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01. Thuan Kieu Vietnam and Thai Restaurant
1472 Huron St. (1 km from the College)
519.455.7704

A favourite among locals, Thuan Kieu features generous portions of authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes, all for about the same as you'd pay for fast food. And since it's just a couple of blocks straight north of the school, it's worth checking out the next time you feel like getting out for a meal.

02. Del-mar Restaurant
1677 Dundas St. (2.5 km from the College)
519.451.6120

Inexpensive food and great service, minutes away from campus. There's nothing like a cozy diner to have good food with friends, and in London, there are few if any like Del-mar. You won't be sorry you made a habit of this place, particularly if you like your coffee mug to never, ever run dry.

03. The Laundry Café
590 Oxford St. E. (4 km from the College)
519.432.8222

Featuring all the appliances you'll need to do your laundry and enough to do to pass the time until it finishes. Get food or play pool while you wait, relaxing in the café area or on big comfortable couches and take advantage of free wireless Internet access.

04. Under The Volcano
215 Piccadilly St. at Richmond (5 km from the College)
519.435.1197
www.iloveunderthevolcano.com

This Mexican restaurant near Richmond and Oxford is a fixture in London; with a large menu featuring all your favourite tapas, Mexican entrees and many, many margaritas, it may just become one of your favourites.

05. Caffé Demetre
660 Richmond St. (5 km from the College)
519.679.2222
www.waycoolcafe.com

Featuring a menu full of decadent dessert crepes, waffles, shakes, and coffee beverages. If you have a soft spot for ice cream, watch out for Caffé Demetre.

06. The Symposium Café
620 Richmond St. at Central (5.5 km from the College)
519.672.9917
www.symposiumcafe.com

The Symposium is the perfect cross between a patio bar and a coffee house — delicious menu items and desserts will ease your hunger, while a wide variety of hot and cold drinks will get your evening started right.

07. Marble Slab Creamery
573-A Richmond St. (5.5 km from the College)
519.673.0777
www.marbleslab.com

Rated top three in Ontario by customer review at urbanspoon.com. There is nothing like the experience you have at Marble Slab. Customize your own perfect ice cream experience with a dizzying choice of gourmet flavours, toppings, and cones. Though considered by some to be a little pricey, there are always coupons to be found, so indulge yourself.

08. Prince Albert's Diner
565 Richmond St. (5.5 km from the College)
519.432.2835

Rated top 15 in Ontario by customer review at urbanspoon.com. 50s-style décor and all the hot comfort foods you could ever want await you here at Prince Al's. A long-time favourite, get your food to go and hang out in the park across the street.

09. Runt Club and Fellini Koolini's Italian Cuisini
153—155 Albert St. (6 km from the College)
519.642.2300
www.fellinikoolini.com

Enjoy fine Italian cuisine in this rustic-looking restaurant, decorated to reflect the benevolent Italian “old country” image. Or, if you prefer, slip next door to the Runt Club for a pub experience like no other off of the Richmond Row.

10. Maggie's Supper & Jazz Club
478 Richmond St. (6 km from the College)
519.434.5545
www.maggiesoflondon.com

Maggie's has an elegant ambiance to it, a fine dining experience complete with musical performances from jazz and classical musicians. A touch on the pricey side, this would be a perfect place for a romantic evening with your sweetheart.

11. Spageddy Eddy's
428 Richmond St. (6 km from the College)
519.645.3002

Rated top 15 in Ontario by customer review at urbanspoon.com. Bring your appetite, because even on your hungriest day it's hard to finish the huge dish of pasta you get at Spageddy Eddy's, though you will definitely try. Pay close attention or you might miss the entrance, which is between two other buildings on Richmond.

12. Kings Inn Diner
186 King St. (6.5 km from the College)
519.679.5999

There is no better place for lunch if what you're interested in is a quick, delicious meal that doesn't cost too much. If you're downtown before 2:30 p.m. (only open for breakfast and lunch folks), like those students at our Citi Plaza campus, you will be glad you stopped in for lunch at Kings.

13. Sweet Cakes London
130 King St. (Covent Garden Market)
(6.5 km from the College)
519.667.1751
www.sweetcakeslondon.com

This little gem is located at the main entrance of Covent Garden Market off of the Market Square on Talbot. Right beside the Little Red Roaster, this is a cupcake lover's dream come true.

14. Ben Thanh Viet Thai Restaurant
57 York St. (7 km from the College)
519.438.4888
www.benthanhlondon.com

Offering authentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, this place is seemingly hidden on York St. at Ridout. With an extensive menu and generous portions, however, you won't soon forget it.