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Quick StatsBest Pizza
- Anthony's Pizza and Pasta
Best Chinese
- Imperial Chinese Restaurant
- Jason's Thai
Best Healthy
- Jamba Juice
- Treehouse Café
Best Wings
- Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Elway's Steakhouse
- Washington Park Grille
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
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In the immediate area that is...
In the immediate area that is walkable from campus, you have Subway, Quiznos, Black Jack Pizza, Garbanzo, Spicy Pickle, Jason's Thai, Tokyo Joe's, Chipotle, Anthony's Pizza, Fugheddaboudit's Pizza, and Starbucks. There is a great assortment of food to eat, and you can pick something up no matter what mood you're in.
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DUKO says: University of Denver 2015 Business |
There are many many places to...
There are many many places to choose from within walking distance of campus: Tokyo Joe's (Japanese), Chipotle (Mexican), Garbanzo (Mediterranean), Black Jacks, Subway, Quiznos, Jamba Juice, Brueggers Bagels (deli), Starbucks, Spicy Pickle (sandwiches), Mustard's Last Stand (hot dogs and such), Jerusalem's (Mediterranean), and a few more. Most of the places have reasonable prices and are really tasty! The Spicy Pickle, Tokyo Joe's, Chipotle, and Jerusalem's are particularly popular. Spanky's is a popular bar and restaurant that's also close by.
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Restaurants in Denver are okay,...
Restaurants in Denver are okay, but I wouldn’t say they’re anything spectacular. Around campus, try Tokyo Joe’s for really good, fresh Japanese food. And it’s quick, so you’re not sitting and waiting for your food for forever. Chipotle is a favorite, too, because it’s cheap, fast, yummy, and you get a lot of food. |
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I’m usually too broke to eat off...
I’m usually too broke to eat off campus, but when I do, I go to Bruegger’s Bagels and Tokyo Joe’s. You get good food for pretty cheap, and they accept the flex meal plan. My friends and I also order from Papa John’s pizza once or twice a week. They have delish pizza. |
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Chipotle is top-notch as far as...
Chipotle is top-notch as far as the food off campus is concerned. Another favorite spot is Tokyo Joe’s. It’s a fast food joint that serves Japanese dishes such as chicken bowls and sushi. A lot of students like it because it’s so healthy. If you don’t go for healthy food, though, there’s tons of places nearby you’ll probably like. Mustard’s Last Stand is your typical burger joint, and there are plenty of places around to order pizza from. Anthony’s has great pizza. |
FactsStudent 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
Other Places to Check Out
- Common Grounds
- Denver Chophouse
- Mao
- Palomino
- Papa John's
Grocery Stores
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 Listing
Anthony's Pizza and Pasta
Italian
1628 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 744-3137
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Beau Jo's Pizza
Pizza
2710 S. Colorado Blvd.
(303) 758-1519
Price: $5-$10
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.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Bruegger's
Deli, baked goods
2000 S. University Blvd.
(303) 777-7600
www.brueggers.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Chipotle
Mexican
1644 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 722-4121
www.chipotle.com
Price: $3-$8
Chipotle's original restaurant is smack dab next to DU.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
IHOP
Breakfast
1760 Vine St.
(303) 371-5586
www.ihop.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Jerusalem Restaurant
Middle Eastern
1890 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 777-8288
Price: $3-$8
J-Ru's extended hours make it a popular spot for late-night hunger pangs.
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–4 a.m.
Las Margaritas
Mexican
1066 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 777-0194
Price: $10-$20
Las Margs' outdoor patio is a prime people-watching spot while drinking one or two of the menu's 60 different margaritas.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.
Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
American
4100 E. Mexico Ave., Suite G
(303) 300-6666
Price: $8-$15
The Lazy Dog is known as one of Denver's best sports bars, and the food is surprisingly high quality.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Italian
500 16th St., Suite 150
(303) 260-7707
www.maggianos.com
Price: $10-$20
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.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Mustard's Last Stand
American
2081 S. University Blvd.
(303) 722-7936
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Pete's University Café
Greek and varied
2345 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 733-7376
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Pita Jungle
Middle Eastern
2017 S. University Blvd.
(303) 570-1900
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Reivers Restaurant
American
1085 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 733-8856
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
1525 Blake St.
(303) 623-5432
riograndemexican.com
Price: $8-$15
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.
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Spanky's Roadhouse
American
1800 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 733-6886
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Cheesecake Factory
American, desserts
1201 16th St., Suite 100
(303) 595-0333
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $15-$25
The Cheesecake Factory offers more than 30 different kinds of cheesecake including key lime, vanilla bean, and peanut butter.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tokyo Joe's
Japanese
1700 E. Evans Ave.
(303) 722-7666
Price: $3-$8
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Treehouse Deli and Café
American
2043 S. University Blvd.
(303) 733-7530
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Two-Fisted Mario's Pizza
Pizza
1626 Market St.
(303) 623-3523
Price: $2-$5
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.
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Washington Park Grille
American, Italian
1096 S. Gaylord St.
(303) 777-0707
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
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.
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