Disclaimer: These restaurants are in no particular order and students were interviewed at random about their favourite spots to eat. This story is in no way representative of The Aquinian’s opinion and is based on student thoughts only.
Grab a knife and fork and dive into the Freddy food scene.
1. Tokyo Ramen
Located at 502 Forest Hill Road, Tokyo Ramen makes its own noodles in-house. Its menu of authentic Japanese cooking includes gyoza, a steamed or fried dumpling, sake, a fermented rice drink and mochi, ice cream wrapped in a sweet, glutinous rice dough.
Avery Morton, a second-year student at St. Thomas University, said Tokyo Ramen is one of her favourite places to eat in Fredericton.
“When you walk inside, it’s decorated to look like a Japanese street,” said Morton. “I really love that place for its atmosphere.”
Morton said there are regular tables or tables people can kneel at similar to ones found in a traditional Japanese home.
“Most of the time we always want to eat in because it’s just such a lovely place to sit and look around,” she said.
They have a wide selection of ramen — from miso butter corn to seafood ramen. Morton usually gets ramen or gyoza.
“What …. ties some of my favourite restaurants together is that [they offer] very unique things you can’t really get anywhere else.”
2. Dimitri’s Souvlaki Restaurant
Another of Morton’s favourites is Dimitri’s Souvlaki, a Greek restaurant in the Tannery.
On their rooftop patio, Dimitri’s serves donairs, pikilia and various drinks. Morton usually orders Spanakopita, a type of Greek spinach pie.
“It is very simple, but good flavours.”
3. MoCo Downtown
Dawson Burnett would consider himself a “foodie.” The third-year University of New Brunswick student said his favourite restaurant in Fredericton is MoCo.
Located on the corner of Regent and King Streets, MoCo focuses on Italian-American cuisine with homemade pasta and a selection of wines.
Burnett said he likes to see fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and authenticity at restaurants.
“I’m fine with splurging if it’s worth it,” he said.
He loves the gnocchi gorgonzola, a handmade potato dumpling dish in a gorgonzola cream sauce with crispy bacon, mushrooms and toasted breadcrumbs.
Jazna Ward, a STU student in the social work program, also picked MoCo as her favourite spot. Ward usually orders the brie and artichoke dip, chicken parmesan or the Sunday pasta.
“It’s so good, oh my goodness,” said Ward describing the crispy crostini that accompanies the dip.
4. Claudine’s Eatery
Another of Ward’s favourite places to eat is Claudine’s Eatery, a brunch place in the Smythe Street Plaza that boasts of sky-high bloody marys.
She said Claudine’s location makes it feel secluded, “like a private destination.”
Ward always orders the eggs benedict at Claudine’s.
“It’s my favourite meal,” she said.
5. Isaac’s Way
Gabriela Buraglia, a third-year student at STU, picked Isaac’s Way as one of her top stops. Located on Queen Street, Isaac’s Way is situated on the Wolostaq and serves farm-to-table style meals.
“Isaac’s Way has a very peaceful atmosphere,” said Buraglia.
She said the artwork displayed inside the restaurant shows the business supporting local artists.
“As an artist, I appreciate looking at other peoples’ artwork.”
6. The Abbey Café & Gallery
Buraglia also named The Abbey Café & Gallery as a favourite. She often takes her younger sister to the vegan restaurant on Queen Street.
She wants there to be more options that cater to restrictive diets in Fredericton. Even so, she thinks the city has a lot to offer in terms of its food scene.
“Every corner you turn, there is a new restaurant to check out,” she said.
7. The Tipsy Muse Café
Buraglia’s last recommendation is The Tipsy Muse Café. Downtown on Regent, the beige brick building often hosts open mic nights and intimate performances.
She enjoys their tea selection and usually orders a cinnamon raisin bagel.
“The Tipsy Muse has this very cozy, warm feeling,” said Buraglia. “You feel comfortable when you are there.”
