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Iowa State University - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Off-Campus Dining

B-
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Student Favorites
  • Carlos O'Kelly's
  • Fazoli's
  • Hickory Park
  • Okoboji Grill
24-Hour Dining Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Best Asian King Buffet
Best Breakfast Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Best Healthy Panera Bread
Best Pizza Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co.
Best Place to Take Your Parents Hickory Park
Other Places to Check Out
  • Battles BBQ
  • Cocost Express Cuisine
  • Gumby's Pizza
  • Stomping Grounds
  • Tuscany Grille
  • Wallaby's Bar & Grille
  • West Street Deli

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In the heart of Iowa, meat and potatoes reign supreme, so Hickory Park is the favorite among students. But, those who prefer other flavors will have no problems finding food they enjoy. Carlos O’Kelly’s has great Mexican food at reasonable prices. If you want to really impress a date, take them to Aunt Maude’s, which is more upscale and classy—just be sure you make reservations.

The city council allows each individual restaurant to decide whether or not they will allow smoking in their restaurants. Many restaurants decided to stick with the ban, so if you smoke and you want to eat in Ames before eight in the evening, you may have to hold off on your cigarettes, smoke outside, or eat in a place where smoking is allowed. Other than that, off-campus dining is great, and Ames has a lot to offer. Make sure to visit the gyro stand, Hickory Park, Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., and La Fuentè. If you’re still left unsatisfied, Des Moines is only a few miles down the road and has some really great restaurants of its own.

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Off-Campus Dining at Iowa State University

goclones

'15

Mechanical Engineering

3.1
B-

Meh...

There's some good places, within a college budget too. and there's no chipotle....

Jan 31, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Iowa State University

adlesher

'14

Religious Studies

4.2
A-

Ask Around

Campustown at ISU is full of cafes and little restaurants. There is a great variety of places to eat, all within walking distance of campus or right off of bus stops. More in town and away from campus are bigger chain restaurants, and more are being built right now. If you ask around or check out the ISU Daily you can find great deals. Even some of the bars have great lunch food, like Es Tas and their tacos.

Jan 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Iowa State University

arhopson

'14

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

3.8
B+

Pizza Shops Everywhere

There are many amazing pizza shops very close to campus, as well as Jimmy Johns, Burrito places, and little cafe. All these places are very reasonable and even have deals just for students. Fast food and more chain resturants are a few miles from campus but no where the campus buses won't take you!

Nov 02, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus restaurants on the following topics

How would you rate the diversity of off-campus dining options?

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Aldi
1301 Buckeye Ave.

Asia Food Store
516 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-8048

Wal-Mart
3015 Grand Ave.
(515) 233-1345

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Applebee's
Food: American, traditional
105 Chestnut St.
(515) 233-6452
www.applebees.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: To-go menu, awesome desserts.

Arby's
Food: Fast food, sandwiches
409 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-1670
www.arbys.com
Price: $5–$10

Aunt Maude's
Food: Traditional
547 Main St.
(515) 233-4136
Price: $15–$30

Bali Satay House
Food: Asian
2424 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-7719
Price: $5–$10

B-Bop's
Food: Burgers
1112 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-5678
Price: $5–$10

Blimpie
Food: Subs
1118 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 292-7595
www.blimpie.com
Price: $5–$10

Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café
Food: Mexican
631 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-1500
www.carlosokellys.com
Price: $8–$15

Cazador
Food: Mexican
127 Dotson Dr.
(515) 296-1110
Price: $8–$15

China Buffet
Food: Chinese
823 Wheeler St.
(515) 663-0773
Price: $8–$15

DaVinci's Pizza and Hot Hoagies
Food: Italian
2514 Chamberlain St.
(515) 292-3003
Price: $5–$10

Diamond Dave's Mexican
Food: Mexican
2801 Grand Ave.
(515) 232-5805
Price: $8–$15

Domino's Pizza
Food: Pizza
118 Hayward Ave.
(515) 292-3030
www.dominos.com
Price: $8–$15

Downtown Deli
Food: Soups, sandwiches
328 Main St.
(515) 232-3626
Price: $8–$15

Dublin Bay
Food: Irish
320 S. 16th St.
(515) 956-3580
Price: $10–$15

Fazoli's
Food: Fast Italian food
2435 N. Grand Ave.
(515) 232-6009
www.fazolis.com
Price: $8–$15

Golden Wok
Food: Chinese
2410 Chamberlain St.
(515) 292-2658
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: They deliver.

Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co.
Food: Pizza
129 Main St.
(515) 232-1627
Price: $8–$15

Hickory Park
Food: BBQ
1404 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 232-8940
Price: $8–$15

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Food: Sandwiches
300 Main St.
(515) 233-3355
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5–$10

KFC
Food: Chicken
509 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-3616
www.kfc.com
Price: $5–$10

King Buffet
Food: Chinese
1311 Buckeye Ave.
(515) 233-5252
Price: $8–$15

La Fuentè
Food: Traditional Mexican
217 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-6696
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: 44-ounce margaritas.

Lucullan's Restaurant
Food: Italian
400 Main St.
(515) 232-8484
Price: $10–$20

May House
Food: Chinese
3417 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-2089
Price: $5–$10

Okoboji Grill
Food: Traditional American
2719 Grand Ave.
(515) 239-5036
Price: $8–$15

Panera Bread
Food: Soups, sandwiches
309 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 956-4580
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5–$10

Papa John's
Food: Pizza
3335 Lincoln Way
(515) 296-4949
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5–$10

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Food: Traditional American
325 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-3648
www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Price: $8–$15

Pizza Hut
Food: Pizza
620 Lincoln Way
(515) 233-1000
www.pizzahut.com
Price: $8–$15

Red Lobster
Food: Seafood
1100 Buckeye Ave.
(515) 232-2292
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10–$25

Taco Bell
Food: Fast food, Mexican
2650 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-4072
www.tacobell.com
Price: $3–$8

West Street Deli
Food: Deli
2810 West St.
(515) 268-4605
Price: $5–$10

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