Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite to eat in between classes or foraging for study fuel, these food options will be sure to appease that growling stomach.

Within five minutes of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building:

When time is of the essence, Daily Dose (a UBC Food Services café) and Starbucks at UBC Tech are the go-to’s for a quick samosa or scone. Especially with the new mobile order system, it’s possible to run to and from Starbucks in the ten-minute break between lectures.

15-30 minutes to spare?

UBC Village is probably the best option in terms of variety and price. The basement food court serves Japanese, Chinese and Mediterranean food as well as pho and Mongolian barbecue. Upstairs, Running Chicken provides a range of traditional Korean food (i.e. bulgogi, bibimbap) as well as Korean−style fried chicken. It’s a good place to sit down with friends and chat over some Passion Chicken and beer although they also provide takeout. Another find is Only U Café which serves all day breakfast as well as a selection of different hot and cold sandwiches and entrees. My guilty pleasure is visiting in the afternoon to enjoy their bacon and avocado eggs benedict!

The Delly at the AMS Nest: This place has all of your basic breakfast and lunch options with wraps, baked goods and salads to munch on. Best of all, you can order your own customized sandwiches. Healthy food AND an incentive to get outside of the Pharmaceutical Sciences building for some exercise and fresh air.

One hour break?

Head south down to Wesbrook Village for a bowl of savoury Taiwanese beef noodle from Chef Hung’s. With multiple customization options for the noodles, soup and meat or vegetables, there is something available for every stomach. Or, wander over to the Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen and Bakeshop to indulge in a french almond croissant or a shepherd’s pie straight from the oven. Their menu changes seasonally and is always packed with tempting baked goods, homemade jams, and hot comfort foods.

— Lisa Wang

Lisa Wang is a second year student in the Entry-to-Practice PharmD program. Lisa is a member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists. She can also be found designing pages for the faculty yearbook, planning top secret Skits Night scenes, or leading tours for Open House events. Outside of Pharm Sci, Lisa participates in research and plays in a string quartet. 

Lisa is a member of the new Faculty Student Ambassador Program. Questions for Lisa? Leave a comment here or on Facebook.

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