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Off-Campus Dining

Quick Stats

Student Favorites
  • Il Spazio
  • Washington Street Java Company
24-Hour Dining
  • Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store
  • Pancake City
  • Wal-Mart Supercenter Store
Best Asian King’s Buffet
Best Breakfast Pancake City
Best Healthy
  • Il Spazio
  • Washington Street Java Company
Best Pizza Papa John’s
Best Place to Take Your Parents Il Spazio
Other Places to Check Out El Vaquero

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If a wide selection of exciting eating establishments is going to make or break your college choice, Truman probably is not for you. The only sushi or couscous you’ll find is in the ethnic foods aisle at Wal-Mart, where the chimichangas and the crab rangoon are delicious and kind on your wallet as well. On the bright side, when you only have 15 potential off-campus choices, decisions become much easier.

Students are very protective of their off-campus dining preferences, and each of the Mexican and Chinese restaurants have devoted, vocal factions. And for a campus surrounded by pastures and pumpkins, the restaurants are nothing to shake a stick at. There’s really nowhere to go wrong—every establishment serves plentiful and fine-tasting meals, and all are within close proximity to the University. Thousand Hills State Park Dining Lodge is the farthest from campus, but it is still less than a five-mile drive. With so much in easy distance, it’s no wonder that half of the student body contentedly lives off campus. Plus, after weeks of Sodexo campus food, nothing tastes better than chips and queso dip or cashew chicken.

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Off-Campus Dining at Truman State University

saf7217

'14

Biology

3.1
B-

Not Much Around

The restarauts around campus are pretty good, but there aren't very many of them. The ones that are here have good prices, good food, and good portions just be prepared for few options.

Apr 18, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Truman State University

elkmarshall

'14

International Business

2.3
C

Fast Food

If you like McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, KFC, here's the place for you. However, the only nice restaurant in the town is Ruby Tuesday.

Sep 27, 2010

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Off-Campus Dining at Truman State University

Amanda.K

'12

3.5
B

Fresh or Fast

There are tons of local famers in the Kirksville area. They have lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy.

There are also a string of fast food chains and two McDonalds.

There are no Starbucks. The nicest restaurant is Ruby Tuesdays. It's a small town people but at least it fits the budget.

Apr 21, 2010

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Did You Know?

Students have been known to drive to Columbia, Mo., or to Iowa to satisfy cravings for Olive Garden, Steak ‘n Shake, or White Castle.

Raving or raving mad? You can review Kirksville restaurants at truman.dailyjolt.com.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Aldi
2115 N. Baltimore St.
(600) 665-3948

Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store
500 N. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-8335

Wal-Mart Supercenter Store
2206 N. Baltimore St.
(660) 637-7100

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders
Food: Grinders, pizza, salads
516 N. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-7665
www.bellacinos.com
Price: $5–$7
Cool Features: On Sunday nights, grinders (sub sandwiches) are half price with a Truman ID. Delivery is free for orders of $10 or more.

Domino’s Pizza
Food: Pizza
1109 S. Baltimore St.
(660) 627-3030
www.dominos.com
Price: $5–$12
Cool Features: If you order three one-topping medium pizzas, they are only $5 each.

Great Wall
Food: Chinese
1010 S. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-9029
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat on weekends for $5..

Il Spazio
Food: Italian/American
215 W. Washington St.
(660) 665-8484
www.ilspazio.com
Price: $8–$21
Cool Features: Six beers are brewed on site.

King’s Buffet
Food: Chinese
1707 S. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-6622
All-you-can-eat on weekends for only $6.
Price: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cool Features: $6–$10

La Pachanga
Food: Mexican
1710 S. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-8450
Price: Less than $10
Cool Features: On weekends, a guitarist serenades diners throughout the evening.

Pagliai’s Pizza
Food: Italian
101 W. Washington St.
(660) 665-6678
Price: $3–$12
Cool Features: The restaurant’s name is pronounced “polly-eyes.” Free delivery, even on $3 sandwiches. Main feature are the baby ronzas, which are like homemade pizza pockets.

Pancake City
Food: Breakfast/American
2101 N. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-6002
Price: $3–$12
Cool Features: The only 24-hour restaurant in town. A student favorite is the grub fries, which are smothered in cheese sauce and bacon.

Papa John’s
Food: Pizza
1506 S. Baltimore St.
(660) 665-5252
www.papajohns.com
Price: $7–$12
Cool Features: You can order online up to 21 days in advance at www.papajohnsonline.com.

Thousand Hills State Park Dining Lodge
Food: American
1512 E. Dear St.
(660) 665-7119
Price: $7–$18
Cool Features: The restaurant overlooks the lake and is particularly beautiful at sunset. The prices are cheaper at lunch, and the service is wonderful.

Washington Street Java Company
Food: Desserts, salads, sandwiches, soups, specialty coffee drinks
107 W. Washington St.
(660) 627-4777
washingtonstreetjavaco.com
Price: $2–$8
Cool Features: This is the best place to study. The back room offers board games and squishy couches. Live bands regularly perform here.

The Wooden Nickel
Food: American/Italian
114 S. Elson St.
(660) 665-2760
woodennickelrestaurant.com
Price: $5–$20
Cool Features: Doubles as a catering center. The restaurant often participates in Truman fundraising efforts by donating coupons for free appetizers and entrées. Woody’s, the full-service bar area, also has pool tables and dart boards.

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