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Sanger Building Café

Department of Biochemistry (Sanger Building), University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1GA

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Access To

  • The café is located on level 1 of the Sanger Building, off the main corridor.
  • View information on Department of Biochemistry - Sanger Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Café.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Café is located on level 1, on the right side of the building.
    • 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: dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
    • 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 on the left side of the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • 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.
    • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 98cm to 109cm from the floor.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is 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.