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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University City, Philadelphia

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    • 8.9
      American$$$$View Menu
      3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia
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      • Robin F.

        Robin F. • March 15, 2015Stuffed French toast was Devine!! Be adventurous and Try a few of the different cocktails! Walked right in and sat at the bar.

    • 8.8
      Donuts$$$$
      3428 Sansom St (at 34th St), Philadelphia
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      • Mayank M.

        Mayank M. • July 5, 2018The coconut curry fried chicken is perfectly crispy. Comes with a delicious honey donut too. Can't go wrong here.

    • 8.6

      3. Pod

      Asian$$$$View Menu
      3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th), Philadelphia
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      • Lola

        Lola • June 25, 2012Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.

    • 8.5
      Szechuan$$$$View Menu
      3711 Market St, Philadelphia
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      • Hessa A.

        Hessa A. • July 5, 2015Spicy crispy cucumber, kung pao chicken, fried rice .. All are delicious 👍👍👍

    • 8.4
      Chinese$$$$
      3939 Chestnut St (40th and Chestnut), Philadelphia
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      • Gabrielle

        Gabrielle • September 17, 2022Tasty dumplings! Get the spicy wonton dumplings; soup dumplings are ok and spicy ones are better (not actually spicy!)

    • 8.4
      Burgers$$$$
      3200 Chestnut St (at 33rd St), Philadelphia
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      • Shawn G.

        Shawn G. • August 20, 2014Cheeseburger and shroom burger is the best!

    • 8.3
      Falafel$$$$
      3401 Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Jessica P.

        Jessica P. • June 7, 2018If you like spice, get the schug falafel sandwich. It’s super flavorful and not overwhelmingly spicy. The seasoned fries are also great, and the banana shake is AWESOME and comes with cookies on top.

    • 8.2
      Yogurt$$$$View Menu
      3606 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Penn A.

        Penn A. • March 20, 2012Flavors change all the time. Get a punch card and check them out!

    • 8.1
      Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      3611 Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • j s.

        j s. • February 5, 2020Oysters Rockefeller were delicious. Sorry I didn’t take the picture before... but I was too busy eating them! Great spot for a drink and the hotel upstairs is perfect.

    • 8.1
      Food Truck$$$$
      38th & Walnut, Philadelphia
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      • Holden R.

        Holden R. • October 3, 2013Jarritos were only $1 here until this week. $1.25 is still pretty unbeatable. Any burrito here is delicious, with whatever meat suits your needs. Standard food truck prices too. Get Jarritos.

    • 8.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      3406 Sansom St (at 34th St), Philadelphia
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      • Brendan K.

        Brendan K. • October 20, 2009Incredible selection of magazines from all over the world. Great coffee and classical music playing in the store. One of a kind gem in University City.

    • 8.0
      Food Truck$$$$
      on Sansom (btw 37th & 38th St), Philadelphia
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      • Anne D.

        Anne D. • January 15, 2014Beef and broccoli is my main dish. Fried fish, orange chicken, chicken w/ broccoli is also good. One of my fav trucks.

    • 8.0
      Café$$$$
      2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Nev P.

        Nev P. • January 7, 2018Coissants, egg biscuits, black scrapple & eggs Benedict were all good

    • 8.0
      Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      3408 Sansom St (btwn 34th & 36th St), Philadelphia
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      • Soyoung ★.

        Soyoung ★. • March 11, 2013Their calamari is delicious! Great burgers and sandwiches at very reasonable prices.

    • 7.9
      Creperie$$$$
      3417 Spruce St (in Houston Hall), Philadelphia
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      • Karli S.

        Karli S. • December 23, 2015Huge portions and delicious food! Great to have on campus!

    • 7.9
      Ramen
      125 S 40th St, Philadelphia
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      • Timur R.

        Timur R. • November 20, 2018The ramen and rice choices are just out of this world. Great value too. The service is quite fast even on busy hours.

    • 7.9
      Yogurt$$$$
      3201 Chestnut St (at 32nd St), Philadelphia
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      • Larisa G.

        Larisa G. • July 29, 2015Try the mini size for a little yogurt treat.

    • 7.9

      18. Pod

      Korean$$$$
      3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia
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      • Gregory S.

        Gregory S. • July 23, 2022Absolutely amazing. Must get the fries and the kimchi fried rice. Talk to your server for recs on drinks. A must go.

    • 7.9
      Food Truck$$$$
      38th St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia
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      • John O.

        John O. • July 26, 2012Lamb and chicken over rice with a side salad with ranch dressing. Awesome so tender

    • 7.9
      Food Truck$$$$
      Philadelphia
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      • April M.

        April M. • June 5, 2013Thai curry quinoa with tofu... happy mouth...full tummy...slim waistline!

    • 7.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia
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      • Stephanie B.

        Stephanie B. • August 5, 2016Good drinks but always super busy, use Mobile ordering from their app to save time waiting.

    • 7.8
      Food Truck$$$$
      on 33rd St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia
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      • Michele I.

        Michele I. • August 22, 2011Fabulous food excellent tacos.. Friendly staff and great music playing at lunch time.. Yum try the Thai iced tea

    • 7.8
      American$$$$
      3737 Market St, Philadelphia
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      • David H.

        David H. • August 15, 2015Bagels are awesome. Also the oatmeal and fruit plate. And the lemonade. I like this place.

    • 7.8
      Food Truck$$$$View Menu
      34th & Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Selen

        Selen • January 16, 2015Dervish Delight is perfect. Tasty falafel, hummus and tabouli.. Love it.

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      7.7

      25. DIG

      Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
      140 S 36th St, Philadelphia
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    • 7.7
      RestaurantView Menu
      3731 Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Sophia H.

        Sophia H. • February 8, 2016Toasted sesame seeds are awesome

    • 7.7
      Gastropub$$$$View Menu
      3925 Walnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Jeremy L.

        Jeremy L. • December 19, 2012Get the Blanche de Bruxelles. $7. Flavorful, light, refreshing. In one word: perfect !

    • 7.7
      Food Truck$$$$
      3100-3199 Ludlow St., Philadelphia
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      • Nick C.

        Nick C. • October 4, 2011Get the Falaffal wrap from the second to last truck

    • 7.7
      Food Truck$$$$
      33rd St (at Arch St), Philadelphia
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      • Emma M.

        Emma M. • September 27, 2016Iced coffee here is actually damn good and very reasonably priced

    • 7.7
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      3608 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
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      • Sophia H.

        Sophia H. • March 2, 2016Duck noodle soup = AMAZING. Incredibly fresh noodles. Japanese roasted pork noodle soup is excellent too.

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