The beginning of the semester is a new start- new classes, new people and most importantly, new EagleBucks. Here’s where to spend them when TDR isn’t cutting it anymore.
5. Whole Foods
4530 40th St NW,
Washington, DC 20016
Though Whole Foods is a traditional grocery store, a large area toward the back is great for take-out options including a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches and surprisingly good sushi. With quality food comes higher prices, so it’s best to go early in the semester before those EagleBucks start mysteriously disappearing.
4. Chipotle
4301 Wisconsin Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20016
Not much needs to be said about one of the fastest-growing chains in America, except that an EagleBucks machine makes it easier to get your guac fix, even on a budget.
3. Satay Club
4654 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Satay Club wins best variety from their appetizers to the bowl of mints at the front desk. With a menu that includes sushi, ramen, Chinese favorites and killer Pad Thai, there’s bound to be something to please everyone in your group. The range of options warrants a range in prices, but if you’re sticking to the regular menu, it’s fairly easy to eat for under $10.
2. Wingo’s
3207 O St NW
Washington, DC 20007
A Georgetown staple, Wingo’s made the wise decision to not only begin delivering to hungry AU students, but to take those pesky EagleBucks off our hands as well. A platter of six wings any style, french fries (seasoned, or unseasoned), dip and soda costs $8.99, not including delivery fees, so order with a friend to make sure you reach the limit necessary. Besides their famous wings, Wingo’s has a variety of sandwiches, burgers and desserts to choose from. And for those rough weekend mornings, Wingo’s delivers breakfast sandwiches all day.
1. Cava Mezze Grill
4237 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
Cava is growing rapidly with locations in Tyson’s Corner, Columbia Heights, Bethesda, Fairfax, and— lucky for AU students— our very own Tenleytown. Using a Chipotle-like assembly line method, customers pick a base (one large pita, two smaller pitas, bowl or salad), up to three topics including hummus and tzatziki sauces, meat (or falafel) and a variety of toppings that are all included. There really isn’t any such thing as a bad combination at Cava, but it’s worth trying as many as possible. Even with the addition of every single topping, a meal at Cava will usually run under $10.
