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Best Pizza

  • Pie in the Sky

Best Chinese

  • China Town Restaurant

Best Healthy

  • Panera Bread

Best Wings

  • Gators of Waterford Lakes

College Prowler Take

Whatever type of food you could possibly be craving, Orlando probably has it. Orlando is a big city with food establishments covering the entire area. There are tons of restaurants close to campus. Students often leave campus for lunch and find it convenient and enjoyable to do so. University Boulevard and Alafaya Trail are lined with places to eat.

There are mostly chain restaurants located in Orlando, with every single one that you can imagine making its presence from Chilli’s and T.G.I. Fridays to Wendy’s and McDonald’s. It’s possible to find the more authentic “mom and pop” restaurants sprinkled into the mix. You’ll never go hungry in Orlando.

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UCFJS says:

University of Central Florida 2015

Public Administration and Social Services

There are plenty of restaurants in...

There are plenty of restaurants in the UCF area. Most of the places around campus are chains, although the Japanese places are generally pretty good. Going downtown is great if you want a variety of places to eat, but that can be pricey! Hue is pretty good and fairly inexpensive.

Off-Campus Dining: March 10, 2009
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UCFCB says:

University of Central Florida 2013

Other

Off-campus restaurants are a lot...

Off-campus restaurants are a lot better than on-campus food. The only problem is that you need a car, so if you don't have one, you'll have to catch a ride. Most of the restaurants are located in Waterford. Alehouse has good drink specials, and Urban Flats is a really good place to get some flatbreads.

Off-Campus Dining: March 07, 2009
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UCFFB says:

University of Central Florida 2015

Other

We have a good variety of...

We have a good variety of restaurants arounds campus. Most of them are not within walking distance, but we still have some around us, like Subway, Moe's, Starbucks, and Burger King, to name a few.

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Anonymous says:

There are too many to count!...

There are too many to count! Broadway is a number one for a late-night hot spot, but Pie in the Sky is closing the gap!

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Anonymous says:

For the most part, you have your...

For the most part, you have your standard franchise restaurants that you can find anywhere, but you’ll find some local mom-and-pop places to eat with cheap food.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Applebee's
  • Broadway Pizza
  • Origami Sushi
  • Panera Bread

Other Places to Check Out

  • Dexter's of Thornton Park
  • Houston's
  • Longhorn Steak House
  • P.F. Chang's
  • Romano's Macaroni Grill
  • The Cheesecake Factory

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's
  • McDonald's
  • Steak 'n Shake

Grocery Stores

Publix
University of Palms Shopping Center, 4250 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo
(407) 366-9480

Super Target
325 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 482-8155

Wal-Mart
Neighborhood Market, 4255 Alafaya Trail
407-359-6707

Restaurant Listing

5 & Diner
Breakfasts, American
12286 E. Colonial Dr.
(407) 207-1952
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–1 a.m.
www.5anddiner.com

Applebee's
American
12103 Collegiate Way
(407) 282- 2055
www.applebees.com
Price: $5–$15
Holds lots of Greek events and pep rallies.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.– 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Broadway Ristorante and Pizzeria
Italian, pizza
12279 University Blvd.
(407) 282-4000
Price: $10–$20
Delivery until 4 a.m.
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m.
www.broadwayfl.com

Chili's Grill & Bar
American
12181 E. Colonial Dr.
(407) 384-6622
www.chilis.com
Price: $8–$15
Offers a Chili's “To Go” service
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

China Town Restaurant
Chinese
7 Alafaya Woods Blvd., Oviedo
(407) 366-2838
Price: $5–$15
Delivery
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–10 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Denny's
Breakfasts, American
11915 E. Colonial Dr.
(407) 381-0379
www.dennys.com
Price: $5–$15
Late-night eating
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Firehouse Subs
Subs
12075-A Collegiate Way
(407) 447-9111
www.firehousesubs.com
Price: $5–$10
With any sub, you can receive a combo for $1.60 more
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fusian Japanese Eatery
Japanese, sushi
12281 University Blvd.
(407) 736-8987
Price: $15–$30
Try the UCF roll.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–10 p.m.
www.fusianeatery.com

Gators of Waterford Lakes
Wings
12448 Lake Underhill Rd.
(407) 249-9444
Price: $15–$45
There's an all you can eat special for $6.95 Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
www.gatorsdockside.com

Marble Slab Ice Cream Parlor
Ice cream
415 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 382-3811
www.marbleslab.com
Price: $3–$8
Toppings are mixed in to ice cream on slab
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

McDonald's
Fast food
451 S. Goldenrod Rd.
(407) 381-3888
www.mcdonalds.com
Price: $2–$7
Cheap eating on the dollar menu
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Origami Sushi
Japanese, sushi
11903 E. Colonial Drive
(407) 736-1263
Price: $15–$30
Create your own rolls
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–10 p.m.

Orlando Ale House
American, bar fare
641 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 736- 0333
www.millersalehouse.com
Price: $5–$10
Ladies night every Tuesday where ladies drink free drafts and well drinks until 12 a.m.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.

Panera Bread
Sandwiches, salads, soups, bagels, coffee
11472 University Blvd.
(407) 273-4411
www.panerabread.com
Price: $3–$8
You pick two: half a sandwich, soup, or salad
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Pie in the Sky Pizza
Pizza
588 S. Alafaya Trail
(407) 207-3331
Price: $10–$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m.
www.pieintheskyorlando.com

Pita Pit
Pita wraps, healthy
12140 Collegiate Way
(407) 380-2333
www.pitapitusa.com
Price: $3–$8
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Planet Smoothie
Smoothies
469 Alafaya Trail
(407) 282-1100
www.planetsmoothie.com
Price: $3–$8
Smoothies can be made to meet your request
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Quiznos
Subs
433 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 380-3881
www.quiznos.com
Price: $3–$8
Add $2 to any sub and receive a combo meal, which includes a soda and a bag of chips
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Smokey Bones
Burgers, ribs, BBQ
303 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 249-2009
Price: $10–$15
Happy hour Monday–Friday from 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday– Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
528www.smokeybones.com

Steak 'n Shake
Fast food
12035 E. Colonial Dr.
(407) 384-2266
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $2–$8
Look for coupons in the mail
Hours: Daily 24 hours

T.G.I. Friday's
American
625 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 658-2750
www.fridays.com
Price: $10–$15
Happy Hour (11 p.m.–7 p.m., 10 p.m.–2 a.m.)
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

TooJay's Original Gourmet Deli
Breakfast, deli, kosher
715 N. Alafaya Trail
(407) 249-9475
www.toojays.com
Price: $5–$15
Bakery and take-home orders
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

University Grill
12273 University Blvd.
(407) 382-3570
Price: $5–$10
Smoke-free establishment
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
American

Wendy's
Fast food
5507 W. Colonial Dr.
(407) 299-8160
www.wendys.com
Price: $2–$8
Cheap eating
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m.

Did You Know?

Vogue’s June 2004 issue featured a three-page spread on the restaurants in Orlando, focusing on the amount of chain restaurants located here.

It never hurts to whip out your UCF identification when paying your check—you never know what restaurant will give you a discount. More and more restaurants are starting to provide this courtesy around the UCF campus.

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