Breakfast: Reading Terminal Market (12th St. and Market)
Who said being touristy was a bad thing? Reading Terminal provides amazing food options for every meal—and breakfast is no exception. I started the morning at Old City Coffee. I got the Mochaccino ($4.40), and the rich coffee and chocolate blend woke me right up. I also tried the hot apple cider ($3.95), which was equally tasty and perfect for warming up on a chilly morning. The wafting smell of Nutella drew me over to Profi’s Creperie, and thank God it did. The Nutella Strawberry Banana crepe ($7.50) puts our campus creperie to shame.
Lunch: Milk and Honey Market (518 South 4th St.)
In an effort to get out of the rain, I ducked into this adorable lunch spot. Though it looks like a simple coffee shop, Milk and Honey Market has an extensive menu that uses locally sourced ingredients. I opted for the chicken salad sandwich on multigrain ($7). The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, and I loved the use of pesto instead of traditional mayonnaise for the chicken salad. For those who don’t want to leave the Penn Bubble, try their University City location (4435 Baltimore Ave.). With everything on the menu coming in under $8, I’ll definitely be back soon.
Dinner: Koreana (3801 Chestnut St.)
Exhausted from my day on the town, I made my way back to University City for dinner. I decided I needed to end the day with a little kick, courtesy of hot sauce and kimchi. Koreana’s menu offers a wide variety of options, which satisfied both my vegetarian friend and me. We chose the bibimbap ($7.25) with tofu instead of beef. The dish was warm and tasty, and offered just the heat I was looking for. With tax and tip, I came in right under the day’s budget.
