Happy Valentine’s Day!
I’ve always managed to be single on Valentine’s Day throughout college, but if someone were to take me out to celebrate this holiday of love and romance, we’d have plenty of places to choose from — from bakeries to ice cream places to restaurants that actually serve dinner. Here are some great places in town to sit down, grab a bite, and have a quiet conversation with someone you care about.
1. For the pastry lover: Try JeannieBird Baking Company, which I wrote about yesterday. They have lots of different gourmet pastries to choose from that change from day to day. With lots of seating and charming decor, it’s a lovely place to spend some time. Perhaps best of all, it’s within walking distance from campus
At Birdie’s Cafe on East Main Street, you and your date can enjoy all sorts of coffee and play chess.
2. For the coffee lover: There’s no reason to go to Starbucks when Birdie’s Cafe is in town! There are so many different latte and coffee options that it’s difficult to choose from. Lots of seating here too. There’s also plenty of art to look at, and if you’re so inclined, you and your date can play chess, as many of the tables have chess boards painted right on them.
3. For the tea and sandwich lover: I haven’t spend a lot of time at Westminster’s CUP, since I am not a big fan of either tea or sandwiches, but I know lots of people who swear by it. Cozy, modern decor and within walking distance from campus.
4. For the ice cream and fro-yo lovers (who are topping enthusiasts): You have a couple of options. Sweet Frog is a nearby self-serve frozen yogurt place where you choose as many toppings as you want. I used to go here on friend dates all the time. If actual ice cream is more your speed, there’s a Cold Stone Creamery also within walking distance.
5. For breakfast junkies: There is no better breakfast place in town than IHOP. I’ve spent many a meal here with one or two friends, gobs of friends, or even by myself. Maybe this is more of a reflection of me than of IHOP itself, but I would totally go on a date here. It’s the perfect place to strike up conversation, the food is delicious, and the service is usually fast. And it’s another place within walking distance from campus!
6. For those who like to spice it up: There’s Papa Joe’s, a Mexican restaurant within walking distance from campus. I’ve only gotten take out here, but they definitely have a unique take on Mexican food. I know at the beginning of this post that I promised to talk about quiet places, but I’m breaking that promise here: Papa Joe’s is often crowded, and it’s definitely not quiet. There’s another restaurant called Cinco de Mayo that just opened up near Sweet Frog. I suspect it’s quieter than Papa Joe’s and I need to go try it out sometime.
7. For Asian food enthusiasts: Try Forbidden City. The interior is kind of dated, but it’s a relaxing place to go — they’ll serve you tea when you first get there. It’s cheap Chinese food, but it’s so good. And yes, you can even walk there. I highly recommend.
There’s so many more places to eat in Westminster than what I’ve listed, and lots of these places are good. Whether you go on a romantic date or a friend date, I hope you find a place that you love, with good food and good conversation.
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