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Introduction
Introduction
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) offers both indoor and outdoor food courts that accommodate a large number of students and faculty/staff, providing convenient access to a wide variety of healthy and affordable food options without the need to leave campus during study or working hours.
Numerous restaurants and cafés, representing reputable local Kuwaiti, regional, UK-based, and US-based brands, are located across different areas of the campus. These outlets operate under stringent food safety guidelines and adopt sustainable food practices, ensuring high standards of quality, hygiene, and service. To further support the university community, food and beverage options are offered at discounted prices of up to 30%, making them reasonably priced compared to external market rates.
Designated representatives from AUM conduct regular visits to these restaurants and cafés to ensure that cleanliness, hygiene, and service standards are consistently maintained at an optimal level.
Among the brands available on campus are Healthy Snacks and Meals (PICK), Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee, Subway, CAF, Chocolate Bar, and Trolley (Convenience Store).
Brands of Restaurants and Cafes on Campus
The majority of restaurants and cafés on campus are local, comprising 8 Kuwait-based brands, alongside 2 UK-based brands and 1 US-based brand. Their distribution across the AUM campus is outlined below:
Outdoor
Near the lake facing Sports Center
Pick (local)
Caf Café (local)
Near football court
Costa (International, UK-based)
Library Building, Ground Floor
Pret A Manger (International, UK-based)
Business building First Floor
Go walls - 1 (local)
Indoor
Food court area in Engineering building basement
Chocolate Bar (local)
Melenzane (local)
Bartone (local)
Ole (local)
Trolley (local)
Other in ACM building, Ground floor
Caribou (International, US-based)
Go walls - 2 (local)
Sustainable Food Practices
Sustainable Food Practices
Designated representatives from AUM conduct regular visits to restaurants and cafés across campus to ensure that sustainable food practices, cleanliness, and hygiene are consistently maintained at optimal levels. These dining facilities demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. Selected examples include:
PICK
PICK
The locally renowned healthy food restaurant PICK offers a variety of ready-made, freshly prepared, and balanced meals suitable for different dietary needs. Each item is accompanied by full nutritional information, enabling students and staff to make informed food choices throughout the day.
PRET A MANGER
PRET A MANGER
In 2023, AUM welcomed Pret A Manger to campus, offering freshly prepared food and organic coffee. All food is handmade in-store throughout the day, and unsold items are donated to charity. In addition, Pret’s coffee is 100% organic, and its Coffee Fund supports the next generation of farmers, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Faculty and Staff Lounge
Faculty and Staff Lounge
AUM also offers an equipped area for faculty and staff for lunch breaks. The lounge is equipped with microwave, fridge and hot & cold water dispensers. Faculty and staff can bring their own food from home or buy from the existing restaurants and cafes to enjoy it at the lounge.
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