Best U-Mich Student-Friendly Meal Deals.

Looking for delicious, budget-friendly meals just steps from campus? We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite Ann Arbor spots where your student ID stretches a little farther—and linked you right to Price.com so you can check for any live coupons or student-only deals.

1. Beyond Juicery and Eatery

Smoothies • Bowls • Wraps
Vibrant, vegetable-packed bowls and cold-pressed juices perfect for a post-class pick-me-up. Many menu items run under $10, and they often have rotating “student special” promos on their app.
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2. The Sports Bar Westside

Burgers • Wings • Drafts
Catch the game on big screens and score “student night” wings deals (usually BOGO on Mondays). Burgers hover around $8–$12, and pitchers of craft brews are under $15.

3. HanJan Pocha

Korean • Late-Night Eats
A relaxed, pub-style spot offers $8.50 soju bomb nights and under-$10 bibimbap bowls. Look for weekday “happy student” specials after 9 pm.
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4. Avalon Cafe and Kitchen

Café • Sandwiches • Coffee
Cozy café with breakfast sammies and toasts for $6–$9. Early-bird students sometimes get 10% off before 10 am. Perfect for a sunrise study session.
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5. Jolly Pumpkin

Saubier ales • Flatbreads • Small Plates
Craft brewery offering rotating “pint + small plate” deals under $15. Their student-exclusive “mug club” discount knocks a dollar off drafts all semester.
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6. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company

Brewpub • Burgers • Salads
Iconic A2 brewpub with “College Night” half-off wells and discounted shareable appetizers ($5–$8). Entrees run under $14.
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7. Pretzel Bell

German pub • Pretzels • Brats
Grab a giant soft pretzel and your choice of house mustard for $4, or build a bratwurst combo for under $10. Student IDs get you draft beer for $3.
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8. Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

BBQ • Brews • Blues
Slow-smoked ribs and pulled pork sandwiches start at $9. Look for their “student meal deal” (sandwich + side + drink) around $12 on weekdays.
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9. POKE POKE – SUSHI UNROLLED

Poke bowls • Bowls • Rolls
Build-your-own bowls from $8.50, and they often run lunchtime “bowl & drink” student combos for under $10.
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10. Ypsi Ale House

Craft beer • Pub fare
Just over the river in Ypsilanti—but still walkable! Burgers and sandwiches land around $10, with student-priced pints for $4.
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11. Thompson Co

Coffee • Bites • Study spot
Specialty espresso drinks and toasts ($3–$7). Swing by on “Thirsty Thursdays” for half-price tall drip coffee.
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12. Zukey Lake Tavern

Tavern fare • Seafood • Drinks
A short stroll down State Street for fish-and-chips under $12 and rotating “student pint nights.”

Bonus Tips for Stretching Your Meal Budget

• Buddy Up: Many of these spots have shareable appetizers or “two-for-one” nights—split the bill with a friend.
• Follow on Social: Student promos often drop first on Instagram or TikTok.
• Stack Savings: After grabbing a coupon on Price.com, remember to link your cashback card in the app for extra savings.

Don’t forget to bookmark your favorite Price.com coupon searches and keep an eye on those student-only flashes—because great food shouldn’t cost a fortune!