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California Institute of Technology - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Carl's Jr.
  • Carrow's
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Denny's
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Papa John's
  • Souplantation
24-Hour Dining
  • Carrow's
  • Denny's
Best Asian PF Chang's China Bistro
Best Breakfast IHOP
Best Healthy Souplantation
Best Pizza Papa John's
Best Place to Take Your Parents The Cheesecake Factory
Other Places to Check Out
  • Baja Fresh
  • Bona Corso
  • Chiara's
  • Conrad's
  • Del Taco
  • Grandview Palace
  • Jack in the Box
  • McDonald's
  • Panda Express
  • President Two
  • Rubio's
  • San Sai
  • Taipan
  • Taste of India
  • Tibet Nepal House
  • Togo's
  • Tommy's Burgers
  • Wahoo's Fish Taco's

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Pasadena is nationally known for its assortment of restaurants and wide selection of cuisine. Though some of the restaurants in Pasadena may be too pricey for the average college student, the rest of the options aren’t lacking in variety or taste. Pasadena has a McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr. There is also Tommy’s, a California burger chain that some Caltechers are a tad obsessed with. Then there are places that are not quite fast food, but offer fast food-like prices such as President Thai, a Thai food restaurant. The food is inexpensive, good quality, and a nice break from campus food which can become extremely mundane. Pasadena also has diner-type places like Denny’s, Carrow’s, IHOP, and few more that are good for a meal any time of the day. Getting off campus for a meal is usually fun and relaxing.

The more expensive restaurants, although less frequented by students, are nonetheless still accessible. Places like the Cheesecake Factory have great food and large portions, but they are farther away. There is also P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, which is close to campus and has marvelous dining options. There are also many Japanese sushi restaurants in the vicinity of Caltech. There are so many eating places in Pasadena that few Caltechers have dined at all of them. However, Caltech students normally base their decision of where to eat on taste, price, and distance from campus.

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Off-Campus Dining at California Institute of Technology

alishamedrano

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Applebees

I really like to eat here, they have great food and give you a good amount for the price. They also have very good deserts and drinks to choose from, such as teas, shakes, sodas and other types as well. Its open late so its perfect if you are taking the night classes..

Jan 05, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at California Institute of Technology

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Right around campus there are a...

Right around campus there are a wealth of fast food places. Carl’s Jr. and Jack in the Box are within walking distance.

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Off-Campus Dining at California Institute of Technology

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The Cheesecake Factory has really...

The Cheesecake Factory has really good food, but it takes a while to get in; they don’t take reservations, and they always have about an hour’s wait. The Tibet Nepal House has really good food at a good price, and it is never crowded. For a good steak, try Chiara’s, a Brazilian steakhouse. Grandview Palace has really good Americanized Chinese food. It’s better and cheaper than Panda Express and also has huge portions. Many students like to go to Carrow’s, which is a 24-hour diner that many people feel is better than Denny’s.

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus restaurants on the following topics

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Lake Produce
752 N Lake Ave.
(626) 794-7531

Pavilions
845 E California Blvd.
(626) 449-3968

Ralphs
3601 E Foothill Blvd.
(626) 351-8806

Trader Joe's
345 S Lake Ave.
(626) 395-9553

Vons
2355 E Colorado Blvd.
(626) 449-4110

Whole Foods
3751 E Foothill Blvd.
(626) 351-5994

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Burger Continental
Food: Fast food
535 S. Lake Ave.
(626) 792-6634
Price: $5-$15

Carl's Jr.
Food: Burgers
1465 E. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 795-7633
www.carlsjr.com
Price: $6-$10

Carrow's
Food: American
815 Freemont Ave.
(626) 799-0561
Price: $5-$10

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
2 W. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 584-6000
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $12-$20

Denny's
Food: American
2617 E. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 795-0192
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10

IHOP
Food: Breakfast
3521 E. Foothill Blvd.
(626) 351-5115
www.ihop.com
Price: $5-$10

In-N-Out Burger
Food: Fast food burgers
2114 E. Foothill Blvd.
(800) 786-1000
www.in-n-out.com
Price: $5-$8

Islands
Food: American
3533 E. Foothill Blvd.
(626) 351-6543
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Price: $5-$10

Islands
Food: American
330 E. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 304-9050
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Price: $5-$10

Marie Callender's
Food: American
2300 E. Foothill Blvd.
(626) 792-3109
Price: $7-$15

Noah's Bagels
Food: Bagels, deli
605 S. Lake Ave.
(626) 449-6415
Price: $5-$8

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Food: Chinese
260 E. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 356-9760
www.pfchangs.com
Price: $10-$15

Papa John's
Food: Pizza
1421 E. Washington Blvd.
(626) 808-9889
www.papajohns.com
Price: $10-$15

President Thai
Food: Thai
498 S. Rosemead Blvd.
(626) 578-9814
Price: $7-$10

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Food: Southern, cajun
830 N. Lake Ave.
(626) 791-4890
Price: $5-$10

Souplantation
Food: American
201 S. Lake Ave.
(626) 577-4797
Price: $5-$15

Zankou Chicken
Food: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
1296 E. Colorado Blvd.
(626) 405-1502
Price: $8-$12

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