Sussex Innovation Centre cafe

The cafe inside the Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC) is a comfortable space on the ground floor of this building near the science car park. Check opening times, food options and the dining style.

The interior of the Sussex Innovation Centre cafe showing the seating area, the fridge with drinks in it and the counter.

About the Sussex Innovation Centre cafe

Located on the ground floor of the Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC), the café is accessible from both the main and back entrance of the Innovation Centre. The café serves locally and sustainably roasted Redroaster coffee from Brighton alongside a vibrant, healthy menu inspired by Waste Knot surplus vegetable boxes.  

Visitors can enjoy build-your-own premium salads, freshly made sandwiches, a hot daily vegetarian and meat option, and a variety of great-value meal deals. 

Key information

  • Days open: Monday to Friday
  • Opening times: term-time and vacation opening hours
  • Location on campus: ground floor of Sussex Innovation Centre, next to Ashdown House and The Freeman building. Accessible through the front and back entrances of Sussex Innovation Centre.

Inside

The café has a modern yet slightly rustic vibe, with an impressive counter display of colourful salads and grab and go bakery items. There are wooden seats and chairs in the main café with additional seating available around the corner in the SINC social space.

Outside

At the front of the building are several large picnic tables in a small courtyard. This area gets excellent sun during the warmer months. At the back of the café are a couple of small metal tables and chairs available for casual use.

Menu

The menu offers a colourful selection of homemade premium salads, crafted with fresh ingredients from Waste Knot’s rescued produce boxes. Each day, a hot dish takes inspiration from international cuisines, with guest favourites including fragrant coconut curries, fluffy bao buns, Greek pastitsio, bibimbap, and smoky harissa-grilled chicken. 

If you're hosting a meeting within the Sussex Innovation Centre, you can book catering. Speak to Oli the Café Manager in person or email oliver.thompsett@compass-group.co.uk. 

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