As university students, most of us are usually trying to save a few bucks. With school taking up a lot of time, it’s easy to just grab McDonalds in a rush. Unfortunately, too much of this habit may break the bank. Fast food on a regular basis doesn’t come cheap, but thankfully our campus is situated in the heart of a busy city, and many affordable options are around to help satisfy both your wallet and your hunger. I frequent many of the places on this list, and I know a little something about finding great deals!
- Fixtasse
Fixtasse is a little coffee shop in the Cours Mont-Royal mall, only five streets away from the Hall building. Their coffee is priced at $2.22, and a coffee and a muffin combo is $3.33. For $4.44, you can have a sandwich as well. These prices are almost unbeatable, and to have a whole meal priced at under $5 is a rare find.
- Olly Fresco’s
Olly Frescos is a cafeteria in the same mall as Fixtasse. They serve not only a hot buffet of pasta and sandwiches, but also an array of pre-packaged salads, sandwiches. On a regular day, most of these items will cost around $10, but on Friday’s, Olly Fresco’s offers a 2 for 1 deal, where their pre-packaged food is on sale. This is a great deal, as Olly’s food is quick and very practical.
- Freshii
Concordia students are lucky enough to have this take-out restaurant in our Library Building. Freshii specializes in healthy wraps, burritos, bowls, fresh juices and breakfast staples. At Concordia’s location, there is a special student menu where each day, a different item on their menu is $6.
- Boustan
Boustan is a Montreal favourite, and Concordia students are lucky enough to have this as this delicious Lebanese restaurant only a block away from school, on Crescent. Boustan is best known for their shawarma pitas, and an entire trio with their garlic potatoes and a drink is $9.10. Be sure to go early enough, as the line gets very long around lunch!
- The Green Beet
This Concordia café can be found on the 4th floor of the Hall Building and serves up teas and coffees as well as a variety of pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. Their best deal, however, may be their $6.25 pizza. You choose the sauce, and the toppings (even vegan cheese is available!) and the pizza is made by one of the cashiers right in front of you. It’s quite a deal, and if your classes are in Hall, you don’t even have to leave school.
