Ball State University - Off-Campus Dining

Off-Campus Dining:

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Best Pizza

Papa John's

Best Breakfast

Sunshine Café

Best Asian

China Express

Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Best Place to Take Your Parents

Johnny Carino's Country Italian

Scotty's Brew House

College Prowler Take

Get away from the fry pits and chain restaurants, and you’ll find some pretty good places to eat in Muncie. Scotty’s Brew House, for example, is a popular bar in the Village that also features a solid menu with an emphasis on specialty hamburgers. In warm months, Scotty’s has an outdoor dining area which is popular with both students and Muncie residents. Although he is just a street vendor, you can’t talk about off-campus dining without mentioning Mark Carter. Commonly known as the “hotdog man,” Carter runs a stand in the Village on the corner of University Avenue and Dill Street. Students have been known to stand in long lines, even in January, for Carter’s famous chili-cheese dogs.

Mexican restaurant Puerto Vallarta is popular as much for its low-priced margaritas as it is for its food. Students agree that if you like Mexican food, Puerta is the place to go. Students think that Johnny Carino’s is probably the best value because it serves decent Italian food at relatively low prices. Despite these options, it is not uncommon for students to eat lunch on campus, especially at the Atrium food court. Students find eating on campus to be convenient, which makes up for the value and the overall quality of the food.

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Anonymous says:

Johnny Carino’s is okay. It’s...

Johnny Carino’s is okay. It’s decent. It’s a good value for what you get. Some of the restaurants downtown are good, but they’re way too expensive.

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Anonymous says:

There are a lot of chains. You can...

There are a lot of chains. You can also find a lot of nice little spots around town to eat at.

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Anonymous says:

It’s just your basic fast food...

It’s just your basic fast food restaurants, then you’ve got a few moderately-priced restaurants. Overall, it’s pretty good.

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Anonymous says:

I’m used to a lot of restaurants....

I’m used to a lot of restaurants. There aren’t that many big restaurants here. They’re always really crowded.

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Anonymous says:

Jimmy John’s. They deliver late,...

Jimmy John’s. They deliver late, and they are just in the Village. The MT Cup is pretty good if you just want coffee-type drinks, but Jimmy John’s rocks.

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Jimmy John's
Puerta Vallarta

Scotty's Brew House

Sunshine Café

Other Places to Check Out

Domo

MT Cup

24-Hour Dining

IHOP

Steak 'n Shake

Sunshine Café

Grocery Stores

Marsh Supermarket
1500 W. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 751-1500

Meijer Grocery
6260 W. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 281-7801

Wal-Mart Supercenter
4801 W. Clara Ln.
(765) 284-8460

Restaurant Listing

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Wings
838 E. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 284-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $10
Wings, sports, and beer
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Carino's Italian
Italian
1101 W. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 284-3196
www.carinos.com
Price: $15
Decent Italian at a relatively reasonable price
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

China Express
Chinese
1805 W. University Ave.
(765) 286-5298
Price: $10
Close to campus
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

Greek's Pizzeria
Pizza and pastas
1600 W. University Ave.
(765) 284-4900
Price: $10
Close to campus
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

IHOP
Breakfast
3300 N. Chadam Ln.
(765) 254-4467
www.ihop.com
Price: $10
Large portions at fairly low prices
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Subs
506 N. Martin St.
(765) 751-0000
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $8
Cheap subs, close to campus
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m.

Puerta Vallarta
Mexican
4000 N. Broadway Ave.
(765) 287-8897
Price: $25
Popular as much for its margaritas as it is for its food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10:45 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Scotty's Brew House
Burgers, other sandwiches
1700 W. University Ave.
(765) 747-5151
Price: $15
One of the few drinking establishments in Muncie with a Sunday license
Hours: Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday, Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Steak 'n Shake
Burgers, other sandwiches, shakes
3350 N. Morrison Rd.
(765) 288-4366
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $10
Open 24 hours
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Sunshine Café
Breakfast
3113 N. Oakwood Ave.
(765) 288-5221
Price: $25
Popular with students and townies alike
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Texas Roadhouse
Steak
200 W. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 282-7113
www.texasroadhouse.com
Price: $15
Large portions, good roles
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Thai Smile
Thai
2401 N. Tillottson Ave.
(765) 289-8989
Price: $10
The closest thing to fine dining Muncie has to offer
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

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While he was a student at Ball State, Papa John’s founder John Schnatter worked as a delivery driver for Greek’s Pizzeria in the Village.

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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

Best Breakfast

Best Asian

Best Wings

Best Place to Take Your Parents

College Prowler Take

Free Profile Tools

Do I Stand A Chance?

Personality Match

What'll It Cost Me?

Students Speak Out

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Other Places to Check Out

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Grocery Stores

Restaurant Listing

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