A short two-block walk away from campus, it’s perfect for a nice lunch break or a late-night food run (they are open until 3 a.m. on weekend nights). Though it is clear that Pita Pit is a fast-food restaurant, the small flower garden outside and the imitation Mediterranean architecture give the place a somewhat classier feel than the normal fast food restaurant. The atmosphere inside is like any other low-cost restaurant: a TV plays SportsCenter on mute while bands like Coldplay and the Police play in the background.

The food itself is fresh and healthy. Pita Pit offers pitas for vegetarians and meat-eaters, as well as salads, smoothies and breakfast pitas. The variety of choices is only multiplied by the fact that you get to choose your own toppings, from vegetables to hummus to a variety of sauces. With all of these options, there is something for everyone. If you want to eat a Philly cheese steak pita, you can, but if you want to go a little bit healthier with a vegetarian pita with lots of vegetables, you can do that too.

All the ingredients taste fresh in and of themselves, but it is the combination of vegetables, meat and sauces that give each pita its unique and powerful flavor. Although I would recommend choosing whatever ingredients suit you best individually, the falafel and chicken souvaki pitas are personal favorites of mine. Coupled with creamy tzatziki sauce, feta cheese and an array of vegetables, these two pitas could very well have been made on top of Mount Olympus.

There aren’t many restaurants in Walla Walla that serve Mediterranean food. For one that costs less than $10, is a short walk away from campus and serves delicious, varied dishes in a cool atmosphere, you won’t beat the Pita Pit.