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Elon University - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Off-Campus Dining

B-
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Student Favorites
  • IHOP
  • Jersey Mike's
  • Panera Bread
  • Ruby Tuesday
  • Side Track Grill
24-Hour Dining
  • IHOP (Friday–Saturday only)
  • Steak 'n Shake
Best Asian Golden China Restaurant
Best Breakfast
  • IHOP
  • Panera Bread
Best Healthy
  • Mike's Deli
  • Panera Bread
Best Pizza
  • Domino's
  • Papa John's
Best Wings
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Wing Zone
  • Wings To Go
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Chop House Grille
  • O'Charley's
  • Village Grill
Other Places to Check Out
  • B. Christopher
  • Cookout
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Huey's BBQ
  • McDonald's
  • Rockola

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although food on campus is not bad at all, sometimes you just need a steak or hamburger! Two of the best things about off-campus dining are that oftentimes students are given discounts if they have their Phoenix cards, and a lot of places deliver right to your dorm room. Some of those places that deliver, like Domino’s, accept Phoenix cash and will take your account number over the phone for easy payment.

One thing you’ll find little of around Elon is ethnic or independent restaurants. The area offers mostly chain and corporate food services, and there is little in the way of local competition. This bothers some people because the food isn’t as varied and you lose a lot of atmosphere, but Elon and nearby Burlington are flooded with these businesses.
Off-campus dining is still one of the best ways to hang out with friends and go on dates because it does present something different from campus (albeit a chain-restaurant atmosphere). Many students like to take Friday nights to go out, see a movie, and then head on over to one of the local restaurants. However, dining is mostly casual, and sometimes you have to wait forever to get a table. On Orientation weekends, the lines are out the door with patrons.

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Off-Campus Dining at Elon University

marybrook

Psychology '15

2.3
C

Burlington, NC Has Little Variety

Dining in Burlington, NC, the closest civilization to Elon University, is pretty limited. There is nothing all that exciting about any of the restaurants. Aside from typical fast food and big chain family restaurants, there is nothing special.

Apr 16, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Elon University

chimmyrock01

Biology '15

3.5
B

Shopping Center

There is a big shopping center about 10 minutes away from school. There are a decent variety of dining options. Some places accept money from school card.

Mar 19, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Elon University

bmcg531

Journalism '15

2.7
C+

Typical Stuff Around

Plenty of fast food and chains. Nothing too special.

Dec 13, 2011

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User rating for Elon University - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Did You Know?
  • For many off-campus restaurants, tanning salons, and nail places, you can use Phoenix cash. It's a great perk and a way to treat yourself during a stressful week!
  • Want coupons? No problem! Local restaurants usually pass out ?yers to the Elon Mail Center, so students get discount coupons in their mailboxes for a variety of restaurants.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Food Lion
3535 S. Church St.
(336) 584-3622
www.foodlion.com
Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Harris Teeter
2727 S. Church St.
(336) 584-1444
www.harristeeter.com
Daily 24 hours

Lowes Foods
119 University Drive
(336) 584-8091
www.lowesfoods.com
Daily 6 a.m.-12 a.m.

Target
1475 University Drive
(336) 524-9354
www.target.com
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wal-Mart Supercenter
3141 Garden Rd.
(336) 584-1133
www.walmart.com

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Buffalo Wild Wings
Food: American
3128 Walden Lane, Burlington
(336) 538-6968
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $5–$15

Chop House Grille
Food: American, upscale
770 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington
(336) 524-9941
www.chophousesofnc.com/ChopHouseGrille
Price: $10–$30
Cool Features: Gourmet foods, nice environment to take your parents

Domino's Pizza
Food: Italian/Pizza
417 W. Haggard Ave.
(336) 584-3336
www.dominos.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Offers delivery right to your dorm room

Golden China Restaurant
Food: Chinese
202-A S. Main St., Graham (Graham Main Street Square)
(336) 228-6115
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonese food; luncheon specials, take-out

IHOP
Food: American/Breakfast
900 Longpine Rd., Burlington
(336) 538-1933
www.ihop.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Breakfast all day

Jersey Mike's Subs
Food: American
2138 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 226-8094
www.jerseymikes.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: 10% discount with Elon ID

La Fiesta Restaurante Mexicano
Food: Mexican
1824 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 227-0144
www.restaurantelafiesta.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Take-out available

Mike's Deli
Food: American/Deli
3340 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 586-0502
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Offers discounts with Elon ID, accepts Phoenix Cash

O'Charley's
Food: American
521 Huffman Mill Rd., Burlington
(336) 584-5652
www.ocharleys.com
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Open daily for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch

Panda Express
Food: Chinese
3117 Garden Road, Burlington
(336) 524-9767
www.pandaexpress.com
Price: $5-$15

Panera Bread
Food: American
422 Huffman Mill Rd., Burlington
(336) 586-0222
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5–$10

Papa John's Pizza
Food: Pizza
2567 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 584-0004
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Coupons distributed to Elon students in mailboxes; accepts Phoenix Cash; offers delivery

Ruby Tuesday
Food: American
563 Huffman Mill Rd., Burlington
(336) 524-0300
www.rubytuesday.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Television in the restaurant, to watch the game or your favorite show

Sal's Italian Restaurant
Food: American
402 Huffman Mill Rd.
(336) 584-3726
Price: $5–$10

Sandy's Steaks and Subs
Food: American
415 W. Haggard Ave.
(336) 584-8786
www.sandys.netfirms.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Video games, pool table; over 70 hot and cold subs; serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sidetrack Grill
Food: American/Italian
110 W. Lebanon Ave.
(336) 584-1769
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Nightly seafood specials

Steak 'n Shake
Food: American
3120 Garden Rd., Burlington
(336) 585-1210
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Actual chocolate or strawberry chunks in the milkshakes

Tokyo Express Japanese Steakhouse
Food: Japanese
422 Huffman Mill Rd., Burlington
(336) 584-4788
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Dine-in or take-out; accepts Phoenix Cash; offers the most authentic Japanese food around

Victoria's Pizza
Food: Pizza
2948 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 524-0115
Price: $5–$10

Village Grill
Food: American, seafood
580 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington
(336) 584-1497
www.bestfoodintown.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Great seafood, pasta, and salad.

Wing Zone
Food: Wings
3528 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 584-9464
www.wingzone.com
Price: $5–$10

Wings To Go
Food: Wings
3421 S. Church St., Burlington
(336) 524-9262
www.burlingtonwings.com
Price: $5–$15

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