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Quick StatsBest Chinese
- Paul Chen's Chinese Restaurant
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Any Inner Harbor Restaurant, particularly Little Italy
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The off-campus dining choices for JHU students are endless. There are enough restaurants around Baltimore to satisfy even the pickiest eaters, and about 15 of these restaurants are within walking distance of Hopkins. The Hopkins and Collegetown shuttles or access to a car will greatly increase your culinary options. Since Hopkins has such a diverse student body, students go to ethnic restaurants at least as frequently as ones that serve American cuisine. Suggested restaurants include Xando, Ruby Tuesday, Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Niwana, Holy Frijoles, and Thai Landing. While at Hopkins, make sure you get out at least occasionally to sample the restaurants Baltimore has to offer. Students mainly cite the lack of time and money as reasons they don’t get out to eat more, not the restaurant selection, but since Baltimore has so many college students and young professionals, there are numerous places where you can get a delicious meal for less than 10 dollars. There are even places where you can get a meal for 5 or 6 dollars and still bring home leftovers. If students make the effort to try restaurants around Baltimore, in addition to ones adjacent to Hopkins, they’ll be sure to find a favorite. Students Speak Out
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There are a lot of great places to...
There are a lot of great places to go in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, but often, people eat on campus or order in. Living in college puts you on a budget, so we didn’t eat out a whole lot freshman year. |
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I don’t go out to eat much, but...
I don’t go out to eat much, but there’s a really good Little Italy here. The Chinese food out here leaves much to be desired, though. There aren’t any fast food places nearby, either. There’s a McDonald’s about 15 minutes away, but you have to walk through the ghetto, and they don’t usually have sauce for their nuggets. |
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Off-campus food is amazing. My...
Off-campus food is amazing. My personal favorites are Tamber’s Nifty Fifty’s, which has traditional American food as well as Indian cuisine, and Silk Road which has great Chinese food. Both are relatively cheap. |
Anonymous says: |
My favorite restaurants are...
My favorite restaurants are Xando’s, Donna’s, and Niwana. If you drive or take a cab, there are a ton of restaurants near the mall, in the Harbor, and in Little Italy, which are all only 10 minutes away. Honestly, I only eat out about once a month because of time and money. I do love to go out to coffee and talk, though, and there are great places for that nearby. |
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There are about 10 restaurants...
There are about 10 restaurants within walking distance from the campus, including coffee places in which you can also eat. We also have a great coffee stand with treats in the library, at Gilman, Bloomberg, and the Mattin Center. These are great for late-night study sessions, or a morning kick of caffeine. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Akbar Restaurant
- Charles Village Pub
- Chipotle
- Niwana
- Pete’s Grille
Other Places to Check Out
- 7-Eleven
- Hard Rock Café
- Hopkins Deli
- Orient Express
Grocery Stores
Eddie's Market
3117 St. Paul St., Baltimore
(410) 889-1558
Giant at the Rotunda
711 W. 40th St., Baltimore
(410) 467-0417
Safeway
2401 N Charles St., Baltimore
(410) 261-6110
Superfresh Food Market
1020 W 41st St., Baltimore
(410) 243-0001
Restaurant Listing
Akbar Restaurant
Indian
823 N. Charles St.
(410) 539-0944
Price: $10-$20
Great lunch buffet at a good price.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Angelo's
Pizza, subs
3600 Keswick Rd.
(410) 235-2595
Price: $5-$8
They have good, cheap subs, but they're really known for their truly giant slices of pizza. One of these could feed a person for an entire day.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Bangkok Palace
Thai
5230 York Rd.
(410) 433-0040
Price: $10-$15
The building does not look as though it's a restaurant, but the food is good, and they're helpful if you're not sure what to order.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Café Hon
American diner food
1002 W. 36th St.
(410) 243-1230
Price: $5-$15
Authentic working-class Baltimore atmosphere.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Charles Village Pub
American
3107 St. Paul St.
(410) 243-1611
www.cvptowson.com
Price: $5-$10
College bar atmosphere; happy hour specials.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.
Chipotle
Mexican
3203 St. Paul St.
(410) 662-1701
Price: $6-$8
Tasty Mexican food right off campus for cheap.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream
3202 St. Paul St.
(410) 889-0488
Price: $4-$7
Outside seating, great place to get a tasty dessert
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Donna's
Healthy Mediteranean, coffee
800 N. Charles St.
(410) 385-0180
Price: $10-$20
Donna herself holds small classes, so you can not only eat her food, but also learn to make it.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
ESPN Zone
American
601 E. Pratt St.
(410) 685-3776
www.espnzone.com
Price: $10-$15
Great place to go play interactive sports games or watch sports on television.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Golden West Café
Breakfast, American, vegetarian
842 W. 36th St.
(410) 889-8891
Price: $5-$15
This restaurant is in a renovated row house and has a great, down-to-earth atmosphere.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Sunday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Holy Frijoles
Mexican
908 W. 36th St.
(410) 235-2326
Price: $5-$10
Hole in the wall restaurant in Hampden with good food.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Little Italy
Authentic Italian
East of the Inner Harbor, main strip is on Eastern Avenue
www.littleitalymd.com
Price: $10-$25
Collection of 18 authentic Italian restaurants with fresh, gourmet food. Most popular are Sabatino’s, Amicci’s, and Ceasar’s Den.
Hours: Varies by restaurant
Niwana
Japanese, sushi
3 E. 33 St.
(410) 366-4115
Price: $8-$15
Good place to go to escape the dining hall food, and a short walk from campus.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
One World Café
American, mostly vegetarian
100 W. University Pkwy.
(410) 235-5777
Price: $5-$15
Some unusual and creative dishes, many coffee and drink selections.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Paper Moon Diner
American diner, vegetarian
227 W. 29th St.
(410) 889-4444
Price: $5-$15
Interesting atmosphere with multicolored walls and unusual decorations including a large collection of dolls and Pez dispensers.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Paul Chen's Hong Kong Restaurant
Chinese
2426 N. Charles St.
(410) 235-8744
Price: $8-$15
Good Chinese food and a great menu of fake meat dishes.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Pete's Grille
Breakfast
3130 Greenmount Ave.
(410) 467-7698
Price: $5-$8
Great place to grab a good old fashioned breakfast. The lines can get pretty long, so you might want to wake up early. The good news is that it's within walking distance of Hopkins.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–1:30 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–1 a.m.
PJ's Pub
American
3333 N. Charles St.
(410) 243-8844
Price: $6-$15
“Technically” not on campus, but it is right next to one of the dorms. Great place to grab a slice of pizza, buffalo wings, or a burger.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Rocky Run Tap & Grill
American, kid's menu
3105 St. Paul St.
(410) 235-2501
Price: $10-$25
They serve their own Canadian-style microbrews and great desserts
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Ruby Tuesday
American
3003 N. Charles St.
(410) 467-8155
www.rubytuesday.com
Price: $10-$15
Ruby Tuesday has the consistency of good chain food, meaning you're guaranteed to be able to find food just like at the one at home.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Silk Road
Pan-Asian
Mattin Center, JHU campus
(410) 516-0426
Price: $8-$15
Winner, of Baltimore City Paper's “Best Cheap Restaurant” award.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Starbucks
Breakfast items, coffee, pastries, sandwiches
3201 St. Paul St.
(410) 235-4653
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Subway
Subs
3200 St. Paul St.
(410) 662-5762
Price: $5-$10
Open 24 hours. Great hangout place after the bars close or the parties are over.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Tamber's Nifty Fifties Diner
American diner and Indian
3327 St. Paul St.
Price: $8-$15
Indian food in a fifties diner.
Thai Landing
Thai
3316 Greenmount Ave.
(410) 727-1234
Price: $8-$15
Good Thai food near campus
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2:40 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10:10 p.m.
The Cheesecake Factory
American, desserts
201 E. Pratt St.
(410) 234-3990
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $10-$20
Dozens of different cheesecake types to choose from.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Melting Pot
Fondue
418 York Rd.
(410) 821-6358
www.meltingpot.com
Price: $30-$50
The meals take a while, but there isn't a lot of down time. You get multiple courses, and everything is prepared at your table. For the main course, you cook the meat or vegetables in a seasoned sauce yourself.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
University Market
Convenience store
3201 St. Paul St.
(410) 366-6630
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Vaccaro's
Dessert
222 Albemarle St.
(410) 685-4905
Price: $5-$8
The best place to get a great Italian dessert. It's all they do, and they do it very well.
Hours: Monday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
Xando
Coffeeshop, American
3003 N. Charles St.
(410) 889-7076
Price: $5-$10
Great place for coffee and s'mores; sometimes they have poetry readings.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Did You Know?Baltimore is known for its local blue crabs, and crab dishes are abundant, especially steamed crabs and crab cakes.
Every fall, one of the stadiums hosts a chocolate festival that raises money for charity.
Maryland’s second largest Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday morning throughout the year just four blocks from Hopkins.
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