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California State University - Sacramento - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Buca di Beppo
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Chevys Fresh Mex
  • Dos Coyotes
  • Elephant Bar
  • Steve's Place Pizza
  • T.G.I. Friday's
24-Hour Dining Denny's
Best Asian
  • Eastern Empire
  • White Swan
Best Breakfast
  • Denny's
  • Jamba Juice
Best Healthy Fresh Choice
Best Pizza
  • Giovanni's Old World New York Pizzeria
  • La Trattoria Bohemia
  • Steve's Place Pizza
Best Wings Chili's
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Eastern Empire
  • Fresh Choice
  • Olive Garden

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Sacramento is a dining paradise, and Sac State is located right in the middle of it. Many students choose not to eat on campus, and they’re very satisfied with the alternative. It’s difficult to make a grand statement about what Sac State students like because there’s so much to choose from, and they go virtually anywhere and everywhere for food. Popular places like Dos Coyotes near the Arden Mall are good, as are the numerous places like Buca Di Beppo down Howe Avenue. Not only is the selection vast, but the quality is delectable. Forget the fast food on campus, we’re talking restaurant quality here. These are the same places that native Sacramentans go to, and they love them. Sac State students are no exception. Although you can get everything you need on campus, the on-campus eateries just can’t match the selection of a whole city full of restaurants. If you’re willing to sacrifice convenience for a little adventurous dining, then head out and start looking—you won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately, students with enough time to leave campus to eat are discouraged by campus parking. Leaving school in the middle of the day means giving up a spot that won’t be there when you return. And competition for parking at Sac State is analogous to two mountain lions hunting for the last deer. In a word: savage.

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Off-Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

MBarros

Social Sciences & Liberal Arts '15

2.3
C

Not a Lot of Healthy Places/Overpriced Coffee

The Java City on Campus is overpriced and the coffee tastes burnt, most of the places to eat on Campus are fast food places such as Panda Express, Burger King, etc.

The coffee in the bookstore is an excellent deal though. fifty cents for a cup of coffee, and they never charge for soy milk--an extra .60 at both Java City and Starbucks.

May 22, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

taraxmichelle

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

4.6
A

CSUS Dining Experience

CSUS is located in midtown, so it's in the center of all the action while also quietly tucked away from the all the hustle and bustle of downtown. Lots of places to go to eat around this area.

May 21, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

ashlopez09

Nursing '15

2.3
C

What's Around Campus?

Sacramento has some very good but expensive restraunts. The ones located close to our campus dorms that are convient are Taco Bell, Mcdonalds, and Dennys. These places are neither healthy of satisfying. If we wanted to get good food we would have to use public transportation.

Apr 11, 2012

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User rating for California State University - Sacramento - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 28 user reviews.

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Alberton's
4830 J St.
(916) 452-2092

Albertson's
5600 Folsom Blvd.
(916) 456-3882

Corti Brothers
5810 Folsom Blvd.
(916) 736-3800

Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd.
(916) 736-6800

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Biba
Food: Italian, seafood
2801 Capitol Ave.
(916) 455-2422
Price: $15-$30

Black Angus
Food: Steakhouse
1625 Watt Ave.
(916) 973-1901
Price: $10-$20

Buca di Beppo
Food: Italian
1249 Howe Ave.
(916) 922-6673
www.bucadibeppo.com
Price: $10-$20

Celestin's Caribbean Restaurant
Food: Caribbean
1815 K St.
(916) 444-2423
Price: $10-$20

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
1771 Arden Way
(916) 567-0606
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $10-$30

Chevys Fresh Mex
Food: Mexican
1234 Howe Ave.
(916) 923-6574
www.chevys.com
Price: $8-$15

Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: American
2100 Arden Way, Suite 185
(916) 929-5838
www.chilis.com
Price: $10-$15

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
1831 Capitol Ave.
(916) 444-8940
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5-$10

Denny's
Food: American
7900 College Town Dr.
(916) 383-7071
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15

Dos Coyotes
Food: Mexican
1735 Arden Way, Suite 230
(916) 927-0377
Price: $8-$15

Eastern Empire
Food: Chinese
460 Howe Ave.
(916) 646-1698
Price: $8-$15

El Torito
Food: Mexican
1212 Howe Ave.
(916) 924-1000
Price: $10-$20

Elephant Bar Restaurant
Food: International
1500 Arden Way
(916) 564-2526
www.elephantbar.com
Price: $15-$30

Fresh Choice
Food: Health food
535 Howe Ave.
(916) 649-8046
Price: $5-$10

Giovanni's Old World New York Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
6200 Folsom Blvd.
(916) 455-8831
Price: $8-$15

Hamburger Mary's
Food: American
1630 J St.
(916) 441-4340
Price: $5-$10

Hooters
Food: American
1785 Challenge Way
(916) 927- 9464
www.hooters.com
Price: $8-$15

Jamba Juice
Food: Health food, smoothies
1127 Alhambra Blvd.
(916) 737-2051
www.jambajuice.com
Price: $5-$10

La Trattoria Bohemia
Food: Italian
3649 J St.
(916) 455-7803
Price: $10-$20

Mikuni Sushi
Food: Japanese
1530 J St.
(916) 447-2111
Price: $10-$20

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Food: Italian
1780 Challenge Way
(916) 649-8305
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$20

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Food: Asian
1530 J St., Suite 100
(916) 288-0970
www.pfchangs.com
Price: $8-$15

Romano's Macaroni Grill
Food: Italian
2001 Alta Arden Expressway
(916) 921-2711
www.macaronigrill.com
Price: $10-$20

Squeeze Inn
Food: American
7918 Fruitridge Rd.
(916) 386-8599
Price: $5-$10

Steve's Place Pizza
Food: Pizza
813 Howe Ave.
(916) 920-8600
Price: $5-$10

T.G.I. Friday's
Food: American
1230 Howe Ave.
(916) 925-5766
www.fridays.com
Price: $10-$20

Tapa the World
Food: Spanish, tapas
2115 J St.
(916) 442-4353
Price: $10-$20

Tokyo Fro's Rockin' Sushi Bar
Food: Japanese
2224 Fair Oaks Blvd.
(916) 648-1115
Price: $10-$20

Tres Hermanas Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
2416 K St.
(916) 443-6919
Price: $8-$15

White Swan
Food: Mongolian barbeque
1328 Howe Ave.
(916) 929-9898
Price: $5-$10

Zelda's
Food: Deep-dish pizza
1415 21st St.
(916) 447-1400
Price: $10-$20

Zocalo
Food: Mexican
1801 Capitol Ave.
(916) 441-0303
Price: $10-$20

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