You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Troy University (Troy, AL) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Momma Goldberg's Deli sandwiches
Classic student hangout for Momma's Love subs and nachos
Sisters Restaurant Southern buffet
Beloved home-style cooking near campus
Crowe's Chicken fried chicken
Decades-old Troy institution
Santa Fe Cattle Co steakhouse
Go-to for birthdays and parents' weekend
Milky Moo's ice cream
Downtown square favorite for milkshakes
Chick-fil-A fast food
Packed with students on the Highway 231 strip
Walmart Supercenter big-box / grocery
Hwy 231 S, about 5 minutes from campus — the everything run
Piggly Wiggly grocery
N Three Notch St, roughly a 5-minute drive
CVS Pharmacy pharmacy
Hwy 231 location minutes away; Walmart pharmacy too
Target big-box
None in Troy — nearest is Montgomery or Dothan, about 50 minutes
Troy Regional Medical Center hospital / ER
Full-service hospital about 5 minutes from campus
US Post Office mail
Downtown location for packages and PO boxes
Walmart Auto Care auto
Cheap oil changes and tires at the Supercenter
Troy Public Library study spot
Quiet off-campus study option near downtown
Downtown Troy Square
Shops, eateries, and seasonal festivals minutes from campus
Trojans game day
Tailgating and football at The Vet, walkable from the dorms
Pioneer Museum of Alabama
Quirky local history museum on Hwy 231
Troy Sportsplex
Trails, fields, and pickup sports nearby
Trojan Arena
Basketball games and concerts on campus
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.