Penn has a food court called Franklin's Table at 34th and Walnut with counters representing excellent local restaurants. You can order in person or online.
- DK Sushi
- PaperMill Fresh Asian Kitchen
- Pitruco Pizza
- Goldie Falafel
- Gouldsburger's
- Big Dean's Hot Chicken
- T.Uni Tea Cafe
Penn and Drexel host a large number of "food trucks" in the area surrounding their campuses. These food trucks are a popular destination for students, staff and faculty. Some trucks frequented by the Penn HEP group include the following:
- Dos Hermanos (on 33rd between Chestnut and Market)
- Red Stone Pizza (on 33rd between Chestnut and Market)
- Wokworks (SW corner 33rd and Market)
- Kami (SW corner 33rd and Market)
- MexiCali (SW corner of 38th and Walnut)
There are many restaurants nearby that would also be suitable for the 90-minute lunch break. (Some of these are sit-down and others are more suited for take-out.)
Within a couple of blocks of the Inn at Penn
- Louie Louie (at Inn at Penn on Walnut)
- White Dog Cafe (34th & Sansom) - reservation recommended
- New Deck Tavern (34th & Sansom)
- Masala Kitchen (34th and Sansom)
- Dig (140 S 36th St)
- Spread Bagelry (3602 Market)
- Ochatto (3608 Market)
West of the Inn at Penn (away from Center City)
- Han Dynasty (37th & Market)
- Hummus Grill (3931 Walnut)
- Hip City Veg (214 S 40th, Vegan)
- Poke Man (3737 Chestnut)
- Terrakawa Ramen (125 S 40th)
- Thai Singha House (3906B Chestnut St)
East of the Inn at Penn (towards Center City)
- Co-op (33rd & Chestnut)
- Board & Brew (33rd & Chestnut)
- La Scala (33rd & Chestnut)
- Boba King (33rd & Chestnut)
- Shake Shack (33rd & Chestnut)
- Lemongrass Thai (32nd & Walnut)
There are also two large supermarkets in walking distance
- Giant Heirloom Market (34th and Chestnut)
- ACME at (40th and Walnut)
and there are also convenience stores
- Wawa (36th and Market, hoagies)
- Old Nelson Food Company (36th and Market)
Many chain restaurants are within walking distance as well
- Starbucks (upstairs in Penn Bookstore)
- Dunkin Donuts (Walnut between 36th and 34th)
- Starbucks (34th & Walnut)
- Haraz Coffee (34th & Chestnut)
- Jimmy John's (3601 Market)
- Corner Bakery (37th & Market)
- Chipotle (3925 Walnut)
- Qdoba (230 S 40th St)
Dinner
There are many excellent restaurants in Philadelphia, too many to provide an exhaustive list here. There are many resources to get recommendations. Reservations, if allowed, are strongly recommended.
One unusual feature of Philadelphia restaurants is that many do not have licenses to serve alcohol and are Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB). There typically is no corkage fee at these BYOBs.
You may purchase beer at some convenience stores, delicatessens (e.g. Old Nelson's listed above), and some supermarkets
You may purchase wine (and spirits) at state-owned "Fine Wine & Good Spirits" stores, see https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/home. Stores that may be convenient for our participants are located at the following addresses:
- One Drexel Plaza, 3151 Market St (good for restaurants near venue)
- 2040 Market St (good for restaurants near Rittenhouse Square)
- 1515 Locust St (good for restaurants near South Broad Street)
- 1112 Chestnut St (good for restaurants near 13 Street)
Some supermarkets offer wine as well.
