Looking for affordable lunch/get-together spots near I-8 for 20–25 students
Hey everyone! We're a group of university students from IIUI planning a small get-together/lunch, and we're looking for a place around I-8/I-8 Markaz since it's easier for everyone to get to.
There'll probably be around 20–25 people, with a minimum of ~15 and possibly up to 30–35.
We're looking for somewhere that's:
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Student-budget friendly
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Good for lunch, preferably a buffet, fixed menu, or group deal
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Able to accommodate a group of 20–25 people comfortably
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Has enough space/doesn't mind us playing simple games after eating (Mafia, dumb charades, UNO, etc.)
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Somewhere we can sit and hang out for a couple of hours rather than having to leave immediately after eating
We're considering Habibi I-8 for a desi option and Full Stack I-8 for a more fast-food/casual option, but we'd love to hear from people who've actually been there with larger groups.
Any recommendations for places around I-8 that would work for this? If you've arranged a university/class get-together before, even better, please share your experience and approximate per-head cost if you remember.
Thank you
Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC