Best Food & Drink Deals Near UIC
By 312Deals Team · Last updated February 2026
Cheap eats and drink specials near UIC campus. Student-friendly deals, happy hours, and daily specials in University Village and Pilsen neighborhoods.
Related resources: UIC dining services, Pilsen neighborhood guide.
Deals Near University of Illinois Chicago
Peanut Park Trattoria
Happy Hour
Peanut Park Trattoria offers happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. This Italian American restaurant, brought to you by Tempesta Salumi/Market, Ristorante Agostino, and Coalfire Pizza, features both food and drink specials during happy hour. The venue offers deals on eats and deals on drinks, including cocktail specials and burger deals. They also have patio seating available. Located in University Village/Little Italy at 1359 W Taylor St, Chicago.
Jarabe
Happy Hour
$6 margaritas, $5 beer, $8 apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
Embassy Public House
Happy Hour
Monday-Friday Happy Hour with $6 food specials and drink specials
Panera Bread #6149
Unlimited Sip Club Promotion
Endless access to select drinks for $3/month (+tax) for 3 months for new members
The Embassy
Happy Hour
$6 beer, $8 wine, $8 tito's cocktails, $9 mule, $6 food specials
Tuscony on Taylor
Happy Hour
$7 wine, $9 cocktails, $4-10 apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367
Free Guac on Sign-up
Join Chipotle Rewards and get free Guac instantly
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367
Birthday Reward
Get a surprise on us for your birthday
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367
Exclusive Member Offers
Access Members-Only deals throughout the year
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367
Special Food Drops
Free food rewards for members
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367
Chipotle U - College Student Program
College student-exclusive rewards program with additional rewards
BABA PITA
Lunch Special
Featured lunch special available daily
BABA PITA
Baba Pita Mediterranean & Persian Cuisine Rewards
Join rewards program, earn points every time you order online and redeem your points for free food
Must order online to earn points
SourceML Kitchen
Online Order Discount
10% discount when ordering online
Online orders only
SourceHawkeye'S Bar & Grill
United Center Shuttle Service
Shuttle service to United Center for Bruce Springsteen concert with ability to bring to-go drinks
For Bruce Springsteen concert attendees
SourceHawkeye'S Bar & Grill
United Center Shuttle with To-Go Drinks
Shuttle service to United Center for Bruce Springsteen concert with ability to bring to-go drinks
For Bruce Springsteen concert shuttle passengers only
SourceANDINA COMFORT FOOD
All Day Specials
All day breakfast and lunch specials available from 6am to 10pm daily
Bar Louie
Mother's Day Special - Mom Eats FREE
Mother's Day special offering a free entrée for Mom with the purchase of another entrée
Buy one entrée, get one free for Mom. Participating locations only. Restrictions may apply.
SourceBar Louie
Cinco de Mayo Special
50% off select margaritas and food items for Cinco de Mayo celebration
Participating locations only
SourceBar Louie
Martini of the Month: Que Linda
Monthly featured martini - smooth and citrus-forward with hint of heat and tropical finish, made with Ghost Tequila, fresh lime, pineapple, and agave
At participating locations only
SourceLalo'S Mexican Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring live sing-along with Tania, margaritas, dancing, singing, and Mexican food at Lalo's on Maxwell Street
Lalo'S Mexican Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo Live Music Night
Live music performance on Cinco de Mayo night with no cover charge, featuring singing and dancing celebration
No cover charge
SourceBar Louie
Mother's Day - Mom Eats Free
Mother's Day special - buy one entrée, get one free for Mom at participating locations
Must purchase one entrée to get Mom's entrée free. Participating locations only. Restrictions may apply.
SourceLalo'S Mexican Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo Live Music Event
Cinco de Mayo celebration with live music by La Tania starting at 7pm, featuring margaritas and great food
GATHERS TEA BAR
National Boba Day Special
10% off all in-store drink purchases on National Boba Day, April 30, 2026
In-store only, use code 'BOBA' at checkout, not available on delivery platforms
SourceGATHERS TEA BAR
Earth Day Matcha Special
Special Earth Day Matcha featuring Earl Grey tea, blue spirulina, and Uji matcha with sweet, floral, and grassy notes - available for limited time only
Limited time offer - leaving soon
SourceSCHLOTZSKYS
50% Off First Stacked Sub
50% off your first Stacked Sub order with code DAVID50 through 5/31 via Deli Rewards account
Must use code DAVID50 in Schlotzsky's Deli Rewards account, valid through 5/31, participating locations only, first order only
SourcePanera Bread #6149
Sip Club Membership
Sip Club membership provides unlimited beverages
Membership required
SourcePAZZA PIZZA
Pasta Tuesday
Every Tuesday, every pasta for just $10 including Creamy Alfredo, Vodka, Marinara and more
In-store only
SourceOOH CATERING & EVENTS
Giuseppe Russo Volcanic Wine Tasting with Chef Dylan Patel
Special wine tasting event featuring Giuseppe Russo's small-production volcanic wines from 100-year-old vines, multiple vintages and contradas, paired with Chef Dylan Patel's dishes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find cheap eats near University of Illinois Chicago?
- There are 100 food and drink deals at 45 venues near University of Illinois Chicago. Popular spots include "Sabor Mexico" Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery #20658, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3367.
- What are the best happy hours near University of Illinois Chicago?
- Peanut Park Trattoria offers Happy Hour. Jarabe offers Happy Hour. Embassy Public House offers Happy Hour.
- What's the cheapest drink deal near University of Illinois Chicago?
- The cheapest drink deal is Modelos for $4.00. Browse all 100 deals for more options.