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Colgate University - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Off-Campus Dining

C+
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Student Favorites
  • Nichols & Beal
  • Roger's Market-Deli
  • Slices
24-Hour Dining None
Best Asian Sushi Blues
Best Breakfast Quack's Village Inn
Best Coffee Barge Canal Coffee Co.
Best Dessert Maxwells Chocolates
Best Healthy Hamilton Whole Foods
Best Late-Night New York Pizzeria (aka "Slices")
Best Mexican La Iguana Restaurant
Best Pizza New York Pizzeria (aka "Slices")
Best Wings Nichols & Beal Restaurant & Bar
Best Place to Take a Date La Iguana Restaurant
Best Place to Take Your Parents Colgate Inn
Other Places to Check Out
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Old Stone Jug
  • Poolville Country Store
  • Ye Olde Pizza Pub

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Driving through the crazy five-way intersection in the downtown area, you may be led to believe that Hamilton is entirely comprised of restaurants. This is nearly true. For its size, Hamilton really packs the punch when it comes to providing affordable and relatively varied foods. Perhaps what is missing is a true deli, after the closing of two student favorites in recent years. That being said, there is plenty of competently prepared ethnic food, several pizza shops within walking distance, and best of all, they are all locally owned. In fact, you won't ever find a chain restaurant or store within the Village limits, which makes for a quaint feel and a personal connection with the owners of these restaurants.

It is arguably impossible to make it through your first weekend at Colgate, let alone your entire four years, without making your way to the most iconic Hamilton establishment—New York Pizzeria, only known to students as "Slices." For years, the owners of Slices have been serving up piping-hot slices of true New York-style pizza for just $1.50. This is a favorite end to the night, and alums always return to check in on the place, where some of their fondest memories were made.

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Off-Campus Dining at Colgate University

Ren417

'14

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

2.7
C+

Limited

Hamilton is the opposite of anything city-like so you won't find a plethora of restaurants with exotic menus here. There's pizza, pizza, and more pizza. When you get sick of pizza, you can get wings. When you're feeling fancy, you can go get Indian or Mexican food. If you're from a big city that has great international food, you'll probably be unimpressed with the selection as even the Chinese food up here is pretty terrible in comparison to New York City.

Feb 09, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Colgate University

mmoon

'13

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

4.2
A-

Off Campus Food

There's a new Indian restaurant in town and it is delicious. Cost is average and the food is just amazing. Never had indian food before but I go there twice a month. La iguana is the mexican place in town. Food is not that great but the margaritas are worth it. There are also some restaurants in town that are good - Ruschs and Nichols and Beal. If you want something classier the Colgate Inn is fantastic but pricier than the other options.

Jan 03, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Colgate University

colgate2015

'15

Psychology Studies

4.2
A-

Pretty Good for a Small Town

There aren't a ton places, but there's a decent variety of places to get food. There are (I think) two cafes that serve good coffee and sandwiches, a pretty nice Mexican restaurant that a lot of people go to, Chinese food, a new Indian food restaurant, some bars, and pizza places. And then there are more upscale places that are pretty close where people usually go when their parents visit.

Dec 13, 2011

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Did You Know? Nearly all of the restaurants in town accept 'Gate cash, making it almost impossible to never leave home without cash.

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Byrne Dairy
31 Utica St.
(315) 824-1107
byrnedairy51.com
Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Price Chopper
1050 Madison Market Place
(315) 824-6040
www.pricechopper.com
Daily 24 hours

Wayne's Market
11 Eaton St.
(315) 824-9806

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

22 Utica Street Café
Food: Quirky coffeehouse
22 Utica St.
(315) 228-2061
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Open late for after hours munchies

Barge Canal Coffee Co.
Food: Bagels, desserts, soup
37 Lebanon St.
(315) 824-4331
www.bargecanal.com
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Musical performances, open mic nights, poetry and fiction readings

The Blues Concept
Food: Sushi
18 Broad St.
(315) 825-0225
thebluesconcept.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Delivers

Colgate Inn
Food: American
1 Payne St.
(315) 824-2300
www.colgateinn.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: The Colgate Inn contains three restaurants, with one only open during the summer.

Hamilton Inn
Food: American, seafood
4480 East Lake Road
(315) 824-1245
www.thehamiltoninn.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: On Wednesday, certain entrées are discounted for students.

Hamilton Whole Foods
Food: Healthy
28 Broad St.
(315) 824-2930
Price: $10–$20

La Iguana Restaurant
Food: Mexican
10 Broad St.
(315) 824-0022
www.laiguanarestaurant.com
Price: $10–$15

Main Moon
Food: Chinese
8 Utica St.
(315) 824-1830
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Delivers to dorms

Maxwells Chocolates
Food: Candy and ice cream bar
14 Utica St.
(315) 824-1280
maxwellschocolates.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Delivers

New York Pizzeria (aka "Slices")
Food: Pizza, wings
39 Lebanon St.
(315) 824-2112
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Slices come plain only.

Nichols & Beal Restaurant & Bar
Food: American
10 Utica St.
(315) 824-2222
www.nicholsandbeal.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Late-night drink specials

Oliveri's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza, wings
14 Lebanon St.
(315) 824-4444
oliverispizza.com
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Delivers to dorms

Quack's Village Inn
Food: Diner
7239 State Route 20, Madison
(315) 893-1806
Price: $8–$15

Royal India Grill
Food: Indian
6 Broad St.
(315) 825-3555
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Dinner buffet

Rusch's Bar & Grill
Food: Grilled and traditional bar foods
22 Lebanon St.
(315) 228-2212
myruschs.net
Price: $5–$10

Seven Oaks Clubhouse
Food: American
East Lake Road
(315) 824-4420
www.sevenoaksgolf.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Overlooks the golf course

Sushi Blues
Food: Sushi
18 Broad St.
(315) 825-0225
www.sushibluesny.com
Price: $5–$15

VJ's Diner and Restaurant
Food: American
169 Utica St.
(315) 824-0303
Price: $5–$15

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