Alexander's Steakhouse
Food: American
1503 E. College Ave., Normal
(309) 454-7300
mercedesrestaurants.com/alexanders.html
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: The steaks are cooked in front of you on a giant grill!
Applebee's
Food: American
502 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
(309) 663-2134
www.applebees.com
Price: $8–$15
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Food: Italian
407 S. Main St., Normal
(309) 452-4436
www.avantisnormal.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Cheap bread and a classic Italian dinner.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: American
3220 E. Empire St., Bloomington
(309) 661-8027
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Frequent winner of “Best Wings” around the nation.
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café
Food: Mexican
2105 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
(309) 662-9747
www.carlosokellys.com
Price: $5–$10
Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: American
2107 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
(309) 663-8060
www.chilis.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: With “Chili's To Go,” students are able to order ahead and pick their orders up.
Cosi
Food: Healthy
138 E. Beaufort St., Normal
(309) 452-1900
www.getcosi.com
Price: $10–$20
D.P. Dough
Food: Calzones
121 E. Beaufort St., Normal
(309) 888-ZONE
www.dpdough.com
Price: $5–$8
Denny's
Food: Breakfast, American
1615 N. Main St., Normal
(309) 452-7446
www.dennys.com
Price: $8–$15
Emack & Bolio's
Food: Ice cream
107 E. Beaufort St., Normal
(309) 454-9375
www.emackandbolios.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Only located in four states
Fazoli's
Food: Italian, fast food
215 Greenbriar Rd., Normal
(309) 452-7700
www.fazolis.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Free breadsticks
Fusion Brew
Food: Espresso, tea
712 Kingsley St., Suite 900, Normal
(309) 454-9300
www.fusionbrew.com
Price: $5–$10
Great Wall
Food: Chinese
1520 E. College Ave., Normal
(309) 454-7218
Price: $5–$8
Hooters
Food: American
409 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington
(309) 663-4668
www.hooters.com
Price: $10–$15
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Food: American
207 W. North St., Normal
(309) 452-8200
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Choose from 18 different types of subs.
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
129 E. Beaufort St., Normal
(309) 452-2243
www.labambaburritos.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Open after the bars close.
Los Potrillos
Food: Mexican
201 Landmark Dr., Normal
(309) 862-0824
Price: $10–$20
Mandarin Garden House Chinese
Food: Chinese
106 Mall Dr., Normal
(309) 454-1118
Price: $5–$10
Medici in Normal
Food: Casual dining
120 North St., Normal
(309) 452-6334
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Their bread comes from their own bakery, and they sell the bread, as well.
Olive Garden
Food: Italian
1701 E. Empire St., Bloomington
(309) 663-7375
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10–$20
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Food: American
609 S. Main St., Normal
(309) 862-4850
www.potbelly.com
Price: $3–$8
Pub II
Food: American
102 N. Linden St., Normal
(309) 452-0699
Price: $10–$20
Steak 'n Shake
Food: Fast food
614 W. Raab Road, Normal
(309) 451-3721
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $3–$8
Swingers Grille
Food: American
1304 Cross Creek Dr., Normal
(309) 829-5777
www.swingersgrille.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: Golf range attached, live jazz music on the weekends, OTB on the top floor
T.G.I. Friday's
Food: American
9 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
(309) 662-2231
www.tgifridays.com
Price: $8–$15
Tobin's Pizza
Food: Greek
1513 N. Main St., Bloomington
(309) 828-0410
tobinspizza.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Voted No. 1 pizza in McLean County.
Wild Berries Restaurant
Food: Breakfast
115 S. Veterans Parkway, Normal
(309) 452-1000
Price: $5–$10
Windy City Wieners
Food: American
106 E. Beaufort St.
(309) 452-2900
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Located in Uptown Normal, so it's convenient if you want fast Chicago-style hot dogs.
Zorbas
Food: Greek
603 Dale St., Normal
(309) 452-1449
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Very cheap for the amount of food.