Sustainable Food Options at York – The Underground

Blog 3When it comes to that time of the day, food choices on campus can often be overwhelming. Trying to find something that’s healthy, filling and within a student budget seems near impossible. That is why we have decided to come up with a blog post on food to showcase some of the more sustainable and affordable food options at York! First up on our list, is the Underground Restaurant. Not many people know this, but the Underground is a non-profit restaurant, in which all the proceeds go back to the University.

On top of that it has amazing food, and unlike the other vendors in the Student Center, it offers reusable dinnerware and cutlery. Items range from $5.49 – $15.49; but you can easily get a filling meal without getting the most expensive item on the menu. To add to the mix, this restaurant triples up as a bar and lounge; hosting great events especially on Thursday nights.

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Farah’s Review: As a vegetarian, I feel inclined to write about their impressive selection of vegetarian foods. My favorite is their Caesar Salad, because it is the only Caesar Salad I can find without anchovies! Their Vegetarian Poutine is also high on my list. For appetizers, they have Fried Macaroni and Cheese, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, a Daily Vegetarian Soup, Steamed Edamame Pods and Vegetarian Tacos. For entrees, they have the classic Grilled Cheese, Caesar Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Tofu Bahn Mi, Garden Burger, Ravioli, Soba Noodle Bowl and Squash Angolotti. As you can see, they have a ton of options that cater to the vegetarian palate and they are all equally delicious.

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Zara’s Review: As a meat lover, the underground’s burgers are some of the best on campus and come in many mouth-watering varieties. My personal favorite, the Big Smoke, is a 6oz patty with smoked mozzarella cheese, smoked bacon, Cajun fried onions, lettuce and tomato. You can also get the classic burger and load it up with the fixings of your choice. Vegetarians need not feel left out either, the garden burger, a lentil and vegetable based veggie burger topped with quinoa, avocado and sundried tomato aioli will make even the most hardcore carnivores swoon. If you’re feeling particularly daring try the triple bypass, a three-patty burger topped with cheddar, jalapeno Havarti, bacon and BBQ sauce. After you’re done (if you can finish it!) stop by Tait Mackenzie to work off those calories.


For more information on the Underground,
visit: http://myunderground.ca/restaurant/

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Keep checking our blog for updates on other sustainable food options including: Cucinetta Italian Café, Falafel Hut, Indian Flavor, Sakura Japanese Restaurant, Shopsy and the cafeterias. And don’t fret, we haven’t forgotten about our sister campus Glendon; there is an amazing option there that trumps all others: Lunik Café.