{"id":1405,"date":"2024-04-06T01:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T22:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2024-05-27T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T09:07:00","slug":"eating-out-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/2024\/04\/06\/eating-out-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Out &amp; Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West Lafayette has fewer options than the larger metros like New York and LA, but there are still more than 400 restaurants in the Greater Lafayette Area- some of which come highly recommended. See the maps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ea5281e7-60e1-4162-8cca-542ecf8664f1\" href=\"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Restaurants-CHAUNCEY-PURDUE-CAMPUS.pdf\">Restaurants-CHAUNCEY-PURDUE-CAMPUS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Restaurants-CHAUNCEY-PURDUE-CAMPUS.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ea5281e7-60e1-4162-8cca-542ecf8664f1\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f55377ec-763f-4d17-a482-f9f3b04feb18\" href=\"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Restaurants-west-lafayette.pdf\">Restaurants-west-lafayette<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lnshah.com\/purdue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Restaurants-west-lafayette.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f55377ec-763f-4d17-a482-f9f3b04feb18\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-02a9a4d3-a983-41f5-a850-43b0c732b771\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Fast food chains <\/strong>in the Downtown Chauncey area (walking distance from campus): <\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chipotle<\/strong>&#8211; an international chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in bowls, tacos, and Mission burritos made to order in front of the customer (great choice for vegetarians)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subway<\/strong>&#8211;  fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches and wraps.(great choice for vegetarians)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Five guys<\/strong>&#8211; American fast food chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panda Express<\/strong>&#8211; Fast food restaurant chain that specializes in American Chinese cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Starbucks<\/strong>&#8211; Coffee house chain with snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panera<\/strong>&#8211; Chain store of bakery\/caf\u00e9 fast food restaurants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qdoba<\/strong>&#8211; Fast casual restaurants serving Mexican-style cuisine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potbelly<\/strong>&#8211; Chain of Sandwich shops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mcdonalds<\/strong>&#8211;  Burgers &amp; Fries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Domino&#8217;s<\/strong>&#8211; Pizzas<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-13e18f61-6b6f-431f-bedb-ff4f3cc8df38\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Fancy Restaurants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bistro 501, 8 eleven, The Whittaker Inn, RedSeven, East End Grill, and The Bryant. These are all nicer restaurants that a student wouldn\u2019t typically go by themselves because they\u2019re a bit pricier. Reservations a must!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-950375e4-0e95-42ef-9306-ef0cb0e135e0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Indian Restaurants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few Indian restaurants in town. The nearest ones to campus are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taste of India<\/strong> (111 S River Rd unit b, West Lafayette, Tel (765) 250-5600)- Great food and buffets. Long queues for BGRi form outside. Go early for dinner for a better chance. Try and call ahead for booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dakshin<\/strong> (138 S River Rd, West Lafayette, Tel (765) 743-2222)- Has North and South Indian cuisine. Also very popular. Similar reviews as Taste of India which it faces across the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hyderabad House<\/strong> (117 Northwestern Ave #2, West Lafayette; Tel (765) 767-4866)- newly opened in 2024, this has great reviews so far. However, it has no sit-down table service. You can order take-out food only. They specialise in various types of Biryani, with their portions really generous and value-for-money. They also offer a range of appetizers, curries, tandoori dishes, dosas, and desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further out (in Lafayette) and for which you need to take a bus\/uber:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharma&#8217;s Kitchen<\/strong> (1403 Sagamore Pkwy N, Lafayette, Tel (765) 769-4455)- Further out from campus in Lafayette. Great Food. Even Better service. Went twice in my time there. A la carte once and buffet the next time. Fantastic owner couple- Satinder Sharma was such a fab host &#8211; the second time we went to celebrate my son&#8217;s 18th birthday here and he gave me a free beer and the kids an extra dessert! Can&#8217;t recommend enough their buffet!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-86fc0467-c0bb-421e-aeaa-a73eb43873e6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>The Best Restaurants by Cuisine<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the best restaurants often repeatedly recommended by local foodies. For move in time I recommend calling ahead for reservations at pretty much most sit down places, as it gets busy very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Barbeque<\/strong>\/<strong>Steak etc<\/strong>&#8211; South Street Smokehouse, Ripple &amp; Co, McGraw&#8217;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brunch<\/strong>\/ <strong>Lunch <\/strong>: Town and Gown, Cafe Literato, Copper Moon Coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Burgers:<\/strong> AJ&#8217;s, The Tap, Triple XXX, Bru Burger, Wolfie&#8217;s,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greek<\/strong>&#8211; Parthenon American Grill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Italian<\/strong>&#8211; La Scala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mexican:<\/strong> Fiesta, Guac Box, Senor Tacos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle Eastern: <\/strong>Hala&#8217;s Grill, Grilled Chicken and Rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oriental: <\/strong>Taste, Blaze Chinese BBQ, Peppercorns, Strings, Yatagarasu, katana sushi, Gaza (Korean bbq), Maru Sushi, green leaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pizzeria<\/strong>&#8211; Bruno&#8217;s (reopening soon in a new location- the first pizzeria in West Lafayette- and iconic), Mad Mushroom, Pizza Uncommon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sweets\/ Desserts:<\/strong> Insomnia Cookies &#8211; Best cookie shop, Mango Mango, Mama Ines, Silver Dipper, Wolf&#8217;s Chocolate, Tsaocaa (Boba)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-7e499195-5fd3-4470-9ee4-d08e1223fe3d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Comments\/ Long form Recommendations for Restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">&#8220;My husband and I grew up in Lafayette and my parents still live in town. Here\u2019s our combined suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Triple XXX\u2014 greasy spoon, great \u201cdiner\u201d style breakfast, plus homemade root beer, burgers, etc. Iconic campus spot. Everyone sits at the counter. Only takes cash. A total dive. Worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">The Bryant\u2014 Sit down dinner, moderately priced. Indoor and outdoor seating. Something for everyone. Phenomenal milkshakes for dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Bruno\u2019s Pizza\u2014 Dining room.only open Mon-Thurs. Takeout daily after 4pm. Yum. Great breadsticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">La Scala\u2014 Downtown. Local chef\/owner. If you want Italian, this is the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">East End Grill- Casual, moderate pricing, downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Teays- South 9th St. Bar, plus family restaurant. Good bar food, beer selection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Nine Irish Brothers- Irish fare. Shepherds Pie, Fish and Chips, etc. Good service, reliably good food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Bistro 501\u2026downtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">McGraw&#8217;s ( off south river road\u2026reservations needed)&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-0b3a2165-42c4-47b3-973c-97554e2c9d2f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Bars &amp; Pubs<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-37159483-89a0-4b46-ba22-f0ba5d227074\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana law, like all US states, prohibits the supply of alcohol to under-21s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue\u2019s bar scene, while great, lacks a bit compared to other large Big Ten colleges. They have some great bars that are some great fun, but they could use a few more. Your child chose to go to college in West Lafayette, Indiana &#8211; what did you expect? Joking aside, there are some classic, fun, and cheap bars around campus where you\u2019re sure to make some memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiki_harry.2019s_chocolate_shop_.28.22harry.27s.22.29\">Harry\u2019s Chocolate Shop (&#8220;Harry&#8217;s&#8221;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harry\u2019s Chocolate Shop is the oldest and most quintessentially \u201cPurdue\u201d bar. Nestled on the corner of Pierce and State for 100+ years, Harry\u2019s is a gathering place for Purdue\u2019s finest (and drunkest) students. Known for the Baltimore Zoo (invented at Harry\u2019s), free popcorn, and generally pretty good bar food, Harry\u2019s old wooden seats, strong drinks, and classic music makes it <em>the<\/em> Boilermaker bar. As such, Harry\u2019s tends to be the most consistently crowded bar. Inside, there\u2019s two floors, with a bar and a bathroom on each floor. The two most coveted seats are both (incorrectly) referred to as \u201cthe Fishbowl,\u201d each being a rounded\/private-ish space with a large table in the corner of each floor. The original Fishbowl is the one on the first floor. Harry\u2019s is a great bar with great drinks and great times, but be prepared to wait in a great line if you\u2019re trying to get in late on a weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiki_brother.2019s\">Brother\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brother\u2019s has established itself as the \u201csecond-place staple\u201d bar behind Harry\u2019s. Brother\u2019s is your typical college bar &#8211; not too much to write home about here. It\u2019s a popular and reliable bar that doesn\u2019t fill up <em>quite<\/em> as quickly as Harry\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiki_where_else\">Where Else<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh man, Where Else\u2026how do I even begin to describe it? With the Neon Cactus being shut down, Where Else is the only dancing\/club-esque bar left on campus. If you had a bad time at Where Else, you probably weren\u2019t drunk enough to be there. It\u2019s really an experience you have to have yourself\u2026when it\u2019s 2:00am and you\u2019ve already hit up Harry\u2019s and Brother\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiki_the_tap\">The Tap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tap is in Chauncey, just outside the campus. The Tap is less of a bar and more of a restaurant, but with great drinks and a very large selection of beer (hence the name). They also have fantastic food, live music on most weekend nights, and Trivia Tuesdays. Their service can be super spotty at times, but the drinks and food are high-quality. As an added bonus, it\u2019s only 21+ after 9:00pm &#8211; if you\u2019re under 21 and just want to grab a bite to eat, or have a group of friends of varying legal drinking ability, The Tap is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiki_la_hacienda\">La Hacienda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLa Ha\u201d is a Mexican restaurant (with a bar) on the Levee. It\u2019s a bit more of a walk than the previous bars and restaurants on this list, but students love the place. If You like strong margaritas or some great Mexican food, La Ha is the spot. There\u2019s a restaurant section and a 21+ bar area. 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