Being a student means making your money last as long as possible, and food can eat into that budget quickly. Between grabbing lunch before class, ordering something while studying, or heading out for a weekend dinner with friends, those little food runs can add up fast.
Lucky for you, a handful of spots around Calgary offer student deals that can help you save a few bucks so you don’t have to live off instant noodles.
Here are 10 spots in Calgary where your student ID will come in handy.
Need a quick breakfast before class? Bro’Kin Yolk Express has a student deal running where you can show your ID and get a sandwich of your choice with crinkle-cut fries for $10.99.
Where: 4820 Northland Dr. NW, Calgary, Alta.
Taco Tuesday just got a little more tempting. You can get 10 per cent off at Native Tongue’s University District location when you show a valid student ID. The discount applies to the restaurant’s regular menu, with some restrictions on combining offers.
Where: 4014 University Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta.
A brunch date with friends doesn’t have to completely eat into your student budget. OEB offers students 10 per cent off their order, which applies to its breakfast and brunch menu.
Where: 4132 University Ave., Calgary, Alta.
Students get 10 per cent off food at Borough Bar and Grill, so you can save on its burgers, sandwiches, bowls and other menu items. If you’re looking to save an extra buck, you can also take advantage of the daily $5 happy hour menu, with specials running from 2 to 5 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to close.
Where: 4011 University Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta.
Osmow’s has a couple of ways for students to save. You can get 10 per cent off regular-priced menu items, or grab the $10.99 plus GST student combo, which includes a regular chicken or falafel Rox or Stix, plus a can of pop.
Where: 4129 University Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta
A $5.99 smash burger is truly hard to pass up. Show your student ID at Hudsons’ Calgary Downtown and Shawnessy locations to get one. The deal is available daily from 9 p.m. to midnight at both the Downtown and Shawnessy locations.
Where: 1501 5th St. SW, Calgary, Alta.
A cheeseburger, homemade chips, and a pop for under $10? Holy Grill’s Crescent Heights location offers students that exact deal for $9.99 when you show your student ID.
Where: #140, 1000 Centre St. N, Calgary, Alta.
If you’re already stopping by Fuwa Fuwa for a stack of fluffy soufflé pancakes, you might as well save a little while you’re there. Students get 10 per cent off their order, which applies to the café’s menu of pancakes, crepes, waffles, and drinks. The offer is available until Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, so save some money while you can!
Where: 3945 University Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta
A student discount and a bánh mì make for a pretty solid combination. Banh Mi Boy takes 10 per cent off for students, so you can knock a little off the price of one of its Vietnamese subs, pho, or vermicelli dishes.
Where: 2821 14th St. SW, Calgary, Alta.
For the days when you need to grab something quick between classes, Jimmy John’s offers 10 per cent off for students at its University District location. The discount applies when you show a valid student ID, so you can save a little while grabbing a sandwich on the go.
Where: 4149 University Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta.
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