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1 Page 2 The exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 Best Apartment Complex1) Lodge on the Trail2) RISE on Chauncey3) The CenturyBest Residence Hall1) Tarkington2) Earhart3) WindsorBest Fraternity1) Delta Sigma Phi2) Lamda Chi Alpha3) Pi Kappa PhiBest Sorority1) Kappa Delta2) Alpha Chi Omega3) Phi MuBest Cooperative House1) Ann Tweedale2) Glenwood3) Circle PinesBest Shuttle Service1) Reindeer Shuttle2) CityBus3) Express Air CoachBest Auto Repair1) Beck s Auto Center2) Mr. & Mrs. Tire3) Lyons Alignment & Auto RepairBest College/School1) College of Engineering2) College of Health and Human Sciences3) College of Liberal ArtsBest Student Organization1) Boiler Catholics2) Purdue University Dance Marathon3) The Period ProjectBest Auto Dealer1) Auto Express2) Bob Rohrman Subaru3) DeFOUW AutomotiveBest Place to Study1) Wilmeth Active Learning Center2) John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library3) St. Thomas AquinasBest Professor/Instructor1) Dr. Andrew Freed2) Dr. Philip Mummert3) Heather HowardFavorite Purdue Athletic Team1) Purdue Women s Volleyball2) Purdue Men s Basketball3) Purdue FootballBest Purdue Tradition1) Fountain Runs2) Bell Tower Curse3) Breakfast ClubBest Bathroom on Campus1) Purdue Memorial Union2) Wilmeth Active Learning Center3) Stewart CenterBEST LOCAL FURNITURE STOREI ndex of FinalistsOne of the most fun experiences of living on your own in college is outfitting your digs with comfy furniture that is all your own style.

2 Star Furniture has long been a favorite for students and faculty alike, and is the WINNER of this year s Best Local Furniture Store. Since opening its doors in 1983, the discount furniture store has offered a welcoming and personal atmosphere, complete with friendly, low-pressure assistance that helps clients find the perfect pieces, every Furniture3812 Fortune DriveLafayette, IN. 47905(765) FurnitureRUNNER UPMerrell s Furniture 1 HONORABLE MENTION Lehnen s Furniture & MattressThe exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 Page 3 Index of FinalistsBEST SHUTTLE SERVICER eindeer Shuttle can say they have won Best Shuttle Service for the last four competitions. If the pandemic hadn t sidelined the 2020 Readers Choice Awards, we think there s good chance they could say five years in a row. Reindeer s customer reviews are full of comments from satisfied passengers who appreciate the service s timeliness, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service from staff.

3 Reindeer Shuttle(765) Place to Take Parents1) Triple XXX Family Restaurant2) East End Grill3) Harry s Chocolate ShopBest Place to Go on a Date1) 9 Irish Brothers2) East End Grill3) AJ s Burgers, Beef & BeerBest Local Event1) Feast of the Hunters Moon2) Starry Night Festival3) St. Boniface GermanfestBest Book Store1) Second Flight Books2) Universtiy Book Store3) Von s ShopsBest Place for Purdue Apparel1) Discount Den2) University Bookstore3) Follet s Purdue West BookstoreBest Tattoo Shop1) Revolution Tattoo & Body Modification2) The Tattooed Heart3) Evil Genius Tattoo ClubBest Flower Shop1) Rubia Flower Market2) Wright Flower Shop3) Sharon s FlowersBest Hair Salon/Cosmetology1) Lam s Nail and Spa2) Evan Todd Salon & Spa3) Henni s Hair ShopBest Local Furniture Store1) Star Furniture2) Merrell s Furniture13) Lehnen s Furniture & MattressBest Liquor Store1) Village Bottle Shoppe2) Bedrock Liquors3) Clark LiquorsBest Grocery Store1) Payless2) Meijer3) AldiBest Place for Late Night Food1) AJ s Burgers, Beef & Beer2) Mad Mushroom3) Raising Canes Chicken FingersBest Place to Dance1) Where Else2) Spot Tavern3) Night Train Swing Dance ClubBest Bar West Lafayette1) Harry s Chocolate Shop2) 9 Irish Brothers3) Brothers Bar & GrillBest Bar Lafayette1)

4 The Pub2) The Black Sparrow3) Escape Velocity BrewingFind the guide online at under special ShuttleRUNNER UPCityBusHONORABLE MENTION Express Air CoachPage 4 The exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 BEST AUTO REPAIRIt s been interesting to see how Exponent readers and followers have increasingly chosen businesses farther away from campus in their Best Of votes over the last several years. Beck s Auto Center, this year s WINNER for Best Auto Repair, is in Lafayette, which is a tad farther than some shops closer to campus. But that s what trusted customer service will get ya. Beck s has become known as an auto shop of choice for Purdue parents, the home away from home shop they know they can trust their young adults to use while attending Purdue. Convenient texting service, excellent follow up, and online booking are just a few of the amenities offered in addition to outstanding automotive repair and maintenance s Auto Center15 Sagamore Parkway , IN 47905(866) s Auto CenterRUNNER UPMr.

5 & Mrs. TireHONORABLE MENTION Lyons Alignment & Auto RepairBEST PLACE TO WORK OUTC ompetition is fierce for workout places on and around campus, but the clear WINNER in this year s Readers Choice was the CoRec. Formally known as the France A. C rdova Recreational Sports Center, the facility is a hub of healthy activity for students, staff, and even various Purdue affiliates such as retirees and alumni. The fitness, wellness, and sports programs are all backed by a rigorous mission to provide the Purdue community with recreational and wellness activities that contribute to learning and the pursuit of an active, healthy lifestyle. The online Live Facility Usage feature is a plus, showing the capacity percentage of various parts of the facility while it s N Martin Jischke DriveWest Lafayette, IN A. C rdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec)RUNNER UPLafayette Family YMCAHONORABLE MENTION Planet FitnessThe exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 Page 5 Index of FinalistsBEST BURGERAJ s Burgers, Beef & Beer snagged the most awards of all selections in this year s Readers Choice Award.

6 In addition to Best Burger, they also came home with Best Place for Late Night Food, and took Honorable Mentions for Best Wings, Best Place to Go on a Date, and Best Place to Work/Intern. Billed as big Chicago taste in a small college town, the family-friendly restaurant features Chicago-style hot dogs, gyros, Italian beef, burgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded fries, and more. Wash it all down with a delicious draft s Burgers, Beef & Beer302 Vine St., Suite 150 West Lafayette, IN 47906(765) s Burgers, Beef & BeerRUNNER UPBRU Burger BarHONORABLE MENTION Triple XXX Family RestaurantBest Place for Live Music1) Spot Tavern2) 9 Irish Brothers3) People s Brewing CompanyBest Local Band/Performer1) Bruce Barker, The Piano Man2) Kyle Bledsoe3) Tod BaldwinBest Pizza1) Mad Mushroom2) Bruno s Pizza3) HotBox PizzaBest Food Truck1) EMT Food Truck 2) The Guac Box3) Famous FranksBest Wings1) Buffalo Wild Wings2) Wings, ) AJ s Burgers, Beef & BeerBest Burger1) AJ s Burgers, Beef & Beer2) BRU Burger Bar3) Tripple XXX Family RestaurantBest Bar Food1) Harry s Chocolate Shop2) DT Kirby s3) Digby s Pub & PatioBest Italian Food1) La Scala2) Puccini s Pizza & Pasta3) Olive Garden Italian RestaurantBest Mexican Food1) La Hacienda el Sol2) El Rodeo3) Fiesta Mexican GrillBest Indian Food1) Sharma s Kitchen2) Taste of India3) DakshinBest Mediterranean Food1) Blue Nile2) Hala s Grill3) AkropolisBest Asian Food1) Happy China2) Yatagarasu3)

7 Maru SushiBest Vegetarian Food1) Escape Velocity Brewing2) Bistro 5013) Blue NileBest Place for Sushi1) Maru Sushi2) Sushii Don3) Katana Sushi & RamenBest Place for Breakfast1) Triple XXX Family Restaurant2) West Side Diner3) The DowntownerBest Coffee Shop1) Greyhouse Coffee & Supply ) Vienna Coffee House & Bakery3) Copper Moon CoffeeBest Bubble Tea1) Latea2) Tsaocca3) Kung Fu TeaBest Fine Dining1) Bistro 5012) East End Grill3) 8 Eleven BistroBest Fast Food1) Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers2) Raising Cames Chicken Fingers3) Chick-fil-ABest Ice Cream/Frozen Treat1) Silver Dipper2) Original Frozen Custard3) Culver sBest Brewery1) People s Brewing Company2) Escape Velocity Brewing3) Brokerage Brewing Craft Cocktail1) Ritual2) Revolution Barbeque3) Boiler Up BarBest Medical Services1) IU Health2) Franciscan Health3) Unity HealthcareBest Dentist1) Zundo Family Dentistry2) Ortman Family Dentistry3) Mohr & Mohr Smiles DentistryBest Place to Work Out1) France A. C rdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec)2) Lafayette Family YMCA3) Planet FitnessBest Place to Worship1) St.

8 Thomas Aquinas2) Faith Church West3) Purdue Christian Campus HouseBest Place to Hike/Run1) Celery Bog Nature Area2) Happy Hollow Park3) Prophetstown State ParkBest Bank/Credit Union1) Purdue Federal Credit Union2) Chase3) First Merchants BankBest Internet Provider1) Metronet2) Wintek by Tipmont3) XfinityBest Place to Work/Intern1) Purdue Federal Credit Union2) Purdue University3) AJ s Burgers, Beef & BeerBest Law Firm/Attorney1) Ball Eggleston, PC2) Stuart & Branigin LLP3) Purdue Student Legal ServicesPage 6 The exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 BEST FAST FOODBEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT FOODA two-time Best Of WINNER in 2021 (first for Best Burger), AJ s ran away with Best Late Night Food, too. It seems the Purdue community can get behind Windy City eats just as much as owners Adam and Jake have their whole lives. Head to AJ s for gooey burgers and loaded fries, hot dogs dressed better than your grandpa, and a plethora of made-to-order snacks and hearty starters to end the perfect date, bar hopping night, or game night.

9 AJ s Burgers, Beef & Beer302 Vine St., Suite 150 West Lafayette, IN 47906(765) s Burgers, Beef & BeerRUNNER UPMad MushroomHONORABLE MENTION Raising Canes Chicken FingersMaybe they drive, maybe they Uber, maybe they have it delivered, but one way or another, the Purdue community is committed to getting their Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers fix. For the first time, Freddy s, located near the Meijer plaza in West Lafayette, was voted Best Fast Food, edging out all the restaurants within walking distance of campus. Fresh, made-to-order burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, fries, and other tasty treats are now favorites of Exponent readers and followers. Download the app on Apple AppStore or Google Play, and check out this ad for a freebie on Freddy s as a thank-you for bringing them into the fold!Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers2850 US Highway 52 WestWest Lafayette, IN 47906(765) s Frozen Custard & SteakburgersRUNNER UPRaising Canes Chicken FingersHONORABLE MENTION Chick-fil-AThe exPonenT, Rea deRs ChoiCe awaRds, Monday, deCeMbeR 6, 2021 Page 7 BEST PLACE TO WORSHIPBEST PIZZAAt a recent gathering of Purdue alumni, people at the event wanted one thing: Mad Mushroom.

10 The iconic pizza joint has woven itself into the Purdue community as a tradition, a must-have, a we can t live without across the board. Once again, Mad Mush (as we all know it) was voted Best Pizza in the Readers Choice contest. Their signature pizzas, grinders, and calzones are certainly worth the calories, but most students will attest that the original Cheesestix are one of the best ways to feed your head Mushroom 320 W. State Lafayette, IN (765) 743-5555 WINNERMad MushroomRUNNER UPBruno s PizzaHONORABLE MENTION HotBox PizzaThe largest Catholic campus ministry in the nation St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center has captured Best Place to Worship this year, and an honorable mention for Best Place to Study. Affectionately known as St. Tom s, the parish celebrates all of the sacraments year-round, even when Purdue is not in session. They are well-known for reflecting the diverse, youthful energy of campus, offering more than 20 St. Tom s ministries in support of their Community pillar of faith life.