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It doesn’t take long for the call of off-campus food to be heard by the student body at Florida State. There are upwards of 20 restaurants within a five-minute walk off-campus, and these establishments offer a variety of food to choose from. Pizza, buffalo wings, and subs are the most popular choices, but for the more adventurous student a cornucopia of food awaits. Off-campus food selections run the gamut, from pitas and tacos, to gyros and seafood. There are also several vegetarian restaurants if you prefer a greener existence. Remember, Tallahassee is a two-college town, and this means twice as many restaurants to try. However, it is also a political town, and the farther you travel from campus, the more money you are likely to spend on food. To keep it within budget, most students stick close to campus where the dining is cheap and plentiful. Like any good college town, Tallahassee has an army of both locally-owned and chain restaurants encircling the University. The chain restaurants and fast food joints give you just what you expect, and most are within walking distance of the residence halls. The locally-owned establishments can be hit and miss, but if you do find a place that knocks your socks off, enjoy it while you can. Word travels fast here, and it doesn’t take long for a quiet little restaurant to become a standing-room-only, 30-minute-wait madhouse. The Loop, which is right on the edge of campus, is always a good choice for pizza and other Italian specialties. The Main Ingredient can blow you away with its constantly-changing menu and inventive daily specials. Most places are affordable on a student budget, but the farther from campus you go, the higher the prices. Students Speak Out
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Great food! Especially come...
Great food! Especially come football season. You can always pick stuff up on the way to tailgating, and thebest ones have TVs showing all the games. You can’t go wrong with food and football. |
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There are tons of delivery places,...
There are tons of delivery places, like pizza, wings, and Chinese food, most of which is pretty good. If you’d rather go out, there’s a bunch of places within walking distance of campus. |
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There are a bunch of really good...
There are a bunch of really good local restaurants, and you always find something to satisfy your cravings. Along the strip, a bunch of places stay open late, so you can grab a bite on the way home from a bar. |
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Restaurants off-campus are mostly...
Restaurants off-campus are mostly fast food. There are some decent spots to go to that are within walking distance like the Loop and Ruby Tuesday, There are a few pita places along Tennessee Street, too. |
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Tallahassee has the same old chain...
Tallahassee has the same old chain restaurants like any town, but there are also a few places that are unique and affordable. I like Hopkins’ Eatery which is really cheap and fast, and Food Glorious Food which has really fresh, almost natural dishes that taste great. The environment is really open and friendly with outdoor seating. There is the Main Ingredient which is very affordable and has a very unique menu. But if you’re into Hooters, don’t worry, Tallahassee has one of those, too. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Mellow Mushroom
- TGI Friday's
Other Places to Check Out
- Applebee's
- Bennigan's
- Cabarra's
- Calico Jack's
- Chez Pierre
- Chili's
- Food Glorious Food
- Guthrie's
- Hooters
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- On the Border
- Ruby Tuesday's
- The Loop
- The Melting Pot
Grocery Stores
Publix Super Market
800 Ocala Rd.
(850) 575-3929
Winn Dixie
1625 W. Tharpe St.
(850) 297-2555
Restaurant Listing
4th Quarter Bar & Grill
American
2033 N. Monroe St.
(850) 385-0017
Price: $8–$12
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Andrew's Capital Bar & Grill
American
228 S. Adams St.
(850) 222-3444
Price: $10–$18
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
www.andrewsdowntown.com/capitalgrill.html
Bagel Bagel
Bagels
2401 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 574-1814
Price: $2–$8
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
www.bagelbagelcafe.com
Bella Bella
www.bellabellatallahassee.com
Italian
123 E. 5th Ave.
(850) 412-1114
Price: $10–$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Black Dog Café
Coffee, pastries
229 Lake Ella Dr.
(850) 224-2518
Price: $5–$8
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
China Super Buffet
Chinese
2698 N. Monroe St.
(850) 553-9292
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Cici's Pizza
Pizza
800 Ocala Rd.
(850) 580-2424
www.cicispizza.com
Price: $6–$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Gordo's
Cuban
1907 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 576-5767
Price: $5–$12
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.–10 p.m.
www.gordoscubanfood.com
Gumby's Pizza
www.gumbyspizza.com
Pizza
623 W. Tennessee St.
(850) 224-8629
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 a.m.
Hopkins' Eatery
Healthy/sandwiches
1840 N. Monroe St.
(850) 386-4258
www.hopkinseatery.com
Price: $5–$8
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jim & Milt's Bar-B-Q
American/Southern
1923 W. Pensacola St.
Price: $6–$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
(850) 576-3998
Mellow Mushroom
Pizza
www.mellowmushroom.com
1641 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 575-0050
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Momo's Pizza
Italian
1416 W. Tennessee St.
(850) 224-9808
Price: $4–$8
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
www.momospizza.com
New Leaf Market & Deli
Sandwiches, salads
1235 Apalachee Parkway
(850) 942-2557
Price: $5–$8
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
www.newleafmarket.coop
Po' Boys Creole Café
Creole/American
1944 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 224-5400
www.poboys.com
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
TGI Friday's
American
www.tgifridays.com
3390 Capital Circle NE
(904) 721-2200
Price: $8–$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Crepevine
www.thecrepevine.com
Crepes
2020 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 562-7373
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
The Main Ingredient
Multicultural, vegetarian, mix-and-match menu
1710 W. Tharpe St.
(850) 383-8333
Price: $10–$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Rice Bowl
Oriental
3813 N. Monroe St.
(850) 514-3632
Price: $6–$12
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Torrey's Neighborhood Grill
American
1415 Timberlane Rd.
(850) 893-0326
Price: $10–$15
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Waffle House
American
1939 W. Tennessee St.
(850) 224-4922
www.wafflehouse.com
Price: $5–$8
Hours: Daily 24 hours
WingZone
www.wingzone.com
Wings
2037 W. Pensacola St.
(850) 576-9464
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
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