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On the weekends, or on special occasions, Xavier students tend to flock toward the trendy restaurants in neighboring areas. Rookwood, an upscale shopping center, is home to many of the dining choices that XU students frequent on a regular basis. Buffalo Wild Wings, PF Chang’s, First Watch, and Buca di Beppo are just a few of the dining options in Rookwood that are extremely popular at Xavier. Those preferring a different atmosphere often venture to Hyde Park, where cozy restaurants like Zip’s Café and Graeter’s ice cream offer a more authentic Cincinnati feel. Hyde Park can be a little pricier, but there are tons of great places to choose from. Any time you mention food and Cincinnati in the same sentence, you’re obligated to at least make reference to Skyline Chili, the city’s trademark dish. The special brand of chili served with spaghetti, cheese, or hot dogs is a favorite among locals. For out-of-towners, it may take some getting used to, but you can’t experience Cincinnati without at least trying the stuff. (Don’t forget the Tums.)

The off-campus dining experience at Xavier is convenient and full of a wide array of choices. Whatever you’re in the mood for, there is sure to be a place within a few miles to fill your stomach at a reasonable price. The best part about it is most of the popular restaurants are all clumped together in Rookwood and Hyde Park, so you don’t even have to decide what you’re in the mood for until you get where you’re going. Whether you develop a taste for Skyline Chili or not, there are still plenty of great places to feed your face off campus.

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Off-Campus Dining at Xavier University

Tcano92

'15

Public Relations

2.7

C+

Not Much in Walking Distance

There is not much to eat off campus that's in walking distance. If you or someone you know has a car you can go to Hyde Park which as a lot of place.

Jan 21, 2012

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colt13

'13

Nursing

4.6

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Right Around the Corner

There is a huge mall an exit away that is outdoor and offers a bunch of restaurants like Qdoba, PF Changs, Max and Erma's etc. Some places offer a student discount, but not many. The best places are also just down the street and they are little hot local spots to stop in and eat out. If you go to Xavier, you find them fast.

May 06, 2011

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blackwellk2

'14

Social Work and Youth Services

1.9

C-

Not Exactly All the Options I Would Like

Although there are pizza places like Dominoes and Cici's close by, the variety and quality of off-campus dining is not as great as I would like it to be.

Jan 24, 2011

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