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Earlham College - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler1.54

Off-Campus Dining

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  • 5th Street Coffee & Bagels
  • El Rodeo
  • Sunshine Café
24-Hour Dining
  • Steak 'n Shake
  • Sunshine Café
Best Asian Great Wall
Best Breakfast
  • 5th Street Bagels
  • Sunshine Café
Best Healthy Clear Creek Co-Op
Best Pizza Clara's Pizza King
Best Wings Domino's Pizza
Best Place to Take Your Parents Little Sheba's Restaurant
Other Places to Check Out La Mexicana Mini-Market

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There’s a reason Midwestern cuisine hasn’t piqued much interest in any other region of the country, and this reason will become painfully clear once you step off campus for a bite. Most of the local restaurants seem to be competing for the titles of “Least Impressive Atmosphere,” “Most Likely to Make You Wish You Stayed Home,” and “The Greasy Plate Award.” Streamlined and Americanized Mexican and Chinese food is about as close as Richmond gets to international fare. Despite the poor pickings, if you do decide to brave Richmond’s dining options, you’ll probably want a car. There are some local spots you’re sure to visit at some point in your Earlham career: El Rodeo for Mexican food and margaritas, the Olde Richmond Inn for a night with the folks, and 5th Street Coffee & Bagels or Sunshine Café for breakfast and coffee. Homecoming is held at Charlie’s, which offers the closest approximation of “hip” in Richmond and offers a good selection of interesting beverages and light fare, as well as performances from local musicians and free wireless Internet. All in all, local spots are iffy at best, and Earlham is too small to persuade many owners into having late-night specials or student discounts. Ultimately, you’re won’t win too many hearts with a date at a local restaurant. You’re probably better off going to Kroger’s or Meyer’s (better options than the nearby LoBill’s) and courting a crush with a homemade meal.

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Off-Campus Dining at Earlham College

firstyear

Arts '15

2.3
C

Not the Worst

The options off campus include mainly (good) Mexican or Italian food. There are many chains (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Arby's, O' Charley's), but also some really great local options (Little Sheba's, Gislain's, La Mex, Gallo's). They just put in a new Italian restaurant within easy walking distance of campus, next to MARSH.

Jan 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Earlham College

antares

Environmental Studies '14

3.5
B

Not Great, but Not a Deal-Breaker

Off-campus dining can be spotty, but most people find nice places to eat within a biking-distance. Since the kitchens in Earlham dorms are so nice, most people go to the local co-op, farmer's market, or grocery store and get cool ingredients to cook for themselves.

Oct 30, 2010

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Off-Campus Dining at Earlham College

funkmi

Student

Sunshine Cafe. 2 a.m. Sobriety...

Sunshine Cafe. 2 a.m. Sobriety optional. Need I say more?

Jul 13, 2008

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User rating for Earlham College - Off-Campus Dining is 2.3 out of 5 based on 12 user reviews.

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Kroger
3701 National Rd. East
(765) 935-1392

LoBill Foods
501 National Rd. W.
(765) 966-2592

Meyer's
2507 Chester Blvd.
(765) 929-4401

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

5th Street Coffee & Bagels
Food: Breakfast, lunch
211 S. Fifth St.
(765) 965-5427
Price: $2-$5
Cool Features: Their bagels are a lot better than Saga's.

Allen's Family Diner
Food: Breakfast, lunch
723 S. Fifth St.
(765) 935-2528
Price: $3-$6

Burger King
Food: Fast food, burgers
4360 E. Main St.
(765) 966-0200
www.burgerking.com
Price: $2-$5

Charlie's Coffee Bar and Gallery
Food: Coffee, light fare
416 N. 10th St.
(765) 966-4874
Price: $2-$5
Cool Features: Friday night contra dancing, art display, local musicians and poets, Tuesday open-mic night, high-speed Internet

Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: American
4383 National Rd. E.
(765) 935-7591
www.chilis.com
Price: $7-$13

Clara's Pizza King
Food: Pizza, Italian
1224 NW Fifth St.
(765) 966-8302
Price: $7-$10

Clear Creek Co-Op
Food: Healthy, organic
701 National Rd. W. (on campus)
Price: $7-$10
Cool Features: Plenty of vegan options; more info in the Campus Dining section

Domino's Pizza
Food: Pizza
515 National Rd. W.
(765) 966-8351
www.dominos.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Student-discount Wednesdays; right next to campus

El Rodeo
Food: Mexican
2404 National Rd. W.
(765) 939-7683
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Great margaritas; vegetarian options

Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
Food: Pub fare
3801 National Rd. E.
(765) 965-5148
Price: $7-$10

Great Wall
Food: Chinese
1731 National Rd. W.
(765) 962-5255
Price: $6-$10

Hacienda Camino Real Mexican
Food: Mexican
4712 National Rd. E.
(765) 966-5288
Price: $6-$10

Jag's Café
Food: Fine dining, seafood, steak
129 E. Main St., Centerville
(765) 855-2282
Price: $10-$15

Joy Ann Cake Shop
Food: Baked goods
610 E. Main St.
(765) 962-1705
Price: $1-$3

Little Sheba's Restaurant
Food: American, sandwiches
175 Fort Wayne Ave.
(765) 962-2999
Price: $5-$7
Cool Features: 10 percent student discount

Main Street Diner
Food: Breakfast, lunch
1600 E. Main St.
(765) 962-7041
Price: $5-$7
Cool Features: Main Street Omelets

Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Food: Italian
217 National Rd. W.
(765) 966-1166
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Personal pizza with two toppings and a drink for $4.99

McDonald's
Food: Fast food, burgers
3126 National Rd. W.
(765) 935-2979
www.mcdonalds.com
Price: $2-$5

O'Charley's
Food: Fine dining
4641 National Rd. E.
(765) 962-1305
www.ocharleys.com
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Dollar-off prime rib on Sunday and Monday

Olde Richmond Inn
Food: Fine dining
138 S. Fifth St.
(765) 962-2247
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: This is where you take the folks. It claims to be the best restaurant in Wayne Country. They are known for their Shrimp Bianca.

Penn Station East Coast Subs
Food: American
1500 E. Main St.
(765) 939-0687
Price: $5-$8
Cool Features: Delicious hot artichoke subs

Red Lobster
Food: Seafood
5400 National Rd. E.
(765) 966-8646
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10-$15

Sabor Latino
Food: Mexican
801 NW Fifth St.
(765) 935-5915
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: Cow cheek or tongue tacos; $5 buys you two tacos, rice, beans, and cheese.

Sacred Grounds
Food: Coffee and light fare
3306 National Rd. E.
(765) 935-6105
Price: $2-$5
Cool Features: Relaxed atmosphere, high-speed Internet, Friday night concert series

Steak 'n Shake
Food: Family dining
5901 National Rd. E.
(765) 966-9082
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $5-$10

Sunshine Café
Food: Family dining
1400 National Rd. W.
(765) 962-1076
Price: $5-$7

Taco Bell
Food: Fast food, mexican
2105 Chester Blvd.
(765) 966-3757
www.tacobell.com
Price: $2-$5

Taste of Love Bakery and Gourmet Deli
Food: Deli, bakery
401 National Rd. W.
(765) 935-4663
Price: $4-$6
Cool Features: They offer sandwich box lunches.

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