Houston Market
The Houston Market, located on the ground floor of Houston Hall, provides students with plenty of dining options right in the center of campus. The Market was completely renovated in 2018, enhancing the kitchen, serving, and seating areas alongside the introduction of new dining concepts. This allows Penn Dining to provide broader food options and improve efficiency for diners, especially during peak hours. The design leverages the history and architecture of the Student Union @ Houston Hall, the oldest student union in the country, to create an inviting space for students. Seating arrangements have integrated technology, allowing diners to connect as they explore all the Houston Market has to offer.
For Houston Market hours, please visit the Penn Dining page.
34th Street Carvery
House-roasted meats, fresh breads, a selection of vegetables, and house-made spreads.
Bento
Traditional sushi and sashimi alongside perennial favorites like edamame, steamed gyoza, seaweed salad, ramen bowls, rice bowls, and hand rolls.
Penn Pi
Wood-fired pizzas, flatbreads, and strombolis featuring fresh, Jersey tomato sauce and house-made dough. Seasonally changing, tossed-to-order Pasta Bar featuring proteins, toppings, and Severino.
Houston Market Street Cart
A Grab’n’Go selection of globally-inspired street cart fare offering both hot and cold options for those on the go.
Ivy Leaf
Freshly made salads and Mezze bowls with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine.
Ginger @ Spruce
Interactive cooking on a Mongolian grill featuring bowls of fresh, local vegetables, a variety of proteins, rice, and noodles all topped with a selection of sauces.
Houston Grill
Packed with traditional menu options as well as specially curated chef’s favorites, the Houston Grill focuses a variety of meats alongside sauces and toppings.
Market Cafe
Featuring La Colombe coffee products, fresh baked goods, gelato, and quick bites. Market Café has flexible hours for you to enjoy whenever you’d like.
The company’s flagship store! Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room in 2003 at the University of Pennsylvania by then-student Seth Berkowitz. Whether you’re feeding a craving or a crowd, our offerings of cookies, brownies, cookie cakes, and even cold milk have you covered. We also serve and deliver ice cream at most of our locations.
Williams Hall - 255 S. 36th Street
Williams Cafe
Williams Cafe, located on the first floor of Williams Hall next to the Silfen Study Center, offers coffee drinks, bagels, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks. Catering services are also available through the Cafe and are tailored to meet your needs and budget. For additional information, visit the Williams Cafe website, call (215) 898-6815, or email williamscafecatering@gmail.com.