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Arizona State University - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining

B+
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Quick Stats

Student Favorites
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • RA Sushi
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • IHOP
Best Asian P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Best Breakfast The U.S. Egg
Best Healthy The Pita Pit
Best Pizza
  • Café Boa
  • La Bocca
Best Wings Native New Yorker
Best Place to Take Your Parents Café Boa
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  • Rollerz
  • Sammy's Pizza
  • Sam's Café
  • Sidewalk Café
  • Starbucks
  • Uno Chicago Grill
  • Vaqueros
  • The Vine
  • Z'tejas

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Off-campus dining is exceptional. There are so many places that it’s impossible to try them all! There are Italian spots, cafés, sushi bars, Irish pubs, pool halls, clubs, a brewery, and much more. Best of all, these places are all easily accessible on foot. There’s certainly no shortage of great food in Tempe, and most locations double as hip college hangouts after dark. Many of the places accept Sun Dollars and offer student discounts, or at least lunch specials. For quick bites, the Chuckbox hamburgers, and Dilly’s Deli seem to be widely known favorites. For sit-down lunches, dinners, or more upscale dining, The Bamboo Club and P.F. Chang’s are two Asian cuisine places that ASU students are crazy about. They both offer family style eating, large portions, and a casual atmosphere. Macayo’s is one of the favorite Mexican restaurants, but there are so many to choose from.

Because of the close proximity of so many restaurants to ASU, students living on or near campus need not drive or rely on public transportation to eat well any day of the week. Mill Avenue dining is eclectic, affordable, and top notch. If you should ever tire of restaurants in Tempe, or desire a change of scene, might I suggest you visit Old Town Scottsdale or the Biltmore in central Phoenix? While the on-campus and off-campus prices are probably not far from each other, the off-campus restaurants and food certainly have a much better reputation. With so many simple American places, as well as a dazzling variety of ethnic restaurants, there seems to be something for everybody’s taste buds. Not only are the nearby eateries good for lunch or dinner, but they are also a great place to socialize, grab a drink, or meet new people. The many hot spots along Mill Avenue are constantly flooded with a new passage of students every day. With everyone’s busy schedules, the convenience of the many good-quality restaurants so close to campus is surely a plus for ASU.

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Off-Campus Dining at Arizona State University

jhchoi37

'14

Mechanical Engineering

3.1
B-

Mill Avenue

There aren't many unique restaurants available near ASU, but there are restaurants close to the university especially on College Avenue and Mill Avenue. Mill Avenue is probably the coolest place to hang out, but it's mostly for people over 21 years of age.

Feb 10, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Arizona State University

alexzambrano

'14

Social Work and Youth Services

3.5
B

Overall Good

There are actually loads of places to dine off campus but there could be more Mexican places that are authentic.

Feb 09, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Arizona State University

dolathro

'13

Animal Physiology and Behavior

4.6
A

Off Campus Dining

There are lots of close restaurants around campus. Most are relatively cheap or offer happy hours where the food is discounted. I am able to walk to most of them. I can think of any type of food that I want, and there will be a restaurant within a mile that I can go to. I love Sushi 101, Oregannos, iHop, and PF Changs.

Jan 30, 2012

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
425 W. Baseline Road
(480) 491-1092

Fry's Food Store
3255 S. Rural Road
(480) 829-7799
www.frysfood.com
Daily 24 hours

Safeway
926 E. Broadway Road
(480) 829-6824
www.safeway.com
Daily 5 a.m.-1 a.m.

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

The Bamboo Club
Food: Pacific Rim
699 S. Mill Ave.
(480) 967-1286
Price: $20

Barney's Boathouse
Food: American
216 E. University Drive
(480) 967-7744
www.barneysboathouse.net
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Barney’s has bragging rights for great atmosphere and one of the best patios in Tempe.

Caffe Boa
Food: Organic contemporary
398 S. Mill Ave., #110
(480) 968-9112
www.cafeboa.com
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Exceptional menu, spectacular ambiance. Some of the best ravioli you’ll ever eat.

Cheba Hut
Food: Toasted subs
960 W. University Drive, #108
(480) 446-0088
www.chebahut.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Total stoner-style food---“toasted” subs come in three sizes: nugs, pinners, and blunts.

Chuck Box
Food: Burgers and everything fried
202 E. University Dr.
(480) 968-4712
Price: $8

Cold Stone Creamery
Food: Ice Cream
Mill & Fifth St.
(480) 921-7456
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Price: $5

Denny's Restaurant
Food: American
650 N. Scottsdale Rd.
(480) 858-9276
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

Dilly's Deli
Food: Deli
414 W. University Drive
(480) 929-0111
dillysdeli.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Delivery available Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Filiberto's Mexican Food
Food: Mexican
1270 E. Apache Blvd.
(480) 966-5091
Price: $5

Gordon Biersch Brewery
Food: American
420 S. Mill Ave.
(480) 736-0033
Price: $20

Hungry Howie's Pizza
Food: Pizza & Subs
1045 E. Lemon St.
(480) 804-7500
Price: $5

IHOP Restaurant
Food: Breakfast, American
225 E. Apache Blvd., #1510
(480) 894-9220
www.ihop.com
Price: $8-$15

In-N-Out Burger
Food: Burgers, Shakes & Fries
7050 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
(480) 752-3754
www.in-n-out.com
Price: $7

La Bocca Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
699 S. Mill Ave.
(480) 967-5244
www.laboccapizzeria.com
Price: $8-$15

Macayo's Depot Cantina
Food: Mexican
300 S. Ash Ave.
(480) 966-6677
Price: $12

Native New Yorker
Food: American
1301 E. Broadway Road
(480) 921-2556
nativenewyorker.com
Price: $8-$15

Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Food: Italian
523 W. University Dr.
(480) 858-0501
Price: $10

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Food: Asian Fusion
740 S. Mill Ave.
(480) 731-4600
www.pfchangs.com
Price: $15

Pasand
Food: Indian
1801 E. Baseline Rd.
(480) 730-2555
Price: $10

Phoenicia Café
Food: Mediterranean
616 S. Forest Ave.
(480) 967-8009
Price: $12

The Pita Pit
Food: Sandwiches
222 E. University Drive
(480) 446-7482
pitapitusa.com
Price: $5-$10

Pizzeria Bianco
Food: Pizza
623 E. Adams St., Phoenix
(602) 258-8300
www.pizzeriabianco.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Voted “Best Pizza in the World” by Vogue and “Best Pizza in America” by several sources. The wait is long, but completely worth it. Plan on spending a lot of money on appetizers while you wait.

Ra Sushi
Food: Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant
411 S. Mill Ave.
(480) 303-9800
Price: $20

Slices Pizza
Food: Pizza
11 E. 6th St., #11
(480) 966-4681
www.slicespizzajoint.com
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Pizza by the (huge) slice or by the whole pie. Slices is very generous and has delectable toppings.

U.S. Egg
Food: Breakfast
131 E. Baseline Road
(480) 831-0070
www.useggrestaurant.com
Price: $8-$15

Urban Café
Food: Mediterranean
1212 E. Apache Blvd., Suite 103
(480) 968-8888
Price: $6

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