The best brunch places near WSU

College students tend to flock to brunch locations for both a quick bite to eat, and sometimes hours of socialization.

The top choices in the Wright State area would most likely be First Watch, iHop and Waffle House. They each vary in food choices, social atmosphere and price, so individual opinions might vary.

First Watch:

Senior Jamie Lauterbach has worked at First Watch for over two years. “We are a healthy breakfast/brunch/lunch place that started in 1983. There are First Watch’s all over the country,” she shared.

Lauterback loves meeting all of the people who come in to the restaurant. “I love developing relationships with our guests who come in regularly. Everyone seems a little happier in First Watch.”

She believes the main thing that sets First Watch apart from other locations such as Waffle House and iHop is the menu.

“We are the healthier alternative with way more options - omelettes, eggs Benedict, skillet hashes, quinoa bowls, oatmeal and granola, multigrain pancakes, salads, sandwiches and soups,” she said.

Her personal favorite on the menu is the chickichanga. “It’s delicious and a little spicy, and also one of our most popular dishes.”

iHop:

One of the biggest perks about choosing iHop is that it is open late; iHop is open until around 10 or 11 at night depending on specific locations.

Based on reviews, iHop tends to have better quality food for the prices. Another perk is their extensive variety of flavors in pancakes and syrups. The menu at iHop contains large portions when you order the combo meals, which allows you to get a stack of your choice flavor pancakes, french toast or waffles, with sides of eggs, bacon, sausage and hash browns.

There is a huge list of omelette flavors, and you can even have one made specifically how you like upon request. The crepes are to die for, and if you like ice cream with your breakfast, they serve ice cream sundaes.

The closest iHop to campus is located at 2460 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, which is less than a 10 minute drive. Currently, if you order online, you can get $5 off your first order over $25 with the coupon code IHOPNGO at checkout.

Waffle House:

Waffle House is a 24 hour breakfast/brunch restaurant that tends to be a “middle-of-the-night” hangout spot for high school and college students.

Depending on how big of a meal you order, Waffle House averages lower prices according to a quick Google search of their prices. Going by reviews, many people believe you are simply getting what you pay for. While the food is good, most believe that you can tell it's not expensive based on flavor and quality in general.

All of your favorite breakfast foods are available here, whether it's biscuits and gravy, or eggs and toast. The hash browns are one of the biggest hits on the menu, and you can even add extra ingredients in like onions and peppers.

Your best bet for the most food for your dollar is to order the All-Star special, which includes a waffle, two eggs, grits and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham.

The closest Waffle House is less than a five minute drive from campus.