United Academy runs 2 separate food spots in its surroundings: the canteen and United Coffee Club. Each serves a specific purpose. The canteen is responsible for organizing regular meals for hostellers, teaching/non-teaching staffs and students. The United Coffee Club provides quick service of coffee and snacks, with an opportunity to sit down and relax during break time. What distinguishes this structure from the others is the fact that United Coffee Club does not operate behind the walls of the college. Anyone from the neighborhood can walk in.
Each of them fulfills its particular purpose. That last point matters more than it sounds. Most of +2 colleges in Kathmandu have set their food services for students of the college. United Academy is different. The campus is also a small public space for those who only need a good cup of coffee and a seat in Kumaripati.
Here's a closer look at what each spot offers.
What's the Difference Between the Canteen, Cafe, and Coffee Club?
Each venue has its own job to do. The canteen feeds the daily crowd, the Coffee Club handles quick bites and coffee runs, and also a area where people go to slow down for a bit.
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Venue |
What It Serves |
Who It's For |
Open to Public? |
|
United Canteen |
Freshly cooked meals, snacks, soft drinks |
Students and staff, daily meals |
No |
|
United Coffee Club |
Coffee, sandwiches, cakes, pies, hot and cold drinks |
Students, staff, and visitors from outside campus |
Yes |
What Can Students Eat at the United Academy Canteen?
Most students take their lunch from the canteen. It is a place owned by experienced chefs and staff who use locally available ingredients for cooking if possible, and everything is cooked fresh. UA canteen serves freshly made food and drinks. One big restaurant for both students, lecturers and UA hostellers, thus being simple and social; no separation by grades or faculties.
There is also a small shop near the canteen that provides sales of soft drinks, coffee, potato chips, and chocolate to those who need a quick snack between classes.
For details on hostel life, explore "Hostel" page.
What Makes United Coffee Club Different?
This is the one part of United Academy's food setup that breaks the usual campus rule. United Coffee Club is open to the public, not just students and staff. Someone walking past the college in Kumaripati can stop in, order a coffee, and sit down without needing any connection to the school at all.
The menu has all the things that a normal menu of a coffee shop would have. You can order a regular Americano for Rs 130, a cappuccino or latte for Rs 150, and anything else like an espresso or honey latte, iced coffee, milkshake, or even a masala chai. Food items include sandwiches, hot dogs, brownies, cookies, and lots of different pastries and doughnuts, which will cost anywhere between Rs 60 and Rs 190.
It is great for a student waiting between classes, but it's also great for a parent waiting for their kids to get to school, an alum passing through the old neighborhood, or anyone from Kumaripati who just wants a good cup of coffee close to home.
If you want the full price list, you can explore the menu image.
Is United Cafe Open to Non-Students?
The United Cafe is not like the Coffee Club. It is more of a dining room, sit-down, has more of a menu, and has a slower pace. It is created primarily for the students and their visitors that need to have a real meal and not just a snack. Much like the campus food system, the healthy, locally sourced options extend to the food available on campus.
Why Does Food Matter When Choosing a +2 College?
Selecting the food in the college is a minor consideration; however it's a reflection of the attitude of the college towards everyday student life. At United Academy, we do more than just achieve NEB results and get students to university. It also is looking closely at the little things, such as the freshness of the food, the availability of a comfortable space between classes, and how welcoming the campus is to the community.
The feeling of being connected to the local community via a simple activity like having a café open to everyone is what makes United Academy different from an isolated institute and makes it a part of Kumaripati.
FAQs
Is United Coffee Club open to the public?
Yes, United Coffee Club is open to visitors from outside United Academy, not just enrolled students and staff.
What are the food options at United Academy?
United Academy has two food venues: the daily food court for students, and United Coffee Club/Cafe, which is open to the public for coffee and snacks. It also offers a sit-down restaurant for the public to enjoy snacks and coffee.
How much does coffee cost at United Coffee Club?
Americano and espresso coffee drinks start from Rs 130 per cup, while most coffee and snacks range between Rs 60 and Rs 210.
Thinking about applying to United Academy for +2? Check out the programs page to see what's on offer, or stop by United Coffee Club in Kumaripati and see the campus for yourself.