While the restaurant Ingredient may not be the freshest restaurant to appear in the Omaha area, its commitment to using only the best seasonal foods is.

The restaurant, with locations at One Pacific Place and Midtown Crossing, is a hit with Creighton students who are looking for a break from the usual on-campus options. And while at first glance the menu may appear to be nothing out of the ordinary, add-ons such as artichoke hearts, basil pesto and hummus allow visitors to customize their pizzas, salads, sandwiches and wraps into something not-so-standard.

“My favorite item on the menu is the Harvest Chicken Salad,” nursing senior Kelly Moore said. “With chicken, bacon and pecans, it’s delicious.”

Menu items range from $7 to $12 with additional toppings costing 95 cents each. These prices, for the quality and quantity of food provided, cater to the average college student’s wallet.

“The portions, especially for the salads, are huge,” Arts & Sciences sophomore Frannie Fuxa said. “I always end up having tons of leftovers. Students would appreciate how much bang you get for your buck here.”

Both Moore and Fuxa, who frequent the restaurant together a couple of times a month, said that the location also appeals to Creighton students like themselves.

“I like how close it is to campus,” Moore said.  “I also like how it’s surrounded by other stores that you can shop at afterward.”

According to the restaurant’s website, Ingredient strives to “offer mouth-watering options for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual and relaxing atmosphere.” This is something that any student can appreciate.

“Besides the quality of the food, my favorite part about Ingredient is that, no matter who you go with, there is something for everyone,” Fuxa siad. “They have so many choices and the ability to make your own creations is what sets the restaurant apart from those around it.”