Dig Inn

American restaurant · University City

Dig Inn

American restaurant · University City

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140 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Build your own bowls with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.  

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DIG - Review - University City - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Head to University City to eat at DIG’s new bi-level and 2,700 square feet location. With a menu featuring locally-sourced and seasonal options, this fast-casual spot is a place where you can build your own bowl of spiced farro, Brussels sprouts, peppercorn steak, and some other things. Or you can let them do the thinking and order a chef’s special bowl like their spicy lime leaf salmon which has forkfuls of fish, avocado, broccoli, cabbage slaw, and brown rice." - Candis R. McLean

https://www.theinfatuation.com/philadelphia/reviews/dig
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KingVegan

Google
I love the whole concept of this restaurant and I’m glad it’s doing well. 31 locations from what I understand. For us, though It fell short on a few things. I guess we’re spoiled by independent owners who put a lot of love into what they do. And this is my first time there so maybe it I went on a off day. I had ordered a bowl with herb Farro, which tasted very good, the Romanesco green bean salad, which I thought was ok, but maybe a little bit undercooked and tomatoes and cucumber salad was very good. the fresh sauces garlic aïoli, pesto and the Sriracha We’re all very freshly done. For the protein, I had crispy tofu this tofu was very rubbery, It had pretty good flavor, I had to tear it into small pieces to be able to chew on it. The Romesco bean salad, which I thought had pretty good flavor like I said I thought it was a little bit undercooked, and it was a little bit underwhelming for the fact that there was very little put in the bowl so I got a few pieces of green beans a few pieces of broccoli, rabe and one piece of roasted pepper same goes for the cucumber salad very meager portion, even though it tasted good. the herb farro was good, and of course, that was the biggest portion, we ordered a bowl with cashew kale, Caesar crispy, tofu, brown rice, marinated cannellini beans, the KL Caesar did not taste like cashew Caesar at all lacking flavor completely. I don’t know if there was supposed to be dressing on it or not, it tasted like kale and cabbage that’s about it. The marinated cannellini beans were very tasty., the tofu was supposed to be crispy, again this was rubbery for sides, we had the charred carrots, very good flavor, as well as a side of sweet potatoes. They were very good also., for us, the blandness, texture on certain items and portion size are things that I think could be done better I am not sure of what a serving size is supposed to be, so for the small bowls and the side of carrots and sweet potato for nearly $40 I think this is greatly lacking value for the average person. This is my personal opinion. A little side note a few tables were messy with stains from previous meals. This place was currently not very busy.

vijay kumar

Google
Fresh and delicious. Love the vegan field of greens. Rice was very flavorful. Want to try other vegan/vegetarian options.

Ex Ell

Google
Really great quality flavourfully balanced food that's cooked to perfection. Grilled chicken was divine

Walt

Google
This place is super heady, delicious fresh food at a reasonable price compared to other counter spots in the area. The staff was all very accommodating and friendly as well and the gentleman running the computer even gave me son a complimentary cookie. Will return for sure.

Paulina Tepan

Google
Can’t go wrong with the staple: Dig Inn. I was so excited to dig into this bowl…ha ha get it. The service was the best part, my social anxiety accidentally led me to order the wrong sauce, and upon kindly asking the man for the best sauce, garlic aioli, he gave me two! All I can say are kind things about this place. You must stop by.

Jason Toy

Google
This place is amazing. From outside the city passing through and picked this place at random. The staff was so helpful and the food was incredible. There’s a large seating area outside for a nice day. I will be back if I’m in the area again.

Jon R

Google
I used to go to Dig Inn years ago and loved the freshness of the food and portion size. But now the portions are half of what they used to provide. And the prices have gone up!

Maude “Liz” Kent

Google
I enjoyed my meal very much! It was tasty and well-seasoned. Any complaints? I would have enjoyed a bit more of the brisket!! Yummm!
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Yvonne G.

Yelp
I love this place. It's a quick healthy option when choosing to eat out. My go to meal is the Hot Honey Chicken with broccoli, carrots, and who wheat mac. This meal is so good and filling !! I would highly suggest this place any day.
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Felicia C.

Yelp
I'm in town for a conference and walked by this fast food spot. I'm a big fan of build your own bowl kind of places and this perfectly satisfied my semi-healthy but yummy and hearty meal craving. The workers were friendly. I had now idea how this place worked but they happily guided me through what entails a bowl (1 base or 1/2 and 1/2, two sides, and one main protein). For my base I got 1/2 bread stuffing and 1/2 mixed greens. For my sides I got roasted broccoli and roasted carrots and a side of garlic aioli. I also got a cookie! Honestly, everything was perfectly delicious. Nothing was over salted. The bread stuffing had a hint of sweetness and savoriness - chewy, yet soft - soo good! The chicken was amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection. I barely used the garlic aioli because the meal was already so flavorful and moist but I'm sure it adds a nice touch if you love saucy-ness! It felt like a beautiful Thanksgiving meal, but maybe even better. The only thing is that the roasted veggies seemed oily but they were still really good and seasoned perfectly. They call this seasonal comfort food and boy were they right! Each bite was so delicious and comforting. I want to go back and try the other sides. Will definitely stop by anytime I see Dig in any city!
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Rachel M.

Yelp
The quality of food is next level at dig. I am obsessed with their bowls and could go weeks of just eating there. Love that they do too good go as well in helping out with food waste. Garlic aioli sauce is a must. 3 stars for unfriendly staff and extra fees incurred for additional toppings. I think they could do better w smaller portions of sides for same costs!
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Jasmine S.

Yelp
Quick service. Convenient location by Penn Carey law. Great food. Love their bowls. Will be back
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Mia M.

Yelp
I had low expectations for dig because I'm not a huge fan of grain bowl restaurants, but was pleasantly surprised. I made a custom veg bowl and everything was seasoned shockingly well and the portions were large. The farro base was by far my favorite thing - it has small pieces of celery in it, and while I'm not usually a celery person it went very well with everything else. The Brussels were a little salty, but not so much that they became inedible. The bowl itself looks a little ugly because they truly just throw everything in there, but the flavors were there so I didn't really mind.
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Stan H.

Yelp
Healthy, flavorful food. Good model. Granted I see there can be some misses but I think you get more hits than misses here. I enjoyed my random chicken and rice dishes. Staff was friendly and efficient and inside had slight seating on first floor and a second floor that was understandably closed when I arrived 35 min before closing for my TooGoodToGos.
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Annie X.

Yelp
Great spot for fast casual lunches in University City (that aren't salad)! I love how fast this food comes out, which is great when picking something up to go. Atmosphere: There is indoor seating for around 15 people, though most people seem to take their bowls and eat elsewhere. You walk through the line and can select the sides / mains you would like, and whether you would like a grain or salad base. Food: I like the variety of options, especially their sweet potato and broccoli! I also appreciate how much protein they typically give, which makes for a much more filling lunch. Overall: 4/5 - great option for a quick lunch, and the food is solid for this type of meal!

Francisco V.

Yelp
First time coming to Dig and the food and customer service were great! Highly recommend.

Caroline C.

Yelp
Thanks to another reviewer, I picked up a custom bowl with farro (so well seasoned), crispy tofu, charred broccoli, sweet potato, avocado, and garlic aioli. This was one of the best meals I have had in a loooonngg time, and the most amazing part: it was healthy! I'm so sad we don't have anything like this in Little Rock
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Henry P.

Yelp
Delicious food and a great serving size for the bowls. It is all relatively healthy so I don't feel entirely guilty eating out when I eat here. The seasoning on all of the food is delicious and the sauces are great. My only complaint is how large some of the vegetables are cut making it somewhat difficult to eat in a bowl.
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Mandy P.

Yelp
Came here for a quick bite before a conference. I liked the chipotle style so it was super quick. Staff was also friendly and informative as I was indecisive. Charted broccoli was a little too charred for me but the kale salad was very cheesy and crunchy. Charted chicken was also very flavorful and tender. It didn't even need a sauce but the hot honey was nice and sweet. Not very spicy though. This portion was big enough for two people!

Ella L.

Yelp
The food tastes fresh, healthy, and delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and always acknowledges you with a smile on their face. Dig is the perfect option if you're looking for fast casual with high quality ingredients.
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Margarita R.

Yelp
Stopped in for a quick dinner. The restaurant was small but comfortable. I made my own bowl with charred chicken, half rice and half salad, charred broccoli, and mac n cheese. I expected more from the mac n cheese. The rice and chicken were good, but the broccoli was a little salty. The service was impeccable and the person serving me was patient with me while I debated on what I wanted. I wouldn't recommend coming in close to closing time.

Rachel O.

Yelp
Fast service and fresh ingredients! Friendly employees and ambient atmosphere. Highly recommend

Debbie F.

Yelp
Dig is insanely delicious for some reason and the people who work at this location are so sweet and awesome. This one girl she was a chef but I forget her name--she was so kind!

Wen J.

Yelp
Terrible pickup service. The staff just left me aside for ten minutes even if my order is right next to them.
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Yelp
Very dilicious and feels healthy! Sweet potato is very nice. Quick and convenient. A bowl is all you need for one meal.

Mary Z.

Yelp
Has the appearance of a build your own salad/bowl place but doesn't do it right. The steps and options are not visibly listed, there's confusing rules with what you can and cannot order together. A base, 2 sides, a protein, and dressing. It doesn't make a cohesive meal and its overpriced. Taste is fine but not worth going back to.
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Alida B.

Yelp
Ordered 2 salad and the herb chicken. The chicken was so saltynit was almost inedible. Also both salads came without the dressing I ordered. This was a delivery order. Sad how businesses don't care about their delivery customers. They will just send us anything..
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Kim P.

Yelp
I love Dig, it never disappoints. Haj was a great help. You get to pick out your base, then your vegetables and protein. There is always so much to choose from. Haj encouraged me to taste test some of the menu items. I was able to put together a nice bowl filled with yummy veggies and protein. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Dig is definitely on my list of happy places.

VJ R.

Yelp
Mediocre food. Aggressively bad customer service. Thoroughly unpleasant experience at this establishment.

Mary L.

Yelp
The worst chicken sandwich I ever had, I threw most of it out. The sauce was way too spicy and the chicken was so bland it never actually tasted like chicken. This was the first and last time I will be going to this place. Ugh!!
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Jessica W.

Yelp
Super quick and convenient, this location of Dig is located near the Penn Bookstore in University City. The service is really friendly and fast. Service gets 5 stars! The location has ample seating indoors and outdoors, and the line moves quickly. You line up, decide which base (rice) plus 2 veggies you'd like, and pick your protein and sauce(s). The staff behind the window adds them to your bowl. Simple and fast along an assembly line. The items are cooked okay. Some of them may be overcooked/mushy or burnt (cauliflower tends to be burnt). The price isn't cheap but also isn't steep. It's slightly higher than I'd expect given the quality, but the service is great so the higher cost *hopefully* goes to compensate Dig staff. Note, if you have any serious food allergies, you MUST ask them if your allergy is among the items. If it is, do NOT eat here. Ingredients and serving utensils cross contaminate either in the kitchen or behind the assembly-line serving window. Be careful.
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Luciano Z.

Yelp
I didn't bring lunch to work today so it was my excuse to try something new near campus and luckily I stumbled upon Dig. This modern lunch spot combines healthy and fresh food with a hip and fresh interior. They are also very accessible by creating an app that allows you to order ahead and beat the lunch rush. I ordered the classic dig which included charred chicken, charred broccoli with lemon, roasted sweet potatoes, and brown rice. It all tasted delicious, especially with the garlic aioli sauce and sriracha sauce they make there. I love how you could tell by eating here that they are using local and fresh ingredients that make you feel good about what you're eating. One can even say you are getting your money's worth!!
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Maria S.

Yelp
Dig rocks! I second the five stars reviews here! Yes, this place is awesome! Wholesome food never tasted soooo good! And Ms. Nikki..., wow! What an amazing, kind, generous, and sweet person she is.  We love this place and we always make a point to come and eat here whenever we are in the area. Highly recommend it!
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Lauren A.

Yelp
Classic Dig Was really good - better than expected. Looking forward to ordering again.
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Micelo C.

Yelp
This spot is the absolute best! The food is amazing, but the staff is even better. They're super friendly and informative when it comes to their menu and items. I had the pleasure of meeting the manager Ms Nikki, and she is an angel on earth. She is truly the sweetest lady and helped me figure out their rewards program. The store is also clean and nicely decorated. It has a great vibe to chill and enjoy a healthy meal. I recommend this spot to everyone! Best, your friendly neighborhood mailman
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Eduardo S.

Yelp
Really tasty, high quality, healthy and affordable food! I'm a big fan of veggies and Dig has a ton of great options. Also management and employees are very friendly and helpful.
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Samantha D.

Yelp
I fully recommend this place and absolutely loved the roasted carrots, charred chicken, and pesto build your own bowl!

Faye M.

Yelp
I visited the Dig at 140 S. 36th St. near Univ. of Penn yesterday (5/16/24) and ordered a bowl containing the maple glaze tofu. The tofu made me physically ill and I threw it up a couple of hours later. I was surprised because I had never had a bad experience at Dig before, and I usually order their tofu. In hindsight, as I was eating I did get the feeling that the food was not as fresh and crisp as I normally would expect. Something felt off. Very disappointed. Meal was not cheap. I paid $16 plus a tip just to end up getting sick.
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Kristie C.

Yelp
Lots of healthy options for on the go lunches! They have plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
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Andrea F.

Yelp
When a new, hip lunch place crops up next to an Urban Outfitters on an Ivy League campus with a single verb as its name, you know shit's about to be lit (with a price tag to match). Enter Dig. Like many other quote unquote healthy sustainable organic farm fresh jawns throughout the city, Dig is no different. Except in so many ways, it IS, my sweet summer child. If you know me, you know that in ferreting out a good lunch I typically want to replicate, or come close to replicating, the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl. I'm nothing if not consistent (and basic). I think I did the opposite, but it was a happy accident nonetheless. After the manager (I presume) watched me for an embarrassing amount of minutes standing there slack-jawed, head down searching for answers in the printout of the custom favorites menu where the words turned to ancient runes, he kindly guided me to the assembly line and said to just pick my favorite foods and they'll put them together. Oh, we raw dogging it out here? I see. Okay, my guy. I started with a sensible base - farro. Then it was time for the veg. Kale and sweet potato fit here, I think. Add a protein. Okay, don't panic. Salmon. Then I blacked out 3/4 of the way down the line and threw in f**kin' watermelon and feta?! I mean, separately, whatever. But all together in one mishmash of ingredients I threw at a wall and hoped they'd stick? It played, my friends. *Guy Fieri voice.* You got that soft charred sweet potato coming through nicely, then the salty tang of the feta. Love what you did with that farro, some nice currants or something in there bringing a little sweetness. The bitter kale. Nice job, brother. But I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the star of the show: THAT SALMON THO. Perfectly cooked. Forget all that dry ass/bubblegum pink ass salmon you've had in other fast casual places claiming it's wild caught and not farm raised. They're lying to you. THIS is the real deal. I even texted my boyfriend while eating it, "It's restaurant quality salmon, they got sea salt on this bitch and crispy skin." (Word for word). Legitimately, I've had far worse salmon in sit-down restaurants. The little cup of tarragon dressing I got on the side turned out to be all for naught, as the salmon and kale were nice and lemony and the faro was nice and sweet, and the watermelon juice somehow joined it all together in a holy matrimony. It was $18 but well worth it. Next time I'll plan a little better, but if you want an explosion of flavor and texture, try my custom bowl. Hell, they should add it to the custom menu. They can call it "Sea Salt on this Bitch."
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Ingrid H.

Yelp
I was really excited to try this place because it is right up my alley but I was disappointed that they burnt my food, put too much dressing on the salad, and also forgot all the dressings and sauces I ordered. The farro and salmon were good but the rest didn't meet my expectations. Luckily Uber Eats gave me a refund
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Grace W.

Yelp
Very filling and satisfying meal. Salmon and sides were a bit too oily for my taste but nice quick spot to go for a casual bite. Seating available outside too!

Alex S.

Yelp
Great food today! Super healthy and convenient. I really like the Mac and cheese everything feels homemade.
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Clara T.

Yelp
Love this place! They list all their ingredients on the website, which is very helpful if you have any dietary restrictions. The classic Dig bowl is fantastic and their ginger lemonade is great, too.
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Kathy V.

Yelp
The classic chicken bowl is the best. Always made fresh and very tasty. I have this for lunch all the time

Antonett T.

Yelp
I live Dig, it's simple, fresh food. This is the first time I'm here in UPenn and it's close to the Sheraton where we stayed for a speech/debate tournament. Good food but very cheap with the amount. It fills half the bowl and I got Mac and cheese extra side, a scoop in the bowl. It seems like the amount is based on location!!

Joey J.

Yelp
Dig opened recently and I've been hearing generally positive reviews through the grapevine so I decided to go in for a try. Got the steak and egg Chefs classic bowl. TLDR fresh ingredients, well seasoned, a little on the expensive side (but expected), and all around great addition to University City. The steak and egg bowl was a few more dollars expensive than the rest. The meat had great texture and flavor, but was a little too cold for my liking. The veggies were the best part- mushrooms, broccoli, and onions had that nice char taste. Interior was clean and well decorated. I liked it better than Sweetgreen, which is similar to Dig. More flavor IMO. My girlfriend liked Sweetgreen better though. I am glad they came in to University City. Will head over again soon!