Setting Up Shop: New Businesses come to Loyola!
Hello again everyone! Hope your week is going well! Mine has been quite hectic because homework and papers just seem to be piling on with the end not in sight for some time. With all this homework though it is important to step back and let your mind rest and focus on other things, so that is what I am doing with this blog post! I wanted to talk about some new places that have opened/are opening up around campus.
- Potbellys – Potbelly has just opened up right near the Loyola Red Line and CVS! A super affordable and super delicious sandwich shop, they have delicious hot sandwiches for anyone’s taste buds. My favorite is the “Wreck” because it is filled with salami, roast beef, ham, turkey, and swiss cheese with savory spices and toppings. It is just to die for. They also have amazing soups and the broccoli cheddar soup is so yummy! But what really takes the cake is their shakes. Rich and creamy, they are perfect for these warm weather days we have been having.
- Pita Pit – Pita Pit just opened and it is also located right next to the Loyola Red Line. I have yet to go here, but apparently they serve delicious Mediterranean pitas made with super fresh ingredients. It is definitely something to shake up the eating options around Loyola because we are used to sandwiches, pizza, and burgers. Yay for healthier options! I can’t wait to try this place!
- BMO Harris Bank – BMO Harris Bank is opening right next to Pita Pit. So, if you belong to this bank, this will be beneficial for you! Of course, this really is not all that exciting (food options are much better) but it is something new coming to Loyola so I thought I would give you a heads up!
- Go Grocer – Go Grocer will be located right next to the Loyola Lake Shore bookstore. This grocery store specializes in healthy and organic products and it was founded by two Loyola alumni! Pretty cool! While of course the products will be slightly more expensive than the average student’s budget, it is still a great place for fresh produce because, of course, everyone is willing to pay a couple extra bucks for better quality food. I know I am!
- Insomnia Cookies – Insomnia Cookies is opening up right next to Potbellys. Insomnia Cookies is a bakery that provides fresh baked brownies and cookies. They also serve milk and ice cream. Sounds like heaven! I have never been to an Insomnia Cookies before, but I hear they are amazing! Their popular cookie flavors are chocolate chunk, snickerdoodle, and deluxe s’more.
All these places look fantastic and I only wish that they were around when I was a freshman. Even though I am ready to graduate, I am not ready to miss out on all these really great businesses coming to Loyola. Man, you freshman got it good…..