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Quick StatsBest Healthy
- Happy's Healthy Grill
- Saladworks
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Old Man Rafferty's
- SoHo on George
College Prowler Take
Nationwide, Rutgers is more known for its grease trucks than its highly-rated business school. Fat sandwiches are the primary cause for gaining the Freshman 15. It is said that you are not really a Rutgers student until you have had a fat sandwich. Maxim magazine even rated the Fat Darrell the best sandwich in America. However, if you want to fit into your high school jeans for a while, you have other options. Saladworks, Thinisu, and Happy’s Health Grill are popular spots for vegetarians and students who don’t want an early heart attack. However, if cardiac arrest is your choice, downtown New Brunswick is filled with cheap, greasy pizza places that all offer the same foods that are delicious, but certainly not healthy. When parents come to town, RU students beg them to take them to one of the four-star restaurants in the area. Nova Terra, Sapporo, and SoHo are popular, trendy spots to eat. However, Old Man Rafferty’s is unofficially the “Rutgers” restaurant, employing and serving most of the University. The restaurant is cheap and has amazing desserts and a classy ambiance that keeps students coming back. The restaurants downtown also accommodate the diverse student population by having restaurants that offer Indian, Ethiopian, Chinese, Creole, and Italian foods. Students Speak Out
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RutAK says: Rutgers New Brunswick 2016 Undecided  |
They're good. A lot of the chain...
They're good. A lot of the chain restaurants are on the highway, though not in walking distance. George Street and Easton Avenue have tons of affordable places to eat that are almost always open. Downtown New Brunswick also has nice restaurants at a higher price range, such as Old Man Rafferty's.
Off-Campus Dining: February 20, 2009
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RutDA says: Rutgers New Brunswick 2016 Undecided |
Unless you have a car, there...
Unless you have a car, there aren't really places you can go to within walking distance, except for College Avenue. There are a lot of restaurants over there. Some include Qdoba, Starbucks, a variety of Chinese places, cafes, and pizza places. There are definitely a lot of options for different cuisines and prices. It's easy to find a cheap place with good food.
Off-Campus Dining: February 19, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
So many options! Attilio’s is...
So many options! Attilio’s is great and cheap! Old Man Rafferty’s is popular and Stuff Yer Face is a favorite. Of course, there are always the grease trucks serving the Fat Darrell, also known as the best sandwich by Maxim magazine. |
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The restaurants near campus vary...
The restaurants near campus vary greatly, but are fun in their own way. Happy’s Health Grill has cheap but healthy hot and cold wraps. We have a lot of delicious ethnic foods like Indian, Thai, Lebanese, and Mediterranean. Downtown has nicer places to go for celebrations or to take your parents: Harvest Moon, Old Man Rafferty’s, Old Bay, Tumulty’s. Then there are some places you’d only go with parents like SoHo on George or Frog and the Peach. |
Anonymous says: |
Restaurants are good; you can find...
Restaurants are good; you can find any type of food you’re in the mood for. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Saladworks
- Attilio's Pasta Kitchen
- Happy's Health Grill
- Marita's Cantina
- Old Man Rafferty's
- Skinny Vinnies
- Stuff Yer Face
Other Places to Check Out
- Paulie’s
- Stage Left Restaurant
- Frog and the Peach (American)
- Sapporo
- Tumulty's (Pub grub)
- West End Café (Coffee)
Grocery Stores
C Town Supermarkets
275 George St.
(732) 545-5582
Stop and Shop
940 Easton Ave.
(732) 545-7707
Restaurant Listing
Happy's Health Grill
Sandwiches, wraps
144 Easton Ave.
(732) 418-0336
Price: $4-$8
Happy's is one of the few places at Rutgers where you can order something healthy and have it delivered until midnight.
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Cluck-U Chicken
American
53 Easton Ave.
(732) 828-2318
www.cluckuchicken.com
Price: $5-$10
Chicken wings in five different barbeque sauces: mild, atomic, nuclear, thermo-nuclear, and 911.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Attilio's Pasta Kitchen
Italian
9 Spring St.
(732) 846-0010
Price: $10-$15
Attilio's is owned by Sopranos star Federico Castelluccio (Furio). It has become one of the most popular date spots at Rutgers for its quality food, the cozy ambiance, and the reasonable college prices.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Skinny Vinnie's
Pizza, sandwiches, burgers, calzones, stromboli
60 Sicard St.
(732) 545-6671
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.– 3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Nova Terra
American Latino cuisine
78 Albany St.
(732) 296-1600
Price: $15-$30
Nova Terra is one of New Brunswick's many four-star restaurants with live jazz and Latin music in the evening. The restaurants two signature dishes are civiche (Latino sashimi) and new-world paella.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday– 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Edo Sushi Bar
Japanese, Korean
68 Easton Ave.
(732) 514-0700
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m–10:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian
338 George St.
(732) 545-5115
www.makedas.com
Price: $15-$30
The Asbury Park Press has said that once you enter Makeda, “you leave the world of same old, same old behind.” Friday and Saturday nights feature live Africana and salsa music.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Harvest Moon Café
American
392 George St.
(732) 249-MOON
www.harvestmoonbrewery.com
Price: $10-$20
Harvest Moon Café is also a brewery and bar featuring DJ nights and Acoustic Mondays. Popular dishes include their unique salads, specialty pizzas, late-night menu, and desserts.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Jimmy's Grill & Pizza Specialties
Pizza, sandwiches, stomboli, calzones
104 Easton Ave.
(732) 418-9600
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–5 a.m.
Bombay Grill & Bistro
Indian
371 George St.
(732) 247-7474
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Marita's Cantina
Mexican
1 Penn Plaza
(732) 247-3840
www.maritascantinanewbrunswick.com
Price: $5-$10
Marita's is a Rutgers favorite, serving Mexican delights such as gazpacho soup, quesadillas, fajitas, and a fantastic seven-layer dip—complete with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Live entertainment takes place nearly every night.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–10 p.m.
Noodle Gourmet
Chinese
43 Easton Ave.
(732) 828-8188
www.noodle-gourmet.com
Price: $5-$8
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 a.m.
PJ's Grill & Pizza
Pizza, salad, Middle Eastern, pasta, buffalo wings
166 Easton Ave.
(732) 249-1800
www.pjsgrill.com
Price: $4-$7
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–4 a.m.
RU Grill & Pasta
Pizza, sandwiches, burgers, buffalo wings, salads
14 Easton Ave.
(732) 828-1128
Price: $3-$6
Hours: Monday–Saturday 12 p.m.–4 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–4 a.m.
Old Man Rafferty's
American
106 Albany St.
(732) 846-6153
www.oldmanraffertys.com
Price: $15-$30
This restaurant is a popular place to bring your parents. Most college students go to the gourmet shop to skip meals and go straight to dessert. College favorites include Mississippi Mud Cake, Oreo Monster Mousse, and Caramel Apple Granny Pie.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Somerset Diner
Breakfast, burgers, salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks
1045 Easton Ave., Somerset
(732) 828-5424
www.somersetdiner.com
Price: $5–$25
You can order food online from this diner or use RU Express. Also, you get 10 percent discount as a Rutgers student.
Qdoba
Mexican
385 George St .
(732) 227-0058
www.qdoba.com
Price: $5–$8
This is a student favorite where you can get free delivery with a $15 purchase. You can even walk here from the College Avenue Campus. Accepts RU Express.
Jersey Subs
Salads, sandwiches, subs
380 George St.
(732) 418-7900
Price: $4–$9
A great place to go if you are in a hurry., and you can even walk here from the College Ave Campus. They accepts RU Express.
Thinisu
Indo-American
138 Easton Ave.
(732) 545-9888
thinsu.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–2 a.m.
SoHo on George
335 George St. # A101
(732) 296-0533
www.sohoongeorge.com
Price: $20-$50
SoHo's large windows face the street, allowing passersbys to peek inside and see you—and as a passerby, you can see who's dining in this fancy spot.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Saladworks
Salad, sandwiches, soup, wraps
120 Albany St.
(732) 418-9191
www.saladworks.com
Price: $4-$8
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m–3 p.m.
Nuebies
American
120 Somerset St.
(732) 846-0999
Price: $5-$10
Nuebies delivers late night to residence halls. However, the restaurant is a quaint, personal spot specializing in burgers, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and vegetarian options. A meal at Nuebies is a simple quick bite on a college budget.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–3 a.m.
Old Bay Restaurant
Louisiana cooking, French Creole cuisine
61–63 Church St.
(908) 246-3111
www.oldbay.com
Price: $15-$25
The Home News Tribune has said that Old Bay is the best place to listen to jazz and blues music. The restaurant was designed to resemble the French quarter's bistros. Favorites at Old Bay Restaurant are the gumbo, crawfish, and jambalaya.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Stuff Yer Face
American, Italian
49 Easton Ave.
(732) 247-1727
www.stuffyerface.com
Price: $5-$10
Stuff Yer Face is the typical college bar with neon beer signs and a jukebox. Strombolis, commonly referred to as bolis, are the restaurant's claim to fame. Students can be seen drinking outdoors on the restaurant's patio.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Did You Know?The Food Network’s Mario Batali, known as “Molto Mario,” was a chef at Stuff Yer Face during his Rutgers college years. Local pizza places flood their walls with pictures of drunk Rutgers students. There are more than 75 locations that accept RU Express off campus.
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