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Taco Tonto's
Burritos for Two
A locally-owned downtown Kent legend doing burritos before Chipotle was a thing — hand-rolled and baked crispy, plus tacos, bowls, and "pizzaritos," all built around Diane's special sauce. Burritos run around $7, so two eat for well under $20. Closed Mondays.
📍 Kent (123 Franklin Ave) · ⏳ Tue–Sun
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Ray's Place
Burgers & Beer for Two
A Kent tavern institution since 1937 with 64 beers on tap and the famous Mo-Fo Burger — two 6-ounce patties that landed on Michael Symon's "Best Thing I Ever Ate." Pair it with jerk fries and two eat for around $20.
📍 Kent (135 Franklin Ave) · ⏳ Daily, till late
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Mike's Place
Eclectic Eats for Two
A proudly independent, family-owned Kent institution since 1987 — a huge, quirky menu (big all-day breakfasts, burgers, brisket quesadillas) served amid wonderfully oddball decor. Large portions at fair prices keep two well under $20.
📍 Kent (1700 S Water St) · ⏳ Daily from 7am
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Wild Goats Cafe
Breakfast for Two
Downtown Kent's "fresh and funky" family diner — make-your-own omelets, Eggs Bene, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls in a colorful room on West Main. A hearty breakfast for two stays under $20.
📍 Kent (319 W Main St) · ⏳ Daily from 7:30am
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Tree City Coffee & Pastry
Coffee & Pastry for Two
Voted one of Kent's best coffee shops by the Kent Stater, this historic-district cafe pours cold brew and espresso alongside made-fresh-daily pastries, bagels, and sandwiches. Two grab coffee and a treat for well under $20.
📍 Kent (135 E Erie St) · ⏳ Daily
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EuroGyro
Gyros & Pizza for Two
A lively, slightly divey Kent State staple open till 3am — Greek gyros, the signature EuroGyro pizza piled with feta and gyro meat, wings, and pub grub in generous portions. Two eat late for under $20.
📍 Kent (107 S Depeyster St) · ⏳ Daily, till 3am
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Franklin Square Deli
Sandwiches for Two
A downtown Kent favorite for fresh, generously stacked deli sandwiches — regulars swear by the Cuban. Cheap and quick, so two grab lunch for well under $20.
📍 Kent (downtown) · ⏳ Daily
Eating cheap in Kent: Most of the good stuff clusters on and around Franklin Avenue and Acorn Alley downtown, an easy walk from campus, and a lot of it runs late for the Kent State crowd — EuroGyro and Insomnia Cookies go till 3am. Fun fact: Buffalo Wild Wings was dreamed up right here in Kent, when its founders met after a Kent State figure-skating event and couldn't find a single place serving wings. Taco Tonto's is closed Mondays, and Ray's Place anchors the strip with 64 beers on tap and the Mo-Fo Burger from Symon's "Best Thing I Ever Ate."
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Wings for Two
A Kent original story — founders Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery met here after a Kent State figure-skating event, couldn't find a wing joint, and opened their own (the first store landed near Ohio State in 1982). Today BWW anchors downtown Kent's restored Franklin Hotel. Share a couple orders for around $20.
📍 Kent (downtown, Acorn Corner) · ⏳ Daily
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Insomnia Cookies
Late-Night Cookies for Two
Warm, fresh-baked cookies — plus brownies and cold milk — delivered till the small hours, minutes from the Kent State campus. A box for two runs well under $20.
📍 Kent (295 S Water St) · ⏳ Daily, till 1–3am
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Belleria
Pizza to Share
An Ohio pizza chain born in Youngstown, with a Kent spot near campus — pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites. Share a pie and two eat for under $20.
📍 Kent (near campus) · ⏳ Daily
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Wendy's
Burgers for Two
Ohio-born — Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy's in Columbus in 1969. Square never-frozen burgers, Frosties, and a value menu near campus mean two eat for well under $20.
📍 Kent (E Main St) · ⏳ Daily
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