Out To Lunch

Yes, I know, most of the time you don't leave your desk at lunch. It's a big hill, it's hot outside and a gallon of gas costs more than your sandwich, but sometimes you just gotta get out.

Here are some favorite places to eat off campus. Click the restaurant name to find the location.

Mission Coffee
Who agrees: Inga Bellamy (Student Services); Shelby Foster (President's office) likes the Italian sodas; and Deb Parziale (Title III) likes the salads and the WiFi.

Cheese Taster
Who seconds that motion: Sue Steffen (Student Services/Counseling ); Joy Olla (Special Programs); and Ann Burdett (DSPS). They all agree you should hold the bean sprouts.

Yuki
Which minds think alike: Yongshan Chen (Information Desk); Sarah Daniels (President's office) thinks the price is a bit higher, but so too is the quality of the food.

Mission Burger
Who's calling shot gun on that trip: Jamillah Gabriel (Library); Liz Crisp (IT); and Carlene Moralez (Campus Police).

Rene Gonzales (Student Affairs) and many others likes Subway on Mission Blvd across from Ohlone.

Sila Marques (Math, Science, and Technology) likes Claim Jumper when she has the time.

Kathleen Schoenecker (DSPS) winds up and McDonald's more than she would like to.

Ann Burdett (DSPS) and many other like the service and the food at Mission Jarrito.

Hal Griffin (Mail Room) along with many others likes Mission Pizza.

Debbie Trigg (EOPS) never gets out, but likes Red Lobster.

Mona Farley (Bookstore) likes The Elephant Bar.

Selena Sin (Cashier's Office) likes Seisho near the Mission post office.

Many people also mentioned Wok City and Zorba's Deli -- both are in Warm Springs.

Both Frank Hoang (Chemistry Instructor) and Selena Sin like the little known Chinese restaurant across from Ohlone, but neither knew the name of it. "Hometown Favorite Chinese Cuisine" is all I can read on the to-go menu, so that's what I'll call it -- even though I know better. You cannot see a sign from Mission Blvd, so pull into the parking lot and find it tucked away.

Editor's Picks (or Mostly In Defense of Irvington):

Z Pizza in Warm Springs. Really good pizza close to Wok City and Zorba's Deli.

Sala Thai #2 - It is in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by light industrial, but once you have the address, it is not hard to get to from Ohlone. Sorry to blanket statement here, but everything is good. And treat yourself to the Roti for dessert (those forks are just adorable aren't they?)

If you have time to travel to Warm Springs, you have time to travel to Irvington. When you get there, try any of these fine restaurants:

Dosa Place - Great Indian food, all vegetarian, good spice.

Taco Truck (La Perla) near the Irvington post office. Try the torta with pastor (marinated pork) or the chicken tacos. Best food in town. Cheap, quick, always the right decision.

Habibi - Really good Middle Eastern food near the Safeway. Everything from kebab sandwiches to vegetarian sample platers. Yum!

Carmen & Family BBQ - The menu is full of tasty food, but Southern food is slow and for a working lunch that doesn't work (go back later). Someday you must go down for lunch simply to get the sweet potato pie. The best in Fremont and a rival with any Bay Area S-P-pie. Wait... just pie for lunch? Yes!

If you recommend something we missed, post a comment below.