New Restaurant Openings in University City

Five Guys

Five Guys has started serving its popular burgers, fries, and shakes in its newest Philadelphia location at 3714 Spruce Street! Stop in today for a burger, hand-cut fries, or one of 1,000 milkshake combinations, and see why Five Guys remains a worldwide customer favorite.

Five Guys store front
Five Guys store front

Delco Steaks

Cheesesteak shop Delco Steaks opened at Franklin's Table Food Hall in December 2022. The local chain is committed to using Delaware Valley sourced meats and dairy and won a 'Best of Philly' nod from Philly Mag in 2021. Read more about this exciting new addition to Franklin's Table on the Shop Penn website, and stop in to try their signature sandwich, a black Angus ribeye steak, with Cooper sharp cheese & fried onions on a seeded roll.

Delco steak sandwich
Delco steak sandwich

El Taco

Mexican restaurant El Taco opened its new location at 3716 Spruce Street in early March. Locally owned and operated, El Taco has served delicious made-from-scratch fare, including crispy tacos, quesadillas, and burrito bowls, at its Powelton Village location since 2018. Founded by Penn alumni, El Taco is committed to bringing meaningful, team-based employment opportunities, as well as fresh, innovative cuisine, to the University City community. Read their story, and see what they have to offer, on the Shop Penn website.

Chips, salsa, tacos from El Taco
Chips, salsa, tacos from El Taco

KPOD

KPOD, a contemporary Korean-American restaurant located at 3636 Sansom Street, opened to buzz in February 2022. The Starr Restaurants' space blends modern cuisine from acclaimed Philadelphia chef Peter Serpico with a sleek and open design, reinvigorating the space formerly occupied by POD, a long-time University City staple. Read more about KPOD (and see inside!) in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and on the Shop Penn website.

photo of korean wings from KPOD
Korean wings from KPOD

DIG

A fast-casual restaurant featuring fresh, mindfully-sourced food, is open at 140 S. 36th Street. Check the Shop Penn News for opening details, and their page to learn more about their delish offerings.

Vegetables offered by DIG
Vegetables offered by DIG
Last Updated: April 28, 2023