Hawkeye’s favorite eateries to try this semester

One of my favorite places to eat is The Levee Grill.  It is located near the river offering a great view. But the view is not as good as the food. The pork chops and the chicken quesadilla are my favorite things on the menu. The food is well priced and they give you a lot of food. The restaurant is not well-known, but it is definitely worth a try. 

Loryn’s Pick:

Revival Pizza Co. has a fun atmosphere and it’s always a good time. Everything is movie-themed. There’s a wall with a mural of movie characters and there are a lot of cool movie posters. They always have good music playing too. And everything on the menu is delicious. My favorite is the Big Kahuna burger.

Cameron’s Pick:

2 Dudes Brew and Que is without a doubt the best BBQ in the twin cities.  Anyone with an appetite will be satisfied as their plate is filled with speciality meats.  Guests might even be lucky enough to meet Dude himself—an English Bulldog—while enjoying their meal.

Carley’s Pick:

There are two things that I need to have a good day—a good lunch and coffee.  This is why Standard Coffee Co. is my favorite go-to spot for lunch. Standard has an amazing atmosphere and creative decor.  I recommend having the Tonkotsu Ramen.  Then, on my way out, I usually order the 523 in a frappe to kickstart my afternoon.

Chloe’s Pick:

Javi P’s is a great alternative to Chipotle, as we don’t have one in Monroe. The ingredients at Javi P’s always taste fresh and delicious. I usually get a shrimp bowl, but I have heard they have amazing burritos. You can also buy drinks like margaritas there which are pretty good and kind of strong.