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Quick StatsBest Breakfast
- Izzy & Zoe's
- Philly Diner
Best Wings
- Ed's Buffalo Wings & Pizzas
- Moriarty's
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Buddakan
- La Terrasse
- White Dog Café
College Prowler Take
Philly restaurants are staple of the Penn experience for their variety and convenience. There is no limit to your choices. On a normal day, students usually opt to eat somewhere close and cheap, but on the weekends, it is not uncommon to migrate east of the river or west of the high rises to treat your taste buds to some authentic Ethiopian or upscale Asian cuisine. Places to eat vary not only in fare, but also in price. Whether you have to save up or wait for your parents to take you out, definitely try a Stephen Starr restaurant at some point before you graduate. And, most importantly, try as many cheesesteak joints as humanly possible and decide for yourself, before you have a heart attack, which deserves the title for “Best Philly Cheesesteak.” The food in Philadelphia is definitely one of the best things about Penn’s location. Since the school is immersed in West Philly, the line between off-campus and on-campus is blurred. As a result, some places considered off-campus are across the street from your dorm, next door to a classroom, or behind the bookstore. Additionally, the recent innovation of Campusfood.com allows for students to order food from their computers. Most of the restaurants in the University City area deliver, so by using this website and your phone, you have a wide range of delivery options. Since nightlife at Penn usually doesn’t get started until around 11 p.m., there is always ample time to grab some eats as a pre-party activity. There is no doubt that Philadelphia restaurants will fulfill your needs by providing everything from a place to take a date, celebrate a birthday, people watch at a trendy spot, or simply enjoy an immensely satisfying meal. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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Wow! Philly has so much to offer...
Wow! Philly has so much to offer in terms of food. From your street cart cheesesteaks to the gourmet Starr restaurants, there is an amazing place for any occasion. Couldn't have asked for more!
Off-Campus Dining: November 08, 2008
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For dinner, Pod, Beijing, White...
For dinner, Pod, Beijing, White Dog Café, New Deck, and La Terrasse are popular among students. |
Anonymous says: |
Food’s pretty good. Of course,...
Food’s pretty good. Of course, campus dining sucks, but there are some pretty good restaurants around, and the food carts are a good places to get a quick bite to eat. The Thai restaurants are all really good, but Pattaya Grill is my personal favorite. White Dog and La Terrace are expensive, but also really good. Beijing is the most widely-known Chinese restaurant, but the general consensus is that it sucks. There are also plenty of Indian and Middle Eastern restaurants around, but my Indian and Middle Eastern friends all agree that the food is as unauthentic as you can get. |
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Off campus, there is Le Bec Fin,...
Off campus, there is Le Bec Fin, Morimoto (the Iron Chef), Susanna Foo’s (a French/Chinese fusion restaurant), and Striped Bass (fresh seafood). All the previously mentioned placed will cost a pretty penny, about $60 per person. There’s also a recent movement toward Latin/Spanish food, and one of the good places is Alma de Cuba. If you come to Philly for nothing else, at least come for the restaurants. |
Anonymous says: |
My friends and I always go down to...
My friends and I always go down to Chinatown on the weekend to eat. There’s great grub there for, like, $4. If you want variety, there are great Korean, Japanese, and Italian restaurants all over. And you should definitely try the cheesesteaks! |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Allegro's
- Beijing
- Bubble House
- Bui's food truck (see Other Options in Campus Dining)
- Fresh Grocer
- Izzy and Zoe's
- La Terrasse
- Mad 4 Mex
24-Hour Dining
- Fresh Grocer
- Geno's Steaks
- Pat's King of Steaks
- Philly Diner
Grocery Stores
Fresh Grocer
4001 Walnut St., University City
(215) 222-9200
Daily 24 hours
Restaurant Listing
2 Goodfellas
Italian
4101 Walnut St.
(215) 382-3600
Price: $8-$15
Live jazz on Tuesday nights
Hours: Monday–Saturday 4:15 p.m.–2 a.m.
Abner's Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks
3813 Chestnut St.
(215) 662-0100
www.abnerscheesesteaks.com
Price: $5-$10
Free cheesesteaks if the Penn basketball team scores 100 points
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Allegro Pizza
Pizza
3942 Spruce St.
(215) 382-8158
Price: $2-$5
Late-night hang out
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Alma de Cuba
Modern Cuban cuisine
1623 Walnut St.
(215) 988-1799
Price: $20-$45
Live Cuban jazz and salsa
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Beijing
Chinese
3714 Spruce St.
(215) 222-5242
Price: $8-$15
B.Y.O.B.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Bleu
American cuisine
227 S. 18th St.
(215) 545-0342
Price: $15-$20
Philly murals, outdoor seating
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–1a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Bubble House
Pan Asian
3404 Sansom St.
(215) 243-0804
Price: $8-$15
Serves bubble tea, a Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Buddakan
Pan Asian
325 Chestnut St.
(215) 574-9440
Price: $40-$50
A huge gold Buddha watching down on you
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Chipotle
Mexican
3925 Walnut St.
(215) 222-0632
Price: $7-$10
Custom-made burritos, quesadillas, and bowls prepared on the spot, all in a clean new space underneath the Radian apartment complex.
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
College Pizza
Pizza, sandwiches
3925 Walnut St.
(215) 386-6001
Price: $5-$10
Open late
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Cosí
Sandwiches, salads
140 S. 36th St.
(215) 222-4545
www.getcosi.com
Price: $8-$15
Make-your-own s'mores
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–1 a.m.
Dahlak
Ethiopian–Eritrean, Vegetarian options
4708 Baltimore Ave.
(215) 726-6464
Price: $8-$15
Family-style
Hours: Daily 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Ed's Buffalo Wings & Pizzas
Wings, pizza
3513 Lancaster Ave.
(215) 222-4000
Price: $5-$10 per person
Affordable and tasty wings beloved by Penn and Drexel students. Fast and easy delivery.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday- Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-1 a.m.
Geno's Steaks
Cheesesteaks
1219 S. Ninth St.
(215) 389-0659
www.genosteaks.com
Price: $5-$10
Outdoor dining
Hours: Horus: Daily 24 hours
Izzy & Zoe's
Sandwiches, “Jewish Soul Food”
Hamilton Village Shops, 224 S. 40th St.
(215) 382-2328
Price: $5-$10
unlimited free dill pickles
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Jim's Steaks
Cheesesteaks
400 South St.
(215) 928-1911
www.jimssteaks.com
Price: $5-$10
Offers beer (not offered at most other cheesesteak places in Philly)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 p.m.–11 p.m.
Kisso
Japanese (Kaiseki)
205 N. Fourth St.
(215) 922-1770
Price: $20-$40
Sells Japanese gourmet cookware, B.Y.O.B.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Koch's Deli
New York deli style, take-out only
4309 Locust St.
(215) 222-8662
Price: $5-$10
Free samples passed out by staff while you're on line
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–close
La Terrasse
Modern French
3442 Sansom St.
(215) 386-5000
www.laterrassephilly.com
Price: $20-$40
Bar menu, happy hour
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Le Bec Fin
French
1523 Walnut St.
(215) 567-1000
Price: $50-$150
Private dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (seatings)
Mad 4 Mex
Tex-Mex, vegan options
Shops at Penn, 3401 Walnut St.
(215) 382-2221
Price: $10-$20
Happy hour, student discounts
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Italian
1201 Filbert St.
(215) 567-2020
www.maggianos.com
Price: $15-$25
All-you-can-eat family-style
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Mexicali Cafe
Mexican
110 S. 40th St.
(215) 222-2667
Price: $3-$8
Often said to have the best burritos on campus. A family-owned business with an extremely friendly staff. Unusual hours often prevent one from eating here late.
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Moriarty's
American, Irish
1116 Walnut St.
(215) 627–7676
Price: $10-$20
Brunch, live music
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Morimoto
Asian
723 Chestnut St.
(215) 413–9070
Price: $20-$50
Chef Morimoto is the star of the cooking show the Iron Chef
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
New Deck Tavern
Irish
3804 Sansom St.
(215) 386–4600
Price: $8-$15
Extensive beer and single malt scotch menu
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus
Cajun
847 N. Third St.
(215) 922–1035
Price: $15-$25
Live jazz
Hours: Daily 6 p.m.–2 a.m.
Pat's King of Steaks
Cheesesteaks
1237 E. Passyunk Ave.
(215) 468–1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
Price: $5-$10
outdoor dining
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Pattaya Grill
Thai
4006 Chestnut St.
(215) 387–8533
Price: $8-$15
Spiced iced tea
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Philly Diner
American diner
3925 Walnut St.
(215) 382-3400
Price: $8-$15
Breakfast served all day and night
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Pod
Pan-Asian fusion
Inn at Penn, 3636 Sansom St.
(215) 387-1803
Price: $20-$45
Sushi conveyor belt, private dining “pods” whose lighting changes color with the touch of a button
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Striped Bass
Seafood
1500 Walnut St.
(215) 732-4444
Price: $25-$60
Sunday brunch
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2:30 , 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Susanna Foo
Chinese-French fusion
1512 Walnut St.
(215) 545-2666
Price: $25-$55
Private rooms for special events
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The Continental
American Asian
138 Market St.
(215) 923-6069
Price: $15-$30
Great cocktail menu
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Friday 6 p.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 6 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
White Dog Café
American, eclectic, vegetarian options
3420 Sansom St.
(215) 386–9224
Price: $20-$35
Brunch, dine at the bar, shops next door
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Zanzibar Blue
American (Regional), Cajun and Creole, Southern and Soul
The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St.
(215) 732–5200
Price: $20-$40
Live jazz
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Did You Know?Pat’s and Geno’s are located directly across the street from each other, and as a result, they have the most famous rivalry in the world when it comes to cheesesteaks. If you go to one, you have to also go to the other, simply to see which one really is better. In the summer, Philly is home to many farmers’ markets, the closest to Penn being the one at Clark Park. Here, you can buy fresh baked goods, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The Ritz Carlton in Center City has a weekend all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet for $15 dollars. You don’t have to stay at the hotel to hoard cookies and brownies galore, so this is definitely something to check out. One of the most famous of Penn Traditions is throwing toast at football games. When singing the line, “Here’s a toast to dear old Penn,” from the school’s song, “Drink a Highball,” students hurl pieces of toast—and more recently, even croissants and bagels—onto the field. Scoop DeVille, a famous Rittenhouse Square ice cream parlor since 1987, takes its 12 original flavors and uses them to create any of hundreds of combination flavors including Hot Apple Pie Ala Mode, Coco Cherry Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Pie for sweet-toothed customers.
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