48 College Towns That Serve Up the Most Delicious Food Scenes in America

40. Storrs, Connecticut – Dairy Bars and Global Bites

BBQ Chicken with Jerk Chicken Sauce served in Runaway Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @OUTography.com

Storrs, home to the University of Connecticut, surprises with its charming, down-to-earth food scene. At the heart is the beloved UConn Dairy Bar, where rich, farm-fresh ice cream is practically a rite of passage. But the town also serves up a surprisingly global palate: think sizzling Korean bulgogi, authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, and vegetarian Indian thalis—all crafted with care for a diverse student body. Surrounded by rural farmland and New England woods, Storrs balances homestyle comfort with international curiosity. It's proof that great eats can grow from even the quietest corners.

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