Stillwater is famously home to Oklahoma State University. Every fall returning students flood to their regular hangouts and eateries in Stillwater, some well-known and others are just native to Stillwater. It can be hard for a freshman to know what all there is to do here, so here are just some places that all incoming freshman need to know about for eating, studying, or just hanging out. I realize that this is mostly food, but you're definitely going to eat a lot here.
1. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy's is the best and it's right on The Strip! Of course, you freshman can't have too much fun on The Strip, but at least you can awesome food with your friends close to campus!
2. Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed is a great place to go out with friends! Calf Fry and the Rawhide Festival are here every year. And this year Ludacris will be here, so don't skip on tickets!
3. West Side Cafe
West Side Cafe is on campus on the second floor of the Human Sciences building! West Side is ran by students and is probably the best place to eat on campus.
4. Cafe 88
It doesn't look like much, but Cafe 88 is a great place to eat! Plus, it's on Knoblock so it's crazy close to the campus. You could grab lunch really quick before class!
5. Aspen Coffee
Forget about Starbucks, because Aspen is where it's at. Stillwater has three locations, and one having a drive-thru, so it is always accessible.
6. The 4th Floor at Edmon Low
The library is one of the busiest places on campus. The first two floors are for computer needs and group studies, but if you go up to the 4th floor there is plenty of single quiet study areas. And don't be surprised if you see people sleeping there during finals week.
7. Lake Boomer
There are a couple lakes around Stillwater, but what makes Lake Boomer so great is that it's basically in town. You could go here for picnics, a run around the lake, to walk your dog, or just to relax.
8. El Bto Vaquero
El Vaq on the strip is a great place to get Mexican food for a great price, and it's so close to campus.
9. Main Street Noodle
Main Street Noodle has great sushi and ramen that all college students love! It's located in downtown Stillwater.
10. Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce is a gelato and sorbet shop, and it is amazing! This is a great place to hang out with friends and see live music on the weekends. Also, located downtown.
11. Granny's Kitchen
Granny's is a staple in Stillwater. The breakfast there is what has made it famous to the students of OSU. There is always a line on the weekends, so I suggest going on a week day. Also, get the cinnamon roll!
12. Shortcakes Diner
Shortcakes is located on Main Street. Everything on their menu is magical, and there isn't anything over $10! For a broke college kid, and you will be one at some point, that's the dream. (My unpopular opinion: Shortcakes is better than Granny's.)
13. Eskimo Joe's
Probably the most famous restaurant in Oklahoma is Eskimo Joe's. Always packed, but their chili-cheese fries are so worth it. I'm pretty sure that this is the burger joint to go to in Stillwater.
