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    Hemo's

    4.2 (82 reviews)
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    Zesty Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese
    Kyle J.

    I've been on this campus for 20+ years. As long as I've been here, there has been Hemo's Food Cart in all of its phenomenal splendor. Hemo has had the best sandwiches and always the best prices! (You've GOT to try his homemade chicken sausage, egg and cheese sandwich!) Hemo's chicken sausage is full of aromatic spices that awaken the senses and tantalize the tastebuds! Not only that, but Hemo is a great guy, with great food and he's consistently feeding us great cuisine for over 20 years! Thanks Hemo! See you next week!

    Hemo and his legendary sauce
    Sarah T.

    Hemo's is my favorite sandwich food truck in university city. Hemo and the lady who works with him (darn- don't know her name) are a great team- making delicious food to order quickly. And they remember their customers, their favorite orders, etc. I love that. The "small" roll is maybe 7-8" and is plenty for lunch for me, and I'm not a girl who gets full on salad (the price difference between small and large is only $1 FYI). His spinach sub is my favorite, which has spinach, onions, peppers, and mushrooms (and cheese too). You then have the option to top it off with the white sauce and hot sauce (Hemo is kinda famous for his secret sauce combo and has been featured in some local newspapers)- do it. The combination is delicious and one of the things that really sets Hemo's apart. The other thing that sets him apart are his reasonable (okay downright cheap) prices. The aforementioned deliciousness that will fill my gullet for the afternoon only costs $3. Add egg (which is cooked and chopped with other ingredients) for an extra dollar. His cheesesteaks, chicken pitas, etc. are a great deal too- around $5-6 depending on size, meat, etc. I've had a bite of a friend's chicken pita, and it's delicious. Tender and fresh chicken breast cooked to order with your choice of toppings and Hemo sauce? You cannot go wrong. In summary, Hemo meets the trifecta of food trucks that (in my humble opinion) others should strive towards: reasonably-priced delicious, fresh and made to order food that is prepared by a really nice guy.

    Chicken cheese egg in long roll with the special Hemo's sauce : $5.50
    Julie K.

    amazing sandwiches when i'm busy and have to pick up a solid meal at a cheap price. I am surprised at how short of a line there is sometimes because this place is so good! Pros: -Hemo is so kind! I asked him what was popular or what he personally liked, and he said the chicken was really popular at lunch while other items like the egg cheese sausage were popular at breakfast. he would greet everyone with a smile -the chicken was SO tender. I had the chicken cheese and egg in a long roll and the chicken wasn't too salty or overcooked, but it was so tender im glad i took his recommendation for the chicken sandwich. I was able to add in what I wanted and this meal was very filling and cheap! this was only $5.50 and I added cheese and egg. -i really like their bread. it's light and fluffy but crunchy on the sides and outside. the sandwich came out really quickly so i thought the bread wouldn't be cooked too well but it was toasted perfectly -their sauce is AMAZING. i have no idea what it is, it's sort of creamy but not too overpowering. this and the hot sauce balanced so well so i was also able to get a kick of spice Cons: -i feel like i don't see the truck on weekends:(

    Steak Egg & Cheese w Hemo Sauce
    Max H.

    Amazingly delicious breakfast/lunch spot, insanely affordable ($4.25 for this huge Sandwhich) & very tasty special Hemo's sauce! Great college memories but good for anyone in the area, especially if you're on the go looking for something simple but delicious:)

    Small spinach sub $3 only!!!!
    Say G.

    All of their sandwiches are so flavorful, and their small size is actually pretty large (at least for girls/women). IMHO they sell the best and the cheapest hoagies in the University City area. The combination of their Spicy sauce and Hemo's special sauce is just magical! Try them, and you won't regret your decision!

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    Great sandwiches at convenient location. Hemo is the best and is a fixture on Penn's campus.

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    Best sandwiches on campus at the best price, highly recommend the chicken sausage egg and cheese! Hemo's is a penn staple

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    Hemo is the MAN! Everything is phenomenal, and he has great customer service. Philly staple.

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    A decent quick chicken cheesesteak for lunch. The special sauces are fab and the spicy is spicy, so be careful!

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    Gul's Breakfast & Lunch Cart

    Gul's Breakfast & Lunch Cart

    4.2(9 reviews)
    0.2 miUniversity City
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    Love this truck. It's everything a good breakfast and lunch truck should be. Plenty of options, low…read morein cost, and freshly-made food. The owner is so nice and obviously has many regular customers. He was asking a lady about how her pain level had been lately and started the next lady's order with a confirmation "egg and cheese on wheat?" I was happy to see this- regulars are a good sign. I ordered an egg and cheese, which comes on a long roll (though you can get it on toast or a bagel) and was so surprised when I watched him break eggs over the griddle and whisk them. Usually there are already-made eggs that are tossed on a piece of bread at these places--- not the case here. He made my eggs while taking care of two other customers' orders with no problems. A few minutes later, I walked away from the truck with a 16 oz coffee and a big breakfast sandwich for only $4. The sandwich is delicious, was made fresh-to-order, and served with a smile. I will definitely be back.

    You can get a solid egg and cheese here, quickly and cheaply. Big smile from the man in the…read morecart...is that you Gul? He didn't understand me when I first asked for grilled chicken, and then when I saw they were out a grilled cheese. But eventually he got it and I didn't starve. If you end up working through lunch or have one of those awesome meetings scheduled right around when you eat and then at the meeting they don't give you food...Gul knows, and Gul cares. He stays open after the rest of the lunch trucks shut down.

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    Gul's Breakfast & Lunch Cart - Egg and cheese with hot sauce on a roll. Delicious! Large portion for $2.50

    Egg and cheese with hot sauce on a roll. Delicious! Large portion for $2.50

    Gul's Breakfast & Lunch Cart - Half of Scramble egg with cheese sandwich! (the other half I ate before take a picture :P)

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    Undrgrnd Donuts - Caramel apple, french toast, dark forest & the homer.

    Undrgrnd Donuts

    4.1(41 reviews)
    0.6 miSaunders Park, Powelton Village
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    Such a letdown. I had been wanting to try Undrgrnd for at least a few months now and finally found…read morethem last week at the Manayunk StrEAT festival. Unfortunately, since we got to the event late (thanks for that, SEPTA) we also got to the truck late. The line was cut off right in front of us after we had waited for several minutes. Not giving up, I located their truck at today's Flight Market. Again, since I ate first, the line was quite long. Maybe this is just a thing at food truck festivals? It was the longest line of my day, though. When I [finally] reached the front, I paid my $4, waited some more, and alas, was handed a French Toast and a Captain Cranky. My first thought was that they were smaller than anticipated -- especially for that price tag. Still, I was excited, happily shot a photo, and bit into the French Toast. Aaaand all I could taste was grease. I understand they had just come out of the fryer, but... what? It did not taste like French Toast in the slightest bit, which was a bummer. Next up, the Captain Cranky had a strawberry glaze and captain crunch on it. I told my friend that the topping was the best part. This one was otherwise just as greasy. I realize they were likely overwhelmed by the number of people wanting their donuts, but I do wish this had been a better experience. If I ever stumble upon them in the city, I'll give them a second try, but I certainly won't go out of my way to wait in a crazy long line for them again.

    The donuts are delicious. Though you can only choose from cake donuts, from what it looks like,…read moreevery donut comes freshly made on the spot. I cannot remember the name of one of my donuts now, but it was glazed in banana icing and covered in cocoa pebbles cereal. The banana icing was unique and very tasty. I also got their signature 'Homer' donut, which has vanilla and chocolate icing with bacon on top. It could have used a bit more bacon but overall it also was well done. Points off for rude service though. Their donuts aren't that unique; I wouldn't go back only to be rushed through by a gruff staff. By only selling one basic type of donut (and literally nothing else) I think they are doing themselves a disservice. Go if you want tasty glazed cake donuts, otherwise I think you can skip them.

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    Undrgrnd Donuts - Strawberry Nova, the Homer, Captain Kranky, and a banana one with fruity pebbles

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    Strawberry Nova, the Homer, Captain Kranky, and a banana one with fruity pebbles

    Street Food Philly

    Street Food Philly

    4.3(37 reviews)
    0.8 miPowelton Village
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    It's food truck season and I love my food trucks!! I live in NJ so people will look at me like I'm…read morecrazy when I drive across the bridge for food that comes off a truck. Food trucks have come a long way and some of the best eats will be from trucks, especially in Philly. Street Food Philly came down to the Navy Yard on this lovely spring day and everything on the menu sounded delicious. My stomach can only hold so much during lunchtime so I got the black angus beef quesadilla and the truffle parm fries. Amazing!! I typically like my fries on the thinner side but they put just the right amount of truflle oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese that I didn't mind the thickness. The quesadilla was filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, pico, and cheese. The meal was quite on the heavy side so I was only able to finish half of my meal. I'll be heating it up in about 2 hours. I tried picking it up to eat with my hands but it got quite messy. The filling kept falling out and luckily, I was all alone at my desk that no one saw me shoving my fingers into my mouth to get all of the goodness in there. I eventually became civilized and grabbed a fork to eat like a normal human being. Hope they came back so I can try out some of the other creations.

    When I first saw all of the new lunch trucks on Drexel's campus, I was elated- especially after…read morecoming back from LA! Finally, a variety on campus. The food truck biz is definitely growing here in Philly. I saw the attractive bright green truck lined up amongst the others on 33rd street, central to Drexel students path to school. I saw their short but attractive menu posted on a white board and mulled it over for a couple minutes. The roasted lamb sandwich stood out to me with its Mediterranean influence, so I went with it. The owner, Mike, was friendly and chatted me up. He told me they had just roasted the lamb the previous night and that their menu constantly changes according to what they have available. HIs partner, Carolyn, is a friendly American-Vietnamese lady and they are just great! The sandwich was absolutely to die for!! I could not stop raving about it after I had it and immediately sent pictures, instagramed and advocated it to all of my friends. It definitely wasn't just lunch truck quality, but high restaurant quality. The meat was juicy and tender and the sauce topped it all off. There was just the right amount of feta cheese and olives- I don't even like olives and I very much enjoyed it in this sandwich. I even got my friend to go to their truck the same day and she got their pork tacos, which were also delish! I went back a second time yesterday and got the clam and oyster chowder, which was less creamy and more salty than for my liking. They were running out of a lot of their items since it was later in the day, and I was recommended the turkey sandwich. It has beans and a fried egg on top, but I ate it when it was cold so I can't say I liked it very much. I won't doubt their other items though. I heard the banh mi is pretty good, so I'll definitely be returning to try everything else!

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    Best pog wings I've ever had. Fall off the bone delicious!

    Street Food Philly - Black Angus Beef Quesadilla

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