{"id":18843,"date":"2016-08-08T14:37:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T14:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baylorproud.wpengine.com\/?p=18843"},"modified":"2018-06-17T09:09:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-17T14:09:09","slug":"20-epic-dishes-every-baylor-bear-knows-or-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/2016\/08\/20-epic-dishes-every-baylor-bear-knows-or-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"25 epic dishes every Baylor Bear knows (or should know)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18847\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BP-meals.jpg\" alt=\"15 quintessential Baylor meals\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BP-meals.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BP-meals-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BP-meals-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every student and alum remembers those snacks, meals, and drinks shared with college friends. They&#8217;re the ones that always hit the spot &#8212; the ones to which friends instantly agreed, \u201cYES, let\u2019s get that!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are 25 epic dishes &#8212; from appetizers to entrees to desserts &#8212; every Baylor Bear knows (or needs to know):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/viteks-bbq-waco-2?select=bz4haAEK7UvXb--jCZ5PiA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitek\u2019s Gut Pack<\/a><\/strong>. Fritos, cheddar cheese, beans, pickles, onions, jalape\u00f1os, sausage or brisket, and BBQ sauce, all served with a slice of bread. It ain\u2019t for the weak, but there&#8217;s a reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/2013\/04\/baylorviteks-gutpak-named-the-nations-top-college-dish\/\">it was named America&#8217;s top college dish<\/a> in a national competition.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twitpic.com\/85fi57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memorial&#8217;s Flying Saucer<\/a><\/strong>. Like Taco Bell\u2019s Crunchwrap, only way better. (Bears who graduated before fall of 2014 will remember this as Collins&#8217; flying saucer. Don\u2019t worry; the recipe is still the same!) Whenever it\u2019s being cooked up in its new home in Memorial dining hall, the line stretches through the entire cafeteria. But it\u2019s well worth the wait.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/ihop-waco-2?osq=IHOP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Late Night IHOP<\/strong><\/a>. I can\u2019t count the number of late-night study sessions and deep talks I had with friends at \u201cthe Baylor IHOP.\u201d The moment I finally bonded with my dorm roommate was over pancakes, bacon, and those delirious 2 a.m. giggles.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BB5fL5MifP1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penland\u2019s Wing Wednesday<\/a><\/strong>. Picture mountains of chicken wings &#8212; Buffalo, honey mustard, barbecue teriyaki &#8212; and as many as you can eat. Needless to say, Penland gets a bit packed on Wednesdays.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/common-grounds-waco?select=61EfzYaS8tSvbgE9Pfpu4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Grounds\u2019 Cowboy Coffee<\/a><\/strong>. As a Baylor student, you make fast friends with Common Grounds. For your first drink, you have to try their signature Cowboy Coffee. Then, try my own favorite, the Heisman: an ultra-caffeinated mint chocolate chip blend of frozen goodness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BC8UQa6ifFJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ms. Mei\u2019s cookies<\/a><\/strong>. If you think your grandma makes the best cookies in the world, sorry, but most Baylor students would agree that you\u2019re just wrong. Ms. Mei, Memorial Dining Hall\u2019s resident cookie baker, makes the world\u2019s most perfect, gooey chocolate chip cookies. Get \u2018em while they\u2019re hot &#8212; literally &#8212; as they\u2019re all snatched up within minutes!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/katies-frozen-custard-waco?select=9t9tczatvR4sdbdKiiPJSQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie\u2019s Frozen Custard\u2019s Cyclone<\/a><\/strong>. Think of a flavor, and Katie\u2019s will make it for you. Mint, marshmallow, coffee, peaches, pineapple, pecan, butterscotch \u2013 the list goes on. Pro tip: Get it with whipped cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/ninfas-mexican-restaurant-waco\">Ninfa&#8217;s chips and salsa<\/a><\/strong>. Red sauce or green, no meal at Ninfa&#8217;s is complete without a bowl (or three, or seven) of Ninfa&#8217;s beloved appetizer.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/kitok-restaurant-waco?select=CMbSrlaXivWNdvDjrXTIoA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kitok\u2019s Oriental fries<\/a><\/strong>. The very definition of a dive restaurant, Kitok has been a student favorite since 1975. If you only order one thing, make it the Oriental fries.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/red-wagon-bbq-waco\">Red Wagon BBQ&#8217;s brisket<\/a><\/strong>. The folks behind this hidden gem (which won&#8217;t stay hidden much longer) learned their trade\u00a0at Austin&#8217;s\u00a0famous Franklin Barbecue, but you won&#8217;t have to wait five hours for this meal &#8212; yet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/world-cup-cafe-waco-2?select=4gI6DEyLw-LTxgjwuJoOBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Cup Caf\u00e9\u2019s coffee<\/a><\/strong> and Texas Toaster. When it comes to breakfast, World Cup doesn\u2019t mess around. It\u2019s a bit of a ways from campus, but the quality, locally sourced\u00a0ingredients make for one heck of a breakfast sandwich.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/shortys-pizza-shack-waco?select=AunqndkOFSpBGD5BexHdOQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shorty\u2019s pizza pillow<\/a><\/strong>. Picture a soft-crusted calzone. Fill it with as much mozzarella and toppings as you possibly can, and add marinara and ranch dipping sauce. That\u2019s a pizza pillow. Any one you choose will be delicious, filling, and totally worth the $4, but I recommend the BBQ chicken, made with Vitek\u2019s barbecue sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/georges-restaurant-waco\">George&#8217;s chicken fried steak<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0There&#8217;s a reason\u00a0why this has annually been voted\u00a0&#8220;Best in Waco&#8221; for more than a decade.\u00a0One of life&#8217;s ultimate comfort foods, done right.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/ds-mediterranean-grill-waco\">D&#8217;s Mediterranean Grill&#8217;s chicken tenders<\/a><\/strong>. You wouldn&#8217;t think you&#8217;d go to a Greek restaurant for chicken tenders, but whether regular or spicy, you don&#8217;t want to miss these.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/health-camp-waco?select=BHJuGM1P7h4-pCHdQ6Aquw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Camp\u2019s burger, fries, onion rings, and vanilla shake<\/a><\/strong>. This old-school diner is a favorite among Wacoans and Baylor students. If you can navigate\u00a0the Circle to get there,\u00a0then you\u2019ve earned the right to a greasy meal at Health Camp.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/cafe-cappuccino-waco-2?select=vZHfLUvDDBbYBYrZ2qfwqQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Cappuccino\u2019s pancakes<\/a><\/strong>. Caf\u00e9 Capp, as we call it, is famous for its amazing brunch options and charming interior. I spent many Saturday mornings with a latte, a giant pancake, and friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/terry-and-jos-food-for-thought-waco?select=LSczRj6BlBBy0P09ljjIwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terry and Jo\u2019s Food for Thought\u2019s stuffed avocado<\/a><\/strong>. Food for Thought is known for its tasty, yet\u00a0healthy options, and the low-carb stuffed avocado is no exception. (If you\u2019re very pro-carb though, there\u2019s always the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/terry-and-jos-food-for-thought-waco?select=VJ-tppUrftuXOMLIksEYyg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken nachos<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/baris-waco-2\">Baris spaghetti<\/a><\/strong>. Really, you can&#8217;t go wrong with anything at Baris, from the calzones and strombolis to the pizza and salads.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/lula-janes-waco?select=dAuaDbm8MzU6ckFwz7qRyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lula Jane\u2019s\u2019 baked oatmeal<\/a><\/strong>. For a morning person like myself, Lula Jane\u2019s is the best place to go for a solo study session. Coffee paired with the owner\u2019s homemade baked oatmeal is the perfect way to get a jump-start on a sleepy Saturday.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/czech-stop-and-little-czech-bakery-west-2?select=bKZZSylgXc0F0_126c76kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Czech Stop\u2019s kolaches<\/a><\/strong>. You didn\u2019t think we\u2019d leave this one off our list, did you? I can\u2019t name the number of times my friends and I made a mini road trip north to West, Texas, for these little kolache treasures.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/poppa-rollos-pizza-waco\">Poppa Rollo&#8217;s pepperoni pizza<\/a><\/strong>. Go for the\u00a0homemade pizza; stay for the Three Stooges films playing on the big screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/lolitas-tortilleria-and-restaurant-waco\">Lolita&#8217;s breakfast tacos<\/a><\/strong>. You don&#8217;t even have to go for breakfast; whether you prefer bacon, chorizo or sausage, these Waco favorites are available\u00a0all day.<\/li>\n<li>A burger from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/cupps-drive-inn-waco\">Cupp&#8217;s Drive Inn<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/dubl-r-old-fashioned-hamburgers-waco\">Dubl-R<\/a><\/strong>. Cupp&#8217;s is located just off campus, while Dubl-R is a little further away. But both are Waco staples for those who like a juicy, non-chain burger.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/clay-pot-restaurant-waco\">Clay Pot&#8217;s lemongrass chicken<\/a><\/strong>. While Waco isn&#8217;t typically known for its Asian cuisine, Clay Pot is a longtime campus favorite, dating back to 1980 (when it was\u00a0the Ly-Le Restaurant).<\/li>\n<li>Last but not least, a <strong>Dr Pepper float<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re on campus on a Tuesday afternoon, hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/2013\/01\/happy-60th-anniversary-dr-pepper-hour\/\">Dr Pepper Hour<\/a> in the SUB for a free float; if not, check out the old-fashioned soda fountain at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/dr-pepper-museum-waco\">Dr Pepper Museum<\/a> downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And then of course, there are the dozens of <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/2016\/02\/whats-new-to-eat-in-waco-plenty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recently opened restaurants and food trucks<\/a> that are just waiting to create new memories with Baylor students. Are we missing something from this list? Let us know \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baylor.edu\/alumni\/index.php?id=100076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to submit your point of pride<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Sic \u2019em, Bears!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every student and alum remembers those snacks, meals, and drinks shared with college friends. They&#8217;re the ones that always hit the spot &#8212; the ones to which friends instantly agreed, \u201cYES, let\u2019s get that!\u201d Here are 25 epic dishes &#8212; from appetizers to entrees to desserts &#8212; every Baylor Bear knows (or needs to know): [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-just-for-fun","category-student-life"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18843"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18843\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}