The Caspian Mediterranean Cafe has become UO students’ dream spot for a fresh and cheap cheeseburger near campus.

“A lot of burgers definitely come out of the kitchen,” Caspian chef Ryan Richards said. “I’ve realized that people are looking to get a burger at pretty much any hour we’re open.”

The big draw toward the cheeseburgers at Caspian is that they’re only $6.95 — and that comes with french fries and a soft drink. But if you’re looking for good food at a cheap price at Caspian, burgers are not your only option. Anything on the menu — from shawarmas to Mediterranean burritos — cost less than $10. According to the café’s Yelp review page, the restaurant’s biggest draw is the big bang for your buck.

For over 20 years, Caspian has been giving students a cheap and healthy alternative. The restaurant manager, Elhaam Yazdi’s goal is to a make sure that the food is always at its best quality for both new and returning customers.

“New people are definitely always coming in and finding out about us,” Yazdi said. “But the students are always our biggest returning customers.”

Students aren’t the only returning customers though. Approximately 20 years worth of word-of-mouth recommendations has given Caspian a solid list of frequent customers that include non-students who live in the surrounding area. Stephen Wagner is one of those customers, and what keeps him coming back is the gyros dinner — five strips of spiced beef over a pita, served with a side of feta salad and tzatziki.

“I can’t get enough of it,” Wagner said. “I’ve lived around here for a couple of years now, and I’ve always come back not just because of the food, but it’s also just a good environment here. They make an effort to remember you.”

Arguably one of the best parts about Caspian is that they’re open till 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. So when you’re looking for the ultimate midnight snack, look no further.