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Best Asian No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Best Healthy Gathering Grounds
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  • Putnam Inn Restaurant
  • Ram Restaurant & Big
  • St. Elmo's Fire
  • Subway
  • Wendy's

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Greencastle is definitely not a Mecca of fine dining. DePauw students do not have the luxury of a vast array of dining options. There are a few student favorites—Marvin’s, No. 1 Chinese, and Mama Nunz—but for the most part, the fare leaves quite a bit to be desired. The majority of dining options in town are fast food—McDonald’s, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s. The lack of availability for healthy food options is a concern of many students, and weekend dining options are generally limited to "greasy" or "greasier."

On the positive side, dining is relatively inexpensive and most everything is in close proximity. For example, Marvin’s is a street away from campus while restaurants like Chief’s South by Southwest and Almost Home are just minutes away on the Square. This is nice for students who don't have the time to travel for food during the day. For students wishing to get some time away from campus, Plainfield and Indianapolis are less than an hour away. Plainfield offers restaurants such as Applebee’s and Culver’s that are cheap eats for college students, and Indianapolis restaurants such as St. Elmo’s Fire and P.F. Chang’s are great date destinations. These restaurants are a good alternative for those who need a break from the nearby dining options with their excessively greasy food.

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Off-Campus Dining at DePauw University

rebeccaholme2012

'12

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

3.5
B

Food in Greencastle

Greencastle, IN is a small town and there are several 'ma and pop' dining options available to students that are a nice change from campus lunches. Marvin's is the "go-to" place on campus for cheap burgers. The Duck is a campus owned resturant that is svery nice, but vastly over priced.

Jul 01, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at DePauw University

ngocanh9a

'13

Economics

4.2
A-

Off Campus Dining

There are several off campus dining options that students can choose. They are pretty good options.

May 16, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at DePauw University

es2013

'13

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management

3.5
B

Within Walking Distance

Lots of good options within walking distance. try Almost Home's award winning strawberry pizza, good food in general. Marvin's is the student hangout for fast food but I prefer Humble Pie for their pizza. Various chinese and mexican food options available as well.

Dec 22, 2010

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Kroger
821 Indianapolis Rd., Greencastle
(765) 653-8032
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Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Almost Home Tea Room
Food: Home cooking
17 W. Franklin St. (on the town square)
(765) 653-5788
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Award-winning strawberry dessert.

The Gathering Grounds
Food: Organic, vegetarian
2 N. Jackson St.
(765) 655-1150
Price: $5-$7
Cool Features: They sell artwork from local artists.

Great China Buffet
Food: Chinese
Putnam Plaza, Indianapolis Rd.
(765) 653-0499
Price: $8-$12
Cool Features: $7.95 all-you-can-eat buffet

Hank's Deli & Ice Cream
Food: Subs and sandwiches
302 E. Washington St.
(765) 653–1800
Price: $3-$5

Jackson's Family Restaurant Double Decker Drive-In
Food: American
1058 Indianapolis Rd.
(765) 653-4302
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Waffle fries and free ice cream with every meal.

La Charreada
Food: Mexican
1360 Indianapolis Rd.
(765) 653-0117
Price: $7-$12
Cool Features: Beer towers (80 oz.), outstanding margaritas.

Mama Nunz Pizza
Food: Italian
800 S. Main St.
(765) 653-8402
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Across from the two main bars, and open as long as there is business on weekends.

Marvin's
Food: American
202 S. College St.
(765) 653-9200
Price: $3-$7
Cool Features: Famous garlic cheeseburgers (GCBs).

Monon Restaurant
Food: Home cooking
814 N. Jackson St.
(765) 653-8012
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Restaurant is made out of an old railroad car on Greencastle's railroad tracks.

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
1360 Indianapolis Rd.
(765) 653-0828
Price: $5-$10

Phoenix Orient
Food: Chinese
12 W. Franklin (on the square)
(765) 653-5833
Price: $5-$10

Snappy Tomato
Food: Pizza
1360 Indianapolis Rd.
(765) 653-3500
Price: $5-$7

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