Eating

To ensure that students succeed in their studies, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen provides reasonably priced catering close to the university. The dining halls and cafeterias offer a wide range of food and beverages, which always meet the needs and wishes of the guests.
In addition, the facilities are also popular meeting places. Therefore, a visit to the "Mensa" (dining hall) is an indispensable part of student life.

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Labelling of additives and allergens in food offerings in accordance with the Additives Approval Regulation (ZZulV) § 9 Labelling / Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (Food Information Regulation).
When allergenic ingredients are used, they are labelled on the menu and on site at the serving area for each dish. As daily changes to the menu are only displayed on the online menu with a delay, we ask you to also check the notices on site for information about the presence of allergens, additives and ingredients. We use the following allergenic substances in the preparation of our meals:
Cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, chicken eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, dairy products, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide, lupin, molluscs.
Despite taking the utmost care, we cannot rule out the possibility of technically unavoidable traces of these allergenic substances:
cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, chicken eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, dairy products, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide, lupin, molluscs and, where applicable, other possible traces also end up in other dishes.

Additives

with colorants

with preservatives

with antioxidants

with flavour enhancers

blackening

wax (on fruit]

with phosphate

with sweeteners

contains a source of phenylalanine

can affect the activitiy and attention span of children

frosting contains cocoa powder

contains caffeine

contains quinine

contains animal ingredients, unsuitable for vegetarians

contains animal ingredients, unsuitable for vegans

contains animal gelatin

contains animal rennet

contains real carmine

contains squid ink

contains honey

Other ingredients

contains alcohol (A)

fish (F)

poultry (G)

garlic (K)

coriander (Ko)

rabbit (Kn)

lamb / mutton (L)

beef (R)

pork (S)

venison (W)

wild boar (Ws)

Allergens*

contains wheat

contains rye

contains barley

contains oats

contains spelt

contains kamut (khorasan-wheat)

contains crustaceans

contains chicken egg

contains fish

contains peanuts

contains soya

contains milk and milk sugar

Allergens*

contains almond

contains hazelnut

contains walnut

contains cashew

contains pecan

contains brazil nuts

contains pistachio

contains macadamia

Sel

contains celery

Sen

contains mustard

Ses

contains sesame

contains sulfur dioxide/sulfites

contains lupin

contains molluscs

*) The indication also appears if products made from the named ingredient are included.

Symbols

vegetarian meals (V)

vegan meals (V*)

Meal offers with organic components - the food components labelled as BIO are controlled by Grünstempel DE-ÖKO-021

Dishes made with regional ingredients

without additives subject to declaration, in accordance with information required to be provided for bulk sales pursuant to Art. 44 LMIV in conjunction with § 5 LMIDV, as well as designations in accordance with the relevant food law regulations.

This dish is also available as a children´s meal after presenting a children´s identification card. Side dishes and vegetable freely selectable.

The CO₂ equivalents are given in grams per portion.

News

10. 06. 2026

Brew Bites (Treber-Protein-Chunks) in den Mensen: ein voller Erfolg

„Die Brew Bites (Treber-Protein-Chunks) in unseren Mensen einzuführen, war ein voller Erfolg“, zieht Cindy Jacobi, Leiterin Mensen und Cafeterien im Studierendenwerk Thüringen, positive Bilanz zu den Aktionstagen, an denen das Upcycling-Produkt aus Biertreber erstmals in den Thüringer Mensen (außer in Eisenach und Gera) als neue pflanzliche Proteinquelle angeboten wurde.

11. 05. 2026

Brew Bites (Treber-Protein-Chunks) bei den Mensa-Aktionstagen im Mai

Ab der kommenden Woche werden im Rahmen von Aktionstagen neue Gerichte mit Brew Bites (Treber-Protein-Chunks) angeboten – einer innovativen, pflanzlichen Proteinquelle aus Biertreber, einem Reststoff der Bierherstellung.

28. 04. 2026

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz in der Mensa am Park des Studierendenwerks Thüringen

Gestern trafen sich die Hochschulpräsident*innen Deutschlands in der Mensa am Park des Studierendenwerks Thüringen zur Abendveranstaltung der Jahresversammlung der Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK).

24. 04. 2026

Mensa Ehrenberg trotz eingeschränkter Stromversorgung weiterhin geöffnet

Die Mensa und Cafeteria Mensa Ehrenberg werden weiterhin nur eingeschränkt mit Strom versorgt, der Betrieb ist dennoch sichergestellt. Nur vereinzelt kommt es zu Einschränkungen: An einigen Tagen können nur drei statt vier Gerichte produziert werden, zeitweise wird Einwegbesteck ausgegeben.

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"Mensa Dictionary"

The “Mensa Dictionary” accompanies three students on their daily way through the students' cafeteria. With the help of numerous illustrations, helpful information and vocabulary is provided in German, English, and Chinese.

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Front page of the "Mensa Dictionary"

Evaluation

At regular intervals, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen tests its offers and services. Students and guests are asked about their satisfaction and for suggestions for improvements as well as critical evaluations. A summary of the survey results on the dining halls and cafeterias from previous years is provided here.

Survey on dining hall quality and students’ satisfaction 2022
Survey on dining hall quality and students’ satisfaction 2019
Survey on dining hall quality and students’ satisfaction 2015
Survey on dining hall quality and students’ satisfaction 2013