Good Eats on Campus

I have lived in the Twin Cities for only three short years, but in that time I have experienced some wonderful cuisine. I love going out to eat and am somewhat of a restaurant connoisseur. Most of my favorite restaurants are right here on campus. At the U of M you can find anything from Chinese food to Mexican food and fast food to family style restaurants.

I put together a list of my favorite places to eat around campus on a Google My Map.  It is an interactive map so that you can find restaurant locations, view pictures, and read information.

View Google My Map

 If you ever come to campus for a visit or you’re just in the neighborhood, I recommend checking out the following establishments:

• Village Wok – I used to eat at Village Wok all the time as a freshman because it was right by Territorial Hall, where I lived freshman year. I could not get enough of their delicious Chinese food and student-friendly prices.
• Stub and Herb’s–Whenever my parents come to visit, they want to visit Stub and Herb’s. It was a favorite hangout when they were students at the U of M (and it still is today!).
• Al’s Breakfast – Rain, snow, or shine, if you visit Dinkytown at 6 a.m. on a weekend, you’ll see a line forming outside of Al’s Breakfast. Al’s is a tiny breakfast joint with a big reputation. It’s been around since 1950 and is a favorite for breakfast lovers near and far.
• Loring Pasta Bar – The interior of the Loring Pasta bar is definitely something to see, with its ornate and eclectic décor. It almost feels like you are on a movie set, especially on Friday nights when there’s free salsa dancing!
• Annie’s Parlour – You can never go wrong with a classic burger and malt at Annie’s.
• Mesa Pizza – Mesa serves unique pizza combinations and toppings that you can’t find elsewhere, such as mac & cheese pizza, quesadilla pizza, and buffalo chicken pizza. My personal favorite is honey mustard chicken pizza.
• Purple Onion – Not only do I love Purple Onion’s coffee and grilled cheese, but it is also one of my favorite places to study.

 

Comments

[Jeannie A. Rakamnuaykit]

Hi, Trisha!

My name's Jeannie Rakamnuaykit - I'm from Thailand. I received an e-mail from MNU, and decided to check out the website. While reading your blog, I couldn't help but wonder - MNU has restaurants right on campus? This completely shakes my pre-conceived notion of the fact that Universities have strictly boring canteen food... It's a relief to know that I'll be able to grab some Chinese food and feel at home without having to head out of the campus.

Could you tell me a little bit more about the grounds of MNU - especially the extracurricular activity-supporting areas?

Thanks!
Jeannie

[Hilary Baril]

Hi Jeannie!

Yes I was relieved when I got to campus and there were plenty of places to go out to eat!

The University is in a great location. There is a lot to do on campus such as movies, concerts, bowling, sports games, etc. But there is also a lot to do in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. You can learn about things to do in the Twin Cities on this web page: http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/TwinCities/index.html.

Also, keep reading my blog because this summer I will be writing about all the fun things to do on campus and in the Twin Cities.

Thanks for the comment!

Hilary