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Louisiana College - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler1.93

Off-Campus Dining

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24-Hour Dining Pitt Grill
Best Asian
  • China Queen Buffet
  • The Oriental Wok
Best Breakfast Harlow's Bakery
Best Coffee
  • Coffee Connection
  • Hastings
Best Healthy
  • Roly Poly
  • Schlotzky's Deli
Best Late-Night The Pitt Grill
Best Mexican Los Portales
Best Pizza BJ's Pizza
Best Wings Beef 'O' Brady's
Best Place to Take a Date Cajun Landing
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Logan's Roadhouse
  • Tunk's Cypress Inn
Other Places to Check Out
  • Copeland's
  • Little Greek Restaurant

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The twin cities of Alexandria and Pineville offer a decent number of restaurants, but students often complain about the lack of variety in cheap options. Fast-food chains provide a quick but boring meal to students. As far as sit-down dining is concerned, the majority of restaurants serve either American or Cajun cuisine. But, even though several other cultures are represented, students prefer to stick with their favorites. Any students who complain about the lack of options just need to branch out.

Most chain restaurants are located within 10–15 minutes from campus in the mall area and along MacArthur Drive. For local fare, students can visit downtown Alexandria or the outskirts of city. Just remember, Taco Bell is great for a quick late-night snack—but if that’s the only place you ever eat, you’ll never be able to appreciate the other dining options the area has to offer. Head to the local restaurants to enjoy more unique and flavorful meals in a great atmosphere. If you choose to go to college in the South, you need to experience Southern culture at its best.

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Off-Campus Dining at Louisiana College

kelseyrose

Arts '15

5.0
A+

Coffe and Yogurt.

I love that there are quite a few spots to get coffee. There is also an ace spot to get frozen yogurt. It's not expensive either.

Feb 27, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Louisiana College

kaylamgilmore

'16

2.7
C+

IHOP Aka International House of PAPERS

There are not many places in the area to do late night homework. Most of the restaurants close around 11 so you have to hurry and go back. IHOP is as one place I enjoy going. I am there so offten at 3 and 4 in the morning the night crews have learned my name. Although they are acceptive and even have a little room they put college students in, they do not have a frindly snack option. If you want pancakes your ok but it might coust you a pretty penny to many times. The prices are not that good, but you can get toast, eggs and a free water and compementary endless coffee pot for $4.00 even or so I do. The biggest problem other than price is the fact they have not yet recieved WIFI. So if you have to type a paper, write a speech, study or do math, you are ok but there is no reasearch available. But that might be ok, because it keeps you on track so you dont get on facebook or youtube.

Mar 09, 2010

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Off-Campus Dining at Louisiana College

sj7263

'10

2.3
C

Off-Campus Dining Is Ok but Not Amazing

Places to eat: Po-Boy Express, Los Portales, Chili's, IHOP, Applebees, Logans, Cracker Barrel, Outback, Copelands, Johnny Carinos, Ryans, Cajun Landing, Huddle House, Fast food restaurants

None really offer student discounts, Kalideoscoops (and ice cream shop) offers a 10% discount with Student ID

Mar 02, 2010

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User rating for Louisiana College - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 8 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus restaurants on the following topics

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Wal-Mart
3636 Monroe Hwy.
(318) 640-6900
www.walmart.com
Daily 24 hours

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Beef 'O' Brady's
Food: Wings, burgers, and other American specialties
5803 Coliseum Blvd.
(318) 442-4233
www.beefsofalexandria.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Wings happy hours Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

BJ's Pizza House
Food: Pizza, sandwiches, and salads
Alexandria: 902 Versailles. Pineville: Corner of Stilley and Hwy 28
Alexandria: (318) 448-4101 Pineville: (318) 445-9249
www.bjspizzahouse.com
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Every semester, BJ's offers free all-you-can eat pizza to 100 LC students. Sign up in student development; first come, first served.

Cajun Landing
Food: Cajun
2728 N. MacArthur Dr.
(318) 487-4912
www.cajunlanding.com
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: Classy atmosphere, voted #1 restaurant in CENLA

China Queen Buffet
Food: Chinese
2981 Cottingham Expy.
(318) 641-8688
Price: $8–$10
Cool Features: Sushi bar included with buffet.

Coffee Connection
Food: Coffee, scones, cake, cookies
1313 Military Hwy.
(318) 445-8517
Price: $2–$5

The Diamond Grill
Food: Upscale Creole
924 Third St.
(318) 448-8989
www.thediamondgrill.com
Price: $10–$30
Cool Features: Happy hour 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Harlow's Do-Nut and Bakery
Food: Donuts and Kilaches
1322 Military Hwy.
(318) 448-0399
www.harlowsbakery.com
Price: $1–$5
Cool Features: You know you're in the South when your local donut shop has stuffed deer heads and bass decorating the walls...

Hasting's Bookstore
Food: Coffee and desserts
1460 MacArthur Dr.
(318) 449-4646
www.hastings.com
Price: $3–$6
Cool Features: Free wireless Internet access.

Johnny Carino's Italian Grill
Food: Italian
3209 S. MacArthur Dr.
(318) 767-5942
www.carinos.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Free refills on authentic Italian flavored cream sodas.

Logan's Texas Roadhouse
Food: Steaks, chicken, and seafood
2820 MacArthur Dr.
(318) 443-3550
www.logansroadhouse.com
Price: $8–$20
Cool Features: Enjoy a complimentary bucket of fresh peanuts and throw the shells on the floor!

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
Alexandria: 2071 North Mall Dr. Pineville: 3628 Monroe Hwy
Alexandria: (318) 443-5556 Pineville: (318) 641-6923
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Popular for birthdays - you'll get a free sopapilla and whipped cream on your face.

The Oriental Wok
Food: Chinese
6 N. Bolton Ave.
(318) 448-8247
Price: $5–$15

Pitt Grill Restaurant
Food: Home-style Southern
2360 MacArthur Dr.
(318) 442-9675
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Great 50s diner atmosphere

Roly Poly
Food: Sandwiches and wraps, soups, and salads
1707 Metro Ave.
(318) 767-8772
www.rolypoly.com
Price: $5–$8
Cool Features: Make your own wrap from a huge variety toppings - everything from PBJ to avocadoes to walnuts.

Schlotzky's Deli
Food: Sandwiches, soups, and salads
959 MacArthur Dr.
(318) 445-3354
www.schlotzkys.com/alexandria/1863/home
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Sandwiches are made with your choice of unique sourdough bread. Choose from original, rye, or jalapeno cheese.

Tunk's Cypress Inn
Food: Cajun/Seafood
3651 Lee St.
(318) 487-4014
Price: $10–$25
Cool Features: Oyster bar downstairs

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