[PeteSpencer]

Anybody know where visiting pilots to Cranfield can get a drink and a bacon sarnie at Cranfield at weekends , now that Cafe Pacific has been demolished?

TIA

Peter

[TractorBoy]

Last time we went we sneaked into the students cafe - its about 5 mins walk - and had some extremely cheap, yet surprisingly decent food.

Edit: but don't ask me for directions.....!

[Chilli Monster]

Past the Tower, Turn right at the 'T' junction, past the mosque (portakabins), next left.

[Bobcro]

Hot and cold snax are also available at the garage both Sat and Sunday. The Costcutter shop is open on Saturday and offer a good range of snax.

[Genghis the Engineer]

On net, I think I'd use the Cranfield Students Association too, nearer, cheaper, and fresh.

I don't think you need to sneak - I really don't think that they mind who goes in there.

G

[PeteSpencer]

Many thanks chaps: Last minute change of plan: Info filed for future reference.

Peter

[Flyingfemme]

I don't think you need to sneak - I really don't think that they mind who goes in there.
G

ISTR that they ask for your student ID and charge a bit more if you don't hsve one. Simples.

[cloudhopper]

I don't think you need to sneak - I really don't think that they mind who goes in there.
G

ISTR that they ask for your student ID and charge a bit more if you don't hsve one. Simples.

The uni run Costa places and Cranberrys do that but not the CSA

[diverdriver]

Not that you'd want to leave airside now that mandatory airside passes are being brought in - £10 each for locals - and they wonder why residents are leaving!

[Genghis the Engineer]

Not mandatory for visitors, just get buzzed through by the tower.

I've never been asked for ID at either CSA or Cranberries.

G

[mpk]

I went into the College Arms bar yesterday for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Didn't need to eat but asked questions and swa with my own eyes......a full bar/pool table, Chinese menu, pies etc., salad/sandwich bar (in 3 separate parts), Sky Sports, bands on sometimes. Not a pure airfield cafe but only 5 minutes walk away. Much more choice than any airfield cafe I've been to. And if you just wanted a take away there is a fully stocked mini-supermarket next door. And 2 ATMs.

[Genghis the Engineer]

I often eat lunch there when I'm on campus at Cranfield.

Lunch (as you say, hot: usually 2 choices plus pizza, salad (with or without a baked potator), or fresh sandwiches - three serveries) is 12-2. About 4 evenings a week "Uncle Lim's" Chinese does silly amounts of food very cheaply, and the bar never seems to close. If all else fails in the evenings, there's usually a kebab van just opposite.

Just around the corner is also the Cafe Bookshop - which is open pretty much office hours in the week, does nice food - probably £7 for a meal rather than £4.50 in the College Arms / Social Club), and you can browse the aviation textbooks as well.

G