The Abstract Café

The Abstract is your student cafe & community space located in the Dalhousie Student Union Building

Designed to be a comfortable study & hangout space, The Abstract offers a wide variety of comfortable drinks and food for students to have! And if you are a society, The Abstract is a fantastic space for events ranging from trivia nights, board game gatherings, to singing events!

Planning a society event or private booking at The Abstract Café?
Please complete our booking request form!

UPDATED ABSTRACT HOURS

Monday and Tuesday:
10am - 7pm | kitchen closes at 6pm.

Wednesday through Friday:
10am - 9pm | kitchen closes at 8pm.

Saturday and Sunday:
Closed | Private bookings available by arrangement.

READY TO EXPLORE OUR MENU?

Check out the Abstract Cafe’s
breakfast & bistro menu!

Explore the several espresso, tea, soft drink, and alcohol options that we have to offer

Fall 2026 menu coming soon

CHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAM!

Abstract Café signing off for the 2025-2026 season! Thanks for coming in! See you next year! 🌀🫶🏻 CLOSED FOR SUMMER
Abstract Café signing off for the 2025-2026 season! Thanks for coming in! See you next year! 🌀🫶🏻 CLOSED FOR SUMMER
It’s our last week! Check out our final line up of events! Hope to see you there!🌀
It’s our last week! Check out our final line up of events! Hope to see you there!🌀
Our hours are a bit different this week! The Abstract Café will be closing April 10th the spring/summer season! We can’t wait to welcome you in this week before we say bye, see you there! With love, The Abstract Café Team &lt
Our hours are a bit different this week! The Abstract Café will be closing April 10th the spring/summer season! We can’t wait to welcome you in this week before we say bye, see you there! With love, The Abstract Café Team <33
This week at The Abstract! Reminder‼️ We are closed April 3rd for Good Friday!
This week at The Abstract! Reminder‼️ We are closed April 3rd for Good Friday!
Will you be there? We have an exciting line up of events this week at The Abstract, hope to see you there!
Will you be there? We have an exciting line up of events this week at The Abstract, hope to see you there!
We&rsquo;ve been taking your orders all year at The Abstract but what are our staff choosing? 🌀Swipe through to see what your favourite baristas are serving up to themselves!☕️🫶🏻 See something you&rsquo;d like to try? Order it next time you&rsquo
We’ve been taking your orders all year at The Abstract but what are our staff choosing? 🌀Swipe through to see what your favourite baristas are serving up to themselves!☕️🫶🏻 See something you’d like to try? Order it next time you’re in!
March menu is here!🍀Same cozy spot with new tasty drinks! Come check them out!🍀
March menu is here!🍀Same cozy spot with new tasty drinks! Come check them out!🍀
Happy Monday folks! What better way to spend your week then at The Abstract, check out what events we have on the go this week! Note: The Abstract will be closed to the public for a private event 6pm onwards on March 13th! We apologize for any inco
Happy Monday folks! What better way to spend your week then at The Abstract, check out what events we have on the go this week! Note: The Abstract will be closed to the public for a private event 6pm onwards on March 13th! We apologize for any inconveniences
Abstract Caf&eacute; signing off for the 2025-2026 season! Thanks for coming in! See you next year! 🌀🫶🏻 CLOSED FOR SUMMER It&rsquo;s our last week! Check out our final line up of events! Hope to see you there!🌀 Our hours are a bit different this week! The Abstract Caf&eacute; will be closing April 10th the spring/summer season! We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome you in this week before we say bye, see you there! With love, The Abstract Caf&eacute; Team &lt This week at The Abstract! Reminder‼️ We are closed April 3rd for Good Friday! Will you be there? We have an exciting line up of events this week at The Abstract, hope to see you there! We&rsquo;ve been taking your orders all year at The Abstract but what are our staff choosing? 🌀Swipe through to see what your favourite baristas are serving up to themselves!☕️🫶🏻 See something you&rsquo;d like to try? Order it next time you&rsquo March menu is here!🍀Same cozy spot with new tasty drinks! Come check them out!🍀 Happy Monday folks! What better way to spend your week then at The Abstract, check out what events we have on the go this week! Note: The Abstract will be closed to the public for a private event 6pm onwards on March 13th! We apologize for any inco