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University of Denver - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Bruegger's Bagels
  • Chipotle
  • Jerusalem Restaurant
  • Mustard's Last Stand
  • Pete's University Park Café
  • Spanky's
  • Tokyo Joe's
  • Treehouse Deli and Café
24-Hour Dining IHOP
Best Asian
  • Imperial Chinese Restaurant
  • Jason's Thai
Best Breakfast Bruegger's Bagels
Best Healthy
  • Jamba Juice
  • Treehouse Café
Best Pizza Anthony's Pizza and Pasta
Best Wings Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Elway's Steakhouse
  • Washington Park Grille
Other Places to Check Out
  • Common Grounds
  • Denver Chophouse
  • Mao
  • Palomino
  • Papa John's

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Dining in Denver is varied and fun, and there are many different kinds of restaurants within walking distance from campus. Try Café Aroma, Garbanzo’s, or Jerusalem’s for Middle Eastern Cuisine, Tokyo Joe’s for a shrimp bowl, Chipotle for a chicken burrito, or Spanky’s for a cheeseburger. Most of the restaurants surrounding campus are pretty cheap and even more accessible with the FLEX meal plan.

Despite all the variety, though, eating at the same restaurants around campus time after time can get a little boring. When your taste buds are screaming for something new, head to other parts of the city. Restaurants downtown are known for their top-quality food and professional service. Although you may notice the difference in price as well, every now and again it’s good to splurge on “real” food. Many students head downtown in search of the perfect restaurant for a first date or to impress the parents. Another good thing about the Denver dining scene is the number of vegetarian options available. The vast majority of restaurants offer vegetarian dishes that are just as tasty, if not tastier, than their carnivorous counterparts.

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Denver

apkapi34

Geography '15

4.6
A

Lots of Options

WIthin walking distance from school are numerous restaurants, from nation-wide chains to local restaurants. Noodles and Company is only 2 blocks off campus, along with the original Chipotle, and a great local Mexican restaurant called Illegal Petes. At most of the places you can use your Flex cash from your student ID, which also gets you free stuff sometimes!

Apr 09, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Denver

billychapman5

Business '14

3.8
B+

Munch Street

Surrounding the University of Denver's campus are various places to get a quick, delicious meal. The most popular student meal starts with the choice between the original 1st location of Chipotle, or Illegal Pete's, an amazing burrito place that rivals Chipotle. Both offer student drinks. Next is Jerusalem's restaurant, which is said to be the most popular Middle Eastern restaurant in Colorado. It is especially popular among students because it is open until 3 or 4am every night of the week. The rest of the options are fairly standard yet add some variety to the options: Jimmy Johns, Noodles & Company, BlackJack's Pizza, Pete's Cafe, and Spanky's Diner.

Apr 02, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Denver

Pioneer2015

International Studies '15

4.2
A-

Illegal, Jimmy, Cheese Steak

Great food off campus. Lots of options including Noodles and Company, Illegal Petes, Chipotle, Mustard's Last Stand, Jimmy Johns, Cheese Steak, Black Jack Pizza, Jerusalem's etc. Many options and at good prices.

Mar 18, 2012

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User rating for University of Denver - Off-Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 33 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know?
  • The national Mexican food chain Chipotle built its first establishment about two blocks from DU's campus.
  • The Denver omelet, a popular breakfast, has no relation to the city of Denver.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

King Soopers
2750 S. Colorado Blvd.
(303) 512-0122

Safeway
2150 S. Downing St.
(303) 722-6117

Whole Foods
2375 E. First Ave.
(720) 941-4100

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Anthony's Pizza and Pasta
Food: Italian
1628 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 744-3137
Price: $5-$10

Beau Jo's Pizza
Food: Pizza
2710 S. Colorado Blvd.
(303) 758-1519
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: The walls at Beau Jo's are covered with customer-created art. If you're inspired to draw on your napkin while waiting, create a clever advertisement for Beau Jo's. Your ingenuity might forever find its home on the restaurant's walls.

Bruegger's
Food: Deli, baked goods
2000 S. University Blvd.
(303) 777-7600
www.brueggers.com
Price: $5-$10

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American, desserts
1201 16th St., Suite 100
(303) 595-0333
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: The Cheesecake Factory offers more than 30 different kinds of cheesecake including key lime, vanilla bean, and peanut butter.

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
1644 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 722-4121
www.chipotle.com
Price: $3-$8
Cool Features: Chipotle's original restaurant is smack dab next to DU.

IHOP
Food: Breakfast
1760 Vine St.
(303) 371-5586
www.ihop.com
Price: $5-$10

Jerusalem Restaurant
Food: Middle Eastern
1890 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 777-8288
Price: $3-$8
Cool Features: J-Ru's extended hours make it a popular spot for late-night hunger pangs.

Las Margaritas
Food: Mexican
1066 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 777-0194
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Las Margs' outdoor patio is a prime people-watching spot while drinking one or two of the menu's 60 different margaritas.

Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
Food: American
4100 E. Mexico Ave., Suite G
(303) 300-6666
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: The Lazy Dog is known as one of Denver's best sports bars, and the food is surprisingly high quality.

Maggiano's Little Italy
Food: Italian
500 16th St., Suite 150
(303) 260-7707
www.maggianos.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Maggiano's serves up huge portions of classic Italian favorites, which is good for students on a budget—take home what you don't eat and save it for later.

Mustard's Last Stand
Food: American
2081 S. University Blvd.
(303) 722-7936
Price: $5-$10

Pete's University Café
Food: Greek and varied
2345 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 733-7376
Price: $5-$10

Pita Jungle
Food: Middle Eastern
2017 S. University Blvd.
(303) 570-1900
Price: $10-$15

Reivers Restaurant
Food: American
1085 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 733-8856
Price: $10-$15

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
1525 Blake St.
(303) 623-5432
riograndemexican.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: The Rio Grande is known for its delicious—and potent—margaritas. It's no wonder the restaurant has a three-margarita limit—that's all you need. On the weekends, the line is out the door, especially during the summer.

Spanky's Roadhouse
Food: American
1800 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 733-6886
Price: $5-$10

Tokyo Joe's
Food: Japanese
1700 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 722-7666
Price: $3-$8

Treehouse Deli and Café
Food: American
2043 S. University Blvd.
(303) 733-7530
Price: $5-$10

Two-Fisted Mario's Pizza
Food: Pizza
1626 Market St.
(303) 623-3523
Price: $2-$5
Cool Features: Mario's late-night hours attract many downtown partiers who either have had too much to drink and need a big, greasy slice of pizza, or just aren't ready to go home.

Washington Park Grille
Food: American, Italian
1096 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 777-0707
Price: $15-$25

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