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Places to eat

We have a range of food and drink options available on campus – whether you want a sit down meal at a café, something on the go, or just a cup of coffee!

Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus – food and cafés

Miss Sushi @ JCU offers a wide selection of fresh and healthy sushi, sashimi, hot food, yoghurt, and fruit salad, as well as excellent coffee, teas, cold drinks and cakes. They also cater for gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian diets.

Party platters are also available on request. Contact Miss Sushi @JCU on 4755 0091 for free delivery on campus.

Location

Ground Floor, Education Central, Building 134 (Map)

Open 7.30 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday

Phat Boi offers fresh sushi and salads, yum cha and coffee to go.

Location

Ground Floor, The Science Place, Building 142 (Map)

Open 7.30 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday

For authentic Italian pasta and award winning coffee.

Location

Ground Floor, The Science Place, Building 142 (Map)

Open 9.30 am to 1.30 pm Mon-Fri

Trading hours:

Townsville JCU 7 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday

Location

Ground Floor, The Science Place, Building 142 (Map)

Catering

Cater your next party or corporate event with a selection of fresh and flavoursome catering platters from Aroma Café.

Browse our selection of healthy and delicious finger food items, meals and beverages to create a menu guaranteed to impress your guests and suit your budget.

Choose from our popular range of corporate and party platters, which includes freshly baked goods, healthy breakfast options, nourishing hot and cold fare, and delectable sweet treats.

Contact Aroma Cafe:

Aroma Café

James Cook University Townsville

The Science Place, Building 142, 150 Angus Smith Drive

Douglas, Queensland 4814

(07) 4781 6301

E: jcutownsville@aromacafe.com.au

More information

Aroma Café Townsville JCU

https://www.aromacafe.com.au/about-catering

Instagram: @aromacafe_

Facebook: @coffeeandpassion

Juliette's offers a range of high quality artisan gelato, barista brewed coffee and in-house baked sweets and snacks.

Location

Ground Floor, Eddie Koiki Mabo Library, Building 18 (Map)

Open 8 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday

Otto's offers coffee and food, including pies, pretzel subs, sausage rolls, and doughnuts.

Location

Clinical Practices Building, Building 500 (Map)

Open 6 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday.

Raintree Room

The Raintree Room, located at JCU Halls of Residence can be hired for events, conferences, meetings and other functions.

Capacity

Guest capacity depends on the setup style. Charges may apply for elaborate setup requirements.

  • Up to 30 people theatre style
  • Up to 25 people cabaret style (5 per table)
  • Up to 21 people U-shape style
  • Up to 18 people classroom style

Features

  • Tropical surrounds
  • 6 ft rectangular tables
  • Comfortable chairs
  • Fully air-conditioned
  • Iced water

Equipment hire (included in room hire)

All equipment hire is subject to availability and must be requested upon booking.

  • Ceiling-mounted data projector and dedicated projection wall
  • Surround-sound audio and microphones
  • Double-sided whiteboard and markers
  • Flip-chart with butcher's paper and markers

For an additional charge, equipment hire can also include use of a laptop and/or electronic whiteboard.

Endeavour Room

The Endeavour Room, located at JCU Halls of Residence can be hired for events, conferences, meetings and other functions.

Capacity

Guest capacity depends on the room setup. Charge may apply for elaborate setup requirements.

  • Up to 100 people theatre style
  • Up to 80 people cabaret style (7 per table)
  • Up to 36 people U-shape style
  • Up to 36 classroom style
  • Up to 150 cocktail style (standing room)

Features

  • 6 ft rectangular tables
  • Comfortable chairs
  • Fully air-conditioned
  • Spacious room, ideal for workshops
  • Wall mounted pin boards
  • Iced water

Equipment hire (included in room hire)

All equipment hire is subject to availability and must be requested upon booking.

  • Ceiling mounted data projector and dedicated projection wall
  • Surround-sound audio and microphones
  • Double-sided whiteboard and markers
  • Flip-chart with butcher's paper and markers
  • Four large moveable pin boards

For an additional charge, equipment hire can also include use of a laptop and/or electronic whiteboard.

Cater for all occasions on campus (including external events):

functions-jcu@compass-group.com.au

http://jcu.chiffonade.com.au/

Cater for all occasions on campus (including external events):

catering@johnflynn.org.au

https://catering.johnflynn.org.au/

Cairns, Nguma-bada campus – food and cafés

D'Lish offers breakfast until 10am, as well as salads, pies, and a selection of gourmet wraps, focaccia, panini and baguettes. Add coffee, milkshakes, healthy juices, cakes, muffins, and more!

Location

Ground Floor, The Cairns Institute, Building D3 (Map)

Open 7.30 am to 2.30 pm Monday - Friday

MokaBar Cafe Italian Coffee at very affordable rates, with gluten free and vegan options for toasties, home baked sweets and goodies

Location

Building E5 (Map)

Open 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday - Friday

The FoodLab is a 24-hour space with a kitchen, fridges, and microwaves so you can store and prepare your own meals at any time.

Location

The FoodLab is located at the side of the Library, Building B1 (Map)

If you are interested in contributing to JCU's food options, please read JCU's Food and Beverage Retail Strategy.