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Off-Campus Dining

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  • Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
  • Señor Fish
24-Hour Dining Denny's
Best Asian OK Chinese Food
Best Breakfast Pat and Lorraine's
Best Healthy Subway
Best Pizza Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
Best Place to Take Your Parents Pat and Lorraine's
Other Places to Check Out Leo's Taco Truck (Open until 2 a.m. on Sunday and weekdays and until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday!)

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Simply put, the off-campus dining scene around Oxy can not be beat. There are many options nearby, and an even greater degree of choices and quality restaurants the farther one goes into the city. The sheer number of restaurants and the high level of satisfaction shows that eating out while at Oxy is almost certainly going to be good. The off-campus eating scene at Oxy is excellent. Whether in Eagle Rock itself, or in the surrounding areas, there are plenty of options for places to eat, and almost all of them are great. Casa Bianca is one of the highest rated Italian restaurants in LA, and the rest of the restaurants in the area are not far behind. There are also many options for prices as well, as most things are well within a typical college student’s budget.

While it may take a car ride, walk, or bus ride off campus to get to all of this, there are enough close-by options and such a huge variety that it doesn’t matter. It is very beneficial that there is so much variety off campus. With only two dining halls on campus, students are pleased with some of the options that they have with off-campus dining. The eating opportunities off campus more than make up for the so-so food on campus. The location of Occidental is a great strength, especially when it comes to eating off campus. A large number of options and a high level of quality give any student an excellent chance to find a good meal near or far, regardless of restrictions on tastes, time, or money.

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Off-Campus Dining at Occidental College

OxyPolit2015

Political Science and Government '15

4.2
A-

Off-Campus Dining

If you have access to a car there are tons of great restaurants in Pasadena, Glendale, and downtown LA -- all within about 15 minutes. Closer to campus (in Eagle Rock) students tend to frequent the taco trucks, Senor Fish, Panda Express, and Subway. Spitz is also popular and some people make the walk to Pat and Lorraine's for breakfast.

Sep 14, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Occidental College

mannaselassie

Economics '14

5.0
A+

LA FOOD!

THAI FOOD, KOREAN FOOD, JAPANESE FOOD, AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD, SUPER CHEAP MEXICAN FOOD! SO MANY CHOICES! SO MUCH FOOD! ITS ALL SOOOO GOOD!

Jun 25, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Occidental College

kevinfur

Biology '13

4.6
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Lots of Options

Around Eagle Rock, you'll find an array of available restaurants ready to tantalize your every food fantasy. There are a variety of Asian restaurants, greek food at Spitz, Hawaiian barbecue, Taco Trucks, and of course burger and pizza places. The best thing is that these are all mere blocks away from campus and literally a minute or two away by car. They nearly all offer student discounts (except the food chains) and all serve pretty great food. All in all, there is a lot to eat around Oxy.

Jul 15, 2010

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User rating for Occidental College - Off-Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know?
  • The weekly farmers' market near campus draws people from all over the city, and it has some of the best inexpensive food in the area.
  • The Capri has a special for Oxy students that provides all-you-can-eat spaghetti and salad meals for about $7.
  • Most places in Eagle Rock are within 10 minutes of walking distance from campus, and many offer full dinner options for less than $10.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Albertson's Grocery
4211 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 255-9993
albertsons.com
Daily 6 a.m.–11 p.m.

Ralph's
1416 E Colorado St, Glendale
(818) 548-0945
ralphs.com

Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 258-2449
Daily 9 a.m. –9 p.m.

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Café Beaujolais
Food: French bistro
1712 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 255-5111
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Fun, elegant French atmosphere with awesome desserts.

The Capri Italian Restaurant
Food: Italian
4604 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-3225
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Warm, friendly, authentic Italian restaurant! Comparable to New York or New Jersey style pizza and pasta.

Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
Food: Italian
1650 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 256-9617
http://casabiancapizza.com/
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Well know establishment serving pizza and other Italian food in an awesome atmosphere.

Denny's
Food: American, breakfast
3060 N. San Fernando Rd.
(323) 259-8258
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Open when nothing else is.

OK Chinese Food
Food: Chinese
2256 Colorado Blvd (off of Eagle Rock Blvd.)
(323) 258-3178
Price: $5-$12
Cool Features: Super fast delivery!

Panang Restaurant
Food: Thai
1801 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 344-3796
panangrestaurant.com
Price: $9-$16
Cool Features: They deliver. Some vegan choices.

Pat and Lorraine's Coffee Shop
Food: American diner
4720 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-7926
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: The Madonna ‘Like a Virgin,' speech in Reservoir Dogs was filmed here!

Señor Fish
Food: Mexican
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-7167
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Outdoor seating and BYOB. Great tacos, burritos and salsa.

Subway
Food: Sandwiches, salads
4919 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 254-7563
www.subway.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Convienient and fast, plus healthy options.

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