UMD Student Guide:
Best Late-Night Food Near Campus
10% Student Discount • Open Late • Quick Pickup & Delivery
Let's be real, Terps — those late-night study sessions at McKeldin Library or ESJ hit different when you're running on empty. While everyone else is settling for the same old pizza or fast food, you could be discovering authentic West African flavors that'll make your taste buds dance harder than Testudo on graduation day.
Quick Facts for Hungry Terrapins 🐢
📍 Location
5 minutes from campus (College Park location)
🕐 Late Night Hours
Open until 11 PM weekdays, Midnight weekends
💰 Student Discount
10% off with valid UMD ID
🚚 Delivery
DoorDash, UberEats, or direct pickup
Top 5 Late-Night Dishes for UMD Students
Dibi Lamb Platter ($28.00)
Charcoal-grilled lamb that's tender enough to cut with a plastic fork. Comes with rice and onion sauce. Perfect for sharing with your study group (or keeping all to yourself — we don't judge).
⭐ Most PopularChicken Shawarma Wrap ($15.00)
Portable, filling, and won't break your student budget. Marinated chicken with our signature garlic sauce wrapped in warm pita. Easy to eat while walking back to Commons.
🏃 Best for Quick GrabYassa Chicken ($20.00)
Tangy lemon-onion marinated chicken that hits different at 11 PM. The sauce is so good, you'll want to drink it (but please use the rice).
💯 Comfort FoodShawarma Beef Wrap ($17.00)
Grilled beef wrapped with onions, tomatoes, parsley, french fries, and our special white sauce. A hearty wrap that's perfect for late nights.
🥙 Filling & SatisfyingVeggie Jollof Rice ($8.00)
For our plant-based Terps — spiced tomato rice with vegetables. Filling, flavorful, and won't leave you hungry an hour later.
🌱 Vegan Friendly📚 Study Group Catering Hacks
Got a big exam coming up? Order our family platters and split the cost:
- • Dibi Feast (feeds 4-5): $65 — that's ~$13 per person!
- • Mixed Grill Platter (feeds 6-8): $95 — includes lamb, chicken, and beef
- • Veggie Combo (feeds 4): $45 — perfect for plant-based study sessions
Pro tip: Order ahead during finals week — we get BUSY!
Why Choose Koité Over The Usual Spots?
Real Food, Real Ingredients
No mystery meat or processed stuff. Everything is made fresh daily with ingredients you can actually pronounce.
Actually Filling
Our portions are designed to keep you full through those all-nighters. No sad, tiny portions here.
Something Different
Expand your palate beyond pizza and Chinese takeout. Your Instagram stories will thank you.
Halal & Dietary Options
100% Halal certified with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for all dietary needs.
What Other Terps Are Saying
"Found this place during midterms and it's been my go-to ever since. The Dibi Lamb is fire and the student discount actually makes it affordable!"
"Way better than Chipotle and about the same price with the discount. The chicken shawarma wrap is clutch for late night studying."
"As an international student, finding authentic African food near campus is amazing. Reminds me of home!"
💡 Smart Ordering Tips for Students
- →Order directly from our website to skip the delivery app fees
- →Join our rewards program — every 10th meal is free
- →Follow us on Instagram @koitegrill for flash discount codes
- →Tuesday special: Extra 5% off for students (15% total!)
- →Pre-order for pickup to skip the wait during peak hours
Ready to Level Up Your Late-Night Food Game?
Show your UMD ID and get 10% off your entire order!
📍 Find Us Near Campus
College Park Location:
7947 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
(5 minutes from Stamp Student Union)
Call: (301) 345-0091