College Student Dinner Wheel

Spin for cheap college food: instant ramen upgrade, rice and beans, quesadillas, pasta, frozen pizza, egg fried rice, burritos, grilled cheese, campus food truck and more.

Tap the wheel or press the space bar. Every slice has an equal chance.

Options (12)

Upgraded Instant Ramen
Rice & Beans
Quesadillas
Pasta & Sauce
Frozen Pizza
Egg Fried Rice
Bean Burritos
Grilled Cheese
Microwave Baked Potato
Pizza Slice
Mac & Cheese
Halal Cart

Remove Winner modeThe last winner is taken off before the next spin — great for a backup pick or a week of no-repeat dinners.

Spin the wheel and your dinner — with a photo and one-tap order buttons — shows up here.

Tight budget, tiny kitchen (or just a microwave) and a late study session. These are cheap, filling meals college students actually make — plus a couple of cheap takeout escapes.

How to Use the College & Dorm Wheel

Look over the 12 options and tap × on anything you don't want tonight, or add your own.
Tap the wheel, press Spin the wheel, or hit the space bar.
When it stops, open Order on DoorDash, Order on Uber Eats or Find Near Me — or tap Don't like it? Re-spin!
Turn on Remove Winner mode to take each winner off before the next spin.

What's on the College & Dorm Wheel

Upgraded Instant Ramen
Rice & Beans
Quesadillas
Pasta & Sauce
Frozen Pizza
Egg Fried Rice
Bean Burritos
Grilled Cheese
Microwave Baked Potato
Pizza Slice
Mac & Cheese
Halal Cart

Tips Before You Spin

Add an egg, frozen veggies and green onion to instant ramen.
Rice cookers can make rice, oatmeal and steamed veggies.
Split delivery orders with roommates to share fees.

Frequently asked questions

What's the cheapest dinner here?

Rice and beans or pasta and sauce usually cost a dollar or two per serving.

Can I cook these in a dorm?

Many need only a microwave or kettle; check your dorm's appliance rules.

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