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Best Hidden Gem: Coney Hut Drive Inn, Hillsdale
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Best Hidden Gem: Coney Hut Drive Inn, Hillsdale

At Coney Hut Drive Inn near Jonesville, a perfect summer dining spot waits to serve “Blue Goo” ice cream shakes under a purple-painted awning. The nostalgia couldn’t get more picturesque — or flavorful — than that. Located just six miles from Central Hall, Coney Hut offers a trip into a better time — one when...

Best Date Spot: Olivia’s Chophouse, Jonesville
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Best Date Spot: Olivia’s Chophouse, Jonesville

If you’re looking for a place to take your date on Valentine’s Day, Olivia’s Chophouse in Jonesville is the spot. A meal for two costs around $50, but the attentive and friendly waiting staff, delicious food, and pleasant atmosphere make it worth the price. Olivia’s offers a range of food: everything from burgers to crab...

Best Breakfast: The Palace Cafe, Hillsdale
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Best Breakfast: The Palace Cafe, Hillsdale

Some days we stand up in the Palace Cafe like it’s the last of the great pioneer town bars. Other days, we sit in the booths, dreading tomorrow — the exam, the hangover, the break-up on the quad —  and measure out our lives in coffee spoons. But the Palace is always there to comfort...

Best Burger: The Hunt Club of Hillsdale, Hillsdale
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Best Burger: The Hunt Club of Hillsdale, Hillsdale

A good burger depends on good atmosphere. The sporty American-style pub, Hunt Club of Hillsdale, delivers. Two levels draw your eyes up to emerald tiled ceilings, waxed wooden beams, and incandescent light bulbs. Bite into the bar’s classic Pony Burger or opt for something non-traditional, like a turkey and guacamole burger. Pair it with all...

Best Pizza: Cavoni’s Pizza & Grinders, Hillsdale
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Best Pizza: Cavoni’s Pizza & Grinders, Hillsdale

Pizza is arguably one of the most beloved foods of all time, and if you want a the best pizza in Hillsdale, Cavoni’s Pizza and Grinders delivers. With it’s relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty yet inexpensive Italian menu, Cavoni’s makes the perfect lunch or dinner destination for college students on a budget. My favorite...