Where to get food in London
ON MAIN CAMPUS
Chartwells Cafeterias
- DEF Junction: Tim Hortons, Subway, Pizza Pizza
- Z Building: Breaktime Café
- D Café: Tim Hortons, Harveys
- H Café: Starbucks
- A Building: Carvery & Bakery
- B Café: Tim Hortons, Smoke’s Poutinerie, Chef Inspired, Bok Choy
The Out Back Shack
Forwell Hall, Student Union Building
A restaurant and bar that serves roadhouse-style food and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.
Oasis
Student Centre
Variety of cuisine to choose from:
• Grinders: coffee and fresh bagels and pastries
• Seven Seas International Fare: made-to-order stir fry and pasta
• Pickles Sandwich Bar: classic and modern sandwiches
• Poblanos: nachos, tacos, famous giant burritos
• Sunny’s: all-day breakfast and “pub grub” items
• Grab & Go: fresh food on the go including fruit, sushi and more
Kettles & Curry Bowls
Student Centre
Fresh-made soups, delicious sushi and an assorted offering of hot curries.
Booster Juice
Student Wellness Centre
Fresh and nutritious smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, wraps, paninis and high protein products for all needs.
Falcon’s Nest
Forwell Hall, Student Union Building
A convenience store which also sells freshly made food and hot meals like their special teriyaki with fried rice and amazing square cookies.
JUST ACROSS THE STREET (FROM MAIN CAMPUS)
Carey’s Bar & Grill
1569 Oxford St. E.
Family-owned bar, boasting the best chicken wings in London.
Marvelous 2 For 1 Pizza
1569 Oxford St. E.
A pizza parlour with good pizza at cheap prices and special deals.
Tuscanos Pizzeria & Bistro
1579 Oxford St. E.
An Italian cuisine restaurant that serves a large range of delicious pizzas, salads, panzerottis and much more. Enjoy fine dining or pick up some delicious takeout in between classes.
Hadi’s Shawarma
1579 Oxford St. E.
Middle Eastern cuisine at reasonable prices and just a step away from campus.
Bar Burrito
1579 Oxford St. E.
Specializing in great Tex-Mex foods, students can enjoy large burritos, tacos and quesadillas stuffed full with fresh toppings at affordable prices.
Gordy’s Brewhouse
1631 Oxford St. E.
Quality food including spinach and artichoke dip, strip loin dinner, the Gordy’s Monster Burger and more.
Gino’s Pizza
1631 Oxford St. E.
Open until midnight Sunday to Wednesday, with extended hours Thursday to Saturday, making it Fanshawe students’ go-to pizza place.
The Take Out Fish & Chips
1635 Oxford St. E.
Delicious fish and chips glazed with hot and fresh batter. It’s open at later hours so students can appreciate a nice dinner after a late class.
GROCERY STORES
Real Canadian Superstore
825 Oxford St. E.
About 10 minutes away from the main campus, you can take the Fanshawe shuttle bus, or the 17 or 4 bus. The Real Canadian Superstore offers a diversity of foods from readymade meals to fresh produce. There are some great weekly deals offered in their flyer and students can get 10 per cent more PC Optimum points on Tuesdays.
Food Basics
1299 Oxford St. E.
Situated at Oxford and Highbury, Food Basics is practically a stone’s throw away from the London main campus. It’s open very late, so students can stop by after their classes to quickly pick up some groceries. Food Basics also offers 10 per cent off for students on Tuesdays.
No Frills
1925 Dundas St. E. (Argyle Mall) and 1275 Highbury Ave. N.
Well-stocked with a variety of produce choices and other food goods. Deals are always available and there is also the availability to price match their deals with other grocery stores. Get a PC Optimum membership card to earn points and redeem those points as cash for free groceries.
AT CHEAPSIDE ST. AND HIGHBURY AVE.
Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill
1141 Highbury Ave. N.
Fine dining that serves a diversity of western dishes in large portions. A casual place to eat out with friends.
Li Garden (Formerly Wing’s Kitchen)
1141 Highbury Ave. N.
A Chinese restaurant that serves traditional Chinese cuisine in a warm and friendly environment.
Globally Local
1141 Highbury Ave. N.
With a drive-thru that is open 24 hours, Globally Local is the place to go for vegan fast food no matter what time your cravings strike.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
The Chef’s Table
130 Dundas St. (Fanshawe Downtown Campus)
What used to be Saffron’s at the main campus is now The Chef’s Table downtown. Run by the Fanshawe School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, the restaurant offers a wide variety of food from soups to salad, chicken and fish etc. Menu is subject to change.
NEAR DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Covent Garden Market
130 King St.
Not only does the marketplace offer fresh produce, it also has a number of restaurants where students can grab lunch between classes, including:
• The Salad Bowl: Uses fresh ingredients for customers to mix and match toppings, meats, cheeses and sauces to create their ideal salad or wrap.
• Petite Paris Creperie & Patisserie: Sells delicious European pastries as well as filling crepes and quiches that are hot and ready to eat.
• Tanakaya Japanese Restaurant: Taste a bit of Asian cuisine with some freshly made sushi or some ramen and udon soup with a bubble tea on the side to complete a fantastic meal.
Cardboard Café
114 Dundas St.
Right down the street from downtown campus, the Cardboard Café is a fun place to be for anyone looking to enjoy a nice snack and coffee while playing games with friends.
Billy’s (Downtown) Deli Restaurant
113 Dundas St.
A casual family café that serves well priced sandwiches, breakfast items and fresh baked pies.