Sometimes the dining hall food doesn’t cut the craving for something different.

College students want to stay near campus for convenience, but what are the best eats near campus?

Here are some of the top places to eat near campus.

The Chimes

Located on the corner of East Chimes Street and Highland Road, The Chimes offers comfort Louisiana food right next to campus. 

The Chimes has a great vibe. The exterior of the building gives old charm to what used to hold a movie theater, pharmacy and clothing store.

The walls are lined with beer memorabilia and, of course, nods to LSU royalty. The wood interior gives a cozy feeling on the inside, but if you want a little fresh air, the rooftop patio has great views of Highland, campus and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. 

Looks aside, the food gives casual, but comfort in every plate, spacing typical dishes with Louisiana flavor. The crawfish fries are a standout of the appetizers.

The entrée selection offers a range of sandwiches from burgers to clubs and even salmon sandwiches. 

You can also pair your food with their wide drink selection with many different beers available on tap.

Whether it’s seafood, sandwiches or just drinks, The Chimes is a great spot to get together.
Louie’s Café

Finding comforting diner breakfast near campus is near impossible because diners near Baton Rouge aren’t something you find often in Baton Rouge. 

Louie’s Café offers breakfast and lunch right at the edge of campus on West Chimes Street. 

The inside of Louie’s is bright and welcoming with teal walls and checker flooring to give the feel of an old-school diner.

Louie’s is a great breakfast spot for the convenience and the delicious food. Sometimes food that feels home-cooked is what we need. 

The pancakes are some of the best in the area. 

Sometimes all you want after a night out is a stack of pancakes, a whole breakfast platter, or a sandwich.
Modesto

The feel that Modesto goes for is a little more upscale compared to your normal taco joint, but they still know how to deliver in the food and drink category.

It might be on the pricey side, but their tacos are always full. You don’t need many tacos to curve your craving.

They have the a queso and guacamole combo, which goes well with their chips or on their tacos. 

Along with the food, they have a tequila and whiskey bar serving top-tier drinks and, of course, margaritas. Whether you get it frozen or on the rocks, their margaritas pair well with the food.

The best time to go to Modesto is for their Taco Tuesday special with $4 tacos all day and happy hour offering half off drinks.
Cheba Hut

Cheba Hut themes its establishment around the food that you crave when you have the “munchies.”

Going with the theme, the store labels their appetizers “munchies” and drinks under “cotton mouth cures.”

When 4/20 comes around, the shop sees it as a national holiday. It has a free grinders special and a festival outside the shop.

The laid-back vibes run not only within the staff that serves you, but just the relaxing setting of the establishment. 

The majority of the menu is sandwiches, but it’s Cheba Hut’s specialty. 

Andy’s Frozen Custard

When you crave something sweet, Andy’s custard satisfies any sweet tooth you have.

You can enjoy your dessert in a cup or a cone. 

The shop only has outside seating but also has a convenient drive-thru if you don’t want to get out of the car. The seating and outdoor area is small but relaxing when you just want to chill.

You can pick the toppings of your choosing or get one of the signature concretes. Whether you are looking for a small treat with friends or by yourself, it’s a great place to debrief and relax.