# Cafe Central, Newcastle — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe Central — Cafe in Newcastle with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.1/5 from 44 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-under-lyme/restaurants/cafe-central (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Cafe Central Keele, Newcastle Under Lyme [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16124246809334121814&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [CAFE CENTRAL](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116115474651955104941) **In short:** Cafe Central is a cafe in Newcastle under Lyme, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cafe Central Cafe Central sits at 42 The Covert on the Keele campus in Newcastle under Lyme. The venue holds a five-star food hygiene rating and accommodates groups well. The cafe serves coffee and a food menu that includes burgers and loaded fries, available from afternoon onwards. Staff are reported as friendly and attentive. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe Central's own website](https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/campuslife/foodanddrink/restaurantsbarscafesandtakeaways/foodcourt/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Chancellor's Building next door - Hornbeam, Keele University next door - Walter Moberly Building, Keele University next door - Dorothy Hodgkin Building 150m away - Charles River 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (44 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Newcastle under Lyme Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1052655). [More restaurants in Newcastle under Lyme](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-under-lyme/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (44 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/campuslife/foodanddrink/restaurantsbarscafesandtakeaways/foodcourt/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01782 734121](tel:01782734121) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Newcastle under Lyme **Plus Code** 9C5V2P3G+9J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Newcastle under Lyme Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DNewcastle%2Bunder%2BLyme%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-under-lyme/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-under-lyme/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Cafe Central? Cafe Central is open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Cafe Central any good? Cafe Central is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at Cafe Central? Cafe Central does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ### How do I contact Cafe Central? 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