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Cal Poly Pomona - Off-Campus Dining

Off-Campus Dining:

B+

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Best Pizza

  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

Best Breakfast

  • IHOP

Best Asian

  • Pick Up Stix

Best Healthy

  • Old World Delicatessen
  • Robek's

Best Wings

  • Hooters

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Johnny Carino's
  • Whole Enchilada

College Prowler Take

Pomona is surrounded by a ton of excellent places to eat. The diversity in culture brings out some of the best ethnic food around. But just like everything else, you will probably have to jump on the freeway to get to most of them. If you are going out with friends,
T. Philips and Heroes are the best. They have huge portions (so you
can split a plate and pay less) as well as great atmosphere and awesome drinks—and you get to throw peanuts on the floor! If you are taking that special someone out and have a few extra bucks, check out Shogun. But if you are broke, In-N-Out is always cheap and good, and maybe some Coldstone afterward will comfort your sweet-tooth. And if your parents are down to visit, Johnny Carino’s or Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant are known to have some of the best Italian and Mexican food in the area. The best places to go without getting on the freeway would be the hole-in-the-wall places along Temple Avenue, such as Scoreboards, Cantina Express, or any of the restaurants off of Valley Boulevard and Grand Avenue like L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Robek’s, and Coldstone. If you want to take the 10-minute freeway trip out to Westfield Eastland mall in West Covina, however, you’ll find TGI Fridays, Chili’s, Johnny Carino’s, Pick Up Stix, and many other popular restaurants. BJ’s is a definite favorite. They have thick-crust pizza, a brewery, and you have to try a Pazookie—a warm cookie with ice cream on top. TGI Friday’s is popular for a late-night bite, too, since they are open until 1 a.m. and have some of the best drinks.

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chavezjared says:

Cal Poly Pomona 2011

Other

Food Near School

A

There's plenty of variety outside of school to eat!

Off-Campus Dining: February 04, 2010
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candybee21 says:

Cal Poly Pomona 2009

Communication and Journalism

There Aren't Too Many Options

B-

...especially if you are of age, but the food is decent and not too expensive.

Off-Campus Dining: February 04, 2010
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Evinrc says:

Cal Poly Pomona 2013

Engineering

Great Late Night Spots.

B

When you've been partying all night and you are craving some food, there are some very nice spots to hit up around Pomona. Other than that, if you're looking for quality restaurants, there are a few options.

Off-Campus Dining: January 27, 2010
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blrodriguez says:

Cal Poly Pomona 2010

Psychology

Off Campus Dining

B+

Depends on what area it is. The nicer areas are clean and okay in prices.

Off-Campus Dining: January 13, 2010
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zackattack2189 says:

Cal Poly Pomona 2012

Engineering

Off Campus Dining

B

Convenience is a huge thing for college students on the go, but not a lot of these places are prevalent to having student discounts to accommodate us. There is a vast variety of places but it would also help if there were healthier choices as well. Chick fil A and Chipotle are pretty good and have been huge supporters for bronco athletics!!!

Off-Campus Dining: December 28, 2009
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Student Favorites

  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
  • Heroes
  • L&L Hawaiian BBQ
  • Pick Up Stix
  • T. Phillips Ale House

Other Places to Check Out

  • Chili's
  • Chipotle
  • Starbucks

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's

Grocery Stores

Albertson's Food Center
1235 Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar
(909) 861-6207

Ralph's Grocery Company
1005 W. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas
(909) 599-9414

Stater Brothers
20677 Amar Rd., Walnut
(909) 598- 6534

Trader Joe's
846 Arrow Hwy., San Dimas
(909) 305-4757

Vons
240 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar
(909) 861-4615

Restaurant Listing

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Mexican
880 N. Diamond Blvd., Diamond Bar
(909) 396-5330
www.acapulcorestaurants.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
American
2917 Eastland Center Dr., West Covina
(626) 858-0054
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Cantina Express
Mexican
3530 W. Temple Ave., Pomona
(909) 468-0147
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Carino's Italian
Italian
147 N. Barranca St., West Covina
(626) 966-9878
www.carinos.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Chipotle
Mexican
2170-A Valley Blvd., Walnut
(909) 595-1502
www.chipotle.com
Price: $6-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream
505 Grand Ave., Walnut
(909) 595-1432
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Price: $4-$7
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

D'Antonio's Ristorante
Italian
880 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar
(909) 860-3663
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Denny's
American, diner
3012 W. Temple Ave., Pomona
(909) 629-5997
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Elephant Bar Restaurant
American, pan-Pacific
4929 S. Plaza Ln., Montclair
(909) 621-3509
www.elephantbar.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt
21710-B Valley Blvd., Walnut
(909) 869-7206
Price: $3-$5
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Graziano's Pizza
Pizza, Italian
2 Village Loop Rd., Pomona
(909) 623-5060
Price: $7-$12
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Heroes
American, grill
131 Yale Ave., Claremont
(909) 621- 6712
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.(Closing time changes depending on the crowd)

Hooters
American
3041 E. Garvey Ave., West Covina
(626) 974- 4668
www.hooters.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

IHOP
American, breakfast
903 W. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas
(909) 592-6980
www.ihop.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

In-N-Out Burger
Fast food, burgers
21620 Valley Blvd., City of Industry
(800) 786-1000
www.in-n-out.com
Price: $4-$6
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.

Islands
Burgers
139 N. Barranca St., West Covina
(626) 331-6223
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Joey's Bar-B-Q
Barbeque
117 W. Second St., Pomona
(909) 865-0699
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

L&L Hawaiian BBQ
Hawaiian, barbecue
21565 Valley Blvd., Walnut
(909) 444-0030
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Old World Delicatessen
Sandwiches
2648 E. Workman Ave., West Covina
(626) 967-6307
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Pick Up Stix
Chinese
143 N. Barranca St., West Covina
(626) 339- 3383
www.pickupstix.com
Price: $7-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Robek's
Smoothies, organic snacks
505 N. Grand Ave. #B, Walnut
(909) 869-7773
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Scoreboards American Sports Grill
Sports bar
3220 W. Temple Ave., Pomona
(909) 468-0444
Price: $7-$12
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Shogun
Hibachi grill, sushi
2123 Foothill Blvd., La Verne
(909) 596-9393
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

T. Phillips Ale House
American, grill
2335 D St., La Verne
(909) 392-8653
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

T.G.I. Friday's
American, grill
2625 Eastland Center Dr., West Covina
(626) 331-6393
www.fridays.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

The Hat
Sandwiches
857 N. Central Ave., Upland
(909) 949-4607
Price: $4-$7
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

Veggie & Tea House
Vegetarian
641 Arrow Hwy., San Dimas
(909) 592-6323
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Warehouse Pizza
Pizza
2340 D St., La Verne
(909) 593- 2714
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Whole Enchilada
Mexican
1114 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar
(909) 861- 5288
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
612 Indian Hill Blvd., Pomona
(909) 626-6910
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

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