Grocery Stores
Econo Foods
612 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 931-5541
St. Peter Co-Op
119 W. Broadway
(507) 934-4880
Restaurant Listing
Applebee's
American
1900 Adams St., Mankato
(507) 386-1010
www.applebees.com
Price: $8-$15
Drink and appetizer specials during Vikings football games
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Bonito Guadalajara
Mexican
503 Belgrade Ave., Mankato
(507) 386-7167
Price: $7-$10
Most authentic Mexican cuisine in the area
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–9:30 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
American
12 Civic Center Plz., Ste. 1715, Mankato
(507) 625-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $5-$8
Cheap wings on Tuesdays; drink specials nightly
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Chipotle
Fast food, Mexican
1600 Warren St., Mankato
(507) 388-1222
www.chipotle.com
Price: $2-$7
Often hosts food drives where patrons can receive a free burrito for bringing in a pre-determined number of canned food items
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream, desserts
1600 Warren St., Mankato
(507) 344-8152
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Price: $3-$8
Tip the employees upon checkout, and they will sing a quirky rendition of a classic tune as a thank you.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Country Kitchen
Breakfast, American
814 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 934-2362
Price: $5-$15
All-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday nights
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Domino's Pizza
Pizza
103 S. Minnesota Ave.,St. Peter
(507) 934-9112
www.dominos.com
Price: $10-$20
Delivery until 2 a.m.!
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs
Sandwiches
224 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 934-2020
www.erbertandgerberts.com
Price: $5-$8
Late-night delivery
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.
Godfather's Pizza
Pizza
225 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 931-6140
Price: $10-$20
Show your Gustavus ID and get 10 percent off your order in the store.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Great-Wall Restaurant
Chinese
108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 931-8828
Price: $8-$15
It's the only Chinese food in town outside of the Market Place. And it's tasty, too.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mazatlan
Mexican
1525 Tullamore St., Mankato
(507) 625-2406
Price: $5-$10
Look for the live music playing on the weekends.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mexican Village
Mexican
1630 E. Madison Ave., Mankato
(507) 387-4455
Price: $8-$15
Wednesday is cheap margarita night.
Hours: Sunday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Neighbor's Italian Bistro
Italian
1812 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato
(507) 625-6776
Price: $10-$15
Free wine for those waiting to be seated
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Noodles & Company
Pasta, salads
1600 Warren St., Mankato
(507) 385-1166
www.noodles.com
Price: $5-$10
A higher-end fast food chain that serves up pasta favorites (like delicious macaroni and cheese) along with creations that you would never take the time to concoct on a typical college student's schedule. Cheap and tasty.
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Ooodles Café
Breakfast
402 S. Third St., St. Peter
(507) 931-4455
Price: $5-$10
It opens at 4 a.m.! Pick Ooodles after staying up for an all-nighter, or if you just want some fantastic (and cheap) breakfast cuisine.
Hours: Monday–Friday 4:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 4:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Panera Bread
Soup, sandwiches
1901 E. Madison Ave., Mankato
(507) 387-7694
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5-$10
Free wireless Internet, daily soup specials, and seasonal breads
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Patrick's Bar and Grill
American
125 S. Third St., St. Peter
(507) 931-9051
Price: $8-$15
On Tuesday trivia night, brave patrons can try the $16 Phatty Patty Challenge: downing two double cheeseburgers with two slices of cheese and four slices of bacon each, a pound of French fries, and a ton of pickles. Winners receive a gift bag.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Breakfast/diner
1123 Range St., Mankato
(507) 345-5021
www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
River Rock Coffee
Coffee and sandwiches
301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 931-1540
Price: $3-$8
A great place to relax and study, River Rock also provides a great alternative to corporate-owned coffeeshops.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Ruttles Bar and Grill
American
605 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter
(507) 931-6464
Price: $8-$15
Offers a toppings bar where you can pile your burger high with any condiment you can think of.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Subway
Subs
1306 S. Minnesota Ave.,St. Peter
(507) 934-1000
www.subway.com
Price: $4-$8
Within walking distance for students living on the south end of campus
Hours: Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.
T.G.I. Friday's
American
1910 Premier Dr., Mankato
(507) 625-8443
www.fridays.com
Price: $8-$15
Even though T.G.I. Friday's is a national chain, their specials change frequently. Be on the lookout for promotions that include reduced-price three-course dinners and great happy hour specials.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Whiskey River
American
Highway 99 E., St. Peter
(507) 934-5600
Price: $10-$15
One of the only establishments that likes to serve up green beer on St. Patrick's Day.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–1 a.m.
Yu's Chinese Cuisine
Chinese
1601 Monks Ave., Mankato
(507) 389-9886
Price: $5-$10
Dinner buffet on Saturday nights
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
