Where's there to eat around here? Here are some restaurants that are nearby, cheap, or good.
== Blue Benn Diner ==
Located in Bennington (Keep driving up Rt. 7 through Bennington. You'll se an authentic, tiny diner on your left. An amazing variety of food available, from meatloaf to french fries. Not high class, but still delicious.
== Chopsticks ==
Sake sake sake BOMB!
One time Bibby ordered from here and attempted to get sushi, and they weren't having it. For some reason, he kept asking the foreign phone answerer for more and more complex types of sushi, much to everyone's surprise. Finally, they agreed on some bizarre kind of sushi. Needless to say, Bibby wound up with 6 spring rolls. He called to complain, but it was OK because nobody who he was talking to spoke English. The end.
== Colonial Pizza ==
Phone: (413) 458-9009
== Little AnthonyDesperado's Pizza ==
Little Anthony's, located Located in North AdamsColonial Plaza, is an establisment relatively unknown among Williams students probably ''just'' too far to walk (though you can certainly do that is becoming well-regarded for its thick, tasty pizzaif you want to). The Anthony Deluxe is It looks kind of like a winnerhole in the wall, they deliver to Williams, and they're open till onebut the food is good. What's not to like? Well, for one, they have a $15 minimum order Tex-Mex makes for deliveries. Usually a pizza and a big bottle of soda will get you therenice change from the Spring Street restaurants.
1 River StNorth Adams, MA 01247Pretty standard American fast food type tex-mex fare-2404Phone: (413) 662-3600Nothing too well seasoned or too savory. Just a basic alternative to wrap night.
==Mezze Bar and Bistro==It's pretty easy to get served alcohol here, perhaps easiest at the Desperados in North Adams.
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== McDonald's Gramercy Bistro ==
Located A small, cozy bistro right near Mass MOCA. Excellent appetizers (especially the crab cake with a block past light wasabi sauce) and pretty nice desserts (the chocolate cake with raspberry hits the overpass on Rte. 2spot), but the North Adams McDonald's is almost always visited by Williams students between entrees themselves were on the hours of 1weak side. Reservations recommended. [http:30 and 5 a//www.mgramercybistro., the time when it's the only hot food in towncom/ Website]. Caveat esor Phone: (413) 663-5300.
17 Union StNorth Adams, MA 01247-3548Phone: (413) 664-7272== Helen's Place ==
== The professors' [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Subway ==|Subway]] -- twice the quality at twice the price.
Semi-deliciousIn [[Jonathan_Landsman|this author's]] opinion, cheapest sandwiches in townnot really practical for students unless you are getting treated by a prof. Ask about the discounted Think yuppie. Light and interesting sandwich of the dayoptions that will meet a standard appetite, but you pay for it. You will have eaten Bidding starts at one of these before~$7. Ask for the special spicy sauce (it's red in colour - I don't remember its name but it's awesome)50. Closes too early thoughTasty, with freshest ingredients of all local sandwich shops.
Avoid the meatball sub. == DesperadoIf Subway's == Located in Colonial Plazanot good enough, probably better you stop walking at [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Papa Charlie's|Papa Charlie'just'' too far to walk (though s]]. If you can certainly do want that if you want to). It looks kind touch of like a hole in the wall, but the food is good. Tex-Mex makes for a nice change from class with the Spring Street restaurants. Pretty standard American fast food type tex-mex fare-- Nothing too well seasoned or too savory. Just a basic alternative to wrap night. It's pretty easy to get served alcohol heremeal, perhaps easiest at the Desperados in North Adamshit up their juice bar downstairs.
== Hobson's Choice ==
159 Water Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: (413) 458-9101
== HelenJae's Place Inn ==An asian fusian restaurant that is better than both Thai Garden and Chopsticks (in my opinion). Jae's Inn is also less pricey than Thai Garden...It's located just a little past Walmart on the right. Their pad thai is especially amazing if you prefer your pad thai an americanized, sugar filled glob. The sushi is divine as well.
The professorsIt' [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Subway|Subway]] -- twice s a little far, but definitely worth the quality at twice drive! It's also an Inn (as you might guess from the name...), so it's a bit nicer, but the ambiance is still very warm and inviting, with an art collection better suited for the walmart across the pricestreet.
In [[Jonathan_Landsman|this author's]] opinion1111 South State Street (Rt 8) North Adams, not really practical for students unless you are getting treated by a prof. Think yuppie. Light and interesting sandwich options that will meet a standard appetite, but you pay for it. Bidding starts at ~$7.50. Tasty, with freshest ingredients of all local sandwich shops.MA 01247 (413) 664-0100
If Subway== Little Anthony's not good enough, better you stop walking at [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Papa Charlie's|Papa Charlie's]]. If you want that touch of class with the meal, hit up their juice bar downstairs.Pizza ==
== Blue Benn Diner ==Little Anthony's, located in North Adams, is an establisment relatively unknown among Williams students that is becoming well-regarded for its thick, tasty pizza. The Anthony Deluxe is a winner, they deliver to Williams, and they're open till one. What's not to like? Well, for one, they have a $15 minimum order for deliveries. Usually a pizza and a big bottle of soda will get you there.
Located in Bennington (Keep driving up Rt. 7 through Bennington. You'll se an authentic1 River StNorth Adams, tiny diner on your left. MA An amazing variety of food available, from meatloaf to french fries. Not high class, but still delicious.01247-2404Phone: (413) 662-3600
== Water Street Grill McDonald's ==
[[Jonathan_Landsman|This authorLocated a block past the overpass on Rte. 2, the North Adams McDonald's]] favorite in-town restaurantis almost always visited by Williams students between the hours of 1:30 and 5 a. A pub-restaurant with solid fare at reasonable pricesm. A [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Ye_Olde_Forge|Forge]] alternative if you are short on , the time, or havenwhen it't made a Forge reservation on their busy night: s the Forge is better only hot food in most ways, but the Grill has better entreestown. Caveat esor.
Prices average $12 for a full entree, or $7 - $10 for anything on the lunch-geared "pub menu." The burger platter, at a reasonable ~$7 with all toppings included, is a favorite for a cheap quick meal for some. Other meals in between. True to expectations for this kind of restaurant, portions are hearty.==Mezze Bar and Bistro==
The chicken pesto over penne, my favorite, and the sizzling platter Located a couple of fajitas come highly recommendedstores before Water Street Books. The potato skins and other appetizers are solidfancy restaurant you get your parents to take you to when they're in town. On the wholeNice [http://www.mezzerestaurant.com/ website], this place seems to satisfy with something for everyonetoo.
Major weakness is probably the service17 Union StNorth Adams, which has been consistently slow, and has provided some less than clean glassware at times.MA 01247-3548Phone: (413) 664-7272
== Thai Garden Moonlight Diner ==
Yummy Thai foodEast of campus on Route 2, reasonably priced, decent portions and conveniently located on Spring Streetyour left after a few minute's drive. Whatcan I say; it's not to like? a diner! A mainstay in Williamstown dining; Solid but unremarkable food, really exactly what you won't graduate without having a meal hered expect. Good, but ten times better if it were at the foot of Spring Street.
Thai tips: If you have never eaten Thai food beforeThe Pot of Gold, the Pad Thai is a good thing to order. Also try going at lunchtwo half potatoes stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese, when the portions and quality are as goodmeat, but discounted about 25% over dinner prices!is recommended for breakfast.
== Spice Root Pappa Charlie's Deli ==
Spice Root is a mid sized restaraunt on Spring Street that serves Indian foodTastier than Subway, but also slightly more expensive. The food is as close to authentic Indian that you'll find within a pretty good radius Mad crowded at lunch, and tastes quite good. Modestly priced student meals whenever any parents are available ($10 for a sit in meal and $5 for a take away town. They make all sorts of small proportions) The Naan bread is good, as is the tandoori chickensandwiches named after celebrities. The chole (pronounced chho-lay) served with a student meal is excellent Their gyros are surprisingly weak. Don't forget about the tasty juice/smoothie bar in the basement!
Not Try the Richard Chamberlain for the hard-core Indian food fans who might be offended by the mixture of North Indian and South Indian cuisines, but definitely worth delicious turkey/cranberry sauce you've always known belonged together on a trysandwich. Check out the buffet lunch for $7 -- an excellent deal any day!
23 Spring St, Williamstown, MA(413) 458-5200== Purple Pub ==
== Rattlesnake Cafe ==
If you're looking for a swankier Mexican restuarant, try Cafe Latino at Mass Moca
== Jae's Inn Subway ==An asian fusian restaurant that is better than both Thai Garden and Chopsticks (Semi-delicious, cheapest sandwiches in my opinion)town. Ask about the discounted sandwich of the day. You will have eaten at one of these before. JaeAsk for the special spicy sauce (it's Inn is also less pricey than Thai Garden...Itred in colour - I don't remember its name but it's located just a little past Walmart on the rightawesome). Their pad thai is especially amazing if you prefer your pad thai an americanized, sugar filled glob Closes too early though. The sushi is divine as well Avoid the meatball sub. == Spice Root ==
ItSpice Root is a mid sized restaraunt on Spring Street that serves Indian food. The food is as close to authentic Indian that you's ll find within a little farpretty good radius, but definitely worth the drive! It's also an Inn and tastes quite good. Modestly priced student meals are available ($10 for a sit in meal and $5 for a take away of small proportions) The Naan bread is good, as you might guess from is the name..tandoori chicken.The chole (pronounced chho-lay), so it's served with a bit nicer, but the ambiance student meal is still very warm and inviting, with an art collection better suited for the walmart across the streetexcellent.
1111 Not for the hard-core Indian food fans who might be offended by the mixture of North Indian and South State Street (Rt 8) North AdamsIndian cuisines, MA 01247 (413) 664but definitely worth a try. Check out the buffet lunch for $7 --0100an excellent deal any day!
== Chopsticks ==23 Spring St, Williamstown, MA(413) 458-5200
Sake sake sake BOMB!== Thai Garden ==
One time Bibby ordered from here and attempted to get sushiYummy Thai food, reasonably priced, decent portions and they weren't having itconveniently located on Spring Street. For some reason, he kept asking the foreign phone answerer for more and more complex types of sushi, much to everyoneWhat's surprise. Finally, they agreed on some bizarre kind of sushi. Needless not to say, Bibby wound up with 6 spring rolls. like? He called to complain, but it was OK because nobody who he was talking to spoke English. The endA mainstay in Williamstown dining; you won't graduate without having a meal here.
== Moonlight Diner ==Thai tips: If you have never eaten Thai food before, the Pad Thai is a good thing to order. Also try going at lunch, when the portions and quality are as good, but discounted about 25% over dinner prices!
East of campus on Route 2, on your left after a few minute's drive. What can I say; it's a diner! Solid but unremarkable food, really exactly what you'd expect. Good, but ten times better if it were at the foot of Spring == Water Street.Grill ==
The Pot of Gold, two half potatoes stuffed [[Jonathan_Landsman|This author's]] favorite in-town restaurant. A pub-restaurant with scrambled eggssolid fare at reasonable prices. A [[Guide to Off-Campus Dining#Ye_Olde_Forge|Forge]] alternative if you are short on time, cheese, and meator haven't made a Forge reservation on their busy night: the Forge is better in most ways, is recommended for breakfastbut the Grill has better entrees.
== Gramercy Bistro ==Prices average $12 for a full entree, or $7 - $10 for anything on the lunch-geared "pub menu." The burger platter, at a reasonable ~$7 with all toppings included, is a favorite for a cheap quick meal for some. Other meals in between. True to expectations for this kind of restaurant, portions are hearty.
A smallThe chicken pesto over penne, my favorite, cozy bistro right near Mass MOCA. Excellent appetizers (especially the crab cake with a light wasabi sauce) and pretty nice desserts (the chocolate cake with raspberry hits the spot), but the entrees themselves were on the weak side. Reservations sizzling platter of fajitas come highly recommended. [http://www.gramercybistro.com/ Website]The potato skins and other appetizers are solid. Phone: (413) 663-5300On the whole, this place seems to satisfy with something for everyone.
== Gideon's ==Major weakness is probably the service, which has been consistently slow, and has provided some less than clean glassware at times.
== Ye Olde Forge ==
On the poster above the urinal in the male bathroom you may witness ongoing communication between two 05's (Shokstar and Z-mac) who loved the place more than anything else and still return there despite having graduated and living several hours away.
== Pappa Charlie's Deli ==
Tastier than Subway, but also slightly more expensive. Mad crowded at lunch, and whenever any parents are in town. They make all sorts of sandwiches named after celebrities. Their gyros are surprisingly weak. Don't forget about the tasty juice/smoothie bar in the basement!
Try the Richard Chamberlain for the delicious turkey/cranberry sauce you've always known belonged together on a sandwich.
== Purple Pub ==
