Food retailers

Location: Building 14, Level 4, Room 136

Tokyo Yokocho brings the vibrant spirit of Japan’s backstreet eateries straight to campus. Designed with students in mind, we serve up generous portions of authentic Japanese favourites at prices that won’t break a student budget. From hearty rice bowls and fresh noodles to daily specials full of flavour, every dish is crafted with quality ingredients and care.

Tokyo Yoko-Cho is the perfect spot to grab a quick, satisfying meal between classes or unwind with friends over comfort food that feels like home. Affordable, authentic, and always welcoming — it’s your canteen-style taste of Japan on campus.

Matcha Hause Okaeri celebrates the harmony of Japan and Australia in every swirl of our specialised soft cream. We blend the rich, earthy depth of premium Japanese matcha with the brightness of fresh, locally sourced Australian fruit to create flavours that are indulgent yet perfectly balanced. Each serving is crafted with care, offering a taste experience that is both refined and refreshingly unique.

Opening hours:

Tokyo Yokocho - Monday – Friday, 11.30am to 7.30pm

Matcha Hause Okaeri - Monday – Friday, 11.30am to 7.30pm 

Location: Building 14 Level 4 Room 141

Indonesian rice bowl dish with twist that's the food was always delicious and comforting; what they always turned to when they weren’t sure what to eat. In the spirit of the street food vendors back home, Kaki Lima’s concept is fast and snappy in delivery.

RMIT student with showing student card will get 5% discount. Catering details need to arrange direct contact from us, but for normal size above 50pax we give 10% and 15% if the order above 100pax.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am to 9pm

Location: Building 12, Level 4, Room 93

Bowen St Café is your local spot, nestled in Building 12, for fresh food and friendly service. We’re known for our specialty coffee and our freshly made paninis. Our menu also features focaccias, soups, Middle Eastern pastries, fresh salads, sweets, pastries and of course our popular $9 Toastie & Coffee deal.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 7am to 4pm

Location: Building 14, Level 4, Room 104

Canto Cafe is located in Building 14, offering breakfast and lunch options including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, salads and more.

Specials include: 

• Free Drink with 9" pizza every Friday from 10.30am to 2:30pm (available for RMIT students only). 
• Coffee with any sandwich (excluding toasties) between 3pm to 4pm every day. 

Check our blackboard specials for other weekly offers and combos.

Contact info@cantocafe.com.au for catering enquiries. 

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm

Location: Building 12, Level 4, Room 107

Whether you call it a tuckshop, canteen, food stop or lunch spot, one things for sure: it’s the ultimate destination on campus for delicious budget friendly meal.

A feeling of nostalgia with tasty burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, loaded fries, pies or even an old-school simple salad sandwich. The Tuckshop really does bring back a sense of comfort in the midst of a fast pace environment.

Driven with community spirit and support, dedicated to providing affordable options on campus. Take advantage of the chips and drink meal deal and make the Tuckshop your go-to lunch destination at RMIT University.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday

Location: Building 10, Level 4, Room 74

We are a hole in the wall joint making traditional and innovative crepes to take away, plus specialty coffee.

Catering enquiries: bohe.cartecrepes@gmail.com

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 4.30pm

Location: Building 12 Level 4 Room 117

Standing Room brings a high quality cafe experience to university campuses. We are dedicated to bringing familiarity to your morning schedule and specialise in accessible and refined coffee, brought to you through an ethically sourced and transparent supply chain. 

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm

Location: Building 10 Level 4 Room 88

Location: Building 80, Level 2 and Level 7

The Bean Project aims to supply the University campus with affordable, healthy lunch and breakfast options, as well as exceptional coffee and sweets.

Bespoke catering available for all group sizes. Contact Kerrie - kerrie@thebeanproject.com.au, or mobile 0433 808 588 for details.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 7.30am to 5pm

Location: Building 80, Level 2, Room 08

Student friendly cafe. Eat in or take away. Fresh food ranging from salad, wraps and sandwiches, sweats including muffins. slices, croissants. Quality Axil coffee at student prices.

Bespoke catering available for all group sizes. Contact Kerrie - kerrie@thebeanproject.com.au, or mobile 0433 808 588 for details.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 6am to 6pm

Location: Building 57, Level 4, Room 5

Discover Ejs Café, your go-to spot for comfort food located in Building 57, Level 4, Room 05. Indulge in the delicious selection of burgers, dim sims, fried potato cakes, and more.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 7am to 4pm

Location: Building 1, 124 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Opening early with a full menu available for breakfast and lunch, including a delicious range of freshly made salads and a’la carte dishes – all made daily by experienced chefs. Pearson & Murphy also serve a large range of roti’s, baguette’s, focaccias, zaatars & pizzas.

A 15% discount is available on coffee, tea and hot chocolate to all students when they show their student ID while placing an order. 

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 6.30am to 2.30pm 

Location: Building 10, Level 2, Room 58

COMING SOON

Location: Building 12, Level 2

At Little Bang Espresso, we’re passionate about making exceptional coffee and creating memorable, everyday moments with our community. We believe a great café can brighten your day — whether it’s through a perfectly made flat white, a flaky croissant, or a friendly chat with our team.

We proudly support student life on campus, sponsoring groups such as RUMA (RMIT University Malaysian Association) and MoMU (Malaysians of Melbourne University), and offer loyalty cards for our regulars.

Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7am to 4pm; Friday, 7am to 3pm

Location: 427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

Located in the heart of RMIT’s city campus, The Oxford Scholar provides award-winning parmas, private dining options, professional events, or an enjoyable night out.

Our meeting rooms provide the ideal setting for important boardroom gatherings and can just as easily transform into private dining spaces that make any occasion memorable. With versatile function areas, The Oxford can host everything from birthday celebrations and networking events to training sessions and seminars.

The Oxford is also a hub for student life. Our central location and flexible spaces make us an ideal spot for student clubs, societies, and social groups to meet, host events, or celebrate milestones with great food, awesome craft beer, and a lively atmosphere.

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 11:30am to 11:30pm, and Friday – Saturday, 11:30am to 1am