OT: Tour of UConn with Teen

[Chuck]

I haven't been on campus in decades. I already know that it looks a LOT nicer. My wife and I are taking my son up for a tour of the school soon. I think we're going to get up a bit early before our tour and grab some lunch. My time at UConn would've had us eating at one of the bars (Huskies/Upper Deck?), Jonathon's or Taco Bell. We plan on hitting the Dairy Barn for some ice cream. What else would be a good place to check out? Food or otherwise for someone that hasn't been there in forever. If I get half the info that I now have about Connecticut College from this board, I'll be golden. I have a Blaze Pizza by me and no need to overhear any recruiting, so we can leave that one out.

 

[huskymedic]

I haven't been on campus in decades. I already know that it looks a LOT nicer. My wife and I are taking my son up for a tour of the school soon. I think we're going to get up a bit early before our tour and grab some lunch. My time at UConn would've had us eating at one of the bars (Huskies/Upper Deck?), Jonathon's or Taco Bell. We plan on hitting the Dairy Barn for some ice cream. What else would be a good place to check out? Food or otherwise for someone that hasn't been there in forever.

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[8893]

Definitely Downtown Storrs:

DOWNTOWN STORRS

Downtown Storrs is a vibrant, walkable destination in Mansfield, Connecticut next to UConn. Home to restaurants, shops, museums, and more - home of Storrs Center, The Oaks on the Square, Storrs Commons, University Plaza, and more

www.downtownstorrs.org

 

[Huskybass]

I haven't been on campus in decades. I already know that it looks a LOT nicer. My wife and I are taking my son up for a tour of the school soon. I think we're going to get up a bit early before our tour and grab some lunch. My time at UConn would've had us eating at one of the bars (Huskies/Upper Deck?), Jonathon's or Taco Bell. We plan on hitting the Dairy Barn for some ice cream. What else would be a good place to check out? Food or otherwise for someone that hasn't been there in forever. If I get half the info that I now have about Connecticut College from this board, I'll be golden. I have a Blaze Pizza by me and no need to overhear any recruiting, so we can leave that one out.

I always seem to hit the Bidwell Tavern for wings when I'm up that way because nothing right on or around campus has really proven to be better.

 

[TRest]

Definitely Downtown Storrs:

DOWNTOWN STORRS

Downtown Storrs is a vibrant, walkable destination in Mansfield, Connecticut next to UConn. Home to restaurants, shops, museums, and more - home of Storrs Center, The Oaks on the Square, Storrs Commons, University Plaza, and more

www.downtownstorrs.org

This. A variety of food, coffee and my daughter misses the bubble tea place.

 

[Chuck]

Definitely Downtown Storrs:

DOWNTOWN STORRS

Downtown Storrs is a vibrant, walkable destination in Mansfield, Connecticut next to UConn. Home to restaurants, shops, museums, and more - home of Storrs Center, The Oaks on the Square, Storrs Commons, University Plaza, and more

www.downtownstorrs.org

There's a lot more there than I thought. Any restaurant of choice for lunch?

I always seem to hit the Bidwell Tavern for wings when I'm up that way because nothing right on or around campus has really proven to be better.

Yeah, if he gets in and wants to check out the area again we'd do some off campus stuff (Willington Pizza still good?). But I figure for this trip it's more about what it would be like as a freshman stuck on campus. Hitting UConn and a small liberal arts school or two in the same trip.

 

[DOZE860]

i would recommend Dog Lane Cafe in downtown Storrs. Its got nice atmosphere and food is pretty good. Blaze pizza is also pretty good if you want to go that route. both places are within walking distance of everything on campus. Ted's is also ok, if you want to go old school

 

[superjohn]

There's a lot more there than I thought. Any restaurant of choice for lunch?



Yeah, if he gets in and wants to check out the area again we'd do some off campus stuff (Willington Pizza still good?). But I figure for this trip it's more about what it would be like as a freshman stuck on campus. Hitting UConn and a small liberal arts school or two in the same trip.

Geno had some sort of Alfredo sauce pizza that @August_West and some others raved about. If his restaurant is still open you should check it out.

 

[Hoophound]

Is Bidwell back up to its old standard? A lot of long time patrons have given up on it. Hopefully, it is good again.

 

[8893]

There's a lot more there than I thought. Any restaurant of choice for lunch?

We were there more than five years ago and there were a lot fewer choices; we ate at Dog Lane and it was perfectly fine. I’d probably explore one of the other options next time, including some of the ethnic ones.

 

[8893]

Is Bidwell back up to its old standard? A lot of long time patrons have given up on it. Hopefully, it is good again.

I gave up on it a while ago after the wings were subpar on successive visits; and the service was really poor on the last one.

Willi Brew is a much better call imo.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

i would recommend Dog Lane Cafe in downtown Storrs. Its got nice atmosphere and food is pretty good.

If you want to stay on campus, I second this. Dog Lane Cafe is consistently solid.

If you’re willing to explore: my old reliables that make me feel like home are Willi Brew and Willington Pizza.

I also recommend checking out the lobby at The Graduate. They’ve done an excellent job there.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Geno had some sort of Alfredo sauce pizza that @August_West and some others raved about. If his restaurant is still open you should check it out.

We went to Genos just before Covid shut everything down. (USF game), I don't think they ever reopened, but the food was good

 

[WrenchFan69]

Sara's Pockets closed in 2016 or 2017. Wally's Chicken Coop closed during the pandemic (RIP)