Cheapest Eats & Drinks Near UChicago
By 312Deals Team · Last updated February 2026
The best food and drink deals near the University of Chicago. Student-friendly happy hours, cheap eats, and daily specials in Hyde Park and South Loop.
Related resources: UChicago Dining, Hyde Park neighborhood guide.
Deals Near University of Chicago
Valois Restaurant
Monday Daily Special
Monday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Tuesday Daily Special
Tuesday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Wednesday Daily Special
Wednesday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Thursday Daily Special
Thursday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Friday Daily Special
Friday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Saturday Daily Special
Saturday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
SourceValois Restaurant
Sunday Daily Special
Sunday daily specials served with sides
Served with either mash potatoes or roasted potatoes or rice and a vegetable
Source14 Parish
Happy Hour
$10 cocktails
The Study At University Of Chicago/Truth Be Told
Happy Hour
$10 cocktails. GF/Celiac: No hh apps
Bar David / Rubenstein Forum
Fireside Old Fashioned - Small Batch Bourbon
Seasonal Fireside Old Fashioned featuring a rotating seasonal selection of small batch bourbon.
Bar David / Rubenstein Forum
Burger & Draft Beer Combo
Classic single patty burger topped with aged cheddar and fresh arugula, accompanied by crispy french fries. Paired with a refreshing pint of seasonal draft selection.
Bar David / Rubenstein Forum
Mezzo Mondays - Discounted Bottles
Explore carefully curated regional wine lists featuring extraordinary bottle selections from Italy, France, and Spain with signature savings.
$15 off bottles under $60. $25 off bottles over $60.
SourceBar David / Rubenstein Forum
Friday Flight Night - Build-Your-Own Experience
Get a taste of the Mediterranean with signature Friday Flight Experience. Mix and match any three tasting pours of regional wine selections including red, white, and select bubbles.
Flights may be composed of any three wines offered by the glass
SourceDaisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Happy Hour (Tue-Fri)
$6-$7 mini sandwiches and sliders, $11 wings, half-price draft beer, $11 cocktails
Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Saturday Happy Hour
$6-$7 mini sandwiches and sliders, $11 wings, half-price draft beer, $11 cocktails
Panera Bread #6183
Unlimited Sip Club Promotion
Last checked 20d agoEndless access to select drinks for $3/month (+tax) for 3 months for new members
Panera Bread #6213
Unlimited Sip Club Promotion
Last checked 20d agoEndless access to select drinks for $3/month (+tax) for 3 months for new members
Mesler
Happy Hour
$5 beer, $8 wine. GF/Celiac: No hh apps
Bob'S Pizza
BOGO Happy Hour
Mon-Fri 4-5pm. Buy one get one pizza
Bob'S Pizza
BOGO Pizza Happy Hour
Buy one get one free pizza
Virtue
Virtue Happy Hour
Food and drinks happy hour Tue-Fri 4-5:30pm
The Study At University Of Chicago/Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told Happy Hour
Drinks and snacks happy hour Mon-Thu 3-5pm
McDonald's #27672
The McChicken Meal Deal
Last checked 19d ago4 piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and small soft drink with McChicken sandwich
McDonald's #27672
The McDouble Meal Deal
Last checked 19d ago4 piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and small soft drink with McDouble sandwich
McDonald's #27672
The Daily Double Meal Deal
Last checked 19d ago4 piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and small soft drink with Daily Double sandwich
McDonald's #27672
Buy One, Add One for $1 - Breakfast
Last checked 19d agoBuy one breakfast item and add another for $1. Choose from Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns
McDonald's #27672
Buy One, Add One for $1 - Lunch to Late Night
Last checked 19d agoBuy one item and add another for $1. Choose from McChicken, Double Cheeseburger, 6 piece Chicken McNuggets, Small Fries
Chick-fil-A - Hyde Park
Icedream cone
Last checked 19d agoFree Icedream cone reward
Chick-fil-A - Hyde Park
Medium Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Last checked 19d agoFree medium waffle fries reward
Chick-fil-A - Hyde Park
2 ct Chick-n-Strips
Last checked 19d agoFree 2-count Chick-n-Strips reward
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find cheap eats near University of Chicago?
- There are 100 food and drink deals at 50 venues near University of Chicago. Popular spots include Lips Restaurant, Valois Restaurant, Bar David / Rubenstein Forum.
- What are the best happy hours near University of Chicago?
- Valois Restaurant offers Monday Daily Special. Valois Restaurant offers Tuesday Daily Special. Valois Restaurant offers Wednesday Daily Special.
- What's the cheapest drink deal near University of Chicago?
- The cheapest drink deal is $3 beer for $3.00. Browse all 100 deals for more options.