Eating out without breaking the bank is a challenge when you are a student! But that does not mean you cannot treat yourself from time to time. If you are on a tight budget, here are a few places where you can enjoy a good meal at wallet-friendly prices.
Chez Victor
Recommended by the Strassbuch, this cozy, wood-paneled shop in the heart of Rue des Frères is a sandwich lover’s paradise. Here, you can put together a meal to suit your appetite and tastes, always served on a fresh baguette. Classic sandwiches range from €3.90 to €4.90. Chez Victor also offers click-and-collect.
Lacocina
Love Mexican food? Lacocina is the place for you. This restaurant on Grand’Rue will take you on a culinary journey without breaking the bank. Quesadillas, tortilla chips, and totopos with salsa are all €3.90. A single taco, a tortilla served with your choice of sauce, a salad, or nachos will transport you straight to Mexico.
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Square Delicatessen
Italian-style pizza lovers have found their go-to spot. At Square Delicatessen, the dough is made fresh every day, following the purest pizza-making tradition: light, crispy, and generously topped. The best part? Every pizza costs €5.40, whether you choose the Bufala basilic, the Capra e miele with fresh goat cheese and honey, or the Basca with grilled chicken and samurai sauce. The value for money is hard to beat for an artisan pizza.
Ô Baozi
On Rue du Jeu-des-Enfants, near Place de l’Homme-de-Fer, this small restaurant introduces diners to bao, a Chinese specialty that is still relatively uncommon in Strasbourg. These filled steamed buns—stuffed with pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu—are handmade daily and cost as little as €2 each. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
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Kitsch'n Bar
This neighborhood eatery, with its vintage decor, serves a range of snacks and small plates for less than €5, including poutine! The atmosphere is laid-back, and regulars also come for the fries, reputed to be among the best in Strasbourg.
CROUS Cafeterias
No guide to student-friendly prices would be complete without mentioning the university dining halls and cafeterias run by the CROUS. The prices are hard to beat: €1 for a complete meal (starter, main course, and dessert). The menu features generous portions of varied, seasonal dishes, including vegetarian options. It is hard to find a better way to enjoy balanced meals while keeping costs down. Some CROUS restaurants also serve dinner.
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