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Quick StatsBest Pizza
- Campus Corner
- Peace-A-Pizza
Best Breakfast
- Minella's Diner
- Nudy's Luncheonette
Best Healthy
- Mikado Japanese Restaurant
- The Point
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante
- Gullifty's Pizza Grille & Bar
- John Harvard's Brew House
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Vinny Testa's
College Prowler Take
One of the best aspects of the Greater Philadelphia area is the range of good food available to almost anyone, from a college student to a family going out to celebrate—Philly has it all. Within the immediate towns surrounding Villanova, you can get Thai, Chinese, American, Italian, and so on, all for an affordable price. A good idea for any student is to sample some of the ethnic cuisine that is just a stone’s throw from the school. Most of the places are pretty cheap and like college kids! While pizza and french fries usually end up being the staple foods for most students, you should also diversify and try some of other foods that Philly has to offer, namely its pretzels and the must-have Philly cheesesteak. While most cities have a “best pizza” restaurant, in Philly it’s all about who has the best cheesesteak, and it’s more than a matter of pride. At least once, every student should head down to South Street and try Jim’s, Pat’s, and Geno’s. It has been argued by many that the Greater Philly area is comparable to the diverse and well-known restaurant industry of its neighbor, New York City. Not only is it on par with the best dining around, it’s a relief to have some real food after a week or two of the college cafeteria.
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The restaurants off campus are...
The restaurants off campus are very good. At most of the restaurants you can get a good meal for a decent price. |
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It’s very easy to get off campus...
It’s very easy to get off campus if you choose. There are two train stations on campus that take you to different parts of the surrounding areas. So, if you choose to have a meal off campus, it’s easy to get to. |
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Restaurants off campus are really...
Restaurants off campus are really great. Some popular student spots include Cosi, John Harvard’s, Bertucci’s, Christopher’s, and Gullifty’s. |
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There are lots of great...
There are lots of great restaurants right down the road from Villanova. A few good spots to go would be Peace A Pizza, Marita’s Cantina, and the Thai Pepper. A little bit further from campus, there is the King of Prussia Mall, which has some fantastic restaurants, and of course, you can always go into Philly for a night out at some great places. |
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Restaurants off campus are great....
Restaurants off campus are great. John Harvard’s, Thai Pepper, Peace A Pizza, Hope’s Cookies, Gullifty’s, and others are all good stuff. Plus, Philly provides some good eating areas. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Campus Corner
- Geno's Steaks
- Jim's Steaks
- Minella's Mainline Diner
- Pat's King of Steaks
- The Grog
- The Grog
- Wingers
Other Places to Check Out
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Cosi
- Hope’s Cookies
- Kelly’s
- Peace-a-Pizza
24-Hour Dining
- Geno's Steaks
- Minella's Mainline Diner
- Pat's King of Steaks
- Thai Peppers
Grocery Stores
Acme Markets, Inc. 600 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr (610) 520-0280
Genuardi's Family Market 550 E. Lancaster Ave., St. David's (610) 989-0781
Trader Joe’s Suburban Square, Ardmore (610) 658-0645
Whole Foods 821 Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 688-9400
Restaurant Listing
Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria Italian, brick-oven pizza 761 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr (610) 519-1940 www.bertuccis.com Price: $10-$20 Tons of pizza toppings made in brick ovens Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Campus Corner Pizza, sandwiches 829 Lancaster Ave., Villanova (610) 527-3606 Price: $5-$10 Late-night eats for those munchies Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
China Garden Chinese 906 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr (610) 525-4210 Price: $10-$15 Take-out and delivery available Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–11 p.m.
Christopher's American, bar 108 N. Wayne St., Wayne (610) 687-6558 Price: $10-$15 Great food, neighborhood bar Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Fellini's Cafe Italian 31 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore (610) 642-9009 Price: $15-$20 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Garrett Hill Pizza Pizza, Italian 910 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr (610) 525-8842 Price: $8-$15 Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Geno's Steaks Cheesesteaks, deli 1219 S. Ninth St., Philadelphia (215) 389-0659 www.genosteaks.com Price: $5-$10 Home of the original cheesesteak Hours: Daily 24 hours
Great Harvest Bread Co. Bakery, bread 128 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 975-0200 www.greatharvest.com Price: $5-$10 Free samples of any bread of the day Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Grog Restaurant & Bar Bar, American 863 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr (610) 527-5870 Price: $10-$15 Comfortable atmosphere, great bar food Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Gullifty's Pizza Grille & Bar American, Italian 1149 Lancaster Ave., Rosemont (610) 525-1851 www.gulliftys.com Price: $10-$20 Weekly karaoke and family nights Hours: Sunday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Hunan Garden Chinese 2212 West Chester Pike, Broomall (610) 356-7497 Price: $10-$15 Take-out and delivery available Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Jim's Steaks Cheesesteaks, deli 400 South St., Philadelphia (215) 928-1911 www.jimssteaks.com Price: $5-$10 They ship steaks in the U.S. overnight Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–3 a.m.
John Harvard's Brew House American 629 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 687-6565 www.johnharvards.com Price: $5-$15 Brew all of their own beers and seasonal beers Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Kelly's American, pub 1107 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr (610) 520-9344 www.kellystaproom.com Price: $8-$13 Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m. (bar is open until 2 a.m. daily)
Kotatsu Japanese Steak House Japanese 36 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore (610) 642-7155 Price: $18-$25 Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–10 p.m.
Margaret Kuo's Restaurants Chinese, Japanese 175 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 688-7200 www.margaretkuos.com Price: $10-$20 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:45 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:45 a.m.–11 p.m.
Marita's Cantina Southwest 610 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr (610) 527-8989 Price: $10-$15 Fun dishes and Mexican drinks Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Mikado Japanese Restaurant Japanese 66 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore (610) 645-5592 Price: $10-$15 Long sushi bar, private party rooms Hours: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m.–2:45 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–2:45 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
Minella's Diner American 320 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 687-1575 Price: $5-$10 After a night of partying, chill out for some late-night snacks Hours: Daily 24 hours
Nudy's Luncheonette Breakfast, diner 292 E. Conestoga Rd., Wayne (610) 687-1345 Price: $5-$10 Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pat's King of Steaks Cheesesteaks, deli 1237 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia (215) 468-1546 www.patskingofsteaks.com Price: $5-$10 Celebrities get their cheesesteaks here Hours: Daily 24 hours
Peace-A-Pizza Pizza 1125 W. Lancaster Ave., Rosemont (610) 581-7010 www.peacepizza.com Price: $5-$10 Not your traditional pizza toppings Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Peace-A-Pizza Pizza 4 Station Rd., Ardmore (610) 896-4488 www.peacepizza.com Price: $5-$10 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thai Peppers Thai 372 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne (610) 688-5853 Price: $10-$20 Healthy dishes, take-out available Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Thai Peppers Thai 64 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore (610) 642-5951 Price: $10-$20 Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Cheesecake Factory American 570 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia (610) 337-2200 www.thecheesecakefactory.com Price: $10-$20 Tons of cheesecakes and great food Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
The New Tavern Restaurant and Bar American 261 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd (610) 667-9100 www.thetavernrestaurant.com Price: $10-$30 Daily specials, outdoor terrace Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The Point Coffeehouse 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne (866) 468-7619 www.pointentertainment.com Price: $5-$10 Live music, open mic nights Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Wild Onion Bar, American 900 Conestoga Rd., Rosemont (610) 527-4826 www.thewildonion.com Price: $10-$15 Daily specials and theme nights Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–2 a.m.
Vinny Testa's Italian 260 E. Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood (610) 645-5400 www.vinnytestas.com Price: $10-$25 Family-style dinners, made from scratch Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Winger's Chicken, wings 819 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova (610) 519-0300 Price: $8-$15 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
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