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🍛: This is a student favorite for delicious Indian food right in the middle of ���ҵ���town! The portions are great for sharing with friends for a special dinner out, or if you’re feeling like staying in, Tiffin delivers for free! It’s my go-to for a movie night with friends:) - Laural Gabbard '26

🥯:If you’re seeking a special breakfast on a Sunday morning, look no further than Up-Ryes Bagels! This bagel spot, located super close to campus, is a student favorite; head on over and grab a bacon, egg, and cheese, and a chai latte on the side for some good study fuel! - Laurel Gabbard '26

🍪: Gourmet cookies, freshly-baked every day….what more is there to say? - Sadie Davidson '25

🍕: Basically Subway, but for pizza. You can select one off the menu or make your own- I usually get the Hot Honey Pizza that comes with pepperoni, cheese, and is topped off with a hot honey sauce. Pro tip: Snap is in the same building as Hope’s, so grab yourself a cookie to finish off the meal. - Sadie Davidson '25 

🌮: In the mood for some tacos or a quesadilla? Pop over to Las Fridas right across from the ���ҵ���Fire Department, just 5 minutes from campus! A cost-effective and delicious meal at Las Fridas is a fan favorite among ���ҵ���students. - Emma Gross '25

🥣: Springtime calls for smoothies, acai bowls, and fresh-pressed juices! For a bright and refreshing afternoon treat or meal, stop by Juice Pod right next to La Colombe on Lancaster Ave. Some fan favorites from students include the Nutter Butter smoothie, the Sunrise smoothie, and the Wildcat Acai Bowl. - Emma Gross '25

☕: This coffee shop is a super short walk from campus, and is home to my FAVORITE almond croissants… in addition to some very yummy coffee! It can get a little crowded here on weekends, but they have outdoor seating as well, which makes for a nice morning in the sun. - Laurel Gabbard '26

🏰Uncommon Grounds: This is Bryn Mawr’s on-campus coffee shop, open from 8 AM to 11 PM on weekdays! You can always find a fun treat or a friend here! My go-to order is an iced matcha with strawberry cold foam--yum! - Laurel Gabbard '26

🟢: Green Engine is a favorite for coffee, homemade pastries, and their legendary avocado toast! Just a 3-minute ride on the SEPTA rail from ���ҵ���to Haverford, Green Engine is a great spot for weekend study adventures or a quick bite before a class at Haverford. - Emma Gross '25

🥤: You can get here by walking from Haverford or taking the SEPTA rail to Ardmore. Some of the best coffee on the Main Line. Super fancy coffee, and they make all their syrups in-house! Trivia Tuesdays (7 pm) are a popular activity among BMC/Haverford students, but make sure you arrive around 6:15 pm to get a table. - Sadie Davidson '25 

🥐: The Gryphon is another great off-campus study location and cafe in the town of Wayne, only 11 minutes and 2 stops away, going outbound on the SEPTA Rail. Known for its collection of sweet treats and a quiet and serene upstairs study space, Gryphon Cafe is a great place to romanticize your class readings while looking out stained glass windows over Lancaster Avenue. - Emma Gross '25

🛒Trader Joe’s: Everybody loves Trader Joe’s! Located in Ardmore, at , the Blue Bus takes students here on Saturday mornings. Head on over and get some study snacks, and while you’re at it, do some shopping at Suburban Square! - Laurel Gabbard '26

🛍️A������: Your local supermarket chain in the area. Located less than a mile from campus, it is easily walkable and a good place to stock up on all your favorite foods, cleaning supplies, and baked goods. - Sadie Davidson '25

🏬�Ѵdz�’s: This organic market always provides a wide range of lovely produce, fun snacks, and natural beauty and bath supplies! I love to stop in here and grab some dried mango and a Yerba Mate on a Sunday afternoon to get my energy up and my week started off in a perfect way! - Laurel Gabbard '26

🏯�Ѳ������!: This Japanese grocery store and marketplace is just a short ride away in Ardmore. Located just by the Ardmore train station, Maido is a perfect place for Japanese and East Asian foods, household products, stationery, candy, and more! Outfitted with a restaurant cafe as well, you can stop by Maido for your grocery needs and a delicious meal. - Emma Gross '25

🍿: The ���ҵ���Film Institute is a local movie theater that plays both blockbuster movies and independent films. BMFI has tons of movie screening series that are free for ���ҵ���students, along with film courses and community events, and sometimes you can even get free movie theater popcorn if you’re coming out of their last screening of the night:) -Laurel Gabbard '26

🧑‍🌾: Open every Saturday from April to December, the local Farmer’s Market is the perfect way to start off a weekend at the Mawr. Sample locally-sourced produce, buy a loaf of fresh-made sourdough, and if you’re lucky, make friends with the cows and bunnies that you might meet along the way. - Sadie Davidson '25 

🧑‍🌾: There is always fun (and affordable) shopping to be found at the League Thrift Shop! I’ve even found a May Day dress here… you just have to search high and low! Make sure to dig through their $1 bin while you’re there and see if you can find any hidden gems! - Sadie Davidson '25

🪀 and : Are you in need of a Nice Cube? Or maybe on the hunt for the newest Jelly Cat or Smiski? Stop by Pucci Manuli in Ardmore, down Lancaster Avenue, for the most decadent display of Jelly Cats and collectables, or Lucky Duck Toys, just a 7-minute walk from campus on Lancaster Avenue, to find whatever whimsy you desire! College students can still enjoy a fun trip to a toy store, and Pucci Manuli and Lucky Duck Toys are the best in town. -Emma Gross '25

🎨: If you love a crafting adventure and are interested in taking some time to sit and relax in Ardmore, stop by the Mud Room just across the street from Pucci Manuli. At the Mud Room, you can paint premade pottery, experiment with mosaic, and have a relaxing afternoon supporting a local small business. The Mud Room is a super fun way to create a memory AND a keepsake with your friends from Bryn Mawr. -Emma Gross '25