Got Cravings? We Got You Covered.
Elise Gregg
Yes, your mother did warn you about the freshman fifteen. And yeah, you probably shouldn’t be wasting gas to go get food.
But when you wake up at 9:00 p.m. from that nap that was supposed to be maybe 20 minutes, there’s not much open on-campus — healthy or not.
And while Breezeway’s great and all, sometimes even a crack cookie won’t cut it. So, for all you newbies and out-of-towners, here’s the breakdown of some cheap-and-easy food near FIU for all your late-night dining needs.
Yes, your mother did warn you about the freshman fifteen. And yeah, you probably shouldn’t be wasting gas to go get food.
But when you wake up at 9:00 p.m. from that nap that was supposed to be maybe 20 minutes, there’s not much open on-campus — healthy or not.
And while Breezeway’s great and all, sometimes even a crack cookie won’t cut it. So, for all you newbies and out-of-towners, here’s the breakdown of some cheap-and-easy food near FIU for all your late-night dining needs.
Fast Food
Maybe we shouldn’t start here, but let’s face it: you already know the menu for most of these places.
Taco Bell — Your go-to TexMex spot!
- Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (closes Fridays at 5:00; closed Saturdays and Sundays)
McDonald’s — You know what this is.
- Hours: Open 24 hours. Go crazy.
Chick-Fil-A — The only place you’ll ever hear someone say “My Pleasure”.
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (closed on Sundays)
Five Guys — For those fancier fast food dates.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wendy’s — When you want to feel a little better about yourself than McDonald’s would make you feel.
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
La Colina Comidas Rapidas — Traditional Colombia food that won’t clog your arteries the same way these other spots might.
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (closes at 3:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)
Burger King — When the McDonald’s line is way too long.
- Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (closes at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays)
Kentucky Fried Chicken — When the Chick-fil-A line is too long.
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Healthier Options
Yeah, maybe this is a long shot but we figure some gym junkies may read this. These places close a little earlier, but hey — you probably go to bed on time anyway. They’re also a little farther, but you were gonna go for a run at some point too. Here are some healthier joints if your stomach turns at the thought of a chalupa.
Salad Creations — Build your own salads, soups and paninis
- Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (closed weekends)
Healthy Delights — Health food if you’re willing to wade through Miami International Mall
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (11:00 to 7:00 on Sundays)
Healthy Options Corner — They describe themselves as a “Healthy Food Restaurant in Miami”. Pretty straight-forward.
- Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (opens 11:00 a.m. on Sundays)
MyRoots Juice Bar and Kitchen — Salads, soups, juice: the whole nine yards.
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (closes at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays)
Michi’s — American-Latin health food located in Winn-Dixie.
- Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays)
Diced — You will go here at some point as an FIU student. Typical yuppie food spot.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sit-down Spots
Look at you Mr. Fancy Pants. You can afford to eat outside your car. Good for you! Here are some spots you can actually sit down.
The Green Chicken — Sit-down spot conveniently located right by 109 Towers.
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (closed on Sundays)
109 Burger Joint — Beer ‘n Burgers. Classic.
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (closes at 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays)
Chang’s Chinese Restaurant — Best Chinese food spot near campus. Do yourself a favor and go.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (closes at 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Tuesdays)
Charles Ale House — Breakfast, lunch and dinner with hours for even the busiest college student.
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. (opens at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays)
Pho 79 — FIU staple. Trust us when we say this is some of the best food you’ll eat during your time at FIU.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (closes at 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays)
Dessert
Alright, now that the gym junkies are gone we can get to the good stuff. Here are some perfect places to top off that 9:00 p.m. nap.
Night Owl Cookies — Classic and creative cookies for all your late-night hankerings.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Carvel — Sometimes you need an ice cream cake after sunset.
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Raspado’s Loly — Nicaraguan dessert shop when you want to mix it up.
- Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays)
Subzero Nitro Icecream — A variety of fancy ice creams with all the bells and whistles.
- Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
And if none of these are quite what you’re looking for, Dollar Tree sells packs of Ramen. Good luck out there!
