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
Valentine's Dinner - Three Course Special
Chef Marco presents a meticulously curated three-course dinner designed to celebrate that special someone, featuring seasonal ingredients from local Chicago partners.
Available February 13 only. $75 per person.
SourceBar David / Rubenstein Forum
Mardi Gras Special - NOLA's Sazerac
Classic Sazerac cocktail crafted by the team of mixologists. Transport yourself to New Orleans with just one sip.
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
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
Bar David / Rubenstein Forum
Moor's Brewing Cans - Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with signature brews from local partner Moor's Brewing including Porter, Helles Lager, Session Ale, and IPA.
Available beginning Tuesday, February 4
SourceBar David / Rubenstein Forum
Classic Wednesdays - Cocktail Promotion
Premium discounts on a selection of hand-crafted cocktail favorites including Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan, Margarita, and Whiskey Sour.
Available during service hours
SourceHarold's Chicken - Hyde Park
Half Chicken Dinner Special
Half chicken dinner with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Classic Chicago fried chicken at an affordable price.
Virtue
Happy Hour
Tue-Fri 4-5:30pm at the bar. $4 beer, $9 wine, $10 cocktails, $5-$13 snacks including catfish sliders and mac and cheese fritters.
University Of Chicago Court Theatre
$30 Tickets to Miss Julie
Perfect for arts and culture aficionados, and those who want to see Strindberg and save.
Theatre tickets only
SourceMcDonald's #27672
Free Large Fries with $1 Min Purchase
Free large Fries with your first purchase of $1+ for first time app users. Every $1 you spend earns 100 points, redeemable for free food.
McDonald's #27672
The McChicken Meal Deal
4 piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and small soft drink with McChicken sandwich
McDonald's #27672
The McDouble Meal Deal
4 piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and small soft drink with McDouble sandwich
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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 46 venues near University of Chicago. Popular spots include Lips Restaurant, Bar David / Rubenstein Forum, Valois Restaurant.
- 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.