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Lawrence University - Off-Campus Dining

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Best Pizza

  • Muncheez Pizza

Best Breakfast

  • Angels Restaurant

Best Chinese

  • Dong Po

Best Healthy

  • Atlanta Bread Company

Best Wings

  • The Bar on the Avenue

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Black & Tan Grille
  • Katsu-Ya

College Prowler Take

Compared to the food on campus, off-campus dining can seem like an indulgence—an interruption from mediocrity at a decent price. Students take advantage of the many attractive alternatives to on-campus food since they are so close and not too expensive. Many are right across the street from campus, so a car isn’t necessary for a satisfying meal. On College avenue alone, there is a diverse selection to choose from. There are the staple college classics like subs and pizza, but there are also more interesting options like Indian, German, Swedish, and Greek restaurants. The unique and friendly local businesses keep everything pretty affordable, so a meal off campus may even be the same price as an individual meal on campus. With a car, the choices widen with more access to chains and larger restaurants. near the Fox valley Mall, there are blocks of chain restaurants to choose from. you will most likely run into a family dining at the Olive Garden or TGI Fridays. A popular place for a date is Koreana or The Melting Pot. A group of friends may be at the popular favorite El Azteca for great chips and salsa. Senor Tequila’s is known for great margaritas and free salsa lessons during happy hour.

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Anonymous says:

Taste of Thai, Koreana, and El...

Taste of Thai, Koreana, and El Azteca are great, and there are all manner of other restaurants in the area, though you’ll only be able to go to some if you make friends with someone who has a car. If you do, be nice and help them pay for the parking tickets they accumulate from not being able to get parking in the campus lots.

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Anonymous says:

The restaurants in general are...

The restaurants in general are pretty good. There is a good variety of different types of food.

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Anonymous says:

For off-campus dining, my choice...

For off-campus dining, my choice is definitely Katsu Ya. They have brilliant hibachi and sushi—yum! Then there are Erb and Gerb’s, a sandwich staple for college students around here, and Papa John’s for pizza. Chef Chu’s is a nearby Chinese restaurant that is also well-liked by students.

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Anonymous says:

El Azteca is great for cheap...

El Azteca is great for cheap Mexican food. There are tons of national chains out near the mall. Koreana on Northland Avenue has pretty good cheap sushi.

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Anonymous says:

The location of Lawrence is on...

The location of Lawrence is on College Avenue, just past the main drag of the town, so there is a Starbucks three blocks away, along with four or five other great coffee shops within five blocks. Some of the cutest restaurants, like Peggy’s, Senor Tequila, and Good Company, are also in walking distance down College Avenue. There are also a lot of places by the mall, which is about four miles away from campus.

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Student Favorites

  • Erbert and Gerbert's
  • Frank's Pizza Palace
  • Koreana
  • Muncheez Pizza
  • Olive Garden
  • Taste of Thai
  • Victoria's

Other Places to Check Out

  • Casa Mexico
  • Lemon Grass
  • Little Caesar's
  • Subway
  • TGI Friday's

24-Hour Dining

  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Grocery Stores

Copps Food Center
2400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
(920) 831-0333

Woodman's Market
595 N. Westhill Blvd.
(920) 735-6655

Restaurant Listing

Angels Restaurant
American diner
1401 E. John St.
(920) 993-8847
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Applebee's
American
3730 W. College Ave.
(920) 954-8060
www.applebees.com
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Atlanta Bread Company
Sandwiches, soups, salads
650 N. Casaloma Dr.
(920) 735-1540
www.atlantabread.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Black & Tan Grille
Upscale American contemporary
300 W. College Ave.
(920) 380-4745
Price: $30-$40
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.-close

Brewed Awakenings
Coffee, sandwiches, wraps
107 E. College Ave.
(920) 882-9336
Price: $5-$7
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chef Chu's Chinese Cuisine
Chinese
719 W. College Ave.
(920) 749-0330
Price: $5-$10
Five-time winner of Fox Cities Magazine's Golden Fork Award for best Chinese food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Dong Po
Asian
719 W. College Ave.
(920) 749-0330
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

El Azteca
Mexican
201 W. Northland Ave.
(920) 996-0983
Price: $5-$15
Waiters can carry drinks on their heads.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs
Subs, soups
218 E. College Ave.
(920) 730-8701
www.erbertandgerberts.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Frank's Pizza Palace
Pizza
815 W. College Ave.
(920) 734-9131
Price: $5-$10
Instead of using straws, customers sip drinks through raw pasta.
Hours: Daily 4 p.m.–12 a.m.

Good Company
American
110 N. Richmond St.
(920) 735-9500
Price: $5-$15
Free tacos and snacks during Happy Hour (4 p.m.–7 p.m.)
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Harmony Cafe
Coffee, sandwiches
233 E. College Ave.
(920) 734-2233
Price: $7-$10
A Goodwill program with GLBT events, live music, and open mic nights
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Hunan 1
Chinese
220 E. College Ave.
(920) 738-0119
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30a.m.-10p.m., Friday-Saturday10:30a.m.-10:30p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-9p.m.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Sandwiches
345 W. College Ave.
(920) 882-8470
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Neon sign advertising “free smells”
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Katsu Ya
Japanese
511 W. College Ave.
(920) 882-4183
Price: $10-$15
Hibachi bar
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Koreana
Korean
201 W. Northland Ave.
(920) 733-3205
Price: $10-$20
Full sushi bar
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Mongo's Mongolian Barbecue
Mongolian
231 Franklin St.
(920) 730-8304
Price: $10-$15
Can sit in Mongolian-style setting with cushions on the floor
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Sunday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Muncheez Pizza
Pizza
600 W. College Ave.
(920) 749-1111
Price: $5-$10
Free breadsticks with pizza order
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Italian
1275 N. Casaloma Dr.
(920) 954-8005
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Papa John's
Pizza
2205 S. Memorial Dr.
(920) 993-7272
www.papajohns.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Peggy's Midtown
Café and bistro
203 N. Main St., Black Creek
(920) 984-3808
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
American
2975 W. College Ave.
(920) 731-0351
www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine
Indian
253 W. Northland Ave.
(920) 733-3003
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Señor Tequila
Mexican
531 W. College Ave.
(920) 968-2525
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Taste of Thai
Thai
312 E. College Ave.
(920) 830-2030
Price: $10-$15
Lunch buffet
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
3910 W. College Ave.
(920) 738-7427
www.texasroadhouse.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. –11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Bar on the Avenue
Sandwiches
427 W. College Ave.
(920) 882-0690
Price: $5-$15
Sports bar
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

The Melting Pot
Fondue
2295 W. College Ave.
(920) 739-3533
www.meltingpot.com
Price: $20-$30
Most popular place to take a date
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 4:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 4:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Victoria's
Italian
503 W. College Ave.
(920) 730-9595
Price: $10-$15
Popular place to take a date
Hours: Sunday–Monday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday– Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

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There are more than 150 places to eat within three miles of campus.

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