We have all sat through a lecture hungry, counting down till break time, only to be left unsure about what to eat. You pass on the responsibility to your classmate, hoping they could suggest an eatery near the school but instead they respond with “I don’t know, you pick a place”. Don’t you worry because I have gathered some of the best and most affordable student lunch deals near the Marylebone campus. Additionally, living in London can get expensive, so read till the end for tips on how you can save some money as a student.
1. 106 Baker Street – for amazing vegetarian food
Offer: 20% off the bill
Price: £8 – £15
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan, Avoiding Gluten options
When: Sunday to Thursday, 8AM – 11PM
Distance: 3-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 119-121 Baker St, London W1U 6RY
106 Baker Street is a bustling little café in the heart of Marylebone village serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The café offers freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, cakes and artisanal coffee. This is my personal go-to spot on those days I’m craving something quick, healthy and delicious. Their lunch menu is seasonal and varies daily, so you can frequent the café without getting bored with their food. Their lunch box comes with a main and 3 salads for under £10. You can have the lunch box to-go or dine in. The café is beautifully decorated with ornate vintage furniture and has its own little garden. I highly recommend their mixed roasted vegetables, which are a must-have when I visit. This place is a hidden gem frequented by regulars from nearby offices. In saying that, the café offers a discount when you flash your student ID to the cashier.
2. Bill’s – for all-day brunch
Offer: A pizza and soft drink for £9.95
Price: £9.95
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten free options
When: Every day, 11:30AM – 11PM
Distance: 5-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 91 Baker St, London W1U 6QQ
Just a stone’s throw from the Marylebone campus, Bill’s is the perfect spot for all-day brunch or dinner with friends after class. The tiny quaint restaurant is packed full of colours and old-world charm, providing a cosy ambiance to unwind from university stress. The restaurant serves modern British food with an all-day brunch menu. The menu caters to vegetarians, vegans and those avoiding gluten. During lunch hours, you can get 2 or 3 course meals at an affordable price. Luckily for students, they offer an additional 20% off the total bill. All you need to do is download UNiDAYS and flash your discount code to the friendly servers.
3. Franco Manca – for something filling
Offer: A pizza and soft drink for £9.95
Price: £9.95
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options
When: Every day, 11:30AM – 11PM
Distance: 5-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 91 Baker St, London W1U 6QQ
This pizzeria chain is a short stroll from the Marylebone campus, offering made-to-order sourdough pizza. Franco Manca has perfected their sourdough base, making them fresh on-site every day with properly sourced seasonal ingredients. They use organic, fresh produce that is available during the season. Hence, despite the indulgence, you will not be left feeling guilty after eating their pizza. Unlike typical pizza chains, Franco Manca offers traditional toppings similarly found on authentic Italian pizzas. If you are unsure of what to get here, their authentic Neapolitan pizza is a fan favourite. Franco Manca offers pizza with a soft drink meal for £9.95 all day to students. Just show the code on your UNiDAYS app to the server to redeem this offer.
4. Patty & Bun – for some extra protein
Offer: Any burger, chips and soft drink for £10.95
Price: £10.95
Dietary: Vegetarian and vegan friendly, Halal options
When: Every day, 12PM – 10PM
Distance: 13-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 54 James St, London W1U 1HE
Patty & Bun started off as a humble pop-up stall across London but has since proved its success opening its doors to 9 shops in London and 1 in Brighton. Patty & Bun does it simply but does it well, with a short menu of gourmet burgers and hand-cut chips. Their burger patties are grounded fresh every day, using a secret blend of 35-day-aged, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef. There is no doubt Patty & Bun is a meat lovers’ heaven, but there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan menu items available as well. The menu also caters to their Muslim customers, with halal options available at certain locations. For students, you can get any of their burgers, rosemary salted chips and a soft drink for £10.95. The offer is available 7 days a week, at any time.
5. Subway – for something quick and cheap
Offer: 6-inch sandwich, soft drink and cookie meal for £5
When: Everyday, 7AM – 11PM
Distance: 4-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 205-207 Baker St, London NW1 6UY
6. Pizza Express – for picky eaters
Offer: 30% off food
When: Sunday – Thursday, 12PM – 10PM
Distance: 3-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 133 Baker St, London W1U 6SF
7. Zizzi – for some carb indulgence
Offer: 20% off food
When: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30AM – 10PM
Distance: 5-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 35 Paddington St, London W1U 4HQ
8. Dunkin’ Donuts – for a caffeine break
Offer: 10% off
When: Every day, 9AM – 9PM
Distance: 3-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 191 Baker St, London NW1 6UY
9. Krispy Kreme – for a sweet treat
Offer: 10% off
When: Every day, 9AM – 6PM
Distance: 2-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: Shop G, Bakerloo Line Booking Hall Baker Street Station, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LA
10. ASK Italian – for some cheeky drinks
Offer: Free round of drinks
When: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30AM – 10PM
Distance: 17-minute walk from Marylebone Campus
Address: 121 – 125 Park St, London W1K 7JA
Tips on saving money as a student
If you haven’t already, download the UNiDAYS app to get discounted deals on products and services. The membership is available for free to current students in higher education. You can start saving on big retailers such as Levi’s, ASOS, Express, Apple, Hollister and many more.
Similar to UNiDAYS, StudentBeans is another discount app to help you save money on your favourite brands. UNiDAYS and StudentBeans work with different brands exclusive to them so make sure you download both to maximise your savings. Signing up is easy, all you need to do is register using your student email address and verify to prove your current enrolment.
Another student discount programme to look out for is the TOTUM membership. TOTUM is the number 1 student discount and campus life membership recommended by the National Union of Students. You can get access to huge savings on food, essentials, tech, travel, fashion, beauty and a whole lot more. The biggest benefit of TOTUM membership is that you can use the physical card as a legal proof-of-age ID. Prices start from £14.99 for a 1-year membership or £24.99 for a 3-year membership.
I hope this blog serves you well the next time you’re indecisive about what to eat during your lunch break. Also, if you need some inspiration on what to do during the summer break, check out the top 10 places to visit in London. Or if you are thinking of hosting a party, learn how to make 10 of the best summer cocktails.
As a campus student I find it extremely useful! Thank you, will check out all the offers🤩
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Satisfied with the same article. Some of us Orientals do not eat traditional meat; I’m also a vegetarian.
“There is no doubt Patty & Bun is a meat lovers ’heaven, but there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan menu items available as well.”
Great blog, will apply this knowledge in practice during summer period at uni 💰
It is so amazing!
Interesting!
Loads of yummy deals I didn’t even know of! Plan to try them all out in the new sem
Great blog! Thank you for sharing with us with all the helpful information as of activities, meals and deals along with the UW students. I believe this blog will save lots of student budget and time to wonder off alone. I suggest you search deals for Asian, Continental and High Tea restaurants too. Please also find more information about weekend activities, meals and deals so that you can share variety of choices on your blog with some direct promocode. It would be great if you could mention more about Education discount for shoppings, movies, shows, rides, tickets, etc for further benefits for student. So far so good. Keep up a good work! 😉
Great resource on food options near the campus! Thank you!
Great, now I’m hungry
really insightful and useful blog article! adding on the dietary description helps a lot too! will definitely go the places mentioned!
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I think, It’s definitely not like other expensive restaurants and you only get excellent food.
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I am hungry already… 😄
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Can’t wait to use some of these fab deals!
great and affordable options for break times!
Such a helpful post! I’ll certainly check out some of these places and take advantage of their deals once I’m back in London.