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Purdue University - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • BW3s
  • Harry's Chocolate Shop
  • Lafayette Brewing Company
  • Spageddies Italian Kitchen
  • Triple XXX
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • Steak 'n Shake
  • Triple XXX (except Sundays)
Best Asian China Moon
Best Breakfast Denny's
Best Healthy Bistro 501
Best Pizza Mad Mushroom Pizza
Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Bistro 501
  • Spageddies Italian Kitchen
Other Places to Check Out
  • Arby's
  • Arni's
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Don Pablo's
  • Logan's
  • McDonald's
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Panera Bread
  • Pizza Hut
  • Snowbear Frozen Custard

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The Greater Lafayette area boasts hundreds of restaurants catering to every food preference imaginable. Students seem more impressed with restaurants that are near the Purdue campus such as Jake’s, McDonald's, and Panda Express. Since these restaurants are so close to Purdue, it sometimes seems that they’re on-campus dining rather than off-campus dining. There are some distinctive restaurants around Purdue as well, such as Harry’s Chocolate Shop and Triple XXX. These spots are distinctive Purdue landmarks and hold a special place in many students' memories. While their food may not necessarily be student favorites, every Purdue student makes sure to pay a visit to these places at least once during their college years.

If you want to head to Lafayette’s more upscale dining locations, it’ll require a car, which can be a deterrent to freshmen without transportation. Some of the nicer restaurants, such as Bistro 501 and Lafayette Brewing Company, can be quite pricey for those on a budget; however, there are plenty of unique burger joints within walking distance of the central campus that are affordable and popular student hangouts. Restaurants serving ethnic food such as Chinese, Korean, and Indian tend to be highly overpriced and thus are not as popular as places like McDonald's and Burger King.

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Off-Campus Dining at Purdue University

TRPouliot

'12

Nursing

4.6
A

Student Discounts

At University bookstores on campus they hand out coupon books that have great coupons for all over campus and restaurants in town, including coupons for a free meal at the dining courts!

Feb 08, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Purdue University

Tpouliot

'12

Nursing

5.0
A+

Chauncey Hill

On and around Chauncey hill at Purdue has all kinds of options for you. Ranging from sit down to take out there's sure to be something for everyone's schedule. And while there are a some chain restaurants, there are also some ethnic varieties including; Greek, Indian, Mediterranean, Asian, sushi,Vegetarian, Mexican and more! You definitely have to try Von's dough shack for calzones and Hotbox if you are in the mood for pizza. My favorite inexpensive sushi place is Maru, they hallways have great sushi and don't keep you waiting!

Jan 31, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Purdue University

impala

'15

Atmospheric Sciences

3.8
B+

Eat, Eat, Eat

Numerous choices off campus that are a short walk away, conveniently located near campus, wide assortment of cuisine.

Jan 25, 2012

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Did You Know?

In 1919 Harry J. Marack opened Harry’s Chocolate Shop. Rumor has it that its name comes from when our nation was in the throes of prohibition. Harry’s was a secret speakeasy, and used the term “chocolate shop” as a secret code for “bar.” The password to enter the speakeasy was “Go ugly early,” which you can find today on the Harry’s Chocolate Shop shirts.

Lafayette supposedly has the highest ratio of restaurants in the state of Indiana.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Marsh Supermarket
2410 N. Salisbury St.
(765) 463-6725

Marsh Supermarket
3825 State Road 26 E.
(765) 447-2142

Super Target
3630 State Road 26 E.
(765) 446-5881

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Applebee's
Food: American
3009 Northwestern Ave.
(765) 423-4501
www.applebees.com
Price: $15-$20

Bistro 501
Food: French
501 Main St.
(765) 423-4501
Price: $20-$50
Cool Features: For a taste of Europe, head here for roasted duck, fine cheeses, and exquisite wines.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: Buffalo wings, sandwiches, nachos
360 Brown St.
(765) 743-1188
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Interactive trivia on large screens scattered around the bar and restaurant.

Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: American
3980 State Rd. 26 E.
(765) 423-4501
www.chilis.com
Price: $15-$20

China Moon
Food: Chinese
1922 Elmwood Plaza
(765) 447-3224 (765) 447-4062
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: The take out cup on top of the delivery cars, so you know when China Moon is delivering.

Denny's
Food: Diner, breakfast
4260 State Rd. 26 E.
(765) 448-1007
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10

Grindstone Charlie's
Food: American
3443 State Rd. 26 E.
(765) 449-8692
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: The decorations are all geared around Purdue University, and the food portions are enormous.

Harry's Chocolate Shop
Food: Burgers and beer
329 W. State St.
(765) 743-1467
www.harryschocolateshop.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Harry's is one of Purdue's favorite bars, sports over 30 different shots of liquor, and is home to the best buffalo chicken pasta salad in the greater Lafayette area.

Jake's Roadhouse
Food: Burgers, wraps, beer, and fries
135 S. Chauncey Ave.
(765) 743-5253
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Besides being one of Purdue's favorite bars, Jake's sports several large TVs and a back room that has a garage-style atmosphere.

Lafayette Brewing Company
Food: Burgers, soups, fries, beer
622 Main St.
(765) 742-2591
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: The beer and root beer are brewed in a room directly connected to the dining area, and from your seat, you can watch the beverages brewing away through the Plexiglas window. Ask to be seated next to the window if it's your first visit.

Mad Mushroom Pizza
Food: Pizza, hot sandwiches, cheese sticks
720–8 Northwestern Ave.
(765) 743-5555
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Unbeatable daily deals, cheese sticks that are excellent after a long night of partying or studying.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Food: Italian
4151 State Rd. 26 E.
(765) 449-0773
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$20

Spageddies Italian Kitchen
Food: Italian
3990 State Rd. 26 E.
(765) 449-0773
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Unlimited loaves of Italian bread (usually straight out of the oven and still warm) that you can dip into plates of roasted garlic bits and basil-drenched olive oil. The desserts, especially the chocolate truffle, are to die for.

Steak 'n Shake
Food: Burgers and shakes
200 Meijer Dr.
(765) 447-3375
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: It's open 24 hours, and you can pay with a credit card.

Texas Roadhouse
Food: Steakhouse
3615 State Rte. 38 E.
(765) 447-3375
www.texasroadhouse.com
Price: $10-$20

Triple XXX
Food: Burgers, root beer, and fries
2 N. Salisbury St.
765-743-5373
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Triple XXX is one of the oldest burger joints in the Purdue area, and it's the oldest drive-in in Indiana. Check it out for homemade root beer and the nifty Purdue memorabilia.

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