Wawa

"Wawa's new pizza is edible, but an utter disappointment — a sloppily assembled pie with bland toppings and a dry basic crust. For those who might argue “it’s from a convenience store, be for real,” I would retort that even the uninspiring pizza sold at 7-Eleven outshines this. I should have known better, but for a company to spend so much money promoting something as universally popular as pizza — I didn’t expect it to flop this hard." - Ernest Owens

"Wawa, the regional convenience store and deli that has over 850 stores in six states and Washington, D.C., and that cannot be written about without using the word 'cult,' was involved in every aspect of the pope’s visit. They rushed to open their flagship downtown store before His Holiness’s arrival; when the mayor cut the ribbon, he promised to offer the pontifex a hoagie of his choice. Wawa distributed branded water during Mass, fed legions of first responders, and put up a cardboard Bishop of Rome for selfies." - Meghan McCarron

"The cult of Wawa extends far beyond what’s usual for a regional chain. But for me, what makes it truly great is how it represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer." - Eater Staff

"The Wawa at Broad and Walnut, which opened in 2015, is permanently closed due to the pandemic and operational uncertainties." - Rachel Vigoda

"The partnership is part of a charitable campaign called 'Hoagies for Hope,' in which up to $10,000 of the proceeds from sales of the specialty sandwich will be donated to Broad Street Ministry." - Audrey Carleton