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

Off-Campus Dining

B-
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Student Favorites
  • Chipotle
  • Europe Gyro
  • Taco Tontos
  • Wild Goats Coffee & Café
24-Hour Dining Steak 'n Shake
Best Asian Evergreen Buffet
Best Breakfast Wild Goats Coffee & Café
Best Pizza Guys Pizza
Best Wings Mike's Place
Best Place to Take Your Parents Rockne's
Other Places to Check Out
  • Bistro On Main
  • Eldorado's Pizza Pie
  • Starbucks

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are many off-campus food selections available to tickle any college student’s taste buds, but for more variety, most Kent State students take a short road trip to one of the neighboring cities for a nice, sit-down meal. Many of Kent’s restaurants are independently owned, and they are a nice change of pace from the normal chain restaurants. That’s not to say the typical fast food fare isn’t available. There are places you can take a date in Kent, but the nearby cities offer a better atmosphere for budding relationships.

Be sure to go out and explore the city on foot, and try each of the restaurants in the area. Each place has its own unique group of regulars, from the artsy, vegan kids at Taco Tontos to the loud, sporty frat guys at Ray’s. The establishments surrounding the University know that they have to be affordable to attract the poor college crowd, so the prices are manageable, even on a limited budget. Students who are bored typically try to eat off campus at least once a week to escape the monotony of dorm food. It’s also nice to escape campus for awhile and just hang out with friends, or study somewhere other than your dorm room.

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Off-Campus Dining at Kent State University

hpcollin456

'15

Design and Applied Arts

3.1
B-

Not the Best Person to Ask

I haven't been to hardly any restaurants in the surrounding area, but I have heard many great things about some places. We do have a somewhat good selection of fast food off campus as well.

Feb 04, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Kent State University

marche2011

'15

Veterinary Medicine

3.1
B-

Off Campus Food Choices

We have a lot of choices for off campus foods. Such as Burger King, Chipotle, Wendy's, etc. The only problem is the walking distance to those places. There is also no popular restuarants around, such as Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Benihana's, etc.

Feb 02, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Kent State University

jshaum

'13

Veterinary Technician and Assistant

4.6
A

Many Restaurants

There are plenty of restaurants around Kent State Tusc. Because the campus is so close to town! you can pick any restaurant and there will be one within at least ten minutes of the school! it's a nice option if you don't want to eat at the school or you have time to kill in between classes!

Jan 13, 2012

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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?

Acme Food and Pharmacy
1709 E. Main St.
(330) 928-8088

Giant Eagle
1416 S. Water St.
(330) 677-1314
Daily 24 hours

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Bomber's
Food: American
313 E. Main St.
(330) 673-9999
Price: $5-$10

China City
Food: Chinese
156 Cherry St.
(330) 673-6566
Price: $5-$15

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
429 E. Main St.
(330) 673-9665
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Online ordering

Europe Gyro
Food: American, Italian, Greek
107 S. Depeyster St.
(330) 678-GYRO (4976)
Price: $5-$10

Evergreen Buffet
Food: Chinese
1665 E. Main St.
(330) 673-8882
Price: $5-$10

Guys Pizza
Food: Pizza
146 S. Water St.
(330) 678-5368
Price: $5-$15

Main Street Coneys
Food: Hotdogs
911 E. Main St.
(330) 678-0800
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: Open very late

Mangiamo!
Food: Italian
7289 State Rte. 43
(330) 677-0717
www.mangiamotwinlakes.com
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Wednesday is the unofficial student night with the “Cheap Date Night” special: two salads, a gourmet pizza, and a pitcher of beer (or pop) for only $20. Plus, there's a blues band every Wednesday and never a cover.

Mike's Place
Food: American
1700 S. Water St.
(330) 673-6501
Price: $5-$10

The Pufferbelly
Food: American, Mexican, seafood
153 Franklin Ave.
(330) 673-1771
Price: $8-$15

Ray's Place
Food: American
135 Franklin Ave.
(330) 673-2233
Price: $8-$15

Rockne's
Food: American
1450 E. Main St.
(330) 677-0904
Price: $8-$15

Salsitas
Food: Mexican
4441 State Rte. 43
(330) 673-8874
Price: $5-$10

Steak 'n Shake
Food: American, fast food
1741 Bechtle Ave.
(330) 626-1429
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $5-$10

Swenson's
Food: American, burgers
4466 Kent Rd.
(330) 678-7775
Price: $5-$10

Taco Tontos
Food: Mexican
112 W. Main St.
(330) 677-0223
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Pick-up window at bar

Wild Goats Coffee & Café
Food: Deli, breakfast
1708 E. Main St.
(330) 677-2326
Price: $5-$10

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