You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Sorrento's Pizza Pizza
Longtime slice shop steps from campus at 20th and Olney; late-night La Salle staple
The Explorer's Den Bar & Grill
Explorers-themed spot right off campus for wings, burgers, and game-day crowds
Ron's Caribbean Cafe Caribbean
Jerk chicken and oxtail about a half mile from campus; big portions, student prices
Julian's Soul Food Soul Food
Neighborhood soul food a short walk away; known for fried chicken and sides
Ed's Buffalo Wings & Pizza Wings
Germantown institution on Chelten Ave famous for buffalo wings; quick takeout
Germantown Espresso Bar Coffee
Cozy indie cafe on Maplewood Mall in Germantown; popular off-campus study spot
ShopRite at One & Olney Square Groceries
Full supermarket at Broad and Olney, one stop from campus on the Route 26 or subway
The Fresh Grocer - La Salle Groceries
Closest supermarket at 5301 Chew Ave near Wister; easy grocery run from the dorms
Target at Greenleaf at Cheltenham Big Box
Dorm supplies, tech, and food; about a 10 minute drive up Cheltenham Ave
Burlington at One & Olney Square Clothing
Budget clothes, coats, and dorm bedding in the Broad and Olney shopping center
Dollar Tree at One & Olney Square Dollar Store
Cheap snacks, storage bins, and cleaning supplies for quick dorm restocks
Wells Fargo - One & Olney
Full branch with ATMs in One & Olney Square, closest major bank to campus
Citizens Bank - N Broad St
Branch at 4949 N Broad St with ATMs; short ride down Broad from Olney Ave
PNC Bank - North Broad
Branch and ATM on the North Broad corridor; PNC has ATMs across Philly
CVS Pharmacy - 6150 N 5th St Pharmacy
On La Salle's own list of closest pharmacies; prescriptions and essentials
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Hospital ER
24/7 emergency department at Broad St and Old York Rd, minutes from campus
US Post Office - One & Olney Shipping
Mail and package services inside the One & Olney Square shopping center
YouFit Gym - One & Olney Gym
Low-cost gym membership at Broad and Olney for off-campus workouts
Awbury Arboretum
Free 55-acre gardens and meadows 1.2 miles away; on La Salle's wellness trail list
Wissahickon Valley Park
1,800 acres and 50 miles of trails via Forbidden Drive; hiking and running escape
La Salle University Art Museum
Free campus museum in Olney Hall with European and American art collections
Chestnut Hill on Germantown Ave
Cafes, shops, and festivals; reachable by Chestnut Hill West train or short drive
Cliveden of the National Trust
Revolutionary War battle site and house museum in Historic Germantown
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.