While you are on campus this summer, you may want to check out some of the great places to eat on and around campus.

Dining on Campus

Dragon Dollar$ Meal Plan for Commuting Students
If you will be commuting to campus and don’t want to worry about carrying lunch money, consider signing up for the Dragon Dollar$ Meal Plan. This plan allows you the convenience of putting money on your student ID (i-card) and using it for purchases at UIC Dining Services facilities. Detailed information about campus dining and the Dragon Dollar$ Meal Plan is available under Campus Dining Services.

Meal Plans for Students Living on Campus
If you will be staying in Campus Housing, meal plans are included with some housing options and can be purchased for an additional fee with other housing options. For information about which housing options include meal plans, contact Campus Housing by phone at (312) 355-6300 or by email at housing@uic.edu.

If you have questions about the meal plans or would like to purchase a meal plan, contact the Meal Plan Office at (312) 413-5962.

Campus Dining Facilities

Below is a sampling of campus dining facilities. A complete list is available under Campus Dining Services.

East Campus
Center Cafe, located on the first floor Student Center East (SCE) formerly the Chicago Circle Center (CCC), offers several options including salads, soups, pizza, pasta, donuts, Mexican, and Asian food.

InnerCircle, located on the second floor of SCE, is also open daily and offers several dining options. These include Burrito Bravo, Wendy’s, Subway, and Sbarro.

West Campus
The Marketplace can be found on the first floor of UIC Student Center West (SCW), formerly Chicago Illini Union, 828 S. Wolcott Ave., and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Choose from international, homestyle, grill, pizza, and salad selections. Subway is also available.

Dining Off Campus

Below is a sampling of restaurants located near UIC.

7 Eleven – 1350 S. Halsted St., (312) 491-1537 : a convenience market

Al’s Beef  – 1079 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-4017 : Italian beef sandwiches, etc.

Artopolis  – 306 S. Halsted St., (312) 559-9000 : Greek and Mediterranean Cafe

Athena – 212 S. Halsted St., (312) 655-0000 : Greek cuisine

Bar Louie  –  1321 W. Taylor St., (312) 633-9393 : Hearty sandwiches, entrees, pastas, tacos and more

Cafe Viaggio – 1435 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-9009 : Italian cuisine, seafood, pasta, dessert

Caribou Coffee  – 811 W. Maxwell St., (312)738-3570 : a variety of coffee drinks and other snacks

Carm's Italian Beef  – 1057 W. Polk St., (312) 738-1046 : Italian beef, submarine sandwiches, burgers

Che Cafe – 1058 W. Taylor St., (312) 850-4665 : Mexican cuisine, salads, sandwiches
 
Chez Joel – 1119 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-6479 : French cuisine

Chicago’s Busy Burger – 1120 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-7760 : burgers and fast food

China Night Cafe – 1140 W. Taylor St., (312) 421-7130 : Chinese take-out and delivery

Cold Stone Creamery  – 1316 S. Halsted St., (312) 226-2800 : assorted ice creams and cakes

Damenzo’s  Pizza – 2324 W. Taylor St., (312) 421-1142 : pizza and other Italian dishes, BBQ ribs

Demitasse Cafe – 1066 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-7666 : coffee shop

Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria – 800 W. Randolph St., (312) 455-5900 : gyros, salads, delivery

Express Grill – 1260 S. Union Ave., (312) 738-2112 : Polish sausage and hot dogs

Fontano’s  – 1058 W. Polk St., (312) 421-4474 : submarine sandwiches

Franconello – 1301 S. Halsted St., (312) 421-1301: Italian cuisine

Golden Thai – 1509 W. Taylor St., (312) 733-0760 : Thai cuisine

Giordano’s Pizza  – 815 W. Van Buren St., (312) 421-1221 : Italian cuisine, pizza, salads, etc.

Greektown Gyros – 239 S. Halsted St., (312) 236-9310 : Greek cuisine, subs, burgers, breakfast

Greek Islands Restaurant & Lounge – 200 S. Halsted St., (312) 782-9855 : Greek cuisine, seafood

Hashbrowns – 731 W. Maxwell St. (312) 226-8000 : breakfast and sandwiches

Hawkeye’s – 1458 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-3951 : appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads

Illinois Bar & Grill – 1421 W. Taylor St., (312) 666-6666 : burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc.

Jak’s Tap – 901 W. Jackson Blvd., (312) 666-1700 : American cuisine and bar

Jamba Juice – 1322 S. Halsted St., (312) 738-3660 : a variety of fruit smoothies and healthy snacks

Jimmy John’s – 900 W. Van Buren St., (312) 733-8030 and 1133 W. Taylor St., (312) 666-3666 : submarine sandwiches

Joy Yee’s Noodles – 1335 S. Halsted St., (312) 997-2128 : Chinese cuisine

Junior’s Sports Lounge – 724 W. Maxwell St., (312) 421-2277 : American cuisine and bar

Kohan – 730 W. Maxwell St., (312) 421-6254 : sushi and other Japanese cuisine

LaLo’s – 733 S. Maxwell St., (312) 455-9381 : Mexican cuisine

La Scala Caffe – 626 S Racine, (312) 421-7262 : Italian cuisine

Leona’s  – 1419 W. Taylor St., (312) 850-2222 : appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, ribs, seafood, pasta

Massa – 807 W. Roosevelt Rd., (312) 433-0123: Italian cafe and gelateria

Meli Cafe and Juice Bar  – 301 S. Halsted St., (312) 454-0748 : Greek and cafe cuisine

Morgan’s on Maxwell Street – 1325 S. Halsted St., (312) 243-4800 : American cuisine and bar

Mr. Greek Gyros – 234 S. Halsted St., (312) 906-8777 : fast food

Parthenon Restaurant – 314 S. Halsted St., (312) 726-2407 : Greek Cuisine, seafood

The Patio Restaurant – 1503 W. Taylor St., (312) 829-0454 : Italian beef sandwiches, Polish sausage, etc.

Pegasus – 130 S. Halsted St., (312) 226-3377 : Mediterranean and American cuisine

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – 1074 W. Taylor St. (312) 421-3784 : Mexican cuisine

Pompei Bakery – 1531 W. Taylor St., (312) 421-5179 : Italian, pizza, pizza strudels, salads, etc.

Primo’s Chicago Pizza – 816 W. Van Buren St., (312) 243-1052 : pizza, sandwiches

Quizno’s Subs  – 1332 S. Halsted St., (312) 563-9010 : an assortment of toasted submarine sandwiches

Reggio’s – 1339 S. Halsted St., (312) 455-1211 : pizza, chicken, sandwiches, seafood

Reno’s Italian Beef – 1401 S. Halsted St., (312) 421-0577 : breakfast and lunch

Roditys – 222 S. Halsted St., (312) 454-0800 : Greek cuisine

RoSal’s Italian Kitchen – 1154 W. Taylor, (312) 243-2357 : Italian cuisine

Roasters – 1459 W. Taylor Street St., (312) 455-1915 : burgers, chicken, beef sandwiches, shakes, etc.

Starbuck’s – 1430 W. Taylor St., (312) 492-7370 : coffee, tea, and pastries

Subway – 1100 W. Taylor St., (312) 421-5074 and 808 Jackson St., (312) 669-1500 : submarine sandwiches

Sweet Maple Cafe – 1339 W. Taylor St., (312) 243-8908 : breakfast and lunch

Thai Bowl – 1049 W. Taylor St., (312) 226-5865 : Thai cuisine, delivery, and take-out

Venus – 820 W. Jackson Blvd., (312) 714-1001 : Greek and Cypriot cuisine

Vernon Park Tap – 1073 W. Vernon Park Place, (312) 733-3393 : pasta, fish, entrees, salads

WOW Cafe & Wingery – 717 W. Maxwell St., (312) 997-9969 : chicken, salad, sandwiches

Yummy Thai – 1418 W. Taylor St., (312) 633-0003: Thai cuisine, delivery, and dine-in  

Zeus’ Carryout – 806 W. Jackson Blvd., (312) 258-8789 : Greek cuisine

Bon appetite!