West lafayette
Captain Gyro's
132 northwestern ave,765-743-7170. great gyros at a decent price.
Triple XXX
(http://www.triplexxxfamil...) indiana's first drive-in restaurant. known for biscuits and gravy and a famous "dwayne purvis" hamburger with peanut butter. great rootbeer too.
Green Sprout
(http://www.green-sprout.com) 765-269-7393. authentic korean/japanese cuisine in chauncey village southeast of wl library. the sushi salad is amazing. daily specials offered. menu: $2-10. also offers authentic korean baked goods. dine in, takeout, and delivery.
Hookah!
Chauncey hill mall,765-743-3636 best mediterranean food on campus. you can enjoy a fine hookah smoke, though non smoking section is available. people tend to dance to the exotic music that is typically played after 11pm. must be 18 years or older to enter on weekend. all ages welcome before 10pm. good atmosphere. full bar with international drinks as well as american favorites.
Khana Khazana
108 northwestern ave.,765-743-1223. good indian food, buffet for lunch and dinner, take out available. pricey.
Bombay Indian Restaurant
111 south river rd.,765-746-2345. buffet available but is a bit more pricey ~$9-10. definitely worth a visit.
Kibu Cafe
101 south river rd. suite d. 765-743-3190. delicious and authentic korean + japanese food, larger restaurant than joo joo. offers various popular menu from korea and japan including their signature hand-made noodle made fresh daily. also available a business meeting room for reservation.
Silver Dipper
River market corner of river rd and state st. hand-dipped ice cream and ice cream treats. locally owned with a loyal customer base.
Cafe Vienna Expresso Bar and Bakery
208 south street,765-743-4446. good sweet treats and coffee, and an eclectic mix of sandwiches named after jazz and blues artists.
Basil Thai
Chauncey hill mall, 765-743-3330. smallish menu, but good thai food and spicy curries. great mango salad. also sells bubble tea.
Panera Bread
328 east state street, west lafayette. serves coffee, bagels, sandwiches. also has free wireless internet.
Parthenon
Chauncey hill mall, 765-743-6778. authentic greek food in a spacious dining area.
Boiler Market
320 w state st. salads, sandwiches and some of the best pizza in town. "pitcher and pie" specials.
Olive House
200 south st, 765-743-5649. a small mediterranean restaurant featuring an authentic menu.
Joo Joo Korean Restaurant
Chauncey hill mall, 765-743-5566. authentic korean food, small restaurant. they have a larger restaurant on hwy 52 go west past the wal-mart which also has billiards.
Lafayette
Arni's
This pizza place has been around Lafayette for over 40 years, it is expanding throughout the state now, but it all started here.
Kokoro
The quirky owner, Tony runs this restaurant like his own little country notice the ban on all hats as you enter, but you can't argue with his unique Asian dishes. Best sushi in town and all hand made by Tony.
South Street Smokehouse
Amazing homestyle slow cooked meals. Very reasonably priced, definitely worth a stop for casual lunch or dinner.
Frozen Custard
This Custard restaurant started in the 1930's and still serves the same hand dipped custard.
Spageddie's Italian Kitchen
Right off the highway makes this restaurant perfect for road weary travelers that are looking for a nice chain experience in Italian food.
The Other Pub
A fun and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like it's a second home. Great indoor smoking and smoke-free facility.