Savor Your Savings: Dining Around NYU That Offers Student Discounts!

Situated on East Eighth Street, Ambo serves up delicious Indian food, drinks, and more! They take Indian cuisine classics like chicken tikka and dal wada and incorporate them into a build-your-own-bowl style, so it’s perfect if you’re on the go! Their bowls are around $14 each. And with your NYU student discount, it’s a great place for an affordable meal!

The dessert shop Amorino on University Place features a variety of gelato and sorbet flavors, from classics like vanilla and stracciatella to unique ones like organic spicy pink grapefruit. What’s more, if you ask for yours in a cone, they will even make you a pretty little rose with your selection. I tried and absolutely loved their organic blood orange flavor as well as pistachio. Bring your NYU ID for a 20% discount, making the experience even sweeter.

Right next to Ambo you can find CafeDelia cooking up some delicious Georgian cuisine. They have yummy baked goods like puff pastry pies and cheese pies if you’re looking for a snack as well as satiating hot dishes like chashushuli, a Georgian beef stew. They also have vegan options! Go check out CafeDelia and get a 10% discount on your meal.

You can find Chihiro Tea behind Bobst Library and the Kimmel Center for University Life, making it a convenient stop for a study break. They offer a variety of tasty drinks from fruity specialty drinks to milky bubble teas. I personally love the Pi’no as an afternoon pick-me-up between classes. The shop has a small seating area with WiFi and board games, so you can do some work or hang out with friends! Along with the 10% NYU discount, they also offer a punch card for a free drink after you purchase ten drinks, offering even more savings!

Also on Eighth Street is Coffee Rx, a cute place to grab some coffee and hang out with friends. Beside coffee they also serve up tasty food like berries and cream French toast. Since they’re open until 5 pm, you could get breakfast for dinner with your 10% discount.

Craving a crepe? Head to Creperie NYC on MacDougal Street and get $1 off your sweet or savory treat. This no-frills eatery offers a variety of fillings and toppings, as well as a  seating area. I personally love my crepes with strawberry and nutella. Don’t call me out on being basic!

If you need a healthy, satisfying meal that’s both quick and convenient, look no further. Whether you want to build your own plate or pick one of the premade plates, DIG’s variety of American dishes is sourced from local farms. Enjoy a warm meal and a warm 10% off at the NoHo location.

Since they are open 24 hours, Heavenly Market and Deli is a great place to head to for a midnight snack or meal. I usually get the chopped cheese with chipotle mayo, and it’s great every time.

Honeybrains on Lafayette Street is dedicated to bringing you brain food. According to their website, the food they “create is 100% based on neuroscience and designed for your overall well-being.” Not only is this a healthy option and a great way to replenish your body, it tastes amazing too. Their coffees and teas use raw honey, hence the name. With your NYU ID receive 10% off and a brain boost!

On University Place you can find Madman Bakery and Madman Espresso. They both offer a 10% off discount to NYU students. From the bakery check out their variety of baked goods as well as focaccia sandwiches, paninis, and pizzas. My favorite is the truffle shuffle.

Maman on University Place is a great place for a coffee break or a full-on brunch. Home to one of Oprah’s favorite cookies, they offer a variety of sweet and savory baked goods. Their smashed avocado tartine is also very photogenic and yummy. Enjoy 15% off at this location plus the perfect brunch snapshot.

If you are looking for an affordable lunch near campus, Munchiez offers 15% off from 12:30–3:00 pm. Serving up classic Chinese baked goods like char siu bao (roasted pork bun), you can enjoy these Chinatown favorites by Mei Lai Wah without having to make the trip. Additionally, they also offer different combo discounts, so you can feel full without breaking the bank!

This place has three sizes and unlimited toppings for its açai bowls, making it perfect for a snack or a meal. Oakberry also offers smoothies in case you are looking for something to grab and go. The shop on MacDougal has a 10% discount for NYU students and a cute seating area, so go and stay for a while!

This famous Korean fried chicken chain offers a 10% discount to NYU students at their Eighth Street location, making Korean soul food more accessible to all. I personally think the Pelicana special for one (with honey garlic glaze) is the perfect amount of food if you are looking to try it alone, but definitely grab some friends and try more dishes family-style!