Food deals near south campus dorms, UChicago
From Woodlawn the closest Pool deal is B'Gabs Comfort Cafe, 17 minutes on foot. From South it is B'Gabs Comfort Cafe, 20 minutes. From Burton-Judson it is B'Gabs Comfort Cafe, 20 minutes.
Woodlawn, South (Granville-Grossman) and Burton-Judson are south of the Midway. Every deal is north of it, so every walk here crosses the Midway first.
Nearest to the dorms south of the Midway first
- B'Gabs Comfort Cafe17 min0.9 mi2-for-1 Philly Sandwiches1450 E 57th St, 57th, by the bookstores
- Cedars22 min1.1 mi2-for-1 Chicken Shawarma Wraps1206 E 53rd St, 53rd, east of Woodlawn. Only 11 am to 8 pm
- 5 Rabanitos22 min1.1 miChoose Your Taco Perk1301 E 53rd St, 53rd and Kimbark
- The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar23 min1.2 mi2-for-1 Sushi, Pizza & More1312 E 53rd St, 53rd Street
- Dawn A.M. Eatery24 min1.2 mi2-for-1 Chicken & Waffle Bites1642 E 56th St, 56th and Cornell. Only 8 am to 7:30 pm
- Litehouse Whole Food Grill25 min1.3 mi2-for-1 Wraps, Salads and Bowls1368 E 53rd St, 53rd Street. Only Sunday to Friday, 12 to 6 pm
- Subway 53rd Street27 min1.3 mi2-for-1 Sandwiches1400 E 53rd St, 53rd and Dorchester
- Nando's PERi-PERi28 min1.4 mi2-for-1 Half Chicken Plates1447 E 53rd St, 53rd Street. Only Monday to Friday, 6 to 9 pm
- Rajun Cajun28 min1.4 mi2-for-1 Indian Combo Meals1459 E 53rd St, 53rd, west of Harper
- Ja' Grill31 min1.5 mi2-for-1 Jerk or Honey Wings1510 E Harper Ct, Harper Court
- Deep Purpl31 min1.5 mi2-for-1 Açaí Bowls (12 oz)5229 S Harper Ct, Harper Court, off 53rd
- StruggleBeard Bakery31 min1.5 miFree Refresher5221 S Harper Ct, Harper Court
- Chemistry32 min1.6 mi2-for-1 Wagyu Steak Frites5121 S Harper Ave, 51st and Harper. Only 7 to 11 pm, Saturday to Thursday
- Sweet Drip34 min1.7 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.
Ringed dots are the dorms. Numbers match the list.
Minutes on foot, dorm by dorm
| Deal | Woodlawn | South | Burton-Judson |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'Gabs Comfort Cafe2-for-1 Philly Sandwiches | 17 min | 20 min | 20 min |
| Cedars2-for-1 Chicken Shawarma Wraps | 22 min | 25 min | 25 min |
| 5 RabanitosChoose Your Taco Perk | 22 min | 26 min | 25 min |
| The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar2-for-1 Sushi, Pizza & More | 23 min | 26 min | 26 min |
| Dawn A.M. Eatery2-for-1 Chicken & Waffle Bites | 24 min | 28 min | 27 min |
| Litehouse Whole Food Grill2-for-1 Wraps, Salads and Bowls | 25 min | 29 min | 28 min |
| Subway 53rd Street2-for-1 Sandwiches | 27 min | 30 min | 29 min |
| Nando's PERi-PERi2-for-1 Half Chicken Plates | 28 min | 31 min | 30 min |
| Rajun Cajun2-for-1 Indian Combo Meals | 28 min | 31 min | 31 min |
| Deep Purpl2-for-1 Açaí Bowls (12 oz) | 31 min | 34 min | 33 min |
| Ja' Grill2-for-1 Jerk or Honey Wings | 31 min | 34 min | 33 min |
| StruggleBeard BakeryFree Refresher | 31 min | 34 min | 34 min |
| Chemistry2-for-1 Wagyu Steak Frites | 32 min | 35 min | 35 min |
| Sweet Drip2-for-1 Lattes | 34 min | 37 min | 37 min |
How it works
- 1. Get Pool and sign up with your uchicago.edu email.
- 2. Book a time for the deal you want. Each window holds a set number of spots, so book before you walk over.
- 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 the dorms south of the Midway?
- 2-for-1 Philly Sandwiches at B'Gabs Comfort Cafe, 1450 E 57th St. It is about 17 minutes on foot, 0.9 mi on the street grid. Order two Philly Sandwiches, chicken or mushroom, and the second one is free. They do not have to match, and both come with fried potatoes.
- Is there a 2-for-1 near the dorms south of the Midway?
- The nearest is 2-for-1 Philly sandwiches at B'Gabs Comfort Cafe, about 17 minutes on foot. No 2-for-1 on Pool is within 10 minutes of the dorms south of the Midway.
- 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.