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Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • El Mezcal
  • Free State Brewing Company
  • Zen Zero
24-Hour Dining
  • IHOP
  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Best Asian PekingTaste
Best Breakfast
  • First Watch Restaurant
  • Milton’s
Best Healthy Ingredient
Best Pizza
  • Papa Keno’s
  • Rudy’s
  • Wheat State Pizza
Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Best Place to Take Your Parents Free State Brewing Company
Other Places to Check Out
  • Applebee's
  • Chili's
  • Jimmy John's
  • Macalister’s
  • Paisano’s Restorante
  • Panera
  • Quinton's Bar & Deli
  • Royal Peking Restaurant
  • Thai House
  • The Wheel

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It’s hard to get bored with the variety of restaurants in Lawrence. Many places, such as Free State Brewing Company, pride themselves on using many fresh, locally grown ingredients. The most popular restaurants are Lawrence originals, such as Ingredient, Zen Zero, and El Mezcal. Bigger chain restaurants are also a staple for many college students, including Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Jimmy John’s is a must-have for students leaving the bars because it is one of the only places open after the bars close at 2 a.m.

Most students eat on a college budget, and there is definitely affordable eating in Lawrence. For students looking for something fancier, Kansas City is less than an hour away and offers many classy restaurants and bars at the Country Club Plaza. Lawrence has all the necessities a college student could ask for, but Kansas City can spice up your dining experience.  There’s something here for everyone—health food, fast food, vegetarian, barbecue, locally owned places, and chain restaurants.

 

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Kansas

garbo234

Business Management '16

4.2
A-

Downtown Lawrence

Great city with a lot of variety. Many great resturants that will appeal to any person. Great party scene overall.

May 05, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Kansas

cmturner11

Chemistry '16

4.6
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KU Dining- Off Campus

There are lots of options with a wide array of prices from McDonalds to Steak n Shake to Applebees to Free State. There are buses going by them all day long so access is readily available and often student deals are run to help students save money.

Mar 30, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Kansas

sahn92

Economics '14

5.0
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Good Eats on Massachusetts Street

In the heart of Lawrence where University of Kansas is located, is the Massachusetts street. The town considered on the liberal side, this one street has hundreds of different kind of restaurants and thousands of different exotic dishes. From Indian cuisine to Caribbean, Mass street will satisfy any of your food cravings. Plus, most of these restaurants are pretty kind to your wallet.

Mar 20, 2012

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User rating for University of Kansas - Off-Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 28 user reviews.

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Did You Know? There are more than 110 restaurants in Lawrence, from fast food to fine dining.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Checkers
2300 Louisiana St.
(785) 843-0023

Community Mercantile
901 Iowa St.
(785) 843-8544

Dillons
1015 W. 23rd St.
(785) 841-3366

Dillons
1740 Massachusetts St.
(785) 842-2942

Dillon's
3000 W. 6th St.
(785) 843-1406

Hy-Vee Food Stores
3504 Clinton Pkwy.
(785) 832-0044

Hy-Vee Food Stores
4000 W. 6th St.
(785) 832-9449

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: American
1012 Massachusetts St.
(785) 838-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $4–$12
Cool Features: Huge TVs, pool tables, and darts.

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
911 Massachusetts St.
(785) 843-8800
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Really big burritos with all fresh ingredients and free-range meat.

El Mezcal
Food: Mexican
1819 W. 23rd St.
(785) 832-8775
www.elmezcal.com
Price: $5–$12
Cool Features: Authentic Mexican and huge margaritas.

First Watch Restaurant
Food: Breakfast
2540 Iowa St.
(785) 842-7999
www.firstwatch.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: A very popular breakfast spot with a live piano player on the weekends.

Free State Brewing Company
Food: American
636 Massachusetts St.
(785) 843-4555
www.freestatebrewing.com
Price: $8–$20
Cool Features: First legal brewery in Kansas; features six in-house brews.

Henry T's Bar & Grill
Food: American
3520 W. 6th St.
(785) 749-2999
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Karaoke, outdoor deck seating, and satellite TV.

Hereford House
Food: Steak, seafood
4931 W. 6th St.
(785) 842-2333
www.herefordhouse.com
Price: $10–$40
Cool Features: Best of Lawrence 2005 winner for best steak.

Ingredient
Food: American, healthy
947 Massachusetts Ave.
(785) 832-0100
www.ingredientrestaurant.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: One of only two Thai restaurants in Lawrence

Jade Mongolian Barbeque
Food: Asian
1511 W. 23rd St.
(785) 865-JADE
Price: $6–$15
Cool Features: Create-your-own Asian grill-style cooking.

Jefferson's Restaurant
Food: American, seafood
743 Massachusetts St.
(785) 832-2000
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Offers crab legs, crawfish, shellfish, and catfish.

Mad Greek
Food: Greek, Italian
907 Massachusetts St.
(785) 843-2441
Price: $6–$15
Cool Features: Lunch hour price breaks and authentic Mediterranian food.

Milton's Coffee
Food: Breakfast
920 Massachusetts St.
(785) 832-2330
Price: $3–$6
Cool Features: Outdoor area with trees and limited seating

Mr. Goodcents
Food: Deli
1410 Kasold Dr.
(785) 843-8400
Price: $5–$15

Pachamamas
Food: International
800 New Hampshire
(785) 841-0990
www.pachamamas.com
Price: $15–$35
Cool Features: Fresh food from around the world, with special new menu items introduced every month.

Papa Keno's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
1035 Massachusetts Ave.
(785) 841-7272
www.papakenos.com
Price: $3–$18
Cool Features: Late-night dining

Peking Taste
Food: Chinese
2210 Iowa St.
(785) 749-4788
Price: $5–$15
Cool Features: Award-winning food.

Rudy's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
704 Massachusetts Ave.
(785) 749-0055
www.rudyspizzeria.com
Price: $4–$20
Cool Features: Started in a downtown basement nook in Topeka.

Wheat State Pizza
Food: Pizza
711 W. 23rd St.
(785) 865-2323
wheatstatepizza.com
Price: $4–$20
Cool Features: High-quality bar food, pool tables.

Yello Sub
Food: Sandwiches/subs
1814 W. 23rd St.
(785) 843-6000
www.yellosub.net
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Offers delivery and hot sandwiches

Zen Zero
Food: Asian
811 Massachusetts St.
(785) 832-0001
www.zen-zero.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Lots of vegetarian and healthy options.

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