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Show SUGAR HOUSE CHEAP EATS As a college student, balancing scant cash and a fiercely growling stomach can sometimes be a hassle. When dining hall food and the last Ramen brick dont cut it anymore, its time to splurge. Going out to eat can be a scary thing for the wallet, but Sugar House is home to a multitude of reasonably priced places to eat. With a college student mentality, its key to know where students can get the most food for the smallest price. A student can be overwhelmed by all of the options; here are four restaurants, all accessible by foot from campus, with meal options under $10. The Soup Kitchen is third up on the list. This small, homey restaurant is simple and has a menu loaded with items to try for under $10. My favorite is the clam chowder, said Mena Dardani, who is a junior, nursing major and a New York native. Its really flavorful. Its really the best clam chowder Ive had in the West. You can get sandwiches ranging from $4.99 to $6.49 and add a bowl of soup for just $2.69. The combinations are endless. Dont know what to order? Try the The Melty Way Nestled on a side road just off 2100 south is the first stop. It is home to an upgraded version of that venerable sandwich classic, the grilled cheese. Here, students can try one of thesupped up grilled cheeses or play it safe and create their own. Choose from 13 cheeses and five varieties of bread. Sandwiches range from $3.99 to $5.99 and customers can add a soup dipper for only 99 cents. Make sure to try a ice cream sandwich for only hand-scoop- ed $1.79. Want to skip the typical grilled cheese? The Hawaiian will do the trick. This sandwich features mozzarella and pepper jack with ham along with pineapple preserves sandwiched between two pieces of grilled bread. My personal favorite is the Ruben slathered in their spicy mayo, said junior Peter Kirk . But the best part about Melty Way is Happy Hour. Beware of the sandwich Happy Hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For the price of one sandwich, students cake take a second one home. Salt Lake Pizza The Soup Kitchen & Pasta To eat here for under $10, take advantage of the lunch specials or wait until parents come to town. Salt Lake City Pizza Sc Pasta offers $7.95 lunch combo specials. Choose from either the pizza and salad combo or the pasta and salad combo. Pick from fresh tomato, mushroom, pepperoni, Hawaiian or sausage pizza. Pasta options include Alfredo, marinara, tomato basil or the ravioli of the day. The chicken parm there makes any day better, said Kaity Clements, junior psychology major.When my mom comes into town we always go there. Tip: Bring your student ID when you visit to receive a discount. creamy tomato soup. Its thick, sweet, tangy and perfect after a long day up in the mountains. well-kno- wn OFalafel Etc Transport tastebuds to the Mediterranean at OFalafel Etc, a family owned restaurant that serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The owner hails from Jerusalem and opened OFalafel in 2008 in Sugar House. For under $10, students can try any of OFalafels appetizer (which also comes with fresh pita bread.) Take a stab at one of its flat bread Moajenaats, offered in a variety of options like a take on an Armenian pizza. OFalafel has a range of sandwiches and daily lunch specials all falling under $10. There is still room to add a scoop of pistachio, coconut or mango homemade ice cream or fill the stomach with a salad, slice of quiche or soup. These four restaurants are just a few of the local gems that Sugar House has to offer. With these four places, there can be something to eat for everyone. Peter Kirk, junior, takes advantage of The Melty Way's sandwich Happy Hour. He's enjoying a Turkey & Bacon grilled cheese. PHOTO CREDIT Rachel Robertson O'Falafel Etc serves up dishes like this Chicken Banana Squash Mughrabiyeh daily from 1 0:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. O'Falafej is located at 790 E and 21 00 S in Sugar House. PHOTO CREDIT Rachel Robertson The Melty Way is home to the grilled cheese. Mena Dardani, junior nursing major, holds out her sandwich before devouring it PHOTO CREDIT Rachel Robertson |