Spring is here, making it the perfect season to indulge in a delicious meal outdoors. Several Shop Penn restaurants are rolling out fresh new spring menus, offering an ideal chance to dine al fresco in the heart of University City. You can even pick up your favorite dish to-go and take in the picturesque sights on Penn’s campus. Enjoy the great weather and delightful flavors at some of your top Shop Penn spots.

Franklin’s Table, The best food hall in West Philadelphia features a diverse set of offerings from DK Sushi, Goldie, Gouldsburger’s, Papermill Fresh Asian Kitchen, Pitruco Pizza, and T.Uni Tea Cafe. Diners can grab a spicy garlic pizza from Pitruco, a classic Philly cheesesteak at Gouldsburger’s, or the fan-favorite spurrito from Papermill, and complete the meal with a famous tahini shake from Goldie.  Enjoy your meal either on the patio right out back or around Penn’s scenic campus.

If you are looking for a bountiful brunch on a picturesque patio than look no further than Louie Louie, a European bistro in the heart of the district. There is something for everyone on their menu, whether your brunch choices lean more towards the refined like an Eggs Benedict or the guilty pleasure like the Bananas Foster Waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream. At night, the patio is lit up like a Parisian street while diners partake in such offerings as mushroom risotto, cassoulet or braised beef short ribs.  

Some of the finest Greek food in all of Philadelphia can be found at Penn staple Greek Lady on 40th Street. Take advantage of their covered patio to enjoy some outdoor dining no matter the weather. The Greek Lady is a perfect lunchtime destination, with traditional Greek appetizers like melitzanosalata, roasted eggplant whipped with olive oil & garlic or tzatziki, and their signature gyros with carved lamb, pork or chicken served on fresh made pita bread.

There is no better way to kick off a day than by enjoying a great cup of coffee and a delicious baked good outside. Metropolitan Bakery is the perfect a.m. pitstop to enjoy the sunrise while savoring their homemade granola or a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon spice latte. With café-style seating right out front, you can pause and soak up that bright spring sun.

If you want to dive into great-tasting, clean eating while sitting at a sunny outdoor table in the neighborhood, then a trip to Panera Bread is calling your name! Enjoy anything from breakfast sandwiches to wraps and salads, all while soaking up the spring weather from their expansive patio.  And when you go, make sure you don’t leave without enjoying one of their mouthwatering pastries – a perfect cap to a delicious meal.

Conveniently located at 36th and Walnut, DIG is the perfect spot to grab a meal and soak up the sun at one of the many cafe tables set up on the patio right out front. DIG features a menu full of vegetable-forward meals with locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients that are prepared fresh each day. Pair your favorite protein with such favorites as roasted sweet potatoes, sheet pan carrots, or charred broccoli, and savor a fresh meal in the fresh air during your lunch break.