Food Services
Eating and drinking on campus
Whether you want a substantial meal, a snack to go, or the traditional Austrian coffee and cake, you’ll find a suitable place to eat and drink on campus.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria offers freshly cooked, well-balanced meals made from local, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on ethnic foods. Tasty and diversified meals, high-quality ingredients, and careful preparation reflect the international diversity and high standards of ISTA. Healthy salads, snacks, or sandwiches are also offered along with small desserts and ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The cafeteria is a key meeting point for all employees on campus especially during lunch hours. The lakeside view room can be booked separately and provides a good location for lunch meetings. The sunny terrace offers stunning views of the campus and the surrounding nature.
The opening hours are from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) between 08:00 am and 03:00 pm, with a breakfast buffet between 08:00 am and 10:30 pm and lunch buffet between 11:30 am and 02:00 pm.
The cafeteria is operated by SV (Österreich) GmbH on behalf of ISTA. It has a capacity of 230 seats indoors and 154 seats outdoors.
Contacts
Martin Rinder (Teamleader Food & Beverages, Campus Services)
Phone: +43 2243 9000 1012
Email: campus.services@ista.ac.at
Cafeteria:
SV (Österreich GmbH)
Dominik KRETZNER (Restaurant Manager)
Phone: +43 664 343 58 89
Email: ist@sv-group.at
ERROR BAR
Small snacks, coffee and cake in the afternoon, or a nice beer together with colleagues in the evening, the pub/bar offers all that and more. Conveniently located in the Central Building, it is the place to get together on campus. Diverse social activities like games night or public football viewing are hosted there. Each Friday “Think and Drink” brings together researchers to have stimulating discussions.
Its menu offers small snacks, pizzas, sandwiches and a well-selected variety of national and international beers and wines.
The ERROR BAR is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 am and 9:00 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays it is closed.
It serves as an alternative place to consume lunch and can also be used for informal meetings and discussions outside regular opening hours during the day.
Contact
Mr. Martin Rinder (Team Leader Food & Beverages, Campus Services)
Phone: +43 2243 9000 1012
Email: campus.services@ista.ac.at
Other food options
Starbucks corner
You can get your coffee 24/7 at the self-serving Starbucks corner in the Central Building lobby on the ground floor.
Office kitchens in each building
Each building is equipped with several coffee kitchens which provide coffee, tea and milk. They are equipped with refrigerators and microwave ovens. It is possible to order fresh fruit baskets from Campus Services . Fresh fruits can also be purchased at the ERROR BAR, without the need to order in advance.
Vending machines on campus
Vending machines maintained by the SV Group offer small snacks and cold drinks 24/7 on campus.
BBQ on campus
Everybody loves to BBQ! During the warmer months of the year, a BBQ on our lakeside terrace is a great activity for ISTA members. BBQ equipment can be rented free of charge from the Guesthouse reception, coal and food can be bought at the nearby supermarket.
Billa Supermarket
There is a supermarket only a few steps away from campus to meet your daily needs.
