Map Overview of Campus Locations
Lunch/Snacks/Conference breaks (for Wednesday; Lunch and coffee breaks provided Thursday & Friday!):
Here’s a few spots convenient for getting lunch and other quick stops during the day. They’re between 2 and 10 minutes away (walking distance) from the conference venue. Note that this is by no means an exhaustive list: the area around campus features a wide range of cafes and restaurants. Feel free to explore around for further options.
Houston Hall (groceries; sandwiches; Pret-a-manger; Starbucks)
3417 Spruce St #307 Map
Franklin’s Table Hall (pizza; burgers; falafel; sushi; sandwiches) (Various of these allow online orders ahead, which may be worth it to save time, e.g., Pitruco pizza, Goldie Falafel, DKSushi)
3401 Walnut St Map
Food trucks (Mediterranean; Mexican; Asian)
All along Spruce street, 34th Street and 38th street
Wawa (convenience store; sandwiches; mini-market)
3724-3744 Spruce Street Map
Further dining options within a short walking distance are available along Spruce Street and 40th Street. (Also see this overview article in the Daily Pennsylvanian)
Drinks/Dinner/Post-conference:
Here’s a few suggestions for nearby bars, restaurants and other places for hanging out after the conference on Wednesday. They’re all within 5 and 20 minutes (walking) from the conference venue. Again, note that this is by no means an exhaustive list: the area around campus features a wide range of restaurants and bars. Feel free to explore around for further options!
New Deck Tavern (Irish pub; beer; wine; pub food)
3408 Sansom St Map
White Dog Cafe (Wine; cocktails; beer; organic food; seafood)
3420 Sansom St Map
City on Tap (Beer; pizza; burgers)
3925 Walnut St Map
Louie Louie (French-American; cocktails; wine; beer)
3611 Walnut St Map
Han Dynasty (Chinese)
3711 Market St Map
Pod (Sushi & Korean/ Asian fusion)
3636 Sansom Street Map
Supermarkets/Grocery Stores/Convenience Stores
Acme (Supermarket) 4001 Walnut St Map
Giant Heirloom (Supermarket) 3401 Chestnut St Map
CVS (Convenience Store/Pharmacy) 3401 Walnut St Map
UPS (Photocopies/Printing/Shipping) 3720 Spruce St Map