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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • Casa Bianca Pizza Pie

Best Breakfast

  • Pat and Lorraine's

Best Chinese

  • OK Chinese Food

Best Healthy

  • Subway

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Pat and Lorraine's

College Prowler Take

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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Anonymous says:

I love eating in Eagle Rock, and...

I love eating in Eagle Rock, and if I want something different, there’s all of Los Angeles to choose from. I don’t like driving too much, but there are some really amazing places that have really good food, and a really cool atmosphere as well.

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Anonymous says:

I’m in love with Pat and...

I’m in love with Pat and Lorraine’s. It has really good breakfast and lunch food, and the service there is great. It’s like a lot of the places nearby—small, but really good.

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Anonymous says:

Leo’s Taco Truck is the place to...

Leo’s Taco Truck is the place to eat late-night—do not go anywhere else!

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Anonymous says:

The variety is awesome. I can eat...

The variety is awesome. I can eat French, Italian, Thai, American, Chinese—whatever I want—and it’s all close by. It’s good that I have a meal plan, otherwise, I’d be tempted to eat out all the time.

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Anonymous says:

The food off campus is amazing.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
  • Señor Fish

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!)

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's

Grocery Stores

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 Listing

Café Beaujolais
French bistro
1712 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 255-5111
Price: $10-$25
Fun, elegant French atmosphere with awesome desserts.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
Italian
1650 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 256-9617
http://casabiancapizza.com/
Price: $10-$20
Well know establishment serving pizza and other Italian food in an awesome atmosphere.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 4 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 4 p.m.–1 a.m.

Denny's
American, breakfast
3060 N. San Fernando Rd.
(323) 259-8258
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15
Open when nothing else is.
Hours: Daily 24 hours

OK Chinese Food
Chinese
2256 Colorado Blvd (off of Eagle Rock Blvd.)
(323) 258-3178
Price: $5-$12
Super fast delivery!
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Panang Restaurant
Thai
1801 Colorado Blvd.
(323) 344-3796
panangrestaurant.com
Price: $9-$16
They deliver. Some vegan choices.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Pat and Lorraine's Coffee Shop
American diner
4720 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-7926
Price: $5-$15
The Madonna ‘Like a Virgin,' speech in Reservoir Dogs was filmed here!
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Señor Fish
Mexican
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-7167
Price: $5-$10
Outdoor seating and BYOB. Great tacos, burritos and salsa.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Subway
Sandwiches, salads
4919 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 254-7563
www.subway.com
Price: $5-$10
Convienient and fast, plus healthy options.
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–11 p.m.

The Capri Italian Restaurant
Italian
4604 Eagle Rock Blvd.
(323) 257-3225
Price: $15-$30
Warm, friendly, authentic Italian restaurant! Comparable to New York or New Jersey style pizza and pasta.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 4 p.m.–9:45 p.m.

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.

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