Staff Writer and Arts & Entertainment Editor
The
biggest perk of being an upper classmen is the off-campus lunch pass. As the year goes on, students get tired of
going to the same restaurants over and over. Believe it or not, there are other places to
go besides Chick-fil-A and Bojangles. Here
is a list of a variety of restaurants, categorized by their distance from Apex
High School:
1.5 miles and under:
- Schlotzsky’s Deli: When in doubt, go to Schlotszky’s. They have a wide range of options from sandwiches and salads to pizza and soup. Great for groups where everyone wants something different. Deli.
- The Wake Zone Espresso: Many students rely on coffee to get through the day. Wake Zone has Happy Hour Wednesday where all drinks are $2.50 from 7-9 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Bakery-Café.
2.5 miles and under:
- Harris Teeter: Who would have thought to go to a grocery store for lunch? Harris Teeter’s deli has a special deal on Fridays where all whole hot and cold subs are $4.99. Deli.
- Bruegger’s Bagels: Show your student I.D. and get a bagel sandwich and a drink for $5.39. Bakery.
- Moes: Besides taco Tuesday, where you can get two tacos with chips and salsa for $4.27, Moe’s is also having a free queso day this Thursday, September 18. Mexican.
- Lee Garden: The sit-down buffet is around $8. Although it may not seem like there’s enough time to eat as much as you can, it will fill you up quickly. Chinese.
2.5 miles and over:
- KFC: The $5 fill ups are back. Get your choice of five different meals for $5 each. Southern fast food.
- Qdoba: Besides Moe’s, Qdoba is the other option for Mexican food. They have a special deal for students where you can get a $5 burrito meal or a free drink with any meal when you show your student I.D. Mexican.
- Firehouse Subs: Show your driver’s license on your birthday and get a free sub.
- Panera: Panera has the widest range of options for lunch with soups, salads, and sandwiches. Bakery-Café.
- Panda Express: The quick and easy option is to order a Panda Bowl, which includes one side and one entrée, for $5.49. Chinese.
