Healthy Student: The Definitive Guide
Healthy Student: The Definitive Guide... How To Eat Out Healthily While Studying In Dublin (Without Breaking The Bank)
A common belief among the student population is that eating healthily is too expensive.
The cost of renting and living in Dublin already has significant financial implications, meaning students often resort to cheap, fast food options as they try to reduce their expenses.
This post explores a variety of Dublin's healthiest cafes and restaurants. With a particular emphasis on the restricted student budget, we pick out some of the city's best tasting healthy spots that won't break the bank!
Located a stone's throw away from Trinity College on Wicklow Street, this vegetarian restaurant offers a convenient walk in service for those seeking a quick and tasty guilt-free meal.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cornucopia is a perfect option for health-conscious students any time of the day.
From the soup of the day to their freshly made salads, there a wide range of healthy meal options at prices that won't leave your pockets empty.
The added option of having the food delivered by Deliveroo makes Cornucopia ideal for students hoping to enjoy a nutritious meal from the comfort of their own home (or college!)
This healthy-eating cafe is open for both breakfast and lunch. Located in Temple Bar, Staple Foods offer a healthy and gluten-free takeaway service.
From a range of nutritious sandwiches to salads, hot pots and sides; there is something for everyone on the menu.
With collections and delivery services provided by Deliveroo and Just Eat, it is perfect for students seeking a quick-and-easy healthy meal on the go.
The Mexican Chicken & Avocado Bowl is a personal favorite of mine, but its spicy nature means it's not for the faint-hearted!
As their mission statement outlines, Cocu was "born from a love of quality food and a desire to eat healthy, while maintaining a busy lifestyle."
This makes it perfect for students, some of whom struggle to balance healthy-eating with the rigors of a college semester.
Found on Baggot Street, Cocu's menu has been thoughtfully designed around three key principles; quality, simplicity and creativity.
With the high demands being placed on students, this healthy option takeaway is perfect for those looking to fuel their mind around exam time.
Their 'Create Your Own Box' option is also taoilered to meet particular tastes and individual dietary requirements!
Passionate about natural, raw, delicious and clean food, Cracked Nut is found in the heart of Dublin's student night scene on Camden Street.
Whether looking for a wholesome meal to prepare you for the night ahead, or a nutritious breakfast to cure that hangover, this Irish-owned cafe is ideal to suit your needs.
Cracked Nut produce their own award-winning coffee, as well as a range of gourmet sandwiches, while at the same time celebrating everything Irish and supporting Irish-owned businesses and products.
One of the fancier dining spots on this list, Balfe's menu offers healthy breakfasts, leisurely lunches and delicious dinners.
They strive to provide the best of Irish seafood and quality meat, with all produce sourced in-house.
Believers in using Irish ingredients, Balfes also have their own coffee blend, as well as home-baked pastries, muffins and cakes; making it the perfect spot any time of the day.
Balfes cater for specific dietary requirements and offer plenty of gluten-free choices across the menu.
Options include gluten free omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, as well as burgers which can be served in a gluten-free wrap.
The menu also offers pilaf rice, a vegan rice option, and dairy free rice pudding.
Please feel free to let us know if you believe there are other healthy spots worthy of a place on this list, or simply if you have a question about one of the places mentioned in the post. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have a particular favorite not included, or if you have just recently found your own new spot you want to share with us!
Until next time...
A common belief among the student population is that eating healthily is too expensive.
The cost of renting and living in Dublin already has significant financial implications, meaning students often resort to cheap, fast food options as they try to reduce their expenses.
This post explores a variety of Dublin's healthiest cafes and restaurants. With a particular emphasis on the restricted student budget, we pick out some of the city's best tasting healthy spots that won't break the bank!
Cornucopia
Located a stone's throw away from Trinity College on Wicklow Street, this vegetarian restaurant offers a convenient walk in service for those seeking a quick and tasty guilt-free meal.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cornucopia is a perfect option for health-conscious students any time of the day.
From the soup of the day to their freshly made salads, there a wide range of healthy meal options at prices that won't leave your pockets empty.
The added option of having the food delivered by Deliveroo makes Cornucopia ideal for students hoping to enjoy a nutritious meal from the comfort of their own home (or college!)
Staple Foods
This healthy-eating cafe is open for both breakfast and lunch. Located in Temple Bar, Staple Foods offer a healthy and gluten-free takeaway service.
From a range of nutritious sandwiches to salads, hot pots and sides; there is something for everyone on the menu.
With collections and delivery services provided by Deliveroo and Just Eat, it is perfect for students seeking a quick-and-easy healthy meal on the go.
The Mexican Chicken & Avocado Bowl is a personal favorite of mine, but its spicy nature means it's not for the faint-hearted!
Cocu
As their mission statement outlines, Cocu was "born from a love of quality food and a desire to eat healthy, while maintaining a busy lifestyle."
This makes it perfect for students, some of whom struggle to balance healthy-eating with the rigors of a college semester.
Found on Baggot Street, Cocu's menu has been thoughtfully designed around three key principles; quality, simplicity and creativity.
With the high demands being placed on students, this healthy option takeaway is perfect for those looking to fuel their mind around exam time.
Their 'Create Your Own Box' option is also taoilered to meet particular tastes and individual dietary requirements!
Cracked Nut
Passionate about natural, raw, delicious and clean food, Cracked Nut is found in the heart of Dublin's student night scene on Camden Street.
Whether looking for a wholesome meal to prepare you for the night ahead, or a nutritious breakfast to cure that hangover, this Irish-owned cafe is ideal to suit your needs.
Cracked Nut produce their own award-winning coffee, as well as a range of gourmet sandwiches, while at the same time celebrating everything Irish and supporting Irish-owned businesses and products.
Balfes
They strive to provide the best of Irish seafood and quality meat, with all produce sourced in-house.
Believers in using Irish ingredients, Balfes also have their own coffee blend, as well as home-baked pastries, muffins and cakes; making it the perfect spot any time of the day.
Balfes cater for specific dietary requirements and offer plenty of gluten-free choices across the menu. Options include gluten free omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, as well as burgers which can be served in a gluten-free wrap.
The menu also offers pilaf rice, a vegan rice option, and dairy free rice pudding.
Please feel free to let us know if you believe there are other healthy spots worthy of a place on this list, or simply if you have a question about one of the places mentioned in the post. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have a particular favorite not included, or if you have just recently found your own new spot you want to share with us!
Until next time...
Cocu seems really nice, I'll have to check it out!
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