The Village serves as a hot spot for Ball State students. Right off campus on University Avenue, the Village has restaurants, shops, bars, a bookstore and banks.
Carter’s Hot Dogs: Mark Carter serves his “world famous” hot dogs Thursday, Friday and Saturday well into the early mornings. With his signature “red,” “yellow” and chilli dogs, the “Hot Dog Man” has become a tradition for all Ball State students. He sets up on weekends on the corner of Dill Street and University Avenue.
Greek’s Pizzeria: Another late-night tradition for Ball State students, Greek’s Pizzeria is across the street from Carter’s at 1600 W. University Ave. This establishment is open more than weekend nights. It is open daily at 11 a.m., and the phone number is (765) 284-4900. Make sure to try the breadsticks!
Scotty’s Brewhouse: At the corner of University and Martin avenues, the restaurant is close to Ball State’s history because a former alumnus opened the business in 2001. It now has three Indianapolis locations, as well as restaurants in West Lafayette and Bloomington. Scotty’s is a great place to watch sports, eat great food and enjoy its signature “dill chips.”
Village shops and services
• Locker Room
• Crave Studios
• China Express
• Travel Dimensions
• Chaos (boutique)
• First Merchants Bank
• Chase ATM
• Grandma Betty’s Ice Cream Shop
• Ultra Image Tanning
• TIS Bookstore
• Be Here Now
• White Rabbit Used Books
• Oh Fusion! Japanese
• Subway
• Village Green Records
• Pita Pit
• The Cup
• QL’s Bar-B-Que
• Cardinal Cupcakes and Coneys
• Village Pantry
• Jimmy Johns
• Ball State Federal Credit Union
• Sunsations Tanning
(Sources: Samantha Irons; greekspizzeria.com/Muncie/; www.scottysbrewhouse.com)