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Temple University - Off-Campus Dining

Off-Campus Dining:

A-

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Best Pizza

  • Lorenzo & Son Pizza

Best Breakfast

  • South Street Diner

Best Chinese

  • Temple Garden

Best Healthy

  • Not in the home of cheesesteaks and subs

Best Wings

  • Draught Horse

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Spaghetti Warehouse

College Prowler Take

There are a lot of options to eat off campus. In the surrounding community alone, there are dozens of places to go to find food. The good thing about those places is that many of them do accept Diamond Dollars, Temple's dining currency. Temple students and staff have more then enough different selections of food to choice from. This is why many students do take on the Freshman15. Eating off campus can cost more money than one might expect. There are few restaurants within walking distance, so without a car, you will not only be paying for your food, but also your transportation. If you have reliable transportation and some money to burn, Philly has an excellent selection of restaurants. The historic feel of the city is well worth the cost.

Some of the types of food that are offered range from cheesesteak (which Philadelphia is known for) to Japanese, so you never get bored eating the same thing everyday. In addition to dinner options in North Philly, Philadelphia also offer a ranger of different restaurants in both Center City and Old City. Most new residents are drawn to Pat’s cheesesteaks or Geno’s. The two have been long-time rivals, so try both and pick your favorite. If you are feeling a little adventurous, head away from the center of the city and into one of the smaller neighborhoods with small restaurants found on almost every corner. You will find friendly people and excellent, cheap food. If you’re a late eater, there are numerous places open late that deliver. There is a little something for everyone, no matter what you are in the mood for or what the occasion is.

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Anonymous says:

Owl’s Nest was closed so long,...

Owl’s Nest was closed so long, people forgot about it. It’s a pretty cool place, but kind of dirty. They made everything, and it stayed open really late.

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Anonymous says:

Draught Horse is a joke, and it...

Draught Horse is a joke, and it lost all its appeal and customers.

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collidingstars says:

Temple University 2010

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Sunny's Diner

A+

Sunny's Diner on Broad and Cumberland has the best, cheapest breakfast platter you could ask for. So delicious! Seriously check it out

Off-Campus Dining: November 11, 2009
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dianatweiss says:

Temple University 2016

Business

I think it is an A- because all of...

I think it is an A- because all of the good restaurants are not reachable within reason, and you have to take a subway to get there. Right on campus there is not much to choose from!

Off-Campus Dining: March 19, 2009
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dianatweiss says:

Temple University 2016

Business

The Owls Nest is located in a very...

The Owls Nest is located in a very reasonable location right on Broad Street across from the Johnson and Hardwick halls. It's a great late-night atmosphere for freshmen and sophomores to get a midnight snack!

Off-Campus Dining: March 19, 2009
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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Dave & Buster's
  • Jim's Steaks
  • Lorenzo & Son Pizza
  • Pat's King of Steaks
  • South Street Diner
  • Spaghetti Warehouse
  • Temple Garden

Other Places to Check Out

  • Owl's Nest
  • Peking Garden

24-Hour Dining

  • Geno's Steaks
  • Pat's King of Steaks
  • Silk City Diner (on weekends)

Grocery Stores

7-Eleven
2900 N Broad St. (on campus)
(215) 226-0231

Restaurant Listing

Bleu
American
227 S. 18th St.
(215) 545-0342
Price: $10–$20
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 a.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Dave & Buster's
American
325 N. Columbus Blvd.
(215) 413-1951
www.daveandbusters.com
Price: $10–$20
Play games and drink while you eat
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Di Nardo's Famous Crabs
Seafood
312 Race St.
(215) 925-5115
www.dinardos.com
Price: $10–$30
Nightly specials, award-winning
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

Draught Horse Restaurant & Pub
American
1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
(215) 235-1010
www.draughthorse.com
Price: $8–$15
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Fat Tuesday
American
431 South St.
(215) 629-5999
www.fat-tuesday.com
Price: $5–$15
Bring home your own drink packages
Hours: Daily 3 p.m.–12 a.m.

Geno's Steaks
Cheesesteaks
1219 S. Ninth St.
(215) 389-0659
www.genosteaks.com
Price: $3–$8
Home of the original cheesesteak
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Jim's Steaks
Cheesesteaks
400 South St.
(215) 928-1911
www.jimssteaks.com
Price: $3–$8
They ship steaks overnight to anywhere in the United States.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Lorenzo & Son Pizza
Pizza
305 South St.
(215) 627-4110
Price: $5–$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m.
lorenzoandsons.com

Lucy's Hat Shop
American
247 Market St.
(215) 413-1433
www.lucys215.com
Price: $5–$10
Sunday drunken monkey buffet
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Nifty Fifty's
American diner
2491 Grant Ave.
(215) 676-1950
www.niftyfiftys.com
Price: $5–$10
Fun ‘50s diner atmosphere; party packages
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–1 a.m.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Italian
9280 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
(215) 969-3750
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10–$20
Unlimited breadsticks and salad
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Pat's King of Steaks
Cheesesteaks
1237 E. Passyunk Ave.
(215) 468-1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
Price: $2–$7
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Rib Rack Inc.
Soul food
2100 Tyson Ave.
(215) 338-9399
Price: $10–$30
Hours: Monday–Thursday 3:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday 3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Steakhouse
260 S. Broad St.
(215) 790-1515
www.ruthschris.com
Price: $20–$50
Great steaks
Hours: Monday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

Samba Enterprises
Spanish
714 W. Girard Ave.
(215) 625-7900
Price: $10–$25
Also has music and dancing
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge
American
435 Spring Garden St.
(215) 592-8838
Price: $2–$10
Cool place to come after hitting the clubs
Hours: Monday-Friday 5 p.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
www.silkcityphilly.com

South Street Diner
American
140 South St.
(215) 627-5258
www.southstreetdiner.net
Price: $3–$7
Hours: Monday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–1 a.m.

Spaghetti Warehouse
Italian
1026 Spring Garden St.
(215) 787-0784
www.meatballs.com
Price: $10–$20
Try the 15-layer lasagna
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine
Chinese
1512 Walnut St.
(215) 545-5809
Price: $10–$25
Asian-French style entrees
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Temple Garden Chinese Restaurant
Chinese
1524 N. Broad St.
(215) 769-9858
Price: $5–$15
Delivers to campus
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Did You Know?

Philly is known for its cheesesteaks. Try Pat’s in South Philly, and if you don’t like their steaks, try Geno’s, which is right across the street. They say if you don’t like one, you’ll love the other. Real cheesesteaks do not have peppers!

Philly is also known for subs and water ice, and let’s not forget Philadelphia soft pretzels sold by the street-side vendor (take a risk, try the pretzels, they’re well worth it).

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