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Wash U hot spots

Adam Claypool

Metromix
February 18, 2009

Clayton and the Delmar Loop are about a mile away from campus, giving Wash U students tons of options when it comes to food or drink. Here are the places that are close to campus.

Kayak's Coffee

276 North Skinker Blvd. - St. Louis

314-862-4447

A coffee house with a great menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Across from Washington University, this cozy, casual outdoor inspired "lodge" welcomes you to linger and mingle.

Par Lounge

1001 McCausland Ave. - St. Louis

314-646-1300

Good times in the old Hi-Pointe building

Sasha's Wine Bar and Market

706 Demun Ave. - Clayton

314-863-7274

Sophisticated spot for wine lovers.

Kaldi's Coffee House

700 Demun Ave. - St. Louis

314-727-9955

This is a great place eat while you study or work.

Ruthie's Grill at Norman K. Probstein Golf Course

6141 Lagoon Dr. - St. louis

314-367-1337

Ruthie's always brings its 'A' game.

Talayna's

310 De Baliviere Ave. - St. Louis

314-367-7788

East Coast-meets-Midwest-style pizza house and restaurant.

Harvest

1059 S. Big Bend Rd. - St. Louis

314-645-3522

Fresh, innovative cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Fox & Hounds Tavern

6300 Clayton Road - St. Louis

314-647-7300

A local favorite for more than 40 years.

Olympia Kebab House and Taverna

1543 McCausland Avenue - St. Louis

314-781-1299

Olympia Restaurant at the edge of Dogtown on McCausland

Thai Gai Yang Cafe

6250 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis

314-862-4400

No frills just Thai, located on Delmar in the Loop.

Cicero's

6691 Delmar - University City

314-862-0009

Cicero’s packs it all under one roof - live entertainment, drinks, games and, of course, food.

Al-Tarboush Deli

602 Westgate - St. Louis

314-725-1944

Located just off Delmar in the Loop, Al-Tarboush offers a Lebanese deli for carry out, and a stocked market for those do-it-yourselfers.

Thai Country Cafe

6223 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis

314-862-0787

Thai food on Delmar in the Loop.

Saleem's

14560 Manchester Road - St. Louis

636-207-1368

Saleem's offers Lebanese cuisine

Smoothie King

6600 Delmar Blvd. - University City

(314) 862-9700

Smoothies and supplements on Delmar in the Loop.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

6625 Delmar Blvd. - University City

314-862-3320

National burrito chain gets the Loop treatment.

Thai Pizza Co.

608 Eastgate - St. Louis

314-862-4429

Adventurous Thai-inspired pizza.

El Maguey

6333 Delmar Boulevard - University City

314-726-1005

El Maguey offers authentic Mexican food and atmosphere in the Delmar Loop.

Modai Sushi Lounge

6100 Delmar Boulevard - Saint Louis

314-725-8330

Modai Sushi Lounge is U-City's hippest spot for sushi and spirits.

Fitz's American Grill & Bottling Works

6605 Delmar Blvd. - University City

314-726-9555

Fitz's American Grill & Bottleworks brings a slice of Americana to the Delmar Loop.

Pi - Delmar

6144 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis

314-727-6633

Grab a pizza pie from Pi

The Melting Pot

6683 Delmar Blvd. - University City

314-725-4141

Boasting an extensive wine list, elaborate meals, and decadent chocolate fondue deserts, The Melting Pot takes fine dining to a new level.

Ben and Jerry's

6380 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis

314-721-8887

Ben and Jerry’s is a great place to stop when you are in the mood for that extra special dessert.

Chinese Noodle Cafe

6138 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis

314-725-9889

Chinese Noodle Café has won several awards for being a St. Louis favorite.

Cold Stone Creamery

6662 Delmar Blvd. Ste B - St. Louis

314-863-5595

The Cold Stone Creamery has all those dessert options you have been searching for.

Blue Ocean Sushi

609 Eastgate Ave. - St. Louis

314-721-9168

All you can eat sushi at reasonable prices

609 Lounge and Restaurant

609 Eastgate Ave. - University City

314-721-9168

Eat in one room and relax with some signature cocktails and live music in the other.

Katie's Pizzeria Cafe

6611 Clayton Road - St. Louis

314-727-8585

Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and antipasto.

Tropicana Lanes

7960 Clayton Road - Richmond Heights

314-781-0282

If you're looking for a great place to get in some quality bowling without breaking the bank, Tropicana Lanes is your place. With great weekly specials, you won't burn a hole in your wallet. So grab some bowling shoes and a ball and work on that perfect 300 game.