Living on a college budget is hard, but so is eating in the dining hall. Here are some restaurant choices in D.C. that can satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank.
1. Chop't Creative Salad Company.
Chop’t is a chain-restaurant where customers can build their own salad. Basically, this is the Chipotle of salad. You can choose whatever topping you’d like, they have everything that you can think of. Chop’t has locations all over D.C. including Dupont Circle, Chinatown, L Street, Metro Center and Union Station.
2. Cava Mezze.
This is definitely one of my personal favorites. Cava serves traditional Greek and Mediterranean food in a modern way. Download the app and order online if you are in a time crunch. Locations are all over D.C. including Chinatown and Colombia Heights.
3. Swizzler Foods.
Even if you don’t like hot dogs, you have to try Swizzler’s. They serve gourmet hot dogs and conveniently drive to the campuses on D.C. Order a dog with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic and more. Check their social media to find out where they will be located. Make sure to upgrade to the truffle fries!
4. Pizza.
Add any and as many toppings as you would like for a flat rate of $10. Choose a signature pizza or make your own. There are 16 locations throughout the District including Brookland and Dupont Circle.
5. Vapiano's.
Vapiano’s is a great choice for lunch or dinner any day. Walk in and be greeted by friendly staff, then choose between pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches and more. The food is ordered cafeteria style and you can watch chefs prepare your pasta however you would like.
6. Bethesda Bagels.
If you are craving an egg sandwich, Bethesda Bagels located in Dupont Circle is the place to go. The bagels are handmade and you can choose from unique flavors like sundried tomato, cinnamon chip, banana nut, asiago cheese, and more. They serve breakfast all day or you can order a famous overstuffed sandwich.
7. Buredo.
Order you favorite sushi roll in a new way. Here, you can get huge sushi burritos for under $10. Located on 14th and I Street.
8. Melt Shop.
Satisfy all your cheesy cravings here. Choose between grilled cheeses, loaded tater tots and shakes. You can easily get your meal for under $10 here. Located on 19th and L Street.
9. District Taco.
Make your own tacos, or choose a burrito, quesadilla, nachos and more. They even serve breakfast all day. Order three tacos with your choice or protein and toppings for just $8.
10. Captain Cookie.
To savor your sweet tooth and grab dessert head to Captain Cookie, located on Pennsylvania Ave. Don’t have time to head to the store? Check their social media or website and see where their cookie truck is located! Order milk from a local creamery to go with your cookies or add ice cream to make your own chipwhich. This will definitely be one of the best cookies you have ever tasted.
