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Off-Campus Dining

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24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's Restaurant
  • Norms Restaurant
Best Asian Toyko Café
Best Breakfast
  • Bagel Me
  • Felix Continental Café
  • The Filling Station Café
Best Coffee Chapman Coffee House
Best Dessert Café Lucca
Best Healthy Rutabegorz
Best Late-Night
  • Haven Gastropub
  • In-N-Out Burger
Best Mexican Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Best Pizza Zito's Pizza
Best Wings Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Best Place to Take a Date Lazy Dog Café
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Citrus City Grille
  • Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Other Places to Check Out
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Panera Bread
  • Papa Hassan's Café

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Students who are tired of the cafeteria can take a short walk to the Orange Circle to find tasty and affordable food. Restaurants in The Circle are always filled with students, so it is almost like an extension of the Chapman campus. For breakfast, students usually go to The Filling Station, an outdoor restaurant with eggs, waffles, french toast, omelets, and breakfast burritos. This is the place to go the morning after a huge fraternity party. There is a huge variety of places for lunch and dinner, from Mexican to Cuban food. Perhaps the most popular restaurant is Tokyo Café, a sushi restaurant. Many Chapman students work at Tokyo, making it a very college-friendly environment. Those who are looking for a healthier meal can go to Rutabegorz Restaurant, which serves giant salads and wraps at affordable prices. 

When students have a craving for sweets, they often go to Cherry on Top for frozen yogurt, Café Lucca for some gourmet gelato, or The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for handmade fudge. Chapman students are spoiled with the food options they have within walking distance. Although the meals are well-priced, it is very easy to spend $150 or more a month by going out to eat too often. So, to save money, go to the Orange Circle for an occasional splurge or only when you want to avoid the cafeteria food.

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Off-Campus Dining at Chapman University

samanthayoung32593

Communications '15

5.0
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So Good

All of the restaurants in the circle are amazing. I would eat at any of them and be completely satisfied. Most of them are extremely affordable and convenient to get to, and a lot of students work there so its a very fun environment.

May 09, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Chapman University

groyce26

Communications '15

4.6
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Restaurants

There are many options off campus, many people go to classics like In and Out or Chipotle, but find a true Chapman student and they'll take you to Taco Adobe or Ricardos for some extra fun.

Apr 01, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Chapman University

acast21

Biology '15

1.2
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This Place Is Drab.

When I first heard that chapman was in the middle of Orange County, I was so sure that I will never run out of places to eat at night! the only place that is 24/7 in here is that rat infested taqueria de anda that serves mediocre mexican food with rat meat as their main ingredient.

Feb 26, 2012

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User rating for Chapman University - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 21 user reviews.

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Albertsons
8440 E. Chapman Ave., Orange
(714) 628-0571
www.albertsons.com
Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Ralphs
2620 E. Chapman Ave., Orange
(714) 289-4450
www.ralphs.com
Daily 6 a.m.–1 a.m.

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Bagel Me
Food: Bagels
60 Plaza Square, Orange
(714) 633-2243
www.bagelme.com
Price: $1–$10
Cool Features: Also serves delicious, low-fat smoothies made from non-fat frozen yogurt.

Café Lucca
Food: Artisan gelato, paninis, sandwiches
106 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 289-1255
www.cafelucca.com
Price: $7–$11
Cool Features: Homemade gelato is prepared every night.

Chapman Coffee House
Food: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches
505 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 602-6983
www.chapmancoffeehouse.net
Price: $3–$6
Cool Features: Provides discounts during Homecoming and finals week.

Citrus City Grille
Food: American (New)
122 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 639-9600
www.citruscitygrille.com
Price: $15–$40
Cool Features: A Zagat award winner for five straight years.

Denny's Restaurant
Food: American
1258 E. 17th St., Orange
(714) 541-3495
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Breakfast is served at any time.

Felix Continental Café
Food: Cuban food
36 Plaza Square, Orange
(714) 633-5842
www.felixcontinentalcafe.com
Price: $6–16

The Filling Station Café
Food: Breakfast, salads, sandwiches
201 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 289-9714
www.fillingstationcafe.com
Price: $5–$12
Cool Features: A former gas station turned into an eatery!

Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Food: Mexican
141 S. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 633-3038
www.gabbimex.com
Price: $15–$20
Cool Features: Everything is homemade, including the flour and corn tortillas.

Haven Gastropub
Food: Gourmet comfort food
190 S. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 221-0680
www.havengastropub.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Late-night snacks and drinks at a discounted price.

In-N-Out Burger
Food: Fast food
3501 E. Chapman Ave., Orange
(800) 786-1000
www.in-n-out.com
Price: Less than $5
Cool Features: Secret menu includes 4x4 hamburgers, Animal Style french fries, and grilled cheese.

Lazy Dog Café
Food: American, grill
1623 W. Katella Ave., Orange
(714) 769-7020
www.lazydogcafe.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Double daily happy hour Monday–Friday 3 p.m.–6 p.m.. and 9 p.m.–close.

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Food: Barbecue
2500 Park Ave., Tustin
(714) 259-1227
www.lucillesbbq.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: Lucille's features original Southern folk art around the restaurant.

Norms Restaurant
Food: American
1550 E. Katella Ave., Orange
(714) 841-1919
www.normsrestaurants.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: E-Club offers coupons to its members.

Rutabegorz
Food: Healthy salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
264 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 633-3260
www.rutabegorz.com
Price: $4–$15
Cool Features: Rutabegorz offers 25 types of salads and was voted as the "Best Place for a Unique Salad" in 2009 by the Orange County Register.

Tokyo Café
Food: Japanese
161 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 639-9536
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: Many Chapman students work here, so you are sure to see someone you recognize!

Zito's Pizza
Food: Pizza
156 N. Glassell St., Orange
(714) 771-2222
www.zitospizza.com
Price: $7–$20
Cool Features: Offers delivery services and online ordering.

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