Jack’s Corner has become a hot spot for college students in Greensboro that are looking for great food at affordable prices.

Located at Aycock and Spring Garden streets, you can usually see students crossing the street from UNCG’s campus to go to Jack’s during the weekdays to get their gyro fix.

Jack’s Corner serves up a blend of Middle-Eastern and Greek foods and has built a huge following among Greensboro’s college students.

“I come here every Monday after my eleven o’clock class to get a gyro,” said UNCG senior Sara Matthews, a computer science major. “Sometimes, I may bring some of my friends if they don’t have class.”

Matthews isn’t the only one impressed by the Jack’s Corner experience.

“The food is great and affordable,” said Kinyetta Atkins, a junior speech communication major at A&T.

“I enjoy the steak and cheese. It gets me full.”

Jack’s Corner opened in 1992 and is named after the owner, Jack Bishara. In the 80’s, the property where Jack’s Corner sits was owned by Jack’s father, who was in the real estate business.

After deciding he didn’t want to continue college, Bishara decided to open a restaurant because his father kept questioning him about what was he going to do with his life.

Bishara’s father rented the property and created a market. Bishara had already had family in the restaurant business and decided to take a chance to open up his own restaurant.

Bishara’s mother, sister and niece currently work at Jack’s Corner, but he also hires externally.

The inside of Jack’s Corner is cozy but has a clean and spacious feeling.

Decorated with family photos and traditional black and white tile floors, the restaurant is well lit with white light fixtures and beautiful green-leafed plants hanging from the ceiling.

Meals range from $5.46 to $6.49 and all meals include a sandwich, fries and medium drink with free refills.

Once you order your food, a waitress will bring your food out to your table.

I received my food fast and my order was precise as usual.

“I enjoy coming here,” said Tiffany Randall, a freshmen business major at UNCG. “There is never a long wait for my food.”

College students aren’t the only ones enjoying Jack’s Corner unique charm.

“I don’t like eating a whole lot of burgers, so I usually always get a sub from here at least once a week,” said Ashley Smith, a resident of nearby Walker Avenue.

The success of Jack’s Corner has allowed Bishara to open another restaurant, Wallstreet Deli, which serves different styles of food, not just Greek.

“This is my first time eating here and the food is great,” said A&T sophomore Mario Wills, a marketing major. “The next time I come, I will have to bring one of my friends.”

• Jazmine Pierce