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Café

Department of Biochemistry (Hopkins Building), University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QW

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  • The café is located on the ground floor of the Department of Biochemistry (Hopkins Building), on the right side of the building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the café.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Café is located on the ground floor, at the front of the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located off the main building corridor.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.