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Quick Stats
Best Healthy
- Huckleberry’s Natural Market
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- T. Maccarone’s
- The Marc
- Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant
College Prowler Take
Considering the size of Walla Walla, the town offers a quaint variety of restaurants. From first-years to seniors, everyone takes advantage of the excellent off-campus cuisine. One of Walla Walla’s strengths is the diversity in the types of dining available. There are a lot of options available only on the West Coast, such as taco trucks serving authentic Mexican or restaurants serving Pacific Northwest specialties, and Whitties take special pride in this. As the town is a breeding ground for wineries, there are many fancy and expensive options, usually reserved for when the parents are in town—and footing the bill. For a student's price range, choices range from classic American eats to Thai food, from Italian to Mediterranean dining, and from Mexican food to Vietnamese to French cuisine. Students also enjoy that many of these options are within walking distance from campus. Although recent economic troubles have led to the closing of several well-known Walla Walla restaurants, it seems that the variety of choices for students’ budgets will continue to subsist. Some students point out that it does cost a bit more per meal to be eating out rather than preparing their own food or going to the dining halls but cite that the options around town make it well worth it to break from the daily routine. Students Speak Out
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There are some very good, but...
There are some very good, but expensive restaurants. Other than that, there aren't many good inexpensive places. I would recommend Pho Sho, which is a bit of a walk but cheap and quite good. There is also a good farmer's market, with local produce.
Off-Campus Dining: May 29, 2009
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There are tons of great...
There are tons of great restaurants. You'll hear about them once you get into town. Go to the Taco Truck for great Mexican food--order the Walla Walla burrito. Go to Sweet Basil and get either the pizza by the slice or the calzones--awesome New York style pizza. Go to the patisseri for great desert. A lot of really nice upscale restaurants, too---have your parents look them up.
Off-Campus Dining: May 28, 2009
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Walla Walla is definitely small,...
Walla Walla is definitely small, but the winery tourism definitely attracts some quaint cafes. I love Sweet Basil---on Tuesdays they have a student discount, and their trendy NY pizza vibe is a fun anomaly in the quiet farming area. Ice-Burgs has the BEST milkshakes, with real fruit and fresh ice cream. Check out Stone Soup Cafe. A spot for older locals, this sandwich and soup eatery offers many tasty classics. You'll also find many students studying at Colville St. Patisserie, a french bakery and coffee spot with delicious gelato and miniature cakes, tarts, and mousses.
Off-Campus Dining: April 01, 2009
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Clarette’s all the way! It’s...
Clarette’s all the way! It’s conveniently located right next to College House, and also within walking distance, and it’s also owned by a Whitman alum. |
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The best Mexican food I have ever...
The best Mexican food I have ever had was at thetaco truck (El Lagarto). They make everything fresh to order! |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Clarette's
- Pho Sho
- Sweet Basil
Other Places to Check Out24-Hour Dining
- Huckleberry's Natural Market
- Shari's
Grocery Stores
Albertson's
450 N. Wilbur Ave., Walla Walla
(509) 529-1710
Safeway
215 E. Rose St., Walla Walla
(509) 522-0227
Restaurant Listing
Aloha Sushi
Sushi
7 1/2 S. First Ave.
(509) 527-8744
www.alohasushi.net
Price: $10-$20
It’s the only sushi-serving restaurant in town, and students flock here to get their fill.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Bangkok 103
Thai
44 N. College Ave.
(509) 522-3007
Price: $10-$15
It's small and secluded, so make reservations. Also, there are Thai singers playing on TV screens in the background.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Big Cheese Pizza
Pizza
499 N. Wilbur Ave.
(509) 525-4422
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
www.bigcheesepizza.com
Big Cheese may not have the best pizza on the block, but it’s super cheap and they deliver on campus. If you're ever in need of large quantities of mediocre food, this is the place to go.
Clarette's
American, anything from omelets to burgers
15 S. Touchet St.
(509) 529-3430
Price: $5-$10
Clarette’s is owned by a Whitman alum and serves amazing breakfast all day. It is also right on campus, between CoHo and Cordiner Hall.
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Colville St. Patisserie
Baked goods
40 S. Colville St.
(509) 301-7289
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.colvillestreetpatisserie.com
La Casita
Mexican
315 S. Ninth Ave.
(509) 522-4941
Price: $10-$15
Huge specialty drinks, free birthday dessert.
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
La Monarca II
Taco truck
In front of 1828 E. Isaacs Ave.
Price: $5-$8
Offers cheap and authentic food, and it isn’t too far of a walk from campus. Occasionally, the owners will bring the truck to Whitman events during the year.
Merchants
Baked goods, deli
21 E. Main St.
(509) 525-0900
Price: $8-$15
The food is fresh and tasty, and the wait staff use playing cards as numbers (think: “King of Hearts, your order’s ready!”). There is often local, live music.
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 5 a.m.–2 p.m.
www.merchantsdeli.com
Pho Sho
Vietnamese
123 W. Alder St.
(509) 525-9794
www.phoshowallawalla.com
Price: $8-$10
The only pho (Vietnamese noodle) shop in town, and it's delicious. The staff is friendly, and they play great music.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Shari's
Diner
814 W. Chestnut St.
(509) 522-1975
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Sweet Basil
Pizza
5 S. First Ave.
(509) 529-1950
www.sweetbasilpizzeria.com
Price: $3-$20
Every Tuesday is $1 slice day for students with ID.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
T. Maccarone’s
Italian
4 N. Colville St
(509) 522-4776
www.tmaccarones.com
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Marc Restaurant
Pacific Northwest
Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 W. Rose St.
(866) 826-9422
www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant
Steaks and seafood
55 W. Cherry St.
(509) 525-2222
Price: $25-$50
With fancy offerings like steaks, seafood, and local wine, this is a great place to take your parents (if they're paying!)
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m.
www.whitehousecrawford.com
Did You Know?Every Saturday morning when the weather is sunny (mainly during spring and early fall), Walla Walla has its farmer’s market, where local farmers and craftsman sell their products and display their work. Walla Walla is known for its sweet onions, and in the past, Whitman students have received a case of them for free before their first year. Food trucks, or “Taco Trucks” as students call them, are parked around Walla Walla. La Monarca is well-known for their inexpensive, great-tasting food.
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