Everyone loves to eat a good meal. Being a college student however it’s important to be able to eat out on a budget. Two popular, fun places located on campus are Pazzo’s and the new Hugh Jass Burgers. They both have great atmospheres, their items are fairly priced, and they’re both right on campus making them very convenient to students. Pazzo’s is located on the corner of Euclid and South Limestone. They are known for their fabulous hand-tossed pizza and their affordable prices. Appetizers, such as garlic bread and cheese sticks, range anywhere from three to six dollars. Main entrees can include a soup and salad, specialty pizzas, calzones, or hoagies. There are a lot of options to satisfy everyone’s needs and one could easily eat a nice dinner for under 10 dollars. They also do weekday lunch specials from 11 am to 3 pm where you can get a jumbo slice of pizza with a soft drink for just $3.50! And for just $4.50 you can get a jumbo slice of pizza, a soft drink, and a tossed salad. You can’t beat those prices!
Also, a new addition to UK’s campus is Hugh Jass Burgers. Located only a few doors down from Pazzo’s. They’re known for their amazing specialty burgers. Although a little more pricey, the amazing food and atmosphere is definitely worth it. The specialty burgers, are 10 oz. juicy fresh burgers that come with one side and a drink. You can make it a chicken breast or veggie burger and the prices range from $8.99-$9.99. Or you can build your own burger for $5.29 plus additional pricing with toppings. If you’re not a burger lover they have many other options such as wings, nachos, soups, and salads ranging anywhere from three to eight dollars depending on what you get. Since it's opening, the place has always had a steady stream of customers.
Both of these places are restaurants by day and bars by night, so they attract a fun night crowd as well. Many older students enjoy a night out on campus with friends at an entertaining, nice place! On Pazzo’s website they have an event schedule that tells you what events are taking place there each month. You also can be a fan of Hugh Jass Burgers on facebook keeping you updated with what’s going on there as well! Both of these great restaurants are sure to keep customers stopping in for quite a while.
62 comments:
I highly recommend Pazzos! It was the first restaurant I went to while on campus and I completely agree with the post in that the atmosphere is wonderful. It is very cozy yet entertaining at the same time. The fact that both restaurants function as a bar at night allows them to expand their target market to not only families, but college students and young adults. Obviously it is working!
I would recommend both of these restaurants! These were the first two places I went to on campus and have been back with family and friends. These would be great places to catch a game at night, and get great affordable food at the same time. Hugh Jass has great burgers and sides, but you have to come hungry!
I also would recommend both of these restaurants! I have eaten at both of these places twice and both times were as good as the first. The prices at both places are reasonable, especially Pazzo's. But I think the little extra money at Hugh Jass is definitely worth it. Also their location choice was very smart, considering it is so close to campus. If you go to Hugh Jass you must try their sweet potato fries with marshmellow dipping sauce, it's delicious!
I highly recommend Pazzos! Not only does it have good and cheap food, but it is also has a great night life atmostphere. It is a good place to go and watch the game, or grab some food after a daytime football game! I havent had hugh jass, but i have heard it is very good.
Lauren Farinelli
Hugh Jass has become such a popular restaurant and hang out spot. They play great music, the place is upbeat and lively, especially on the weekends, and has an inviting atmosphere. Because it is conveniently located on the corner, it attracts those that may just be passing and looking out for a place to eat for lunch or dinner.
I have never eaten at either place, but they both sound amazing. I have been to Pazzo's on "pint night" and it is always a good time with friends. I did not know that Pazzo's had the 3.50 and 4.50 meal deals, but I will definitely have to check that out very soon!
-Abby Hurley
I would reccomend pazzos! when i went i got a whole thing of breadsticks for $1.25 on their happy hour! You cant beat that especially because it would fill you up! I wouldn't recommend hugh jass however if you dont like burgers and if your picky like me. Another great place that i LOVE is canes! In the coupon book they have a bunch of buy a combo get a combo free which if you split the price with another person its dirt cheap!
-Danielle Custer
I appreciate this blog posting as I have never been to either one of these places. It is good to know that one can receive a variety of choices at both places. Great explination about the food and atmosphere both. I will have to try them.
Brooke Stone
I haven't had a chance to try Hugh Jass Burgers yet, but I do love Pazzo's! at lunch their jumbo slice combo is so good and cheap, and at dinner I love the calzones for just a little but more!
-Bethany Davis
Pazzo's is by far one of my favorite places to eat! I really liked how you all brought up the pricing of both places because I have not had a chance to try Hugh Jass yet and I was actually curious about how pricey it is. Also I do like going to Pazzo's at night with friends or after a long week of school. Great topic!
-Elena Jones
I haven't been to either yet, which is really sad because I grew up in lexington, and I am constantly in the down town area. But now I think I will head on over to north campus and try them, because I have heard nothing but good things about both places.
-Jillian Dunaway
Pazzo's and Hugh Jass are two great places to eat off campus. Their locations are so convenient, just steps away from the North Campus residence halls, and the student center. The atmosphere and the affordability of both restaurants make them good options for college students. Great job!
Lauren Brickey
I have never been to Pazzo's but am now looking forward to eventually going! Those prices mentioned in the blog, you cannot beat! However, I know a lot of people who like Hugh Jass, but I have personally had better burgers for cheaper prices.
-Erin Creelman
I honestly have never been to either of these restaurants, but I have heard only good things about them. Pazzos I would love to go to, but it's always so crowded so be sure to go there when you can easily get a seat. Hugh Jass seems like a very fun place that a lot of students love to go to, to socialize and have a great meal as well.
I highly recommend Pazzo's!! It is soo tasty and the prices are good, plus the atmosphere is great! I have not tried Hugh Jass, but want to soon. There are many good places to eat on campus and these two are definitely at the top of the list!!
Elizabeth Griffith
Good Choices on resturants. these are popular places for students to go to and not to mention conveient. Im surprised that you didnt mention Tolly Ho though, as it is right there on the same strip and probably just as popular. I love Pazzo's and would recommend for anyone to go there but i have yet to try Hugh Jass Burgers. But if there are a steady steam of costumers then i should probably check it out for myself sometime soon.
I love both of these restaurants. I think Pazzo's lunch specials are a really good idea and pint night is also a good way to save some money and get a free glass. I like the atmosphere at Hugh Jass, but I don't really want to spend that much on a burger. I think five guys and smashburger are better options and priced about the same.
Drew McCombs
I have been to Pazzo's before and can honestly say it is delicious. Another thing that Pazzo's does is on sundays you can get one slice of cheese pizza (by the way their slices are huge!) for only $1.25. It's a steal and only on sundays. I have never eaten at Hugh Jass burgers but i hear a lot of talk about it and what to try it out very soon. I live on north campus so they're both very close to me. I enjoy that whole strip of restaurants.
-Adria Hearn
Both Pazzos and Hugh Jass Burgers are great places to eat and hang out with friends. I occasionally go to Pazzos for their lunch specials. Another great place for burgers is Smashburger, located under the Center Court apartment complex.
-Olivia Rink
I am not a pizza person normally but I love going to Pazzo's. They are right the atmosphere is so fun and laid back - a perfect place for college kids and the prices are great. I have only been to Hugh Jass Burgers once and it was a little more pricey and its not as big as Pazzo's but still good.
The post does a good job at projecting both restaurants and they chose two places that I believe are affordable and aimed towards the UK community.
-Katie Fisher
I love Pazzos, I think that it is a UK tradition. Everyone should eat there at least once, and I think it's affordability and wide range of specialty pizzas and beers make it a huge success with students and families alike
I love Pazzos!!! Its so good. I havent been to Hugh Jazz Burgars yet... but i do plan on it, i have been told it is very good. This was a good post, i really agree with everything said.
Pazzo's is such a great college spot and has good food; it is also very close to campus and has great prices for what you get. I haven't gotten to try Jugh Jass Burger’s yet but I can't wait to go there. It looks like a fun atmosphere to have dinner with friends.
Jessica Stockdale
I have been to Pazzo's and it is an amazing restaurant; not only are they famous for their "funky chiken" on pizza and sandwiches. Although, I have not been to Hugh Jass Burgers, I have heard many good things about that restaurant. If these places are too expensive, Cane's is another great, fast restaurant to get a bite to eat.
-Kayla Sienkowski
Your introduction says it all-everyone loves to eat, especially when it doesn't put a whole in your pocket! Both of those restaurants mentioned fit perfectly with the good cost, better taste desire of many college students on a budget. Not only are they both conveniently located, but they are also great choices for the occasional upgrade from typical college quick fix, like McDonalds. I think both Hugh Jass Burgers and Pazzo's will soon become campus favorites especially after Tolly-Ho moves!
Meredith Gross
This is great information about both of the restaurants. The event schedule and becoming a fan on facebook are nice touches to advertise their restaurants! I also found it helpful to know what they served and the price range, because I haven't tried either of these places but now that I know more about them I want to!
Both of these restaurants are great, I've been going to Pazzo's for years. They also have a very rare selection of beers. HugeJass I've been to a few times since its opening, the nachos there are pretty good! But make sure you have a couple people to share them with.
- Kasey Paterson
Pazzo's has always been amazing to me. I have never once ordered anything from there and it not have been good. I haven't gotten to try out Hugh Jass Burgers yet, but now I'm really looking forward to it. Alot of my friends go there on Thursday nights and cant get over how much fun it is before they head to the bars located just down the street.
Kerri Prichard
I've never been to either one of these restaurants but I have heard Pazzo's is really good. I also heard Hugh Jass Burgers is good as well but a little more pricey, but it could be worth it. I'll definitely have to stop in and try them now since there are so many good comments being left about both of them.
-Cortney Hockenbury
Reading these posts are making my mouth water! I've haven't been to either restaurant but they bot sound delicious. The fact that they are affordable is also a huge plus. Being a college student defiantly limits your spending abilities and food is something I don't want to find myself spending a ton of money on. I love how you can use your plus money on some of the local restaurants too its very convenient.
I have been to Pazzo's twice and it was excellent both times. I loved the atmosphere and the location is great. I live on north campus and love being able to walk right down the sidewalk. I haven't tried Hugh Jass Burgers yet but I keep saying I'm going to. After seeing everyone's reviews I will have to stop by there. I love that they try to make it affordable for college students since they are so close to campus.
I love both of these restarunts. Pazzo's was the first one I ate at when I moved to Lexington, KY. I haven't ate at Hugh Jass and I really want to. This blog also makes me wants to go even more. Hmm. I'm getting hungry now talking about all this food.
I love Pazzo's, but I haven't eaten at hugh Jass. I think our campus offers a lot of great restaurants with good priced menus. Tolly Ho is also another one of my favorites.
-Amber Olinger
I'm so lame! I'm a sophomore and still never been to Pazzo's or hugh jass!! I defintely need to go!! I don't like Tolly Ho as much though. Good post!
-Layla Boliha
I love talking about food! Pazzo's was the first restaurant I went to as a UK student. I love pizaa but I personally like Mellow Mushroom better. As for Huge Jass, I'm not a big burger person but I hope to make it there once this year. This post was helpful with menu choices and prices.
Hugh Jass and Pazzo's are awesome! They both have amazing food for very fair prices and everyone can walk to either of them from campus! The environments of both are super effective. They are fun and welcoming while providing something they can call their own...pizza and burgers! But reguardless, everyone must try Hugh Jass's sweet potato fries!
- Kyrie Cloud
Both of these restaurants are great places to eat. I had recently been to Pazzo's for the first time and was not disappointed I would recommend both places to anyone. It is also great that Hugh Jass and other local places on campus take Plus Account because that also helps with the college budget it just makes us want to come back for more.
This was an excellent example of why Lexington is such a great college town. Affordable restaurants are just a walk away, and not only are their prices reasonable, but their food is amazing! Both restaurants are in an amazing location, right next to Tolly Ho and Jimmy Johns! Their environments also help add to the whole experience!
Pazzo's is my favorite! I love how on Sundays you can get a jumbo slice for only $1.50 and can easily fill you up, it's a great atmosphere and always a lot of fun. I haven't been to Hugh Jass burgers yet but I hear great things and would love to try it soon!
Raegan Kuchar
I have been to Pazzo's and I really enjoyed it. I am big on atmosphere when I eat out and I love the sports bar atmosphere Pazzo's has. I haven't been to HughJass Burgers yet but the patio always seems busy. Another place I would recommend is Mellow Mushroom. They have awesome pizza and many other choices, and they have decent prices and an awesome fun atmosphere
I haven't been to Hugh Jass burgers yet but Pazzos really is a great place to eat. Their lunch special really is a deal becuase the slice of pizza is huge. Plus on wednesday nights they have pint night!!!!
Rebecca Ramos
I've never been to Hugh Jass Burgers but i have heard that its a great burger joint and every time i pass by it its packed so i do plan on going soon! Pazzo's on the other hand i love it has a great atmosphere its a sports bar along with just a regular resturant with great pizza! Great affordable resturants within walking distances!
Personally, I think Pazzo's is always a great choice! Their pizza is amazing and the service is equally as satisfying. It's also a very relaxed environment. I have never been to Hugh Jass Burgers, but I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it. I will definitely make an effort to try it in the near future!
-Erin McGee
I love pazzos pretzels! They are the best thing ever. And I really enjoy going there for the jumbo slice lunch special. I wasn't a huge fan of Hugh Jass but I think I will give it another try. My friends that are 21 and older love going to Hugh Jass because they have dollar draft nights. Both places have great atmospheres like the article stated and offer a really fun time. Its definitely an experience!
-Abby Theobald
Pazzos is a good place to eat. They have a lot of space in their, its also a great place to watch sports games. Everything is at the reach of your hands, food, drinks, and for those who are 21 you can purchase alcohol there. The place is really neat too, its a great college atmosphere.
~OJ Kimijwok
I really like Pazzos and Hugh Jass burgers. Pazzos is one of my favorite pizza places and has awesome salads. They are pretty reasonably priced and I like the laid back atmosphere. I have only been to Hugh Jass Burgers once and it was pretty god and reasonably priced. I think they did a good job at describing both restaurants and they were good places to suggest.
-Maggie Camp
I haven't been to Pazzos yet, but it sounds like they have really great, affordable prices for good food! I have been to Hugh Jass burgers and I think they are awesome! I also had the sweet potatoe fries with marshmellow dip...they were so good. I definitely need to try Pazzos!
-pagie krall
I have only been to pazzos but it is so good and you can get a good meal for cheap!
This post makes me wanna go to pazzo's this weekend. Good pizza affordable price, cant beat that. Hopefully i can get to go there and have a good meal this weekend.
I have not been to Pazzo's but it is on my to do list. But I have had Hugh Jass Burgers. I would not recommend this resturant if you are under a buget because the food is very pricy although you do get a 10 oz burger. I wasn't fully satisfated.
I have been to both of these restaurants in the last 3 years, especially Hugh Jass since it has opened. Although it is expensive if you get a combo the entertainment and atmosphere are worth the price at both locations.
-Nicole Benz
Hugh Jass has become so popular since it opened. I'm kind of disappointed that they're closing Tolly Ho because of the recent popularity, but I always have a great time whenever I go to Hugh Jass. And pazzos is so convenient if you want to grab a quick lunch after class. It's cheap and you can get in and out of the restaurant pretty fast.
Pazzo's is definitely a great college student destination! The atmosphere is great, and there are plenty of beers on tap. I took my boyfriend here one night, and our meal was only $15! For the amount of food you get, it's a great deal!
-Rob Stromquist
I think that this is a great post geared towards college students. Of course its nice to know where the closest McD's is to grab something quick of the dollar menu but it is especially nice to know where the hot spots in Lexington are for college students. These two restaurants are delicious, relatively affordable, and very fun for college-age people. I love both of these restaurants and this post is very accurate.
-Anne Hart Atchison
It in my opinion that Pazzo's and Hugh Jass burgers are highly representative of the college atmosphere. Almost everyone on North campus knows where the two are, and have probably tried it. The area is full of great restaurants which add to the college culture. When you walk in you get a variety of people to look at, mostly college students, and an older generation which you cant help but assume are UK fans or previous graduates. I think the restaurants on South limestone are definitely some of the most acclimated to a college town.
I have never been the Pazzo's but I have heard it's really good. It's also a plus that it's so close to campus. I have been to Huge Jass and I have to say it was great and the prices were very affordable for college students.
Pazzo's is the perfect example of an affordable restaurant. I've never found the customer service to be very friend. They do, however, make up for that in their huge, amazing, cheap pizza slices!
I have never been to either of the restaurants mentioned in this blog. I hardly ever go out to eat but its little articles like this can help change my mind. I love how they found too affordable restaurants to mentions since we are all on that college budget.
I haven't been to either restaurant but after reading this I will definitely have to check them out! 3.50 and 4.50 meal deals sound amazing on a college budget haha. Definitely sounds like a good place to go with friends for a good time.
I have never been to Pazzos before, but have heard nothing but great things about it! But I have been to Hugh Jass Burgers, and i love it! We are very lucky to have such good cheap eating places near campus!
-Melissa Thompson
I've never been to Hugh Jass Burgers but I love Pazzos! Whenever my friends and I want to go to a sit down restaurant we always seem to end up at Pazzos. It's very affordable on a college kid's budget too!! I think Pazzos and Hugh Jass Burgers is not only popular because of their affordable prices and delicious food selections, but also because of their location, it's an easy walk for anybody who lives on campus!!
--Jordan Jenkins
Everybody goes to Pazzo's! I know people who've worked there as well as been there to watch the Cats multiple times. It's a great atmosphere for family or for meetong friends. I'd probably say along with Tolly Ho, Pazzo's is the best restaurant on campus.
-Matt Watt
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