Campus Eats Guide: The Where, What, & Yum

Have you been that student who has no idea where to go off campus for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Is your family visiting you and looking for a nice brunch spot? Are you and your friends wanting to celebrate the end of the semester but have no idea where to go for Happy Hour?

No need to fear, Campus Philly is here with the ultimate Campus Eats Guide. We asked students from Philly-area schools to name their go-to places to eat—and after tons of research, we have compiled the best restaurants for you to check out. The best part? It’s based off your school so you won’t have to travel far. Ranging from grand breakfast sandwiches to hot spicy tacos, there is something for every student!

Can’t find your school or have a great recommendation to add? Let us know and we’ll add it right away. DM us!

 

Pulled Pork Sandwich @Palermoscafe 

If you go to Arcadia University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Michael’s Family Restaurant and Diner
2. Palermo’s Cafe
3. Jasmine Asian Bistro

 

Milkshakes from @SurrealCreamery

If you go to Bryn Mawr College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. El Limon
2. Surreal Creamery 
3. Spread Bagelry
4. Up-RYES Bagel and Deli

 

Tacos from Buena Onda @buenaondatacos

If you go to Community College of Philadelphia…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. The Kite & Key
2. Buena Onda
3. Stockyard Sandwich Co.

 

Curry Chicken @TiffinIndian

If you go to Delaware County Community College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Burlap and Bean Coffee
2. Fresco’s Pizza and Grill
3. Tiffin Indian Cuisine

 

Berry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from Sabrina’s Cafe (@bon_nappetit)

If you go to Drexel University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Food Truck Alley
2. Ramen Bar
3. Sabrina’s Cafe

 

Salmon from Lola’s Garden (@mcali_215)

If you go to Haverford College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Char & Stave
2. Rosa Mexicano
3. Lola’s Garden

 

Warm Chai Twist from Ultimo Coffee (@ultimocoffee)

If you go to La Salle University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Ultimo Coffee
2. Sid Booker’s Shrimp Corner
3. Cluck and Gills

 

Cheese Pizza at Sugar Bowl

If you go to Millersville University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Sugar Bowl
2. Jack’s Family Tavern & Restaurant
3. Cactus Café

 

Southern Chicken and Waffles at Turning Point (@turningpointrestaurants)

If you go to Montgomery County Community College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Panache Woodfire Grill
2. Turning Point 
3. Mooyah 

 

Cajun Shrimp Wrap from Dujour Cafe (@phillydujour)

If you go to Moore College of Art and Design…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Mandarin Palace
2. Thanal Indian Tavern
3. Dujour Cafe and Bar

 

BBQ from Big Bad Wolf Barbeque (@wine_dine_repeat)

If you go to Neumann University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Big Bad Wolf Barbeque
2. Towne and Country Cafe
3. Aston Diner and Family Restaurant

 

Million Dollar Bacon from First Watch (@firstwatch)

If you go to Penn State Abington…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Senor Salsa
2. Vintage Bar and Grill
3. First Watch

 

Pasta dish from Pescatore BYOB (@cityavedistrict)

If you go to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. DJ Kitchen
2. Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa
3. Pescatore BYOB

 

Ramen from Oishii Ramen

If you go to Rowan University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Monarch Diner and Restaurant
2. Oishii Ramen
3. LaScala’s Fire

 

Burger from Victor’s Pub (@victorspub.camden)

If you go to Rutgers University-Camden…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Nuanced Cafe
2. Victor’s Pub
3. Corinne’s Place

 

A burger and fries from Landmark (@landmarkcl)

If you go to Saint Joseph’s University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Larry’s Steaks
2. Landmark
3. Fat Tuna

 

The Hamptons Cheesesteak from Foodchaser’s Kitchen (@foodchasers_kitchen)

If you go to Salus University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Foodchaser’s Kitchen
2. Drake’s Tavern
3. Goat House Creamery

 

Vegan Gyro from Greens and Grains (@greensandgrains)

If you go to Stockton University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. The Exchange Galloway
2. Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille
3. Greens and Grains Galloway

 

Dim Sum from Tom’s Dim Sum (@tomsdimsuminc)

If you go to Swarthmore College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. 320 Market
2. Tom’s Dim Sum
3. Scooped Ice Cream

 

Strawberry Shortcake Crepe from The Crepe Truck (@thecrepetruckphilly)

If you go to Temple University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Honey Truck
2. Crepe Truck
3. Champ’s Diner

 

Rocky Road Ice Cream from C and C Creamery

If you go to Thomas Jefferson University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Dalessandro’s
2. C and C Creamery
3. Taqueria Amor

 

Cookiedough Stuffed French Toast from Green Eggs Cafe

If you go to University of the Arts…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Green Eggs Cafe 
2. Mission Taqueria
3. Middle Child

 

French Toast from Copabanana (@copabananaucity)

If you go to the University of Pennsylvania…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. New Deck Tavern
2. The Board and Brew
3. Copabanana

 

Honey Pie Pizza from Clarkville (@must_eat_foods)

If you go to University of the Sciences…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Clarkville
2. Desi Chaat House
3. Kusina Philly

 

Blackened Ahi Tuna from Chow Bistro (@chow_bistro_454)

If you go to Ursinus College…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Chow Bistro
2. Grace’s Cafe
3. Siam Deluxe

 

Tacos from Taco Mar (@tacomarwc)

If you go to West Chester University…

Here are 3 places to go:

1. Bonchon – The Korean Fried Chicken
2. Dia Doce
3. Taco Mar

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You’re probably hungry after reading our restaurant recs. Share this resource with your friend to plan your next outing and check out one of these eateries today! To plan the rest of your day in Philly (since you have your meals covered), check out our Guide to Philly to explore off-campus and make great memories!