Best Places to get Food on a High School Budget
December 16, 2014
Money is tight when you work for minimum wage, or don’t work at all. Sadly enough, food costs money, and going out to eat costs roughly 4 times as much as staying at school for lunch. Never fear, because food isn’t actually out of your budget.
Breakfast:
· Dunford Donuts
Donuts are quick, cheap and filled with sugar. Granted, they’re not the healthiest option, but the calories are worth it when you get a frosting covered pastry and a sugar high. And the best part is, you can buy them at the Holiday, you don’t even have to go out of your way.
· Village Inn
Although it’s not exactly a quick breakfast, on days off of school, it’s a perfect option when you want to get breakfast with friends. VI’s food is heaven on a plate, and their portion sizes are worth the money. Wednesdays are especially amazing, because it’s free pie day, and who doesn’t love free pie? It’s a little on the pricier side, but it’s perfect when you want to splurge.
· Kneaders
All you can eat cinnamon French toast for $5.99 is one of the most amazing ideas anyone ever came up with. Kneaders won’t make you empty your wallet before it’s even lunch time.
Lunch:
· Costa Vida
Consumable portion sizes and better prices than Café Rio are definite pros for Costa Vida. If you like Mexican food even a little bit, Costa Vida will have you hooked. Showing your student ID allows you to get whatever special you want and it will cost less than $8, is there a better combo? Nope.
· Costco
Although it’s a little further away than most places, Costco’s pizza slices are worth the drive. It’s only two dollars for a pizza slice that’s bigger than your face.
· Zupas
Zupas has a little bit of everything that’s wonderful. Their soups, sandwiches, and salads are all under $5—or $9 for a combination of 2 of two choices; you’ll be in love after the first bite.
Anytime Foods:
· Waffle Love
Waffles aren’t just a breakfast food, and when Waffle Love’s in town, it becomes waffle time, even if it’s 3 PM.