Drexel University
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Philadelphia is a culinary hub when it comes to restaurants. There is always something nearby to satisfy every craving. Students in University City will be exposed to food preparation from all over the world. Both upscale restaurants and cheap pubs are within a short walk of campus. Most students take advantage of Philadelphia’s restaurants on the weekends. Take a walk or a subway ride into Center City and try something new every week. You’ll never run out of restaurants here.

Philly is known primarily for its cheesesteak joints and its Italian, Indian, Thai, French, and fusion restaurants. Although Philadelphia is one of the richest cities when it comes to fine (and not-so-fine) cuisine, many of its students are not rolling in the dough, so to speak. It gets very expensive to eat out frequently. Many of the more popular establishments like Pod and Penne are very expensive because of their location in University City. Students (and their parents) are easy prey because students tend to get tired of cafeteria food pretty quickly. This causes a huge dilemma for students who are broke, but want a decent meal. If you look around, however, you will find some great spots throughout the city that are easy on your pocket. Some things to keep in mind when eating in Philly: A Philly cheesesteak is just a “cheesesteak,” not a “Philly steak” or a “steak sandwich,” and a hoagie is a lunchmeat sandwich on a long roll with lettuce and tomato; don’t ever call it a “sub” or a “hero.”

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Off-Campus Dining at Drexel University

preetijain314

Business Administration and Management '13

2.3

C

It's Tolerable

There's enough places around that there's always somewhere to eat; however, if you eat out often, it gets tiring. There aren't enough places in walking distance to keep things different all the time. There are a lot of locations of the same fast food joints as well.

May 28, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Drexel University

jgc2593

International Studies '16

5.0

A+

Center City and Upenn

Close to center city and UPenn's campus. Lots of options, both cheap and upscale.

Apr 17, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Drexel University

jmr442

Nursing '15

4.6

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So Many Options!

Drexel is located in University City, so there are a lot of college friendly dining options all over the place. The price varies from place to place, but for the most part they are very reasonable. Definitely check out Baby Blue's BBQ and Pat's!

Apr 11, 2012

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