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University Canteens

UCT Prague students can enjoy affordable meals at university canteens (called "Menza") located in the Dejvice campus and the Volha dormitory. These are among the most time-convenient and budget-friendly options for lunch and dinner.

 

Location of the Canteens:

  • Menza Studentský dům ("Red Canteen"): Bílá 6, Prague 6
  • Technická menza ("Blue Canteen"): Jugoslávských partyzánů 3, Prague 6
  • Volha Canteen: K Verneráku 45, Prague 4

 

 
Campus Dejvice Map
Menza Studentsky dum (Red canteen)
Technicka menza (Blue canteen)
Volha Canteen
 

 

Opening Hours

Mon–Thu Friday Weekend

Menza Studentský dům

 9:00–19:00 9:00–15:00 closed

Technická menza

 10:45–14:20 10:45–14:20 closed
Volha Canteen 11:00–19:00 11:00–14:30 closed

 

Price of the Lunch

The discounted price for students (only when paying with ISIC or university card) is approximately 80–130 CZK (≈ 3 – 5 EUR)

 

How to Pay in the Canteen?

To get a student discount in a canteen, you must load money on your ISIC/UCT Prague university card first. 

The Menza Studentský dům ("Red") and Technická menza ("Blue) canteens are managed by the Czech Technical University (the other university located on our campus). You can pay with ISIC/UCT Prague university card there; however, the financial account is separate from the Volha canteen. Therefore, you must load money for these canteens and the Volha canteen separately.

 

Menza Studentský dům & Technická menza (CTU-managed)

  • Accepts ISIC or UCT Prague student cards – but requires a separate balance from the Volha canteen
  • Loading money on your ISIC/UCT card: 
    • In cash on site
    • Online via GoPay (only if you have already deposited money on your card in cash before)
  • Take the food from the food desk first and then go to the cash desk

 

Volha Canteen (UCT Prague-managed)

  • Deposit money on your ISIC/UCT Prague university card in cash at the cash desk on the left side of the food counter
  • Select your meal using the meal display panel
  • Pay with your ISIC/UCT Prague university card
  • Pick up your meal

 

In the canteens, you can also pay by debit card, but that way, you cannot get the student discount.

You won't find a canteen in the Holešovice campus, but discounts are arranged for students in selected restaurants and bistros in the vicinity of the school. Details can be found in the map.

 

Menus

Menus are available online:

 
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Beef goulash with dumplings
 

 

Tips from international students

  • Some staff may not speak fluent English – a smile and a prepared card (or cash) goes a long way!
  • Czech food may not always look as expected – but there’s usually something familiar: pasta, fried cheese, or chicken.
  • Vegan options are mostly found in the Blue Canteen.

 

Short dictionary for easier canteen navigation:

  • Pokladna – Cash desk
  • Kuřecí maso – Chicken
  • Vepřové maso – Pork 
  • Hověží maso – Beef 
  • Polévka – Soup 
  • Rýže – Rice
  • Brambory – Potatoes 
  • Hranolky – French fries
  • Omáčka – Sauce
  • I want to put money on my card – Chci vložit peníze na svou kartu