Wanna grab a quick bite before your next lecture? Or sit down with friends for a proper meal after class? eating on campus is more than just refueling, it’s also a chance to relax, catch up with friends, and soak in student life between lectures.
Because nobody can study while hungry!
JKU offers a wide variety of dining options across campus, ranging from full meals to snacks and coffee breaks. Whether you’re looking for something cheap, vegetarian, or just need a quick bite between lectures, you’ll find something that fits.
in Lecture Hall Building (Hochschulfondsgebäude)
The main student cafeteria offers warm meals at student prices.
Daily changing menus: meat, vegetarian, and vegan options
Salad bar, soups, desserts, drinks
Pay with cash, card.
Open Mon–Fri, approx. 11:00–14:00
find it in KHG Dormitory
Daily changing menus: meat, vegetarian, and vegan options
Salad bar, soups, desserts, drinks
Pay with cash, card.
Open Mon–Fri, approx. 11:00–14:00
TIP: ÖH Mensa Bonus (via KUSSS)
Apply each semester on KUSSS → “Personal data” → “ÖH-Mensabonus”.
Activate it at a service point (an "M" is printed on your JKU Card).
Get €2 off main meals at the JKU Mensa.
found below the OIC building
A small on-campus supermarket with ready-to-eat food, snacks, and groceries.
Sandwiches, salads, wraps
Snacks, drinks, fruit
Microwave available for heating meals
Open Mon–Thu (07:15-20:00) and Fri (07:15-18:00) from morning till evening
By the pond (Teich)
An eco-friendly restaurant/café built on the pond, great for relaxing and eating outdoors.
International and Austrian dishes
Vegetarian options and seasonal menus
Ideal for after-class meetups
Opening hours vary (check their website)
in JKU Med Campus (Klinikum)
A canteen near the Med Campus Library, great for students in that area.
Similar concept to the Mensa, with affordable hot meals
Quiet atmosphere, often less crowded
Check local hours (somewhat separate from the main JKU cafeteria schedule)
Various Locations (Library, TNF Tower, Kepler Hall, SP Foyers)
For a fast fix when you’re short on time.
Coffee, tea, energy drinks
Chocolate, chips, cereal bars
Accepts coins or card (not all)
find it in Uni Center building - basement
Trendy café offering coffee, snacks, paninis, and warm lunch bowls in a relaxed atmosphere.
Great coffee & matcha
Sandwiches, wraps, and sweet pastries
Also open in the afternoon, unlike the Mensa
Good spot for casual laptop work
Bring a reusable water bottle – you can refill at fountains around campus.
Eating in Kepler Hall or outside at the pond is great in summer.
Some cafés offer meal vouchers or stamps for discounts.
If you have dietary needs (halal, vegan, gluten-free), check menus online or ask staff.
