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Union College - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Off-Campus Dining

B
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Student Favorites
  • Ambition Café
  • Pinhead Susan's
24-Hour Dining None
Best Asian Golden Phoenix
Best Breakfast The Glenville Queen
Best Healthy Sushi Art
Best Pizza I Love New York Pizza
Best Wings The Fireside
Best Place to Take Your Parents The Van Dyck
Other Places to Check Out
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Garcia's
  • Hiro's
  • Homestyle
  • Luigi's
  • Macaroni Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Melting Pot
  • P.F. Chang's
  • Red Lobster

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Off-campus restaurants are there—you just have to know where to look. Knowledge of the non-Union eateries comes with experience and an intense desire to escape the monotony of Dutch and Upperclass dining halls. Having a car is a plus when it comes to eating out, but places like Ambition, Peter Pause, the Van Dyck, and Pinhead Susan’s are within walking distance. For the most part, Union’s surrounding area provides at least a dozen excellent options for eating elsewhere.

If you are willing to travel a little farther for your food, you can head over to Saratoga or Albany where there are tons of wonderful little gems that can fill your tummy. You may have to borrow a friend’s car or wait until you can have your own on campus (freshmen are not allowed cars) to get to some of the most scrumptious places around Schenectady, Latham, and Albany. It really isn’t that big of a deal because you can always find something.

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Off-Campus Dining at Union College

halll

'15

Political Science and Government

2.7
C+

Not Great

There aren't many options off campus. Most things are accessible by foot and they're okay, but not much to rave about. The best food off campus is Bombers, but that's not surprising considering it was set up FOR Union students. It was started by a Union graduate and has been very successful in the area. Off-campus dining is better accomplished if students go off to Albany or the surrounding cities.

Nov 23, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Union College

tbskoll12

'13

English

3.8
B+

Small City Dining

Even though Schenectady is a small city, there are plenty of off-campus dining options. One block over from school, in downton Schenectady, there's a slew of unique and quaint restaurants that are great places to go to with your family whenever they come to visit, or even if you feel like eating off campus on any given night! The options are very diverse ranging from dinners, to delis, and even to upscale Italian restaurants that are loved by all. Definitely a favorite is Mr. Wasabi on Union St., a few blocks up from school.

Feb 17, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Union College

kaylarose

'14

Psychology

3.5
B

Off Campus Dining

There are some local restaurants that are in walking distance and are very good. If you have a car you can drive to the mall complex where there are more fast food places.

Feb 09, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Earthly Delights Natural Foods
162 Jay St.
(518) 372-7580

Hannaford Supermarkets
579 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham
(518) 782-1750

Mohawk Grocery and Deli
575 Nott St.
(518) 393-6859

Price Chopper
1640 Eastern Pkwy.
(518) 372-6553

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Ambition Café
Food: Coffeehouse, bistro
154 Jay St.
(518) 382-9277
Price: $5-$10

Bangkok Bistro
Food: Thai
268 State St.
(518) 374-2806
www.bangkokthai.com
Price: $10-$15

Cornell's Italian Restaurant
Food: Italian
39 N. Jay St.
(518) 370-3825
Price: $10-$20

The Fireside
Food: American
1631 Eastern Pkwy.
(518) 382-1616
Price: $5-$10

Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
1614 Central Ave., Albany
(518) 456-4116
Price: $8-$15

The Glenville Queen
Food: American diner
210 Saratoga Rd., Glenville
(518) 399-3244
Price: $8-$15

Golden Phoenix (Go Pho)
Food: Chinese, Japanese, American, Mongolian
2309 Nott St.
(518) 344-7518
Price: $10-$15

I Love New York Pizza
Food: Pizza, subs
1705 Union St.
(518) 346-7272
Price: $5-$10

John Riccitello Restaurant
Food: Italian
1687 Foster Ave.
(518) 374-1574
Price: $15-$20

Lorenzo's
Food: Italian
1733 Van Vranken
(518) 370-5455
Price: $15-$25

Mari's Japanese Cuisine
Food: Sushi
2049 Van Vranken
(518) 381-4881
Price: $10-$15

Moon & River
Food: Coffeehouse, vegetarian, American
115 S. Ferry St.
(518) 382-1938
Price: $15-$20

Morrette's King Steak House Inc.
Food: American
1126 Erie Blvd.
(518) 370-0555
Price: $10-$20

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Food: 178 Wolf Rd.
Albany
(518) 458-8676
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$20

Peter Pause
Food: Italian
535 Nott St.
(518) 382-9278
www.peterpause.com
Price: $8-$15

Pinhead Susan's
Food: American pub
38-40 N. Broadway
(518) 346-6431
Price: $10-$15

Scotti's
Food: Italian
1730 Union St.
(518) 393-7440
Price: $10-$15

The Stockade Inn
Food: Upscale American
1 N. Church St.
(518) 346-3400
Price: $15-$40

Sushi Art
Food: Sushi
2025 State St.
(518) 388-8600
Price: $10-$20

The Van Dyck
Food: Upscale barbeque
237 Union St.
(518) 381-1111
Price: $15-$30

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