Fast Food

Subway 3707 Forbes Ave. 412-687-7550 $ Panther Funds? Yes

As Jared has taught us… Subway 3707 Forbes Ave. 412-687-7550 $ Panther Funds? Yes

As Jared has taught us all, Subway is not only full of healthy meal options, it’s also a cheap place to eat. With your choice of bread (Italian, wheat, honey oat, Italian herb and cheese), meat (chicken, turkey, roast beef, ham), cheese (American, cheddar, provolone) and veggies (lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, pickles, peppers, olives, onions, hot peppers), you can’t go wrong with Subway.

The Original Hot Dog Shop 3901 Forbes Ave. 412-621-7388 $ Panther Funds? Yes

Better known as The ‘O’ by Pitt students, this place is more than just your usual burger, pizza and fries restaurant. With great prices, you really get the bang for your buck at The ‘O.’

Menu items fit the college budget and appetite perfectly. Take, for instance, the 16″ deluxe pizza, which includes any five toppings your taste buds might be craving. For only $9.50, this 12-cut pizza can be yours. And you can’t forget about the fries. The portions are huge and every bite’s better than the last, especially with some Heinz ketchup.

Boston Market 5200 Baum Blvd. 412-683-9752 $ Panther Funds? No

Here’s some fast food that doesn’t fit into the burger-and-fries category. Boston Market serves delectable home-style meals that will have you reminiscing about your mother’s cooking.

Individual meals include your choice of meat (chicken, meatloaf, ham), a choice of one or two sides (mashed potatoes, stuffing, hot cinnamon apples, etc.) and a piece of cornbread. Price varies depending on the meat and the number of sides you order.

Wendy’s 3618 5th Ave. 412-683-5900 $ Panther Funds? Waiting for installation – they’ll be accepted here shortly.

Do what tastes right and head on over to Wendy’s for a bite to eat. With plenty of burgers and chicken sandwiches to choose from, Wendy’s caters to just about everyone. While burgers are never the healthiest meal choice, Wendy’s offers healthier options for those who so choose. You can now substitute fries for a baked potato, side salad or even yogurt. And some healthier sandwich choices have been added – the ham and Swiss is one example.

McDonald’s 3708 Forbes Ave. 412-687-3747 $ Panther Funds? No

With the famous big yellow arches and Ronald McDonald as mascot, McDonald’s is one of the most recognizable fast food restaurants around. With the dollar menu and plenty of other cheap options, it’s one the best places to get food when you’re in a hurry. Lovers of traditional fast food fare might order a Big Mac, or any other of the numerous burger choices.

Bruegger’s Bagels 3714 Forbes Ave. 412-682-6360 $ Panther Funds? Yes

If you love bagels, you can’t go wrong with Bruegger’s Bagels. Some of their bagel sandwiches include the “Leonardo da Veggie,” with its herb and garlic cream cheese, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and red onions. You can also sample the “Cuban Chicken Sandwich,” complete with grilled chicken strips, honey ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, Dijon mustard and chipotle mayonnaise. Not only does Bruegger’s serve uniquely delicious bagel sandwiches, they also offer soups, salads, wraps and even breakfast sandwiches.

Arby’s 3417 Forbes Ave. 412-687-3090 $ Panther Funds? No

If you love roast beef sandwiches, you must be thinking Arby’s. Their famous roast beef sandwiches and curly fries make for a fast and delicious meal. They also serve wraps and other sandwiches. If you don’t mind walking a little bit further from campus to get food, the variety of menu items makes Arby’s a top choice, since it won’t be difficult to find something you like there.