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La Roche College - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Eat ‘n Park
  • North Park Lounge Restaurant
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • Eat ‘n Park
  • McDonald’s
  • Wendy's
Best Asian Sesame Inn
Best Breakfast Eat ‘n Park
Best Healthy Panera Bread
Best Pizza Papa John’s Pizza
Best Place to Take Your Parents Olive Garden
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  • Lone Star Steakhouse
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Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Craving pancakes? How about fettuccine alfredo? Salad? Fast food? Whatever your dish of choice, the Pittsburgh area offers it! There are many great dining opportunities near La Roche College, including a wide range of chain restaurants, such as Olive Garden, T.G.I. Friday’s, Eat ‘n Park, Denny’s, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s. If you’re in the mood for Mexican, there are plenty of places nearby— Mad Mex and El Campesino are two favorites. Students willing to travel from the quiet setting of La Roche into downtown Pittsburgh will find an even wider range of ethnic and exotic foods, including Indian, Syrian, Greek, Japanese, and Arab.
 

The biggest drawback to off-campus dining is the College’s suburban setting and lack of public transportation, which
means that to get to a restaurant, students must either have their own car or befriend someone with one. The only
restaurant that students are able to walk to safely is North Park Lounge Restaurant, which is directly across the street
from campus. Walking on the roads that lead to other area restaurants is not only illegal but very risky due to the
high volume of traffic. But, once a student finds a way to get off campus, there are places that are cheap, expensive,
and in between for people in all financial situations.

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Off-Campus Dining at La Roche College

pe511311

Psychology '15

3.5
B

Mix of Chains and Local Cuisine.

There are a lot of restaurants close by. A good bit of them are chain restaurants, a few are fast food, and some are locally owned restaurants. I'd say it's a good enough mix of pricing and food options. No student discounts anywhere, though.

Feb 25, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at La Roche College

MelanieVadney

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technician '15

4.6
A

It's Pittsburgh.

LRC is located about twenty five / thirty minutes from downtown Pittsburgh - so off campus dining is not limited. And not only are we a short distance away from downtown, McKnight road is also the closest main road to La Roche, and has many options including Chipotle, chinese food, indian cuisine, Sonic, and a wide variety of Eat 'n Parks. There isn't a student discount for just LRC students, but a couple places have college discounts where you need only show your student ID. Some of the best places to go downtown are places you've never heard of, so it's best to check things out for yourself! Accessibility could be an issue if you don't have a car, but friends usually carpool.

Jan 30, 2012

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nweid06

Biology '12

2.3
C

Dining Ok

There are few restaurants around. Is more of a commuting campus

May 06, 2011

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User rating for La Roche College - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know?
  • In Pittsburgh, if someone orders a steak or chicken salad, it comes with French fries on top.
  • Some foods to get their start in the 'Burgh include Klondike ice cream bars, Heinz ketchup, and Clark candy bars.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Giant Eagle
9805 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-6828

Kuhn’s Foods
4801 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-8781

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Applebee’s
Food: American
4801 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-8418
www.applebees.com
Price: Less than $20

Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern
Food: American
5517 William Flynn Hwy.
(724) 444-7333
www.atrias.com
Price: Less than $20
Cool Features: Atria’s has seven other locations in the area, and this is the newest.

Bob Evans
Food: American
7412 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-2633
www.bobevans.com
Price: Less than $20

Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.
(412) 358-9730
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: Price: $15 and up

Chili’s Grill & Bar
Food: American
7404 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-5678
www.chilis.com
Price: Less than $15

Denny's
Food: American
7319 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-5292
www.dennys.com
Price: Less than $15

Don Parmesan’s Italian Kitchen
Food: Italian
7219 McKnight Rd.
(412) 630-9607
www.donparmesans.com
Price: Less than $15

Eat ‘n Park
Food: American
7370 McKnight Rd. 7671 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-6220 (412) 364-1211
www.eatnpark.com
Price: Less than $15

El Campesino
Food: Mexican
4771 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-8730
www.elcampesino.net
Price: Less than $15

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille
Food: Pub food
2002 Northway Mall
(412) 364-1885
www.tentcorp.com
Price: Less than $18
Cool Features: There are pool tables and plenty of sporting events shown on the TVs here.

Mad Mex
Food: Mexican
7905 McKnight Rd.
(412) 366-5656
www.madmex.com
Price: Less than $15
Cool Features: Take the time to read the menu—it’s hysterical!

Magoo’s Bar & Bistro
Food: American
9101 Perry Hwy.
(412) 635-2300
www.magoosdining.com
Price: Less than $20

North Park Lounge Restaurant
Food: American
8701 Babcock Blvd.
(412) 364-9878
northparkloungerestaurant.com
Price: Less than $15
Cool Features: Get a MVP card if you plan on becoming a regular here- you will be treated with cool rewards.

Olive Garden
Food: Italian
8400 McKnight Rd.
(412) 369-9686
www.olivegarden.com
Price: Less than $20

Panera Bread
Food: Sandwiches, soups
7217 McKnight Rd.
(412) 635-9481
www.panerabread.com
Price: Less than $12

Papa John’s Pizza
Food: Pizza
3336 Babcock Blvd.
(412) 369-7272
www.papajohns.com
Price: Less than $20

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Food: Mexican
4860 McKnight Rd.
(412) 364-2186
www.qdoba.com
Price: $5–$12

Rico’s Restaurant
Food: Italian
1 Rico Ln.
(412) 931-1989
www.ricos.biz
Price: Less than $35
Cool Features: Great place for special occasions

Sushi Tomo
Food: Japanese
4812 McKnight Rd.
(412) 630-8666
www.sushi-tomo.com
Price: Less than $25

T.G.I. Friday’s
Food: American
5300 Corporate Dr.
(412) 367-1101
www.tgifridays.com
Price: Less than $20

Willow
Food: American
634 Camp Horne Rd.
(412) 847-1007
www.willowpgh.com
Price: Less than $35

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