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The best places to eat in college towns around the country as decided by college students.
"Tartine has the most amazing breakfast sandwiches, especially after a long night out."
Tartine
New Orleans, LA
Eloise
Dufka
Eli
Rallo
"My favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor is Spencer. I love that it's owned by a husband and wife duo (Abby and Steve). I also love their commitment to fresh, local ingredients and a beautiful, intentional wine list. Each dining experience I've had there felt like a warm hug and I cannot recommend trying it out enough!"
Spencer
Ann Arbor, MI
photo by
Joseph Morrison
Jake
Shane
"Cava was my go-to for before and after class. Nothing ever hit like a Cava bowl with extra basmati rice."
Cava
Los Angeles, CA
We AskeD our Famous Friends where they ate in their college towns
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"Roberto's Tacos is a staple at UNLV!
I loved to go there because it's simple, quick, delicious Mexican food. Their carne asada burrito with pickled carrots and rojo salsa has tons of flavor, but it's not too heavy. It’s the perfect bite on the go.”
Roberto's Tacos
Las Vegas, NV
Hunter
Fieri
"My favorite spot is Couch Tomato in Manayunk! Their grilled cheese & tomato soup combination is the perfect comfort meal for any college student!”
The Couch Tomato Cafe
Philadelphia, PA
Brandon
Edelman
“I have to go with Mani Osteria. Maybe I'm biased because I worked there for years, but it's the best Italian food in Ann Arbor and the vibe is so cozy. My order was always the pickled tomatoes, the red onion & pistachio pizza, and a negroni (or two) on the side."
Mani Osteria
Ann Arbor, MI
Sarah
Crawford
photo by Marisa Silva
Tartine
Cava
Spencer
Roberto's Tacos
Mani Osteria
The Couch Tomato Cafe
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Eloise
Dufka
Jake
Shane
Eli
Rallo
Hunter
Fieri
Sarah
Crawford
"When I was a broke college student, Urban Plates was the equivalent of Nobu to me. I remember getting a plate of grilled cage free chicken paired with their buttery mashed potatoes and a side of either broccolini or Brussels sprouts, and I HAD to pair it with the mac and cheese."
Urban Plates
Los Angeles, CA
Yasmine
Sahid
Urban Plates
Yasmine
Sahid
Brandon
Edelman
Aladdin Gyro-Cery
Seattle, WA
Nominated by University of Washington
Lucky Slice Pizza
Ogden, UT
Nominated by Weber State University
Fat Shack
Eugene, OR
Nominated by University of Oregon
Top Dog
Berkeley, CA
Nominated by University of California, Berkeley
South Beach Bar and Grill
San Diego, CA
Nominated by San Diego State University
Toyose
San Francisco, CA
Nominated by San Francisco State University
IV Deli Mart
Isla Vista, CA
Nominated by University of California, Santa Barbara
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Redmond, WA
Nominated by Northwest University
Wagaya
Atlanta, GA
Nominated by Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta
Fuego Tortilla Grill
College Station, TX
Nominated by Texas A&M University
The Big Cheezy
Baton Rouge, LA
Nominated by Louisiana State University
bb.q Chicken
Richardson, TX
Nominated by The University of Texas at Dallas
Filiberto's
Tucson, AZ
Nominated by University of Arizona
Whataburger
Kennesaw, GA
Nominated by Kennesaw State University
Goodfellas Pizzeria
Covington, KY
Nominated by Northern Kentucky University
Ta Carbon The Real Mexican Grill #2
Peoria, AZ
Nominated by Grand Canyon University
Roppolo's Pizzeria
Austin, TX
Nominated by The University of Texas at Austin
Crêpes à la Carte
New Orleans, LA
Nominated by Tulane University
Ol' South Pancake House
Fort Worth, TX
Nominated by Texas Christian University
Panda Express
Richmond, VA
Nominated by Virginia Commonwealth University
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
Gainesville, FL
Nominated by University of Florida
Chubby's Chicken Fingers & More
Tallahassee, FL
Nominated by Florida State University
Rosa Pizza
Ewing, NJ
Nominated by The College of New Jersey
Ocha Thai Noodle Restaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
Nominated by University of Pittsburgh
Jasper's Deli
Bronx, NY
Nominated by Manhattan College
An Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY
Nominated by Manhattan College
Planet Pizza
Fairfield, CT
Nominated by Fairfield University
Krispy Pizza
New Brunswick, NJ
Nominated by Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Wings Over Boston
Boston, MA
Nominated by Emerson College
Pizza Phi
Lewisburg, PA
Nominated by Bucknell University
Insomnia Cookies
Boston, MA
Nominated by Boston University
Double Chin
Boston, MA
Nominated by Boston University
Capo's Cheesesteak Hoagies & Grill
East Lansing, MI
Nominated by Michigan State University
Evanston Chicken Shack
Evanston, IL
Nominated by Northwestern University
The Rolling Stonebaker
Valparaiso, IN
Nominated by Valparaiso University
Raising Canes
Madison, WI
Nominated by University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hello Thai
Chicago, IL
Nominated by Loyola University Chicago
DP Dough
Champaign, IL
Nominated by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rusty Taco
Lawrence, KS
Nominated by The University of Kansas
The Pizza House of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Nominated by University of Michigan
Sicilia Fine Italian Specialties
Columbus, OH
Nominated by The Ohio State University
Aladdin Gyro-Cery
Seattle, WA
Nominated by University of Washington
Lucky Slice Pizza
Ogden, UT
Nominated by Weber State University
Fat Shack
Ogden, UT
Nominated by Weber State University
Top Dog
Berkeley, CA
Nominated by University of California, Berkeley
South Beach Bar and Grill
San Diego, CA
Nominated by San Diego State University
Toyose
San Francisco, CA
Nominated by San Francisco State University
IV Deli Mart
Isla Vista, CA
Nominated by University of California, Santa Barbara
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Redmond, WA
Nominated by Northwest University
Wagaya
Atlanta, GA
Nominated by Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta
Fuego Tortilla Grill
College Station, TX
Nominated by Texas A&M University
The Big Cheezy
Baton Rouge, LA
Nominated by Louisiana State University
bb.q Chicken
Richardson, TX
Nominated by The University of Texas at Dallas
Filiberto's
Tucson, AZ
Nominated by University of Arizona
Whataburger
Kennesaw, GA
Nominated by Kennesaw State University
Goodfellas Pizzeria
Covington, KY
Nominated by Northern Kentucky University
Ta Carbon The Real Mexican Grill #2
Peoria, AZ
Nominated by Grand Canyon University
Roppolo's Pizzeria
Austin, TX
Nominated by The University of Texas at Austin
Crêpes à la Carte
New Orleans, LA
Nominated by Tulane University
Ol' South Pancake House
Fort Worth, TX
Nominated by Texas Christian University
Panda Express
Richmond, VA
Nominated by Virginia Commonwealth University
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
Gainesville, FL
Nominated by University of Florida
Chubby's Chicken Fingers & More
Tallahassee, FL
Nominated by Florida State University
Rosa Pizza
Ewing, NJ
Nominated by The College of New Jersey
Ocha Thai Noodle Restaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
Nominated by University of Pittsburgh
Jasper's Deli
Bronx, NY
Nominated by Manhattan College
An Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY
Nominated by Manhattan College
Planet Pizza
Fairfield, CT
Nominated by Fairfield University
Krispy Pizza
New Brunswick, NJ
Nominated by Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Wings Over Boston
Boston, MA
Nominated by Emerson College
Pizza Phi
Lewisburg, PA
Nominated by Bucknell University
Insomnia Cookies
Boston, MA
Nominated by Boston University
Double Chin
Boston, MA
Nominated by Boston University
Capo's Cheesesteak Hoagies & Grill
East Lansing, MI
Nominated by Michigan State University
Evanston Chicken Shack
Evanston, IL
Nominated by Northwestern University
The Rolling Stonebaker
Valparaiso, IN
Nominated by Valparaiso University
Raising Canes
Madison, WI
Nominated by University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hello Thai
Chicago, IL
Nominated by Loyola University Chicago
DP Dough
Champaign, IL
Nominated by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rusty Taco
Lawrence, KS
Nominated by The University of Kansas
The Pizza House of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Nominated by University of Michigan
Sicilia Fine Italian Specialties
Columbus, OH
Nominated by The Ohio State University
Best Coffee Shops
Best Breakfast Spots
Best Bars
Best Sushi Spots
Best Pizzerias
Best Taco Spots
Best Budget Spots
Best Splurge Spots
Best Vegetarian
& Vegan Spots
Eloise
Dufka
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"When I was a broke college student, Urban Plates was the equivalent of Nobu to me. I remember getting a plate of grilled cage free chicken paired with their buttery mashed potatoes and a side of either broccolini or Brussels sprouts, and I HAD to pair it with the mac and cheese."
"My favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor is Spencer. I love that it's owned by a husband and wife duo (Abby and Steve). I also love their commitment to fresh, local ingredients and a beautiful, intentional wine list."
photo by
Eloise Dufka
photo by
Hunter Fieri
photo by
Eloise Dufka
photo by
Brandon Edelman
photo by
Yasmine Sahid
photo by
Hunter Fieri
photo by
Sarah Crawford
photo by
Brandon Edelman
photo by
Yasmine Sahid