Eat Out Like A Poor, Cheap College Student

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Maybe you're going to college or maybe you've been out for a WHILE. Regardless, if you're gunna eat, eat cheap! Remember back in the college days when cheap was GOOOOOD? I don't mean gorge yourself with pizzas and burgers till you explode! I just mean that these days we can't afford to pay big bucks for food anymore. Ya know, find the cheap places that still serve a descent meal. There out there, I promise...

Ramen Isn't The Only Cheap Option!

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Ramen was for the dorm days. Just because I’m suggesting that you eat like a cheap college student, doesn’t mean just eat like crap! There are lots of other options…

Cozy Noodle & Rice

3456 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Little plastic figures cover the shelves along the walls of this noodle and rice thai restaurant. It’s a small place with atmosphere and friendly staff. It’s open late when you’re starving and want to eat for cheap!

Little plastic figures cover the shelves along the walls of this noodle and rice thai restaurant. It’s a small place with atmosphere and friendly staff. It’s open late when you’re starving and want to eat for cheap!

Cozy Corner Diner & Pancake House

2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

This is my absolute favorite diner in Chicago. I am not just saying that because it’s on my guide. The coffee is great and you get served breakfast all day. Plus it’s CHEAP!

This is my absolute favorite diner in Chicago. I am not just saying that because it’s on my guide. The coffee is great and you get served breakfast all day. Plus it’s CHEAP!

Then

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Back then college was a little different.

Be Adventurous

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In college we thought we were so cool.

Bamboo Garden

3203 N Clark St Ste 7, Chicago, IL 60657

With a lunch special around $5 bucks, who wouldn’t want to eat Chinese food here? Even though it’s cheap, it’s still great food with great service. Try the veggie pot sticker.. YUM!

With a lunch special around $5 bucks, who wouldn’t want to eat Chinese food here? Even though it’s cheap, it’s still great food with great service. Try the veggie pot sticker.. YUM!

Drunk And Eating Mexican

Ok, this is a little gross but I think it demonstrates college eating pretty well.

Guthrie's Tavern

1300 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613

The atmosphere is very relaxed and your choice of board games are available for your enjoyment. The beer is cheap and you can order in anything ya want!

The atmosphere is very relaxed and your choice of board games are available for your enjoyment. The beer is cheap and you can order in anything ya want!

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CHEERS! Drink it up with a cheap beer!

Hot Doug's Inc

3324 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

During the day, the lines are long but it’s definitely worth it. The dogs are cheap, tasty, and Chicago style.

During the day, the lines are long but it’s definitely worth it. The dogs are cheap, tasty, and Chicago style.

Keep An Open Mind

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Let’s not forget that we did graduate college (most of us). We can make intelligent decisions about saving money on food, right?

MA & I

1234 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Located downtown on Michigan Ave, Ma and I seems a bit upscale. Don’t let that throw ya off. It’s cozy and BYOB. So pick out some beer or wine and enjoy a reasonable priced meal for once!

Located downtown on Michigan Ave, Ma and I seems a bit upscale. Don’t let that throw ya off. It’s cozy and BYOB. So pick out some beer or wine and enjoy a reasonable priced meal for once!

Sometimes Cereal Works

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I could actually eat cereal for every meal. It’s not exactly cheap anymore, but it meets my needs. This was ALL I ate in college.

 

Get Out Of The House

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Get out of there and try out some cheap food for a change of scenery!

Now

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Um, I don’t know what to say.

Apart Pizza Company

2205 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

You can get a 10" pizza with a soda for $6 bucks! WAHOO! Party like you’re in college (without all the mess) and enjoy some traditional Italian pizza.

You can get a 10" pizza with a soda for $6 bucks! WAHOO! Party like you’re in college (without all the mess) and enjoy some traditional Italian pizza.

You Can Still Be Healthy

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You don’t have to sacrifice health for a good cheap meal. Just remember that! Just me wise when choosing what’s on that dollar menu.

Cheap Chicago Eats

Bacci Pizzeria

4367 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

One slice equals 2 slices, plus a soda for $4-5 bucks. Pretty good deal for a large slice of pizza that you have to fold in half to eat!

One slice equals 2 slices, plus a soda for $4-5 bucks. Pretty good deal for a large slice of pizza that you have to fold in half to eat!

Lake Side Cafe

1418 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

For the vegetarians of the world who want to eat more than french fries to save money… Lake Side rocks! Check out the menu and make up your mind before you go. There’s just so much to choose from!

For the vegetarians of the world who want to eat more than french fries to save money… Lake Side rocks! Check out the menu and make up your mind before you go. There’s just so much to choose from!

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Healthy can still be cheap!

Red Apple Restaurant

6474 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

This Polish, cheap, and friendly restaurant is to DIE for! You can’t get much cheaper than this for all the food you get! They have buffet style selections on most days. Check ’er out and save some cash!

This Polish, cheap, and friendly restaurant is to DIE for! You can’t get much cheaper than this for all the food you get! They have buffet style selections on most days. Check ’er out and save some cash!

Eat Cheap With Friends

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They’re love ya for it.

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