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Lime Café

Samuel Alexander Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • Lime Café is located on the lower ground level of the Samuel Alexander Building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Lime Café.
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • Lime Café is located on the lower ground level of the Samuel Alexander building.
    • This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering, a counter where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • Menus are available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right of the Lime café entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • There is an outside seating area which is accessed via double manual doors with one of the doors locked.
      The door width is 87cm.
      There is a lip between 1cm and 3cm in height at the doorway.