So, you come to college and buy a meal plan and life is good, there are bagels and pizzas and mashed potatoes everywhere. But soon you realize that you just need some diversity in your diet. Something new besides the same pizza, the same sandwiches, the same dinner specials. I feel your pain and I might be able to help.
It's easy to order food online now especially with such sites as CampusFood.com. But c'mon, we are college kids, we are poor, we can't always afford their delivery fees plus the delivery tip. A five dollar sandwich can soon turn into a nine or ten dollar endeavor. So instead try a few local places that are cheap, fast, and close to campus.
An obvious first recommendation would be "Linda's Cart" a great lunch truck located outside Rosenburger. Linda is great and so is her reasonably priced food. The only downside is that she gets alot of business and you may encounter a line. Is it worth it? Yes, her breakfast is cheap and delicious.
Another place near campus is "New China Gourmet" located a block up from Glasser Hall. The food is cheap but for chinese food its not bad but not the greatest. If your craving chinese food, this might be your place.
Ofcourse there is Five Star Deli, also known as Park's, depending on who you speak to. Its located on chester between Osol Hall and the PTC. They make decent deli sandwiches and good breakfast. It's also a small gorcery store, so if you need milk or sugar they can help you out.
For pizza "The Best House Pizzaria" located at 43rd and Baltimore is a good choice. They have a great deal; two slices of pizza and a small beverage for four dollars.
If you cross the street you can grab an overpriced coffee at "The Green Line Cafe" but be prepared to be mobbed by bearded psedo-intellectual hipsters reading books such as, The Reason Why Meat Will End The World, Tofu Rules.
If you're in the mood for a walk, to 47th and Kingsessing, the "Salt and Pepper Deli" is a good choice for cheap specials. They have a cheeseburger special for three dollars that's well worth the trip.
And lastly, my favorite place, is "Lee's Deli" which is located on 47th and Baltimore. The food is cheap, good, and Mr. Lee is a great guy. I recommend the Broccoli/Spinach Cheese steak, its delicious. Also his breakfast specials are fantastic.
So get out of Wilson and go explore the cheap local food places of West Philadelphia. Believe me, you'll be happy you did.
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These are some awesome recommendations. Most students often go to UPenn for food alternatives, but this can quickly get expensive. It is great to know that there are other options out there. I lived across from Salt and Pepper for a year and had no idea they sold anything but beer. I've always wanted to stop by Lee's on 47th, but questioned whether it was worth it or not.
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