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University of Wisconsin - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • Chin's Asia Fresh
  • Chipotle
  • Five Guys
  • Mia Za's
  • Rising Son's Deli
24-Hour Dining None
Best Asian Chin's Asia Fresh
Best Breakfast Sunroom Café
Best Healthy
  • Chin's Asia Fresh
  • Cosi
  • Rising Son's Deli
Best Pizza
  • Ian's Pizza & Salad
  • Toppers Pizza
Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Best Place to Take Your Parents Tutto Pasta Trattoria
Other Places to Check Out
  • Blue Moon Bar & Grill
  • Brat House
  • Continental Café and
  • Delmonico's
  • Great Dane Pub & Brewery
  • Gumby's Pizza
  • Madison's Dining & Diversions
  • Ocean Grill
  • Old Chicago
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Paison's
  • Parthenon-Gyros
  • Pastry Shop
  • Porta Bella Italian Restaurant
  • Restaurant Magnus
  • Spice's Kitchen
  • Stillwaters, Inc.
  • Taco Johns
  • Takara Japanese Restaurant
  • Tornado Club Steak House

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When dorm food fails to spark an interest, many students find themselves wandering up and down State Street looking for a more fulfilling alternative. However, students advise that if you are hunting for food during the lunch hours, be prepared for a wait. Places like McDonalds, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noodles & Company, and Qdoba have the longest lines. If you do have a little more time, though, students suggest trying a sit-down restaurant like Stillwater’s. Apart from the everyday eateries, Madison does offer an array of fancier, more occasion-based restaurants. Near the capital are some elegant spots that allow students to dress up and enjoy the time. Try out Delmonico’s or Continental Café; both these places have great ambiance and expansive wine lists.

The areas surrounding campus are filled with every type of cuisine imaginable. Students can usually find food at an affordable price. The lower half of State Street offers chain restaurants and fast food joints. For nicer places, students travel farther up State Street and towards capital square. Another place offering a variety of food venders is University Square. Located one block from State Street, this mall plaza houses about five cozy restaurants. Those with a car, though, are truly in luck. The malls are only 15 minutes away with tons of eating options.

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Wisconsin

gilman2012

Biology '15

3.5
B

Off Campus Better Than on Campus

With it being in madison, you have tons of choices with state street and other places just off state, and there is lots of variety, but it is kind of expensive in my opinion. Especially if eaten everyday.

May 12, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Wisconsin

alever

Speech Language Pathology '10

4.6
A

So Many Choices!

Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any other city! There are many options to choose from, and you can find affordable places. After your first couple years, you may want to venture farther from campus to take advantage of the many wonderful restaurants that aren't right on State Street.

May 01, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Wisconsin

ascher22

Veterinary Technician and Assistant '12

5.0
A+

Manitowoc

Manitowoc, they have alot good restrauants and diners and all the fast food places.

Apr 25, 2012

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

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Did You Know? Each year towards the end of August, the city hosts the Taste of Madison. This fair of food is held on the capital loop, and offers samples of historic Wisconsin dishes along with the cuisine of local restaurants. Be sure to try a bite!

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Amy's Café
Food: American, Greek
414 W. Gilman St.
(608) 255-8172
www.amyscafé.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Amy's offers American-style cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: Wings, burgers
529 State St.
(608) 255-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: This sports bar has two levels of seating, with large television monitors to show the day's biggest sporting event.

The Casbah Restaurant
Food: Mediterranean cuisine
119 E. Main St.
(608) 255-2272
www.thecasbahrestaurant.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Located near the capital, this low-lit restaurant offers three separately themed dining levels. For a special occasion order a hookah and try King Tut's lower seating.

Chin's Asia Fresh
Food: Chinese
422 State St.
(608) 661-0177
www.chins.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Chin's food isn't just cheap and fresh, it's healthy, too.

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
658 State St.
(608) 250-4613
Price: $7-$10
Cool Features: Available for order online. Booth-style seating. Bar seating at the window looking out onto State Street. Most noted for their huge burritos.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Food: Sandwiches, bagels
652 State St.
(608) 257-9828
www.einsteinbros.com
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: There aren't many surprises here, though every few months they will come out with a featured bagel that is worth a try.

Five Guys
Food: Hamburgers
517 State St.
(608) 255-2520
Price: $5-$7
Cool Features: Fast service and great MTO burgers and fries while you wait. Great for families and friends. Can be very packed and hard to find seating around dinnertime on the weekends.

Ian's Pizza & Salad
Food: Pizza
119 State St.
(608) 442-3535
www.ianspizza.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: How can you go wrong with pizza toppings like macaroni and cheese, guacamole burrito, and BBQ chicken and pineapple?

Mia Za's
Food: Italian
515 State St.
(608) 661-3255
Price: $4-$7
Cool Features: Order on tickets where you can personalize your pastas, salads, pizzas, and panini with meats, veggies, cheeses, and dressings.

Noodles & Company
Food: Asian to Italian pastas
232 State St.
(608) 257-6393
www.noodles.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: This restaurant seems to be all-over the country. This particular location has two levels and a view of upper State Street.

Potbelly Sandwich Works
Food: sandwiches, soups
564 State St.
(608) 259-9553
www.potbelly.com
Price: $4-$8
Cool Features: This place is known for their inventive sandwiches, delicious shakes, and flavorful soups at a quality price.

Qdoba
Food: Mexican
548 State St.
(608) 280-8720
www.qdoba.com
Price: $4-$8
Cool Features: This is a late-night favorite. You can always find a spot to sit, and sometimes even someone you know. During the warm seasons, they offer outside seating and cold Coronas.

Rising Son's Deli
Food: Mediterranean and Thai
617 State St.
(608) 661-4334
Price: $4-$7
Cool Features: Very small, sometimes drafty restaurant. But students swear by the food. Famous for Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles.

Sunroom Café
Food: Coffee, breakfast
638 State St.
(608) 255-1555
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: This restaurant is a must for morning-lovers. The windows are tall and capture exceptional morning light, hence its name.

Toppers Pizza
Food: Pizza
1368 Regent St.
(608) 284-8484
Price: $5-$10 per person
Cool Features: Great place to order food from; very fast delivery. Good pizza and breadstick deals.

Tutto Pasta Trattoria
Food: Authentic Italian dishes
305 State St.
(608) 294-1000
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Students enjoy the festive scenery and extensive wine list. This is a great place for a night out with friends, or if on a date.

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