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Retail locations

Great flavours, on the go

Looking for delicious dining on the Agricultural Campus in Truro? Don’t miss these retail locations offering a variety of quick dining options.

Cox Café Barley Café Check menus and location info
A wide photo of the Cox Café counter shows a rack of chips and several display cases of ready-to-eat options.

Cox Café

Location

50 Pictou Road, Cox Institute, Room 250

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. –  2:30 p.m. 

(September – mid April only).  

The Cox Café has plenty of quick options for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack
The display case at the Cox Café has sandwiches and flatbreads, as well as many cold drink options

Offerings

Cox Café offers a variety of menu options, including:

  •  Coffee (COMING SOON! Starbucks and Birch Bark Coffee Co.)
  • Tea
  • Cold drinks 
  • Flatbread pizzas
  • Sandwiches
  • Salads
  • COMING SOON! Take and heat meal options, including monthly specials
  • COMING SOON! Expanded selection of hot meals, including Indigenous-inspired meal features
  • Muffins and pastries 
  • Fresh fruit
  • Fair trade chocolate, and packaged snacks
  • Daily specials

Barley Café

Location

135 College Road, MacRae Library, Student Learning Commons (2nd Floor)

Hours

Note: This location is temporarily closed for renovations, reopening Summer 2026. We will provide updates as they become available.

Regular hours:

Monday- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.  

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.   

Sunday: 12 - 8 p.m.

Open during library hours during the non-academic time of year.

A wide photo of the selection of quick snacks and drinks at the Barley Cafe on the Agricultural Campus
The Barley Café has many self serve options, including gourmet coffes and snacks

Offerings

This self-serve café features quick meals and snacks for students on the go! 

Offerings include:

  • A specialty coffee machine and teas

  • Pre-made salads

  • Sandwiches

  • Yogurt and granola

  • Fresh fruit

  • Confectionary items

  • Fair trade chocolate 

  • Granola bars
  • COMING SOON! Soft ice cream
  • COMING SOON! Hot meal items
  • COMING SOON! More beverage options

 

Even more dining on campus

Jenkins dining hall offers access to all-you-care-to-eat meals all day, from home-cooked flavours to international dishes. 

Find out more about Jenkins dining hall