{"id":694,"date":"2024-10-21T11:05:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/?p=694"},"modified":"2025-06-04T16:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:46:06","slug":"food-drink-spotlight-dolche-vita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2024\/10\/21\/food-drink-spotlight-dolche-vita\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Drink Spotlight: Dolche Vita"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located in Keynes College on the Canterbury campus, Dolche Vita is a popular spot for students and staff alike. With plenty of indoor seating and a picturesque outdoor area by Keynes duck pond, it’s an ideal place to enjoy coffee or lunch in the sunshine.<\/p>\n

Open from 08.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday<\/strong>, Dolche Vita serves a range of drinks, cakes, pastries, and grab-and-go options throughout the day. The lunch menu is available from 11.30 to 15.30<\/strong>, and features popular dishes like Katsu Curry, Red Thai Curry, Butter Chicken, jacket potatoes, and loaded fries. The Katsu Curry, with either panko-breaded chicken or tofu, is a favourite that has been on the menu for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

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If you prefer something lighter, Dolche Vita\u2019s grab-and-go range includes a \u00a33.50 (ex VAT) sandwich meal deal<\/strong>, perfect for those needing a quick lunch. Other options include pasta pots, fruit pots, overnight oats, and warm pasties, including Caribbean-style patties from Three Little Birds.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights at Dolche Vita is their barista-made coffee featuring the \u201cAmbition\u201d blend from local roastery Garage Coffee<\/strong><\/a>. This exclusive blend, made with beans from Brazil and Colombia, offers rich notes of dark chocolate, pecans, and vanilla. Customers can also take advantage of some great coffee perks, like…<\/p>\n