The Great Wall

Going on a late night food run on campus on a budget?  Right down the street from Loyola is The Great Wall!  There are many options for even the pickiest of eaters.  Whether you’re craving lo mein, General Tso’s chicken or crab rangoon’s they have it all!

It’s also affordable for any college student on a budget.  Deals around lunch include a $5.95 special that includes a meal and a spring roll or a drink that could satisfy any appetite.  So if you’re ever craving a Chinese cuisine around campus, don’t hesitate to visit The Great Wall!

Uncommon Ground

Nothing beats locally sourced food that is taken directly from the farm and served straight to your plate! Home of the first certified organic rooftop farm in the United States, Uncommon Ground is the place to spend any occasion. Located on 1401 W Devon Avenue, Uncommon Ground is extremely close to campus making it a hot spot for Loyola students as well as Rogers Park residents. Your taste buds will not be disappointed after devouring their signature spaghetti carbonara while sitting on their cozy outdoor patio.

 

Their menu offers a wide variety of options ranging from vegetarian options to meat dishes that would make any carnivore’s mouth water! Anything you decide to order will not be short of fantastic. Next time you’re playing the “no, you choose where we go” game with a friend or loved one, look no further than Uncommon Ground!

SP Kebab

In terms of bang for your buck, few places in the area are more efficient than the European style kebab establishment located at 6808 N Sheridan. For an entire menu consisting of items below $11, these kebabs are more than enough to get you through a meal or two, and with no sacrifice on behalf of your tastebuds.

The signature item, a chicken or pork kebab encased in a wrap alongside french fries or lettuce, along with homemade sauces, is good for all different kinds of tastes, as it comes in both a mild and spicy version. For non-meat eaters, the menu also comes with several vegetarian options as well!

Twisted Tapas

Let me paint a picture for you… It is a Friday night and it is your first date with a new exciting person. Should you treat to a fancy Italian restaurant or turn up the heat at an Asian cuisine?

Going on that first date can be scary especially when deciding where to go. What do they like? what do they not like? What if you could have the best of all traditional and international food favorites?

Sharing small meals with all different flavors you can never go wrong. You get the intimacy and experience of tasting a variety of delicious foods. Twisted Tapas, located in Rogers park on 1146 W Pratt Blvd, is the best place to go on a college friendly budget to get a taste of everyone’s favorites.

And hey… if the date ends up going bad, at least you got to taste a variety of fantastic plates of food.

Nori

Craving sushi, but don’t want to break the bank? Nori is the place for you! Located at 1235 W Devon Avenue, just steps from Loyola Chicago’s Lakeshore campus, Nori is the perfect after school treat.

Best known for their delicious freshly made maki, Nori is a great place to crush that craving. Better yet, every Monday is Maki Monday, which means you get 50% off all dine in Maki orders!

If raw seafood isn’t your cup of tea, Nori still has plenty of mouthwatering options with nearly thirty non-sushi dishes.