Treat Yourself

Moving to a new city as a student can be hard work, especially if you are not used to cooking meals at home for just you. It’s nice to know that even though you have a fantastic kitchen with all the latest appliances at your luxury student accommodation in Leicester that there is plenty of tasty food to be found in this vibrant city. Whether you are looking for a breakfast and a cup of coffee before university, a light lunchtime snack, or a big meal with friends, there is plenty of choice to suit all taste buds, including some of the best Indian restaurants in the whole of the UK.

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As a student you’ll soon learn how to live effectively on a budget, but this shouldn’t prevent you from seeking out some delicious food. There are some fine examples of student-friendly prices in food establishments in Leicester, so we’ve picked out a few for you to delve into when you arrive.

Jones Café Bistro

Jones Café Bistro on Queens road serves up some of the best value for money food in the entire city for students. If you head on over during a midweek evening you can get some incredibly posh pasta dishes on the two for £10 menu, whilst during the day they have some fantastic prices for breakfast, as well as jacket potatoes, deli sandwiches, salads, and cakes to buy at lunch.

Phoenix

Phoenix is another firm favourite. The arts space and cinema also has an incredible café bar on-site, with a large menu that ranges from brunch deals right through to healthy salads and dishes. The specials board is always worth a look too. They have some incredible offers on, including Film & Dine for just £15.80! For vegetarians, Good Earth is an institution in the Midlands. The kitsch décor makes a comfortable home for hot and hearty dishes of pies, jacket potatoes and casseroles, alongside light options of soups, sandwiches, and freshly made salads.

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Fish And Chip Shop

A popular place on the student food map in Leicester is The Fish & The Chip Shop. Here, you come to sit down and eat some of the best fish and chips around. There is even a 10% student discount that is available no matter when you go! Happy hour each day is home to some surprising and inventive cocktails to sup on whilst you wait for your fish supper.

The Golden Mile

The name of the game for many people in Leicester though is the quality of the curry houses. The Golden Mile on Belgrave Road is the place to be, and with the wide range of options and BYOB curry houses, it’s a pretty cheap place to eat as a student. There are a range of all you can eat Indian buffet restaurants on the Golden Mile and Narborough Road to head to if you like a curry.

More Places

Other places to explore and enjoy for food in Leicester includes Grounded Kitchen (Korean cuisine), Meat Cure (burger bar), 200 Degrees (coffee, sandwiches and cake), and Northern Cobbler (a coffee shop and shoe shop rolled into one!).

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