Undrgrnd Donuts

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The donuts are delicious. Though you can only choose from cake donuts, from what it looks like, every 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. read more

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Thuy H.

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So, lately, my husband has been dropping me off a lot further away from work, making me walk by Love Park. I guess it's good because I'm getting in a lil exercise, but also bad because there's always food trucks! Now, I'm in LOVE with food trucks (hehe, love food trucks that are parked at Love Park), so whenever I see one, I have to try it. Undrgrnd Donuts is just ok in my books. I ordered the Wake Up donut (chocolate dusted with espresso and vanilla swirls). They are extremely small compared to most doughnut places I go to. They are also a lil bit more on the greasier side. Sure, the flavor is good, but I'm not really sure if it's worth it for the price. I also ordered the whipped coffee with caramel. This was actually pretty decent. It's a tad sweeter than I normally like coffee though, but they gave a nice size cup (I couldn't finish, plus I think I had enough caffeine for the morning) Will I be back? Maybe. I'll probably give a different donut a try. read more

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Sar A.

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Killer, and insanely delicious donuts every sweet tooth must try, because one kind of donut just might not never be enough. I've tried couple and my favorite was the French Toast donut- it surely satisfied my sweet tooth. Three and Four Quarter Yelps. read more

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Aw man I love these donuts! They come hot, fresh, and delicious. They aren't like normal donuts you typically find in Philly such as Golden or Federal Donuts. These guys are a little smaller and resemble the flavor and texture of funnel cake, but way tastier. They have different flavors of frost they "dunk" the donuts into and then a variety of dustings and toppings. You can create your own or choose from some suggestions. The toppings range from blueberries to bacon. The truck stops by Love Park, so I've grabbed a few dozen for the office and managed to try all of their donut combos. Pretty cool dudes working there, too. Eat the donuts. read more

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Von M.

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As I was scooting through City Hall on a Friday morning, I spied the Undrgrnd Donuts truck parked all by itself in a SE corner of the courtyard. This unexpected amenity naturally demanded some sleuthing and an in-the-moment Yelp search. Yelp reviews persuaded me to approach this mysterious truck. I was greeted by a VERY chipper and helpful fellow, who provided a quick overview of the donut customization process. The donuts are freshly-made on-site (although not warm when handed to you). I selected several varieties for my office-mates (see photos). The treats were boxed and ready to go in about 5 minutes. The donuts were fresh and had a good crumb. The office crew kvelled about the S'mores and any with Nutella. I found mine a bit too sweet but nicely executed. I personally prefer Federal's "hot and fresh" donuts, which are larger, less sweet and steaming hot when handed to you. I, however, will happily return given my crew's enthusiasm for these donuts. Hope to see Undrgrnd at the next Vendy awards! read more

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I actually found this food truck while searching up some donut places around the area, and boy I am glad I did!!! To note one thing, this food truck is not located on 33rd and arch, its actually located in different locations everyday. You can check the times and locations on their website, but its two locations mainly. One outside the 30th street station and the other by the navy dock. Anyways. My friends and I got to the food truck nice and early. The guy who works there was super friendly. We chose about 6 to get the big box and got a discount. He even threw in an extra donut!! The donuts were a little small though, smaller than dunkin donuts ones by a third. But it doesn't matter!! The donuts were scrumptious. To name a few we had the monkey chunk, the wake up, black forest, camping out, and the french toast. All very good and sugary. My favorite was the black forest. Oh boyy were they yummy. read more

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My fifth 420 was a chocolate-injected donut topped with banana cream, peanut butter swirl, and bacon bits sitting on top of a pool of mango sauce. Good Lord, this is a complete breakfast in a donut! Picasso on a plate! Great work, Michael and Jude!!! read more

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I LOVE this truck! I love that the people who work there are friendly, the food is delicious and fun, and the prices are more than fair. I enjoy food trucks in general, but have found portion sizes and prices to be off at many of the new ones in Philly. I like supporting an independent/local business, and enjoy the convenience of walking outside my office and buying lunch (we don't have many options close by, so it's certainly a treat when I don't have to drive or order delivery). but Undrgrnd Donuts has it figured out. you order and the donut/coffee/whatever is ready fast. the menu is fun and changes a little each and every time. and I loooove the "420" donut, where the toppings are picked randomly for you based on inspiration/what they have around. I've gotten it 3 times and each time it's been better than the last. all this to say - try out Undrgrnd Donuts. you won't be disappointed. read more

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Kate M.

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Amazing donuts - the consistency and taste of the donut itself is similar to a funnel cake. Chocolate dunk is the absolute best! We stopped by yesterday at the Manayunk food festival and the staff was more than happy to make me a custom donut. Great service and food, I'll be back! read more

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Ade B.

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Delicious donuts that I like to grab for breakfast when the truck is at City Hall. It's the toppings that make these donuts special. The apple caramel donut is my favorite. The french toast one makes for a good breakfast as well. read more

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Gia M.

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I tried these guys out when I went to the Chinatown NightMarket because a friend insisted on waiting in line before they even starting taking doughnuts out of the fryer. We ended up getting a box to share among friends. I had the espresso chocolate doughnut, which I thought was fairly innovative (as were all of their flavors). I also tried the plain cake doughnut. Both were tasty and, as they had just come out of the fryer, extremely fresh. Probably the most surprising thing about this truck is that it has a TV built into the side so that you can watch a movie while you wait (they were featuring some sort of dubbed martial arts movie in honor of Night Market). So I got to click yes for "has a TV" in the Yelp survey... hooray! read more

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Catherine L.

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To my lovely surprise, (on the day that shall not be named, ah, heck, the Running of the Drunk and Obnoxious Santas), Underground Donuts parked at the end of my street. Apart from yelling at those who chose to urinate in the light of day in front of my stoop, I partook in a few donuts. Thank goodness for those donuts. Though on the smaller scale (that is, compared to Federal Donuts), they are pretty yummy. I had the french toast (delicious and perfect) and the chocolate/coconut (could have done without the raspberry sauce, made the whole cloyingly sweet). The donuts were warm and for two at four dollars, it was a done deal. read more

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Elizabeth W.

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Undrgrnd Donuts catered our wedding. Our guests LOVED the idea of having donuts, and really enjoyed the variety and taste. We were busy running around and NOT eating, so Mike O was careful to package up some donuts for us to take home- a very thoughtful gesture that was appreciated. They have a TV on the side of the truck- my brother made a photo slideshow to play, and Mike was very accommodating to make sure it played smoothly. Lovely people to work with, and a DELICIOUS product. read more

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Was walking to Jury Duty and I spied with my little brown eyes-- a food truck specializing in donuts. One detour later, I was holding a super hot donut freshly fried with milk and white chocolate drizzled on it with espresso powder. Really oily donut, consistency of the dough was very flimsy so it was hard to eat it without a fork. Really sugary and delicious, couldn't taste the espresso powder at all because the sugar and oil was overwhelming. I'd give it a try again, but only if I happened to stumble upon it. read more

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Suji K.

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I was quite excited to find the famed truck at a Night Market last summer. I love cake donuts. I waited in a long line and finally got a Homer. Took my anticipated bite and....to be honest, all I mostly tasted was the oil. Imagine sugary glazey grease party in your mouth. Needed way more bacon and..flavor.. I'll give an extra star for friendly staff and freshness. But a huge letdown otherwise. read more

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Olivia M.

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Best donuts ever! I throughly enjoyed the 6 pack I bought from the night market: Homer, French Toast and Captain Krunch. The donuts are served warm. I dare you to try to just eat one. read more

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Paris G.

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There donuts are so soft warm and good my favorite place to get donuts I love sweets . There at the Mayfair fair every 1 and 3rd Thursday of the month I try and go every Thursday read more

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Ashley T.

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First time i had these donuts was at Philly Night Market. They are delicious! I just bought 1 donut: caramel apple. Mind you I had already eaten about 1000 pounds of food that night since it was the night market lol but man if i hadnt eaten so much I would have bought more! The guys workin are really nice and their service is fast. One thing... i went looking for the truck at LOVE park and i couldn't find you guys! WHERE ON EARTH are you parked? someone please help me :'( read more

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Oh my....I stumbled upon this at the Night Market. I got 4 donuts: caramel apple, captain cranky, banana with fruity pebble, and french toast. I took a bite of each and they were soooo good. They are cute mini donuts and the donuts were so soft and good. Now combine that with the various toppings/frosting and you may be drooling. The flavors were all crazy, I mean who can think of these!! The banana fruity pebble one had such a great banana taste-I find that places have difficulty recreating a banana flavor. Overall, go!!!! Prices weren't bad, I paid $10 for 4. They are small but they are for a snack or dessert, so it was just fine. read more

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Amazing donuts! Had them for the first time this past Sunday at the Mayfair Farmers market and can't wait til next time! Strawberry mint was the donut of the day - Yum! The Homer was so tasty as was the Black Forest donut. The guys who work the truck are so friendly and they don't make you wait too long. Can't wait til they're back at the farmers market. read more

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Ben V.

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Not bad. We tried their donuts while we are in Manayunk for their food truck rally. They had a special apple donut list. We took on four of their donuts- we thought all were good but not groundbreaking for us. The one we enjoyed the best is the one with the apple. It may have been the caramel apple? Anyway, it actually tasted more like an Indian dessert we grew up on- gulab jamun with fresh apple segments. It was well played. All in all, we'll try to stop by their truck again to sample more of their donuts when in the NL area. read more

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Bill R.

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I can't thank these guys enough for helping make our wedding day so great. Everyone was raving about the fresh donuts. they even made small boxes for everyone at the wedding to take home as a parting gift. They were so great to work with through the whole process of getting the wedding set up. I would highly recommend them for any event or party you are having. thank you for everything you did. read more

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We had the Homer yesterday on the 4th and oh my , what can I say about it ... wished I had more ... We will be back to try out the rest of them read more

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Delicious! I got the caramel apple and captain cranky when the truck was in Love Park this morning! Perfect study break! The service was quick and you could tell the donuts were super fresh as they were made to order! They have a huge menu to choose from or you can create your own. The only disappointment was I was REALLY looking forward to a whipped coffee (I saw a pic on here before going) buy it wasn't offered today! Hopefully next time! read more

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Brittany P.

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Fantastic Donuts! Had them at the Phoenixville Food Truck Festival, we liked them so much we went and looks up their schedule to see when we can go there again! read more

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Lauren C.

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Had this last night at MNYK Food Truck Festival totally worth the calories!!! Quick service, friendly staff. I really don't do doughnuts but I do like to get unique ones and there's are pretty awesome. read more

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Syed A.

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They are out of this world. Best donuts I have ever had or will ever have. Crisp Kreme doesn't have anything on them. Service is very courteous. If my kids ever found out I had these without them, they will disown me. read more

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I'm not a big doughnut fan but I will stalk this truck for now on. The doughnuts were so warm and just melts in your mouth. I got the Homer and seriously had a Homer moment. Love Love Love them! Buy more then 1 I only got one and was seriously craving more. Totally worth the extra 10 mins at the gym. read more

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Brian F.

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If you haven't tried this, I can't recommend this highly enough. The Homer is a home run, but the quality and freshness ... I love this truck! read more

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Jennifer R.

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Absolutely delicious! The Homer is a home run - bacon and sugar and vanilla and chocolate glaze - yummm! We've hit their truck at a couple different spots now. If you see them, it's a must! read more

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Stephanie C.

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For the record, I've only had donuts from this truck twice. Once in the morning when I was the only one waiting for my order. And another in the afternoon when there was a small line forming behind me. I would say that the people who run/work in the truck are engaging and have great personality. However, there's a lack in consistency between the two times I've bought donuts here. I loved the Homer donut (vanilla icing with sugar crystals and bacon bits) my first time and I had ordered it again the second time. It wasn't until I arrived home that I realized the donut lacked the bacon bits. (Both times I had ordered 4 or more donuts so I received a takeout box.) Also, I had ordered the Elvis donut (vanilla icing with jelly drizzle and peanut butter drizzle). I wanted to try this because it was featured in an article, but I was disappointed that the peanut butter was only a scoop plopped in the center. It was much harder to share the peanut buttery goodness when I divided said donut. By the same token, I had ordered a customized donut (honey dip, carmel drizzle, granola topping) and the donut I got had vanilla icing and honey drizzle - no granola at all. This is a relatively new food truck so I'm going wait a bit more before I approach them again. Maybe by that time the products would be more consistent. read more

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Christine Z.

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HELLO!!!! So these creations are what people are talking about when they use the word donut. Like your Grandma made if you were lucky enough to have a donut making Grandmw. FYI, this is what her donuts would taste like. I am starting to tear up. But, Yes .... Eat Donuts Philly!!! At Undrgrnd. read more

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Alex S.

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Lordie, these are some fabulous donuts. The campfire donut, when hot, pretty much makes my life. The donuts are fresh and the ingredients are freakin amazing. I love this truck. The donuts are worth the wait if you get there and must wait in line! read more

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Emily W.

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These donuts are absolutely delicious. I actually don't really like donuts, I think the ones at dunkin are disgusting and don't understand how they turn people's heads, but my husband insisted he wanted to try them here. Boy am I glad he did, I made him buy me more after we ate the first two! Highly recommend the French toast and jacked apple... read more

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These were a bit of a surprise. Doughnuts are a guilty pleasure, and I can appreciate good ones. Fresh and with minimum accompaniment, these doughnuts are good. In fact, I'm rather confused as to why the owner feel a sudden need to add on the strangest and most convoluted permutations on these things as I've ever imagined. I would love to be handed an apple cider or chocolate doughnut without a billion frills, but the simple combinations are nice enough. read more

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These donuts are the best, I've only eaten them warm so I can't vouch for how they are once they cool down but every one that I've had I've enjoyed. Can't recall exact names but I had one with apple, one with blueberry and one that had banana and chocolate the latter being my favorite but primarily due to that being my favorite flavor combos. read more

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i'm not usually a big fan of donuts. we ordered federal last year for a birthday event, and i wasn't thrilled by the fancy coatings. the undrgrnd french toast donuts are perfect because they're hot and chewy and crispy, but only have a dusting of flavouring. you can order some that are iced and topped with fancy additions, but i like to stick to the basics. the donuts are cheap, the guys are friendly, and what better way to start your day? read more

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Brittany R.

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This was such a let down. I was looking forward to try the donuts and was not pleased. I'll never go back again and I would never recommend it to anyone. read more

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Don't ever use underground donuts for a private party!!!! I had a huge party planned and they were coming as my primary source of dessert. I received a VOICEMAIL from them at 3:30 saying they were canceling on me and the party started at 7:00. It was a Sunday afternoon 3 1/2 hours before the party and I had no idea what to do. The weather was threatening to ice up laster that evening so their excuse was that they did not want to take a chance driving their $80,000 truck! I asked what I was supposed to do now and their response was basically "it is not our problem". The weather was iffy that entire day starting early in the morning - why the heck did they wait until 3:30 to call me??? If I even thought that it was a possibility that their truck would not have been able to make it I would have told them to come in the morning, make the donuts and leave them for us to serve later. Obviously they did not care enough to even think about different options to help me out!!!! Meanwhile I still had 140 people that made it to my party despite the weather. I was so disappointed in them - please do not make the same mistake as me!!!! Never book them for a private party, they are the most unreliable and thoughtless vendor I have ever dealt with. I would boycott their silly donut truck as well - they don't deserve your $$$$. read more

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Philadelphia, PA 19104
Saunders Park, Powelton Village
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Hours

What time does Undrgrnd Donuts open?

Undrgrnd Donuts opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Undrgrnd Donuts close?

Undrgrnd Donuts closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Undrgrnd Donuts is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Undrgrnd Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Undrgrnd Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Undrgrnd Donuts does have catering options.

Does Undrgrnd Donuts serve alcohol?

No, Undrgrnd Donuts does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have TVs?

Yes, Undrgrnd Donuts has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have bike parking?

No, Undrgrnd Donuts does not have bike parking.

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have outdoor seating?

Yes, Undrgrnd Donuts has outdoor seating options.

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have parking?

Yes, Undrgrnd Donuts has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Undrgrnd Donuts have free WiFi?

No, Undrgrnd Donuts does not have free WiFi.

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Tacos Don Memo

I graduated from college years ago, but I visited campus recently and had to check out how my…read morefavorite lunch spot was doing. I was surprised to see what was once a minimalistic metal cart had upgraded into a shiny red truck! The old phone number I had saved still worked to make an advance order, and when I showed up and took a photo of the new truck, the guy inside said, "been a while since you were here?" Been a while indeed. My spice tolerance has improved a lot since my first review; by the end of college I was getting medium instead of mild, which I also got this most recent time, but I think I can actually handle spicy now and will make a note to do that next time. The burrito is still the best I've ever had, and that includes what I ate in the Mission of SF. An absolutely enormous portion with juicy meat, cheese, salsa, pico, lettuce, rice, beans, and even a generous helping of avocado. And the tortilla is seared on the grill just right, giving it an extra crisp while sealing the whole package together. Not many burritos have all the details down so perfectly like that. Anyone who works or studies near Tacos Don Memo is lucky to have such an authentic, delicious, and affordable Mexican lunch spot around. They've been around for a while and I hope they will be for a while more!

Don't come here if you don't have time to wait!!!! Due to its popularity, there's a bit of a line…read moreand wait for your order to be completed. Chicken burrito (3.5/5) I wanted to love this burrito since I've heard such good things about this food truck. The burrito was delicious but I felt like it needed way more sauce for its size. I also got the "hot" sauce and didn't taste anything spicy at all in it. the chicken was great and the flavor was good overall but it was definitely on the drier side. If i come again I'll try a burrito bowl if possible instead, and i'll definitely try to order online or call ahead instead of waiting 30 minutes again

Taco kitchen

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Taco truck

Cucina Zapata

Regular customer here, but reviewing for the first time after another visit today. Even with a cold…read morewinter wind blowing through the buildings, there was still a good crowd waiting at lunch time. Options here are reasonably priced and all of them good. Today I got the tilapia burrito, but usually order any of the katsu or tilapia offerings. Portions are generous and you WILL be filled. Service is generally quick and friendly. May be slower if you come at the lunch rush, but that's expected. Cash or Venmo is taken, as per usual with the food trucks in U-City. Honestly this is one of the best and most reliable options here among the food trucks on the Drexel campus. Try it if you haven't already!

Awesome Thai fusion street food on a backstreet not far from Penn Station in Philadelphia. Lovely…read morefamily that runs this place... And you have to try their Captain crunch infused and inspired tacos. I had a great conversation with them before the France Iraq World Cup game a couple weeks ago. And I will definitely go back and see them. excellent service and excellent food.

Exterior of the food truck. We got there early at ~11:40 and were served just as the lunch rush arrived.

Cap 'n crunch tilapia burrito

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Cap 'n crunch tilapia burrito

Street Food Philly

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!

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

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Black Angus Beef Quesadilla

Fresh Fruit Salad Cart

I'm no longer very impressed with the customer service at this fresh fruit stand!!…read more I have always seen people grab bananas for $.25 a piece. Last week, I stopped by and got 2 bananas for $.50. I returned the NEXT DAY and was told rudely that she wouldn't sell me any bananas! I informed her that I was just there the day prior, and that I bought two from her. She finally let me buy just one banana, but for $.35. I'm not complaining about the price... but just the inconsistency and the lack of friendliness. I still love the fruit... but will be purchasing my bananas elsewhere. :)

Yes, the rumors are true. You can really get an overflowing "small size" carton of whatever fruit…read moreyou want for $4. We had the mangoes and pineapples and they were fresh and delish. A few pieces were under-ripe but at $4 a pop, you can't argue. Each fruit salad also comes with a banana on the side. The perfect healthy snack.

Large fruit salad for $4.50!

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Green smoothie

Dunkin'

Food and coffee quality is about what you'd expect from a Dunkin, but the service is exceptionally…read morequick. The staff is generally pretty friendly. I go here between classes for the $6 meal deal since nothing else can beat the price and convenience.

I stopped by this West Philly University City location at around 600am on a Saturday morning…read more There was fully accessible parking right outside the door and there was a line of about 5 customers which moved with precision. The counter person was very professional, welcoming & patient. I asked her various questions about the menu & she took time to fully listen & provide explanations with the crowd that was constantly moving in & out. The atmosphere was bright & bustling. The food was fresh. The store was clean. I will visit this location above all the others that I have visited & highly recommend that you try them whenever you have a chance for a great experience.

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1-900-Ice Cream

Fantastic Ice Cream I will be coming back and bringing some…read moreof my friends to enjoy an have an Ice Cream Experience Master Chef Bernard

A Philly classic that seems to truly bring the community together…read more This late-night ice cream and soft serve shop was super quick and an easy way to get a small sweet treat. The line moved quick despite it being out the door and the staff were all very friendly and patient. Also, big plus-- they have a restroom! We got the Dankaroo soft serve (vanilla and cinnamon swirl dunked in cookies and cream coating). The coating was very sweet, but the soft serve itself was not too sweet and a very nice texture. The texture was a bit more icy than traditional soft serve (which I prefer). The shop is very casual and does not offer any seating that I saw. Maybe they offer seating at an earlier hour, but not when we went.

Vanilla bean soft serve W

Dreamsicle ice cream!

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Tiramisu Ice Cream

Capital One Café

Capital one is a perfect place to take a break! It's clean, has lots of seating and a variety of…read moredrinks. Drinks are always 1/2 off with the Capital One or Discover card. I stopped in during the Rittenhouse Row Festival to play some games and pick up some fun swag! The staff are helpful! It's great to have a place where you can ask questions and get info about your accounts.

Stopped by again during the middle of the morning over the weekend. I've been a regular customer…read morehere over the past few years, and usually stop in for long sessions of working. Staff: super friendly. There's a bunch of banking staff standing around that tend to be the more friendly folks, welcoming you in when you walk in. But the folks behind the counter are also helpful too! Food: definitely with hiked up prices even for Rittenhouse. Having a Capital One card brings a 50% discount, which brings it to slightly below average prices, but if you're not a customer, don't expect quality that makes what you're paying. Still decent though! They've got a nice selection of seasonal drinks, serve Verve, and also have fun Capital One branded giveaways every once in a while. There's tons of seating, BUT it tends to all get taken up quite quickly. Sometimes there's some unhoused around the building, including in the bathrooms despite needing a code to get in, but it's not too much of a detraction of it being a good working and gathering space.

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Matcha Panda Cafe

This is my second time visiting a Matcha Panda location, and I'm happy to say the quality is just…read moreas good as the Chestnut Street one. They definitely seem consistent, which I really appreciate. I came with a couple of friends on a Saturday afternoon, and wow... this place was packed. Even with the crowd, the staff stayed friendly and worked quickly, so we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. One thing I still love is the seating. They have giant plushies sitting in the booths, so if you're by yourself, you're not just awkwardly staring at an empty seat across from you. Maybe I'm the only one who appreciates that, but I think it's a cute touch. The matcha here is the real deal. It's bright green, fragrant, and has that rich, earthy flavor with just enough natural bitterness that you know they're using quality matcha. A lot of places advertise matcha, but this one actually delivers. I ordered one of their matcha desserts with ice cream, and it was creamy, refreshing, and let the matcha flavor shine instead of burying it under sugar. My only complaint is that it was pretty warm inside. It was a hot summer day, and I honestly couldn't tell if the air conditioning was running or if it was just fans. Either way, it wasn't very cool inside. Thankfully I had ice cream, so it didn't bother me too much, but it's something to keep in mind if you're stopping by on a really hot day. Overall, another great visit. Friendly staff, consistently high-quality matcha, and a fun atmosphere. If you're a matcha lover, this is still one of my favorite spots in Chinatown.

I came in from California and immediately started searching for a matcha spot. I was in the area…read moreand came across it. They offer samples of their soft serve flavors! I personally thought the matcha one was the best. The service was quick and informative. And I loved the little booths they had, it was adorable. That aside, I do think the drinks are mediocre. I ordered their most popular, Mango Matcha and their Hojicha Latte. Sadly I was disappointed, the mango matcha was VERY sweet, but the texture was creamy. I just couldn't get over the overpowering sweetness of the mango puree, but that's my personal preference. The mango flavor itself wasn't bad! Maybe half sweet would be the way to go, Im not sure if they do adjustments. If you love yuzu, I don't recommend their yuzu soft serve HOWEVER their matcha soft serve is pretty yummy Their Hojicha was watery...I really hoped it would be better. I don't recommend it. No further comments.

Panda Snack Cup Series w/ Roasted Green Tea Gelato. Fresh Red Bean, Jasmine Tea Jello, Boba pearls, and Crispy flakes

Matcha ice cream ($7)

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Yuzu Cream Puff

Beiler's Bakery

I love me some delicious donuts. I ordered a half dozen donuts for $10.75. What a great idea this…read morewas. I have no idea what all I ordered, but I got 3 classic ones that you can get mostly anywhere, and then I got 3 wild ones at the choice of the worker there helping me out. I have to say, I really just prefer classic chocolate icing, or caramel icing regular donuts. The crazy ones with all the toppings and fillings are just weird to me. Krispy Kreme remains as always the GOAT of all donut shops, but I do like trying new spots. Certainly worth stopping by if you're craving a donut.

This bakery sure does get a lot of foot traffic. Located towards the front in a corner, you can…read morefind a line wrapped around a few other booths. The line does move pretty quick. I recommend looking at a menu or doing research ahead of time so you have an idea on what you would like to get. I opted for a few items to include some rolls. Everything looked delicious. Now those donuts.... don't skip on them. The can sell out so get there quick. They had many different offerings, toppings and filling. They had many items from cakes, pies, breads, donuts and more. Service was fantastic. They were all working hard, and got things moving fast. They were taking orders left and right. The cost was on point for what they offer.

I don't know what this is but I'd eat ALL of it

Cinnamon roll

Maple Bacon

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