Lyn's was definitely my fave when I lived in the Quad! I got her pizza steaks all the time. I'm not huge on cheese, so I like when the pizza sauce covered it all up. (However, this made much of the menu pretty limiting to me.) Lyn is also very nice and polite, and they're sure not to dirty your food with money-grubbing hands. Cheap, consistent, and convenient! I love that Lyn's was there bright and early for breakfast when no one else was. When I got out of my 9 AM class at 10:20, she was always there, waiting reliably while the other food trucks were just driving in or just plain missing. read more

If you don't know about Lyn's, you are seriously missing out! It is the best combination of great prices, good food, and amazing service! Lyn is the sweetest woman. She even remembers your orders after you've been there a few times! I've only been there for breakfast sandwiches, but they are so good and inexpensive. I always get bacon egg and cheese on a bagel, and it's only $3.50! She also has options for a long roll or wrap. This is a must for a quick meal while studying or if you work at the hospital! read more

Lyn's - Located right outside the quad - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There are plenty of food carts around the Penn campus, but Lynn's is THEE one to go to for breakfast. As a vegetarian, I go with the everything bagel STUFFED with egg, cheese and spinach omelette with tomatoes, mushrooms, grilled onions and peppers. It's the best $3 you can possibly spend. Considering breakfast sandwiches can run you $10+ at neighboring places, there is no reason to go anywhere other than Lynn's. Support your fellow food cart today (and tomorrow and the next day). read more

Lyn's - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hands down the BEST food truck in University city. Always a long line, and yet lyn seems to remember all her regulars' orders. Best bagels for breakfast sandwiches compared to other trucks. Bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel is a must. Lunch food good too. Reasonably priced. read more

Lyn's - Bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel $3.50 - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had been meaning to try this food cart for quite some time and finally got the opportunity yesterday. I ordered the mixed veggies, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich w/ avocado for $1 more. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while! I meant to take a picture of it because when I pulled the sandwich in half, it made me say "Oooo!". The cheese was gooey and melted through as I like it. The colors from the veggies, egg, and avocado made my mouth water instantly. Once I bit into it, there was no time to take a picture. Before I knew it, the sandwich was gone. I will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. read more

Lyn's - Mixed Veggie, Egg & Cheese w/ avocado (.50 extra) on wheat bread. Yummm. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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THEY ARE THE BEST! Lyn is well-known for her uncanny ability to memorize her customers' orders. Do they have a go fund me so we can help support them during these times? read more

Small bite: Simple, fast, cheap breakfast food. Great for a walking meal. The brother wanted to come here to get breakfast. It's his regular spot on the way to class. There were only a few people in line before us. We both got the bacon and egg sandwich on a long roll. We took our sandwiches to a park on the Penn campus and noshed next to a lake. The roll was a nice springy texture, not too chewy or crumby. The eggs and bacon were solidly done. I wouldn't wait in a long line, and this isn't my kind of food, but I can see why it's popular. read more

Hearty breakfast for a very cheap price! I ordered a sausage egg and cheese on a plain bagel and it only cost $3.50. I came at 8 am and had to wait over 20 minutes for that one item though because it tends to get quite busy during peak breakfast and lunch time. read more

Lyn's - Sausage egg and cheese on plain bagel- $3.50 - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Such a simple concept for a food truck, but so so amazing. Came here after a friend raved about their to-die-for egg sandwiches-- she did not exaggerate. I came on a freezing afternoon and there was still a bit of a line (good signs!). I got a regular egg, cheese and veggie sandwich on wheat bread. The sandwich was AMAZING. The wheat bread was lightly toasted, the cheese was perfectly gooey but not messy, and the eggs were scrambled just right with the veggies (onions, bell peppers, mushrooms). Lyn (how cool that she was the one taking my order!?) asked me all the questions I usually have to specify myself when I order or risk not liking my order -- salt, pepper, hot sauce, mustard, how spicy? She takes care of each aspect of your order, leaving you satisfied and loving each last bite of your sandwich! I wish I came back a second time but next time I'm in Philly, I will definitely be getting a couple more meals here. I want to try the eggplant Parmesan pita that other yelpers have been raving about! Tips: +Order two things - the sandwich was only $3! What a steal. Plus another dish will probably hold you over longer until dinner. +You can get egg whites! I saw the Lyn's husband expertly working with a fork to needle out the egg whites from the yolks, so you will get the freshest egg whites as well (not out of a carton like in the grocery store!). +Get hot sauce + mustard. Perfection! read more

Lyn's - Egg cheese and veggie sandwich on wheat - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best breakfast sandwiches on Penn's campus, bar none. I've been coming here for breakfast over the past 4 years and I would be lying if I said that the prospect of guzzling down one of Lyn's delicious creations hasn't pulled me out of bed on many a morning. For breakfast, I find their bacon egg and cheese unparalleled. oozey cheese, savory bacon bound together with perfectly cooked egg. I like to get it on an everything bagel, which comes lightly toasted. For lunch, go for the off-menu "Lion sandwich" - a delicious combination of egg, chicken, cheese, spinach and onion. The perfect treat after a rough midterm. The thing that pushes this food truck into the "5 star realm" for me is Lyn herself. An anchor of good humor and warmth through the turbulence of college life with an unparalleled memory for your favorite order - now that's 5 star service! Lyn's is right up there on my list of places to visit over homecoming - can't wait to go back! read more

Best cheapest food you can find. Best food truck in philly! You don't even know until you come here. Its my first time.

I wish I lived in the Quad for just once in my Penn experience so that I could have experienced Lyn's every single freaking day, but my wallet (and waistline) are probaby thankful that I didn't. Yes the wait is long, but I've waited in the rain for a Lyn's breakfast sandwich or an eggplant parmesan on a long roll. So delicious. So filling. So satisfying. The service is fast. ALWAYS friendly, and super hygienic as other reviewers have mentioned. I hear that if you come frequently enough Lyn remembers you and your order! Woe is me that I didn't experience this first-hand. A must-go for those who work/live/study near that blessed location! read more

I cannot overstate my love for Lyn's and for Lyn herself. In the before times, I enjoyed their amazing breakfast sandwiches regularly. The pandemic came, the pandemic stayed, life got hectic, but today, I finally returned. It had been at least 1.5 years. N95 and all, Lyn wished me a happy New Year, noted that she hadn't seen me in more than a year, and *remembered my order*. Amazing. It's the little things that matter - all of that plus fresh eggs, ooey gooey cheese, green peppers grilled just right, wheat toast buttery and warm, perfect salt/pepper/ketchup - and Lyn's does every single one of them right every single time. I hope they stay forever. read more

Of course I discover this place JUST BEFORE they go on vacation for the winter. Now I have to wait a month before I can get another delicious Eggplant Spinach Parm pita. At $3.50, I can't think of a better takeout lunch. The wait can be a bit long when there's a line, just warning you. Probably not the best place to go if you're looking for food in a hurry. I can't wait till they reopen in January and I can get the big Eggplant Parm sandwich this time. read more

This place is really good for breakfast however it's pretty oily. The lady here is so sweet and they are very quick. It's definitely a bang for your buck!! If you're looking to be healthy though, maybe not the best place read more

Lyn's - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came back to campus this week and was overjoyed to see Lyn's is still here!...and opened later in the day that it used to be. Don't miss out on the best food truck at Penn. Workers here are friendly and manage the long lines efficiently. Prices are still reasonable. Wouldn't get my breakfast sandwich from anywhere else! read more

Lyn's is one of my favorite food trucks. This truck serves standard American food, like breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and grilled chicken sandwiches. But my favorite, hands down, is the chicken salad sandwich. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the chicken salad is sublime!! It's also ridiculously large and can feed two people. Prices are low, so I never felt guilty for eating here at least 2x/week. The chicken salad proves there must be a God, because something this delicious could not have been made by mere mortals. Yum!! read more

i love lyns!!! i got this egg cheese and sausage on a long roll for $3.50. Not only did I get a full sandwich for very cheap, it also came out pretty quickly and it was delicious. The sausage was very flavorful, the cheese was melted and creamy, the egg was soft, and the bread was crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside. It was also pretty filling and i know why Lyn's is so popular on campus. Not only did the food warm me up, but the way Lyn and her husband operate the car. They have many regulars and converse with their customers, and also memorize some of their regular customers' orders. She is very friendly and asks people how their days were, and you can tell she puts love and care into her food. I can also tell how the ingredients are not old or full of bad things because the quality is great too, for less than $5 for most of the items on the menu. I love this place and highly recommend!!!! read more

Lyn's - Egg cheese and sausage on long roll - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SETTING: Food truck right outside the quad. Green awning with name "Lyn's" on the side of the truck. Still can't find it? Look for a good sized line crowded around the food truck. FOOD: Whenever I'm "forced" to make vegetarian choices, I seem to lose a little pep in my step. I've never gotten excited about a vegetable medley, but hey, gotta eat healthy from time to time, right? Looking at the reviews, I went for the Eggplant Spinach Parm Pita. I've had all four items separately before, but never together. For some reason, I immediately experienced a flashback of Captain Planet. "When our powers combine...!" I thought if all these 4 things come together, it should taste pretty delicious, and the description of the vegetarian items made it seem like a healthy "green" option. After the first bite, whatever pep I lost in my step, I regained 100-fold. I raised my fist towards the sky as I lifted off. I AM Captain Planet!!! Yes, that's how delicious it was. But it came at an expense; it didn't look too healthy. Fried eggplant and lots of cheese. Beyond tasty, no doubt, but just know this ain't no lean cuisine. SERVICE: Fast and hardworking duo leading the charge. One side says "order" and other side says "pickup". Follow the directions, and you shall be rewarded handsomely. IMPRESSIONS: If I am ever back in the area, I'm gonna make a stop. Can't beat the price either. A little more than $3? DEAL. In the meantime, I'm very tempted to create my own version. I'd probably grill the eggplant though, so I don't feel as guilty. Maybe toss in an egg and go lighter on the cheese. You already know what I'm going to name this creation, don't you? Eggplant! Spinach! Cheese! Pita! Gooo PLANET! When these ingredients combine, I am CAPTAIN PLANET!!! read more

$3 for a spinach, egg, and cheese. Unreal price and taste. Seriously, it's so filling and you watch them crack the egg on the griddle in front of you. I also get the salt, pepper, ketchup, hotsauce. Brings it all together. Also, Lyn and her husband are really welcoming and thorough--they always get the order right. It's the best breakfast deal (price AND quality) you're gonna find, especially near Penn. read more

I loooove Lyn's. It's my absolute favorite food truck at Penn. The food is cheap, fresh, and consistently delicious: bacon egg and cheese on a long hoagie roll used to be only $2.75 (might be $3 now, but that's still awesome for how huge this sandwich is). Their grilled chicken pita/other grilled chicken sandwiches are AMAZING. I think they put crack in their honey mustard sauce, cause I'm not usually a fan of honey mustard but it's AWESOME here, so you MUST get it on your chicken. They also make a great cheesesteak (try it with sriracha sauce), and for you vegetarians out there they make a killer spinach-eggplant parm. You pretty much can't go wrong with anything you order here. Lyn is always super sweet and friendly, unlike a lot of food truck proprietors (yes, I'm talking about you, Yue Kee), and they get your order out quickly. I think there are also secret items not on the menu. Last time I was there, I heard whispers about "The Line". What that is, I have no idea, but I'm sure it's delicious. You'll just have to go to Lyn's and order one to find out. read more

I had Lyn's at a 3 star in my head, but then I tried the Eggplant Spinach Parm pita with Sriracha thanks to another reviewer and it was awesome. The Good: At first glance, Lyn's is a very typical sandwich/hoagie food truck with pretty average fare, but unique sandwiches like the Eggplant Spinach Parm make it stand out in the midst of other sandwich food trucks. Furthermore, Lyn's is extremely meticulous about hygiene. Pay attention! She never touches your food with anything other than her utensils. The Bad: Classic sandwiches aren't too big or filling. Bui's outdoes Lyn's significantly when it comes to sandwiches like Sausage Egg and Cheeses. read more

Lyn's was recommended to me by a friend, and I was skeptical how good a sandwich food truck could possibly be. After verifying with yelp, I decided to try Lyn's for lunch today and I'm pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken special with sweet peppers - great flavors, fresh, and filling. I had a hard time trying to maneuver my sandwich because it was so big. They can also customize your sandwich as my boyfriend added lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce to his meatball parmesan. Turnover is relatively fast. We went during the lunch rush and probably waited just over 5 min for 2 sandwiches. On average, we spent less than $5 per person for lunch. I will definitely come back! read more

Awesome! I go twice a week - prices are great, service always good, and the food is delicious. For the price, coupled with speed -- very few can beat it. She even knows me- so i don't even have to order anymore, just a quick look and knows that I am "2 egg, cheese, and bacon bagels on a cinnamon raisin" How cute is that, eh! Fantastic, simply amazing -- please, definietly, try it out; and yes - it can get packed from 10-12; just as a warning-but well worth the wait! read more

I think Philly has a selection of great and incredibly affordable food trucks, and Lyn's is one that serves food which, while not the most innovative, delivers exactly what they say in a quick and tasty fashion at stupid-low prices. You can go here and get a stuffed sandwich starting at $3($2 if it's a breakfast sandwich), and they are very satisfying. The eggplant parm sandwich(or pita if you so choose), is a standby and a faux meal in and of itself; 2 meals if you get the large sandwich(which'll only cost you a flat $5). Lines can be long, but moves quickly. And Lyn is super nice. Frankly, it's hard to walk by and not get something. read more

Went to visit a relative at Penn Medical, took a walk onto Spruce St... found this small food truck & reminded of the Grease Trucks at Rutgers... damn good Cheesesteak... nice service & prices that couldn't be beat... makes me wish I had gone to Penn when accepted instead of choosing a different college so many years ago... give it a try if you are in the area... good food & great price... can't ask for anything more read more

Can't beat the value. Lyn is super sweet and will remember your usual order if you get it a few times. It's a popular spot, as evidenced by the scads of people around breakfast and lunch hours, and it's a common pick when I'm looking for cheap and good food quickly. My go-tos are the turkey bacon/egg/cheese on a long roll or the spinach/egg/cheese on a long roll. Sriracha and ketchup and pepper, no salt. 3 bucks will net you either one of these large-ish sandwiches in all their gooey, cheesy goodness. read more

Lyns' egg, cheese, and turkey bacon bagel breakfast sandwich sets the bar for breakfast sandwiches. I have yet to find a food cart that does better and believe me I've tried. I go out of my way to go to Lyn's in the mornings because something magic just happens. The cheese is perfectly blended into the egg; there's just enough crisp on the bagel; and the turkey patty is so juicy. And if the sandwich is magic, Lyn is the nicest magician. Always really smiley and beautiful and just wonderful. read more

Their bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with a bit of sriracha hot sauce. Amazing.

Best $3.50 i have ever spent on lunch. I would recommend the Spinach Eggplant Parmesan sandwich, which is delicious and hearty, even for non-vegetarians like me. The short roll costs $3.50 and the larger size costs $5, but I have found the short roll to be plenty (for a girl). Highly recommend! read more

There is a reason this place has such good reviews! You get really good food that's inexpensive and made fresh. I ate here 3 out of 4 days when I was down by the hospitals. Grilled chicken Caesar wrap, ham, egg and cheese on a bagel and a grilled chicken sandwich on a long Philly roll. It also helps that Lyn is so friendly. Go check it out! read more

Lyn's is my favorite food truck on Penn's campus! As the other reviewers have said, Lyn's has excellent service. Lyn has an exceptional memory in terms of remembering regulars' orders (and also for remembering multiple orders at once during peak hours). Service is quick and you have a variety of sandwiches (both breakfast and lunch sandwiches) to choose from. In terms of quality, the food here is always very good. I tried this truck last fall based on chance and have been a regular since then. read more

I've heard a lot about Lyn's and them making good sandwiches. But shoot, those lines are always long when students are here. I just don't have the patience. But that's why summer's are great for getting good grub. I finally made my way to Lyn's. I went simple and got a meatball parm sub. I loved that after the meatballs and sauce, they not only added mozzarella, but a nice sprinkling of parm cheese. And, it was quite tasty. The meatballs were big and yummy. The sauce was nice. And, these cheese was cheese. I do want to go back and try some of their other sandwiches. read more

There were a LOT of people lined up for this tiny little food cart. The line did move pretty slowly but I truly love this place. Lyn and mr lyn are an adorable couple and they work super quickly and expertly. I ordered the egg and cheese and spinach on wheat bread and it was incredibly flavorful and satisfying! My parents both tried the cheesesteaks on long rolls and they said it was very good. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Seeing the great reviews online, I ventured over on a Monday for lunch around noon. The line was long, which to me indicated worthiness. The menu is pretty basic and really fairly priced. It seems to be owned by a married couple and I was immensely impressed with their efficiency of the cooking and handling the line. I ordered the Cheesesteak with mushrooms & was disappointed with the taste. Let me be clear, it did not taste poorly. But it lacked flavor and did not "wow" me. I think the place would benefit from some cheese options. I think the cheese was white American and didn't add much taste to the meal. I think Cheddar would have added some real flavor to the sandwich. The amount of food on the sandwich was a bit underwhelming. I can't complain too much on this point since it was only $5.50; so it was a pretty fair price for the amount given. But, I think the menu could benefit from giving more options like adding extra meat to the sandwich or having a larger size offered. At the end of the day, the sandwich was alright, but it did not fill me up. I loved my interaction with the couple, and so I'll probably try something else from them in the future, but I won't go out of my way to eat here. read more

I mainly go for the delicious and filling breakfast sandwiches. For $3.50, the egg, cheese, and meat bagel sandwich tides me over past lunch hour. Simple, tasty, and a pretty straightforward menu of good options. read more

Good breakfast items (eggs, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, steak), good prices, fast cooking.

Out of place Texan looking for a place to eat on a cold night, my friends and I found this going a random direction. Since we were in Philadelphia, I guess it makes sense to get a philly cheese steak? The truck ran out of bread for the cheese steak so we ended up getting it on some wheat tortilla or something. Overall it was good but I'm sure the owner can add things and customize it exactly how you want! (e.g. Fried egg on top?) read more

Yes, Lyn's is as good as everyone says it is. On recommendation from fellow yelpers, the first item I ordered at Lyn's was a bacon, egg and cheese on a hoagie roll (long roll?) with salt, pepper, ketchup, and siracha. Unbelievably delicious. Honestly, I was never a big fan of egg and cheese sandwiches to begin with and I certainly never put ketchup anywhere near my eggs, but this menu item, while not revolutionary, hits all the right buttons. And yes, just as everyone says, Lyn is the sweetest most adorable food truck owner on the planet; always smiling, always polite, and always paying attention to who has and hasn't placed their order yet. This is one thing about Lyn's that is undeniable: their good service. I always get nervous when I see a crowd, rather than a line, in front of a food truck. I don't know where I should be standing or if I'm cutting someone off. Never fear, Lyn will spot you and pleasantly ask you what you want if you are stood anywhere in front of the truck. Also, if you are on a budget (and I mean budget), you could always go with the simple egg and cheese on the long roll with the fixin's, which will only set you back $2.25. It will fill you up, I promise. LOVE this place. read more

Best food truck for a breakfast sandwich in university city. There's almost always a line but the service is super fast and it's worth the wait! Perfect egg and cheese sandwiches read more