Editing University City (section)

== Dining ==

=== Student Favorites ===

* '''White Dog Cafe''' - Farm-to-table pioneer
* '''Sang Kee Asian Bistro''' - Asian fusion
* '''Baby Blues BBQ''' - Barbecue
* '''New Deck Tavern''' - Irish pub
* '''Food trucks''' - Concentrated at 33rd and Spruce

=== Upscale ===

* '''Louie Louie''' - French bistro
* '''Walnut Street Cafe''' - American
* Various BYOB restaurants

{{FAQ
| q1 = What is University City?
| a1 = University City is the institutional district in West Philadelphia dominated by the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and Penn Medicine hospitals. The name was coined in the 1960s as a rebranding effort for the area around Penn's campus.
| q2 = Is University City safe?
| a2 = University City is generally considered safe, with Penn and Drexel operating extensive safety programs including campus police, walking escort services, emergency call boxes, and well-lit streets. Standard urban precautions apply.
| q3 = What is near 30th Street Station?
| a3 = 30th Street Station is a major transit hub with Amtrak (3rd busiest in U.S.), all SEPTA Regional Rail lines, and Market-Frankford Line access. The surrounding area includes Schuylkill Yards development, uCity Square, and corporate offices.
| q4 = Where is the University of Pennsylvania?
| a4 = Penn's campus is in University City, West Philadelphia, spanning over 300 acres between Market Street and Baltimore Avenue. The Ivy League university relocated to this location from Center City in 1872.
| q5 = What is the LUCY bus?
| a5 = The LUCY (Loop through University City) is a free shuttle connecting 30th Street Station, Penn and Drexel campuses, and the University City Science Center. It provides convenient transit within the neighborhood.
}}