As students return to school to endure the cold winter months, most likely without a car, more and more activities are sacrificed.
No more bike riding or scooting to class, no more jogs around the lake, no more nights listening to music on the terrace and sometimes it may just be too cold to make the trek to a party or the bars on the weekends. Although many activities are sacrificed in exchange for lounging in a warm dorm or apartment, eating out does not have to be one of them.
Students can still experience the goodness of Madison's restaurants without having to leave the comfort of their own homes.
Though ordering in forces you to forgo the restaurant's appetizing ambience, you can still experience a quick and enjoyable meal.
There are many types of foods that may be delivered to addresses in the campus area. Although pizza is the most traditional delivery food, students can also enjoy Chinese food, sandwiches and pasta dishes delivered right to their doors. A minimum order total or delivery charge is sometimes included; however, when temperatures drop below zero, warm food on your doorstep is a priceless commodity.
Ed's and Carson's are available for delivery for students in the dorms, saving them the walk to the food centers. This may be a special perk for some students because they can have food warm and ready on Mom and Dad's dollar. This service has grown popular with students living on campus and therefore may take longer than other delivery services for your food to arrive, sometimes even over an hour.
Pizza is by far one of the most popular delivery foods, especially with larger groups. Pizza restaurants have the added perk of late-night delivery for your late-night cravings.
\Papa John's is amazing,"" said UW-Madison sophomore Kathy Brooks. ""They deliver very efficiently and the pizza is always warm.""
Chinese food is another common item requested for delivery, completing the perfect girls night in or an easy, delicious ethnic meal. There are several quality Chinese food restaurants in the area that deliver to houses and apartments near campus and to the dorms. Not only do they offer quality service and timely deliveries, but these restaurants offer delicious Chinese food.
""A8 China has the best ethnic quality of any fast food Chinese in Madison,"" sophomore Caitlin Dugan said.
A new and improved delivery service for healthy eaters is sandwich delivery. Your favorite sandwich stores in the campus area will deliver hot, cold and specialty sandwiches right to your door. Get gigantic sandwiches loaded with all your favorite ingredients delivered to you by calling any of the area sub shops.
""Jimmy John's has the best subs around,"" UW student Jason Juds said. ""At home I always want a sub real late, but I can only get that in Madison.""
On those cold evenings after a long and stressful day of class and work, rather than firing up the stove or trudging through the snow to the nearest restaurant, the delivery services of Madison can save you the time and trouble of preparing your own meals and bring them right to you. So keep it warm and convenient this winter and make someone else walk down that unshoveled sidewalk to get you a hearty meal.
Pizza Places:
Casa Bianca
(608) 284-8880
$7 minimum-Free delivery
5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Gumby's Pizza
(608) 238-9494
$7 minimum-$1 for delivery
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ian's Pizza
(608) 257-9248
$3 slice minimum-Free delivery
11 a.m.-2 a.m. (Friday, Saturday until 3
a.m.)
Gino's
(608) 257-9022
$10 minimum-Free delivery
until 11 p.m. (Friday until 12 p.m.)
Rocky Rococo's
(608) 256-0600
$8 minimum-Free delivery
10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
(Friday, Saturday until 1 a.m.)
Papa John's
(608) 257-7272
$7 minimum-Free delivery
11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Topper's
(608) 284-8484
$8 minimum - Free delivery
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pizza di Roma
(608) 268-0900
$7 minimum - Free delivery
11 a.m.-3 a.m.
