These late-night food places are College Park tradition

By Monica Godnick | @GodnickMonica | Assistant special projects editor

Sometimes being at a bar or a party and socializing isn’t even the most exciting part of the night. Nothing can describe the exhilaration of getting something to grub on after an action-packed night.

Maybe you’re debriefing the night with your friends while munching on some fries or a sandwich. And because hunger is the best sauce, everything tastes better too.

These top five options definitely satisfy those huge cravings that creep up at the end of the night, and most of them are established College Park go-tos.

Marathon Deli

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Whether it’s Marathon fries with classic Marathon sauce or a gyro, Marathon is more than a late-night snack. It’s University of Maryland tradition. Right on Route 1, across from College Park City Hall and Cornerstone Grill & Loft, you’ll see more and more students trickle in on weekend nights after hours of partying or just hanging out. It’s so popular, it almost becomes another afterparty after midnight.

It’s open until 3 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 a.m. on Sundays.

Tokoa Cheesesteaks

Although relatively new, these cheesesteaks, fries and drinks are all the buzz. Its Lo’Mac cheesesteak includes mouthwatering cheese bites that simply hit the spot when you’re hungry after a night out. And it has a chicken sub dedicated to the university — the Terp Chicken Sub — which has bread toasted in garlic butter, chicken, provolone cheese and ranch.

Not to mention, its fresh strawberry lemonade or bubbly Jarritos bottles that pair perfectly with this late-night feast.

It’s open until 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday.

D.P. Dough (V)

This one’s right in one of Terrapin Row’s buildings! DP Dough re-opened in 2022. And it’s simply hard to resist snatching those crunchy, cheesy calzones on your way home after a long night out. Beyond the endless options of calzones, it also has tots and stixs. And if you have more of a sweet tooth, its sugary cinnamon stix are definitely worth the try.

It’s open until 3 a.m. every day.

Ledo Pizza (V)

Ledo cannot be missed since it opened its first restaurant in Adelphi. It’s mostly known for its square-shaped pizza slices and home-feel restaurant. But, have you had its boneless, crispy chicken wings with ranch or blue cheese? Give them a try.

Ledo is also a chill place to have drinks at night while you eat, if you’re looking for a more sit-down vibe while going out.

It’s open until 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Pizza Kingdom (V)

This one is another university tradition. It’s just one of those things you have to do at night before you graduate.The biggest appeal is you get huge slices of a normal pizza all to yourself.

But if you’re not in the pizza mood, its mozzarella sticks and garlic bread are also very popular. And if, for some strange reason, late at night you are craving a salad, it has different salad and pasta options for you to munch on.

It stays open until 2 a.m. on Thursdays, and 2:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

If you like to check your horoscope and want some suggestions for going out this weekend, here are some going out profiles based on zodiac sign traits.

Aries: Aries are very bold and outgoing. Although they can be hot-headed, they can also be very adventurous and unafraid to take risks.

Cocktail: Margarita

Best day to go out: Tuesdays

Favorite bar in College Park: Looney’s Pub

Taurus : Tauruses are very reliable. They can actually be one of the most reliable of any of the signs. Tauruses are also very determined and passionate about what they believe in. They ultimately value stability and appreciate the finer things in life.

Cocktail: Manhattan

Best day to go out: Mondays

Favorite bar in College Park: