{"id":26476,"date":"2024-10-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=26476"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:48:47","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-budget-friendly-eating-around-campus","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-budget-friendly-eating-around-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to budget-friendly eating around campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re cramming for exams or just trying to make it through the week without breaking the bank, finding cheap eats on campus is a skill every Curtin student needs to master. Thankfully, we\u2019ve got plenty of spots to grab a meal that won\u2019t have your wallet crying. Here\u2019s your ultimate guide to budget-friendly eating around campus, with a few off-campus gems thrown in for good measure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> 1. Simply Delicious&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with a Curtin classic, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/jXB6A8s4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simply Delicious<\/a>. Tucked away in the Arcade, Simply Delish has hot chips (a must), but the real star here is their affordable meal options. You can get a Bahn Mi for under $10, and if you\u2019re in the mood for something hot, their \u2018heat and eat\u2019 meals won\u2019t set you back too much either. They\u2019ll heat it up for you if you ask, or you can take them to the guild kitchen to pop it in the microwave yourself! The portions are good and the budget options make it so worth it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;2. The Tav&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/m7iXWGEo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tav<\/a> isn\u2019t just for a Friday arvo visit \u2014it\u2019s also home to some seriously good budget bites. Their student deals are legendary. Think $14 cheeseburgers with chips, and $15 weekly pasta specials that\u2019ll fill you up without draining your account. The outdoor seating is perfect when you just want to chill, and there\u2019s often some live music or events going on to make it even more fun, giving you even more value for money!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Guild Caf\u00e9 Central&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guild member or not, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/0wcmwyeq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guild Cafe Central<\/a> has you covered. From Monday to Friday, they have daily deals where the&nbsp; specialty dish of the day is only $8.50. The range of this deal is unbeatable too, with specials from Birria Tacos to Nasi Lemak (yum!), there\u2019s options for whatever you are craving. It\u2019s perfect when you\u2019re rushing between classes and need something quick and affordable. Being a Guild outlet, you can also access the student discount with your guild registered student card!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Subway&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re craving something specific, the newly opened campus <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/c4Rp3hWI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subway<\/a> is the spot to hit. Located by the John Curtin Gallery, it\u2019s known for fresh cookies and subs tailored to exactly what you&#8217;re craving. You can grab a 6 inch, cookies and drink combo for $12, a Pizza melt for $7.75 and wraps for under $10. With endless combinations and seating outside, it\u2019s the perfect place for a quick and cheap bite!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Off-campus pick&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just across the road from campus, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/fXIlMkBk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Village Green<\/a> offers some good off-campus eats without going far. There&#8217;s a Zambreros, Grilld, Chilliz, Varsity, Nandos, KFC, Maccas and more.\u00a0 You could even grab some bread and hummus, or maybe a ready-to-heat meal from Coles, and heat it up back at campus in a Guild microwave.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating on a student budget doesn\u2019t mean you have to settle for boring or bland food. With so many options both on and off campus, you can keep your stomach full without burning through your savings. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for hot food, tacos or a sub, campus has got you covered on a budget. So, next time hunger strikes, try one of these spots and enjoy a tasty meal that\u2019s kind to your bank account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our budget food guide is here to help you find wallet-friendly meals on and around campus, with affordable options from Simply Delicious, The Tav and more, plus a bonus off-campus tip at Waterford Plaza across the road!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4466,"featured_media":26241,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"5957,5947,5711,6500,7394,4622","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[140,146],"class_list":["post-26476","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-on-campus","oasis-categories-student-life"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_442521120-1000x500.jpeg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Mikaela","last_name":"Zuiderduyn","display_name":"Mikaela Zuiderduyn"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-11 17:24:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/26476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/26476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=26476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}