🍴MGIMO Food Map: From the Epicenter of Student Life to Quiet Snack Spots 🔍Continuing to lift the curtain on #mgimoinside. Usually, in this series, we talk about lectures, student initiatives, and achievements. But today, we’re focusing on something more down-to-earth, yet just as important: food. After all, in order to have the strength to wade through the thorns of world politics, you need to eat right. And MGIMO students know this like no one else! ❓Where to grab a coffee between classes, have a proper lunch, or hide from the noise for a while? We’ve gathered all the food spots at MGIMO in one post. 1️⃣ Tryoshka Every MGIMO student has definitely been here at least once. This is the university’s main cafeteria, and the most popular place for lunch, so it’s always crowded. Even though it has three floors, every table gets taken during the long break. The menu is very diverse: whether you want a full meal or just a quick snack, this is the place to go. 2️⃣ Costa The second most popular spot in the university. Every break, there’s a line for good coffee and fresh pastries, while the tables are occupied from early morning. 3️⃣ Monte The Monte-Cristo café is located near the Conference Hall, but even the distance doesn’t stop students from every faculty and building from coming here, and you still have to be quick to get a table. Delicious food and friendly staff are what Monte is known for. 4️⃣ Fresh A small coffee shop near the main cloakroom. Don’t judge it by its size: if you’re not getting coffee at Costa, you’re probably getting it here. The menu also includes donuts, grillates, and a wide selection of sandwiches for every taste. 5️⃣ “5th Floor” Café Located on the fifth floor of the new building. There are fewer students here, though it can still get crowded. Here you can get tasty sandwiches, sweets from all over the world, and healthy smoothies. 6️⃣ Stupenka Its official name is “FAST LLC”, but because of the “Watch Your Step!” sign on the door, students call this place “Stupenka” (“step” in Russian). Inside, there are coffee machines and a small shop where you can always buy snacks. 7️⃣ “Gorod” There are noticeably fewer people here than at the previous spots, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the food. It’s a place where you can have a tasty and filling breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. 8️⃣ MP Cafeteria This place is basically a mini version of Tryoshka, where you can always have lunch or buy delicious ice cream. 9️⃣ Buffet If you want to sit in a cozy café where it’s always quiet, not crowded, and pleasant music is playing, this is the place for you. At Buffet, you can order a delicious business lunch and find interesting vegan desserts. And before New Year’s, they even play “Harry Potter”. 📍Now you know where to grab a bite at MGIMO in any situation. Fill out the form on the website, join the University student community and try to create your own personal gastro-rating! 🌐MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)