Pocket Change (Under $5)

In-N-Out Burger SUNRISE BLVD . TRUXEL AVE . ALSO IN YUCKY DAVIS
This is what a burger is all about! All they really serve is burgers, fries, and shakes, though it is not uncommon to see a long string of cars in the drive-thru. Most locals know about the "secret" menu as well, with such varieties to your burger as "animal-style". Ask for it next time you're there.
 
Jimboy's Tacos MIDTOWN
A Sacramento Original! Jimboy's started up back in the corner of Denio's Flea Market in Roseville, and you can find them all over the place now. It's hard to beat any of their combination plates. They offer all kinds of great Mexican food.
 
Jamba Juice MIDTOWN
Jamba Juice may be one of those "Here today, gone tomorrow" places, but it can really be filling. They combine frozen fruits with yogurt or other fruit, and make a damn good shake out of it. Great place to power up for finals.
 
Gordito Burrito ON CAMPUS . LA RIVIERA DR
Now that they are on campus in the Union, it's hard to avoid this place. The only problem may be that they give you too much food. They also have one on La Riviera (next to Stinger's), which has always been a staple of many a Sac State student. Along with their big-ass burritos, thay also have a killer plate of nachos.
 
7-11 LA RIVIERA DR . FOLSOM BLVD
Hey, nachos after a night of drinking sounds excellent if you live at Rivercrest! 7-11 comes in huge for those that live on or near La Riviera. Grab a cherry slurpee and go next door to the Bottle Shop and grab a flask of liquid pleasure - you've got yourself a party.
 
The Pasty Shack J ST
This place is grub! You gotta check them out! They make these little things called "pasties" - it's like meat rolled in bread or flour and then cooked in the oven. Kind of like a pot pie. Definitely worth a try. Just go down J Street and look for the orange cat in front of the store.
 
Taco Loco J ST
Best mexican food ever. They make great Mexican food - pretty cheap price. It's located on J St, around 23rd St. If you live in Midtown, you might find this as one of your favorite places to eat.
 
Kip's Kabob's
Great Aussie "kabobs" - great for a change of pace. Kip himself comes from Sac State. Stop by and say hello to your fellow Hornet alumni.
 
Java City ON CAMPUS AND EVERY 100 YARDS THEREAFTER
Stop by and get your morning fix. Java City has it all for those students that take the unfortunate choice to take early morning classes. Java City was also started up by a Sac State alumni.
 
Jack-In-the-Box
Jack in the Crack has always been the best fast food around. Add that to a 24-hour drive-thru, and you're set when it comes to those midnight cravings.
 
Taco Bell ON CAMPUS . FOLSOM BLVD . HOWE AVE
The Bell has always been a huge hit with college students. When it's 3 a.m., find a sober driver to roll over to Taco Bell and it's time to grub on those tacos and Nacho BellGrandes. Yo quiero munchies!
 
Mickey D's FAIR OAKS BLVD . FOLSOM BLVD . HOWE AVE
Just don't play in the playground at 4 in the morning (Cops will not be amused). McDonald's comes in large on those 29 and 39-cent burger days.
 
Burger King ON CAMPUS . FOLSOM BLVD. FAIR OAKS BLVD
BK has been a staple on campus for years now. Although the interior of the place looks like a 1984 movie gone bad (time to remodel or get at least some current artwork!), it's still a good deal on campus.
 
Togo's ON CAMPUS . FOLSOM+ALHAMBRA
Best sammiches around, bar none. Togo's on campus comes in large. That's all we've got to say about that.
 
Subway FOLSOM BLVD . J ST
2nd best sammiches around. As long as you don't mind a "moat" in your bread! Subway has good sandwiches, but why can't they cut it like a normal person? Nobody likes holding on to a 1-inch piece of bread at the top of their sandwich!
 
 
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