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North College is the stretch of North College Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, running north of Old Town. We list 17 places here, including Mexican restaurants, fast food counters, bakeries and dessert shops, a Chinese restaurant, a sushi spot and a coffee cafe. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like vegetarian options with online ordering in North College.
About North College
North College is the part of Fort Collins that follows North College Avenue north from Old Town. For this guide, we define the neighborhood by that street corridor rather than by a formal boundary, and it overlaps with the area covered on our Old Town Fort Collins page.
Expect a practical, everyday mix of independent restaurants and national brands in a corridor setting, a different feel from the walkable blocks of Old Town to the south.
Eating and drinking in North College
Dining along North College Avenue leans casual and everyday. Mexican food is the most common cuisine in our listings, followed by fast food, with bakeries, dessert shops, Chinese, sushi, chicken and coffee also represented. Some places here are national chains, while many are independent.
- Mexican first: Mexican is the most-listed cuisine in North College. Listed places include La campechana mexican food, known for smothered burritos, a quesabirria platter and tripe and cow tongue tacos.
- Sweets and snacks: Listed places include Nieves y Botanas Del Bajio, a bakery and dessert spot known for homemade aguas frescas, fresas con crema and Tosti Ceviche.
- Quick-service counters: Listed places include Elevated Sandwiches, known for regional craft sandwiches, a Chicago beef sandwich and pierogies with caramelized onions.
- Chinese: Listed places include Asian Chef & Jasmine Garden, known for crab cheese wontons, shrimp and tofu crystal rolls and paper wrapped chicken.
- Convenience features: Online ordering and catering are the most common features, and delivery, takeout, gluten-free options and vegetarian options show up at many places. A few offer happy hour or vegan options.
Tips for eating in North College
- Many places here offer online ordering, takeout or delivery, so you can often order ahead instead of waiting.
- If you have dietary needs, use the vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free filters. Several listings offer those options.
- Planning a group meal or event? Catering is one of the most common features in this neighborhood.
- Looking for sit-down patio or happy hour spots? These are less common here than in Old Town, so check the filters or browse our Old Town Fort Collins page too.
North College restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in North College?
Mexican restaurants are the most common, along with fast food, bakeries and dessert shops, Chinese, sushi, chicken and a coffee cafe. Both chains and independent places are listed.
Does North College have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes. Many listings offer vegetarian options and gluten-free options, and a few offer vegan options. Use the feature filters to narrow the results.
Can I order takeout or delivery in North College?
Yes. Online ordering is the most common feature in our listings, and many places also offer takeout or delivery. Catering is available at many as well.
What is the best restaurant in North College?
We don't rank restaurants. To find a good fit, filter by cuisine or features like happy hour, or type a question such as Mexican takeout in North College into the search.