- Centre Building: ground, 1st and 2nd floor open areas.
- Cheng Kin Ku Building: Plaza, Atrium (cold and pre-packaged food only), lower ground lobby (occasionally closed for private School events), 1st and 2nd floor mezzanine, and communal areas.
- King's Chambers, Students' Salon (microwave and boiling water facility available).
- Escape Social Space in the Library foyer (cold and pre-packaged food only). Please note eating is not permitted in the rest of the Library.
- Marshall Building: ground, 1st and 2nd floor open areas.
- Saw Swee Hock Student Centre: 1st floor Denning Learning Café, 2nd floor outside the Faith Centre (microwave facility), and 6th floor (when not reserved for functions).
- Sir Arthur Lewis Building: basement, ground and lower ground break out spaces.
- Roof terraces (when not reserved for functions): Centre Building on the 2nd and 6th floor; Cheng Kin Ku Building on the 8th floor; Marshall Building on the 1st and 8th floor; Old Building on the 4th floor; and Saw Swee Hock Student Centre on the 6th floor.
Some of the best ways to stay in the know with the latest food and drink news, events and offers on campus is by:
- Following the @lsefood Instagram.
- Checking the Food at LSE website.
- Visiting the cafés and restaurants on campus (our staff are always happy to help).
Check the weekly menus for more details.
We have lots of cafés on campus where you can get a barista-standard coffee, including:
- The Bean Counter (SAL)
- Beaver's Brew (MAR)
- Beveridge Café (CBG)
- LSE Garrick
- Plaza Café (John Watkins Plaza)
See where our coffee comes from and what coffee beans we use in each outlet.
LSE is committed to producing nutritious, diverse and delicious dishes for all of our customers – take a closer look at all of the cafés and restaurants on campus.
Still have questions? Pop by your nearest LSE Food outlet and talk to a member of staff.
Follow @lsefood on Instagram for the latest updates.
Ask ChatGPT