Vending

Snacks and Beverages, Anytime You Need Them

Our unattended retail solutions make it easy to grab your favorite snacks and drinks—no lines, no hassle. Using real-time data, we keep top-selling items fully stocked and rotate in trending options to keep things fresh. With access to over 250,000 SKUs, we tailor selections to match campus tastes and deliver variety at every location. It’s smart, seamless snacking designed for busy students, staff, and guests.

Students don’t eat just three meals a day anymore.

Snacking and flexible meals are part of today’s daily routines — whether between classes, during a shift, or on the go. Either way, Canteen has you covered

Always Stocked. Always Ready.

We know what your campus needs—and when it needs it. Our proprietary system tracks product-level sales in real time, ensuring every vending machine is stocked with the right snacks and beverages at the right moment. This data-driven approach lets us swap out slow movers for popular picks, tailor selections to each location, and introduce fresh options regularly. Behind the scenes, automated auditing, route scheduling, and electronic reporting keep operations smooth and reliable, so your community enjoys consistent access without interruption.

Endless Variety, Smartly Curated.

With access to over 250,000 snack and beverage SKUs nationwide, we deliver a wide range of choices tailored to campus tastes. Every product is selected through a blend of data research and trend analysis, ensuring that what’s stocked reflects what’s popular, relevant, and in demand. From classic favorites to emerging brands, our variety keeps things fresh—so students and staff always find something they love.

Branded to Inspire, Built to Belong

Every vending machine and market station is wrapped in UAB’s bold colors and logos—turning everyday purchases into moments of school pride. This custom branding reinforces campus identity and showcases UAB’s partnerships at every point of sale. It’s more than a vending experience—it’s a visual celebration of what it means to be a Blazer.

Local Flavor, Campus Favorites

Through our Compass and Foodbuy networks, we bring Alabama-based snacks and regional beverages straight to your campus. These local partnerships add a personal touch to every vending experience—connecting students with the flavors they know and love, while supporting nearby makers and suppliers. It’s a win for taste, community, and school spirit.

Speciality Vending

Our specialty vending lineup brings excitement to everyday snacking with smart kiosks that serve up hot meals, fresh salads, baked goods, and even soft-serve ice cream—24/7. From Yo-Kai Express noodle bowls to Bake Xpress pastries and 99 Spoons treats, each machine is designed to deliver convenience without compromising quality. Rotated quarterly across campus, these tech-forward options keep food experiences fresh, fun, and always in motion.

Innovation Rotation

Specialty vending that keeps campus life fresh. With rotating machines across UAB—from flatbreads to soft-serve kiosks—students get variety, convenience, and crave-worthy options that beat food fatigue and fit their day. It’s food that moves with them.

FRESH SHOP EASY RETRIEVE STATION

Get fresh meals and snacks anytime—day or night. Our digital touchscreen kiosks offer 24/7 access with real-time inventory updates and product details, making campus dining fast, reliable, and always within reach.

FARMER’S FRIDGE

Farmer’s Fridge makes eating well on campus effortless. With smart vending fridges that work like your favorite snack machine, students can grab fresh, healthy meals on the go with no lines, and no hassle.

YO-KAI EXPRESS

Ditch the leftovers and skip the junk. Our touchscreen kiosks serve up hearty noodle and rice bowls—steamed fresh in minutes—for a fast, satisfying meal that fits your schedule.

JUST BAKED

Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosks bring hot meals to campus 24/7—no staff required. These fully automated, temperature-controlled units offer turnkey setup and service, giving students reliable access to fresh food anytime, without the overhead.

BAKE EXPRESS

Bake Xpress delivers a full bakery experience—from meals to pastries—through a fully autonomous, AI-powered kiosk. It stores, custom bakes, and serves fresh options on demand, all in the footprint of a vending machine.

99 Spoons

99 Spoons is a robotic soft-serve kiosk offering customizable treats in 30 seconds or less. With one base flavor, three toppings, and three hot sauces, students get a fast, fun dessert experience any time of day.

Tradecraft Coffee

We deliver premium coffee and tea solutions across campus—energizing student spaces and offering moments of comfort for UAB’s students. It’s high-quality, self-serve convenience designed to meet the pace and purpose of life at UAB.

A COMPLETE BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE

Backed by expert training, engaging marketing, and dependable equipment, our coffee program enhances campus culture and supports the daily rhythm of UAB’s academic and healthcare environments.

Local Flavor, Campus-Fresh

We proudly source from Alabama-based roasters and regional tea makers—bringing UAB a curated lineup of specialty beverages that reflect the best of the local scene. It’s a smarter way to serve drinks people love while supporting the businesses that make this community thrive.

Custom Coffee, UAB-Branded

Our coffee vending machines can be fully customized to feature one of UAB’s preferred local roasters—bringing familiar, high-quality brews to students, staff, and visitors. It’s a seamless way to showcase campus pride while offering café-level convenience, 24/7.

Meet CERES: The Robot Barista

CERES is a fully autonomous, AI-powered coffee kiosk that delivers premium, customizable drinks 24/7—with no staffing required. Compact and efficient, it serves over 50 beverage options in under a minute, using fresh local ingredients and advanced hygiene features. It’s a smart, plug-and-play café solution built for high-traffic campus environments like UAB.