Food deals near Ratner, UChicago

The closest Pool deal to Ratner is 2-for-1 chicken shawarma wraps at Cedars, 1206 E 53rd St, about 14 minutes on foot. All 14 are within 26 minutes.

Ratner Athletics Center is on Ellis at 55th. The Myers-McLoraine swimming pool is inside it. Also called Ratner Athletics Center.

Nearest to Ratner first

  1. Cedars14 min0.7 mi2-for-1 Chicken Shawarma Wraps1206 E 53rd St, 53rd, east of Woodlawn. Only 11 am to 8 pm
  2. 5 Rabanitos15 min0.7 miChoose Your Taco Perk1301 E 53rd St, 53rd and Kimbark
  3. The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar16 min0.8 mi2-for-1 Sushi, Pizza & More1312 E 53rd St, 53rd Street
  4. B'Gabs Comfort Cafe16 min0.8 mi2-for-1 Philly Sandwiches1450 E 57th St, 57th, by the bookstores
  5. Litehouse Whole Food Grill18 min0.9 mi2-for-1 Wraps, Salads and Bowls1368 E 53rd St, 53rd Street. Only Sunday to Friday, 12 to 6 pm
  6. Dawn A.M. Eatery18 min0.9 mi2-for-1 Chicken & Waffle Bites1642 E 56th St, 56th and Cornell. Only 8 am to 7:30 pm
  7. Subway 53rd Street19 min0.9 mi2-for-1 Sandwiches1400 E 53rd St, 53rd and Dorchester
  8. Nando's PERi-PERi20 min1.0 mi2-for-1 Half Chicken Plates1447 E 53rd St, 53rd Street. Only Monday to Friday, 6 to 9 pm
  9. Rajun Cajun20 min1.0 mi2-for-1 Indian Combo Meals1459 E 53rd St, 53rd, west of Harper
  10. Ja' Grill23 min1.1 mi2-for-1 Jerk or Honey Wings1510 E Harper Ct, Harper Court
  11. Deep Purpl23 min1.1 mi2-for-1 Açaí Bowls (12 oz)5229 S Harper Ct, Harper Court, off 53rd
  12. StruggleBeard Bakery23 min1.2 miFree Refresher5221 S Harper Ct, Harper Court
  13. Chemistry24 min1.2 mi2-for-1 Wagyu Steak Frites5121 S Harper Ave, 51st and Harper. Only 7 to 11 pm, Saturday to Thursday
  14. Sweet Drip26 min1.3 mi2-for-1 Lattes1658 E 53rd St, 53rd and Hyde Park Boulevard

Walking times are estimates. They follow the street grid at an average pace of 80 meters a minute, from the building's point on OpenStreetMap to the restaurant. Add a few minutes if you cross the Midway.

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The ringed dot is Ratner. Numbers match the list.

How it works

  1. 1. Get Pool and sign up with your uchicago.edu email.
  2. 2. Book a time for the deal you want. Each window holds a set number of spots, so book before you walk over.
  3. 3. Show your pass at the counter and pay the restaurant for one.

Nando's PERi-PERi is the exception. You don't book a window there. Just walk in during the hours on the pass.

Deals need a verified uchicago.edu email. StruggleBeard Bakery starts Tuesday, September 29. B'Gabs Comfort Cafe starts Wednesday, September 30. The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar, Dawn A.M. Eatery, Rajun Cajun and Sweet Drip start Thursday, October 1. Nando's PERi-PERi and Deep Purpl start Thursday, October 8. Everything else starts Monday, September 28.

Questions people ask

What is the closest food deal to Ratner?
2-for-1 Chicken Shawarma Wraps at Cedars, 1206 E 53rd St. It is about 14 minutes on foot, 0.7 mi on the street grid. Order two Chicken Shawarma Wraps and the second one is free. Both come with fries.
Is there a 2-for-1 near Ratner?
The nearest is 2-for-1 chicken shawarma wraps at Cedars, about 14 minutes on foot. No 2-for-1 on Pool is within 10 minutes of Ratner.
Who can use Pool deals?
UChicago students. Pool checks your uchicago.edu email once when you sign up. Browsing is open. Deals need a UChicago email.
How do the deals work?
Book a time in the app, show your pass at the counter, and pay the restaurant for one. At Nando's PERi-PERi there is nothing to book. You walk in during the deal's hours. Pool doesn't handle payment. Each deal comes back 30 days after you use it. StruggleBeard Bakery starts Tuesday, September 29. B'Gabs Comfort Cafe starts Wednesday, September 30. The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar, Dawn A.M. Eatery, Rajun Cajun and Sweet Drip start Thursday, October 1. Nando's PERi-PERi and Deep Purpl start Thursday, October 8. Everything else starts Monday, September 28.

On Pool this quarter. The app is free right now.

  • 2-for-1 12 oz açaí bowls at Deep Purpl
  • 2-for-1 subs at Subway 53rd Street
  • 2-for-1 half chicken plates at Nando's PERi-PERi
  • 2-for-1 Philly sandwiches at B'Gabs Comfort Cafe
  • 2-for-1 jerk or honey wings at Ja' Grill
  • 2-for-1 Wagyu Steak Frites at Chemistry
  • 2-for-1 wraps, salads and bowls at Litehouse Whole Food Grill
  • 2-for-1 chicken shawarma wraps at Cedars
  • a free refresher with any treat at StruggleBeard Bakery
  • a free third taco or a free drink with a Taco Dinner at 5 Rabanitos
  • 2-for-1 Indian combo meals at Rajun Cajun
  • 2-for-1 chicken and waffle bites at Dawn A.M. Eatery
  • 2-for-1 lattes at Sweet Drip
  • 2-for-1 sushi, pizza and more at The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar

Live Monday, September 28. StruggleBeard Bakery starts Tuesday, September 29. B'Gabs Comfort Cafe starts Wednesday, September 30. Rajun Cajun, Dawn A.M. Eatery, Sweet Drip and The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar start Thursday, October 1. Deep Purpl and Nando's PERi-PERi start Thursday, October 8.

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