FIRST: Fake Paddy’s Day
The streets are flooded by students wearing green on the day Kent students know and love, Fake Paddy’s Day. Students wake up early to start off the day by drinking, attending...
FIRST: Kent Lanes
Kent Lanes is a family-owned and operated bowling alley on the east side of Kent. In addition to bowling, Kent Lanes offers beach volleyball courts, a dining room, bar and event hosting.
Nighttime...
FIRST: Mike’s Place
Walking into Mike’s Place can be slightly overwhelming, but that’s part of the charm of the place. The restaurant’s elaborate decor, wacky nature and extensive menu is what...
FIRST: Insomnia Cookies
Have you ever been up until 2 a.m. just wishing you had a warm, fresh baked cookie? Well, thankfully for all the insomniacs out there, Insomnia Cookies in downtown Kent is able...
FIRST: Franklin Square Deli
When your partner asks to go to a restaurant where you watch the chef make the food in front of you – take them to Franklin Square Deli.
For almost 40 years, the deli has...
FIRST: Centennial Courts
Centennial Courts has been housing students for 20 years now, so it is only fitting that the dorm won first place during its anniversary year.
There are six dorms in the Centennial...
FIRST: Matt Yunk
Matt Yunk has worked at Zephyr Pub on 106 W. Main St. for about three years.
Yunk spends most of his evenings pouring green tea shots, vodka sodas and vodka cranberry cocktails, but...
FIRST: The Fruit Stand
With toppings ranging from bananas and strawberries to chocolate chips and nutella, customers can build their own acai bowl for breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Fruit Stand in...
FIRST: 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
The rarest draft beers are found at 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall. Customers can choose from over 700 different beers and a selection of 500 different wines. Kent...
FIRST: Mike’s Place
Located just off of Highway 76, the Kent-famous “Mike’s Place” has been serving up smiles since it first opened up in 1987. What better place to go when you’re feeling...
FIRST: University Edge
When searching for ideal off-campus living, why not try the No. 1 option voted on this list?
University Edge, named appropriately for its accessible location, can be found on Rhodes...
FIRST: Kent Stage
Locally owned and operated on East Main Street is the Kent Stage, home to live music and theater.
The owner, Tom Simpson, said he enjoys having an irregular job where he gets to...
