Athens' Favorite Forthmeal

We all know that fest season is the best season. And with drinking all day and drinking all night, fourthmeal is almost unavoidable. Fourthmeal, you know, the meal between breakfast and dinner, is probably the best meal of the day for any college student. With Wendy's, Chipotle and Quiznos all on the same block, Court Street is an epicenter for Athens late-night food... and those are just the chain restaurants.

In local vs. chain, greasy vs. healthy, who can surpass the competition and come out on top as Athens' favorite fourthmeal? Let's find out. In a sampling of Ohio University students, these were the top favorites...

#3 Souvlaki's Mediterranean
9 West State Street

Ashlee Bonham says,
Why it's her favorite: Lots of variety
Favorite menu item(s): Chicken gyro; about $4.50

Zach Leach says,
Why it's his favorite: Open Late
Favorite menu item(s): Cheese sticks and spicy fries; $8

* Open till 3am or later

#2 O'Betty's Red Hot
15 West State Street

Maggie Mackura says,

Why it's her favorite: "(The) chili cheese fries are amazing and so are the hot dogs."

Favorite menu item(s): Dixie w/o onions and chili cheese fries; $6.50 (http://www.roadfood.com/photos/8622.jpg)

Ben Harshbarger says,
Why it's his favorite: Loves hot dogs
Favorite menu item(s): 2 hot dogs + chili cheese fries; $8

* Window open till 3am, Monday - Saturday

Tied for 1st, the winners are...

#1 Goodfellas
35 North Court Street and 6 West Union Street

Allie Cody says,
Why it's her favorite: "Best pizza ever! And cheap!"

Favorite menu item(s): Cheese Pizza; $2

Bradley Lang says,
Why it's his favorite: Good price for the amount of food


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Favorite menu item(s): "Three pieces of pepperoni pizza because I save 50 cents." 3 slices for $5.50

* Open till 3am everyday, even Sundays! Now delivers.
(Check out this blog post from another OU student praising Goodfellas)

#1 Big Mama's Burritos
10 South Court Street

Kelsie Long says,
Why it's her favorite: "Because it's better and cheaper than Chipotle. Plus you can basically get anything in a burrito."
Favorite menu item(s): Buffalo Chicken Burrito; $5.49

Emma Clark says,
Why it's her favorite: "The best burritos in town! Plus, if you don't want a lot you can get a baby and not spend as much."
Favorite menu item(s): Baby Chipotle Ranch Burrito; $3.25


(http://consumer.discoverohio.com/graphics/listings/photo/7484_thumb_1112007104130.jpg)
* Open till 3am, free lunch delivery from 11am to 2pm

Honorable Mentions

Pita Pit - Healthiest
Sam Reed said,
Why it's her favorite: "It's somewhat healthy... compared to DP Dough or Wendy's at least."

Favorite menu item(s): Chicken Pita w/ veggies, hotsauce and ranch; $6.50ish

(http://www.getpitas.com/images/PitaBackgroundPhoto.jpg)
*Thursday - Friday open till 4am, Sunday - Wednesday till 3am,
Thurs. - Sat. 11AM to 4AM

DP Dough - Best Calzones

Ashley Reed said,
Why it's her favorite: "Only the best food in Athens!"

Favorite menu item(s): Roni Zone w/ ranch; around $6
*Mon - Wed 3am, Thurs - Sat 4am,
Sunday 2am; delivers

(http://citypaper.net/blogs/mealticket/files/2009/08/dpdoughcombatzone.jpg)

The Burrito Buggy - An Athens staple

Monique Williamson said,
Why it's her favorite: "They have late night tacos."

Favorite menu item(s): Jumbo Chicken Taco w/ jalapenos; $3
*Open late

(http://www.athenshub.com/rpics/burritobuggy.jpg)


Jimmy John's -
"Freaky Fast" delivery

Chris Slota said,
Favorite menu item(s): Pepe (real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato and mayo); $4.75
*Open till 3:30am

(http://www.fox-companies.com/jimmy_johns_store_image_22.jpg)

Check out campusmenus.com and eatcollege.com for online delivery options and coupons for YOUR favorite Athens food.

And hey, if you're 21, don't forget the bars. Athens has some of the best bar food around (i.e. Pigskin, Casa Nueva). Most of the bars uptown feature a full menu, so next time you're thinking of leaving your friends for a hot dog at the Snackbox, ask to see if the bar has a menu. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.