How to Eat for Less Than $50 a Day in Philadelphia

Show your wallet some love with these seven affordable spots in the City of Brotherly Love as selected by local blogger Philly Food Girl

Image of cupcakes from Sweet Box, one of the great places to eat in Philly.

Indulge at Sweet Box
The storefront behind the ever-popular food truck Sweet Box—a favorite among the places to eat in Philly—is what you’d get if a unicorn and a bakery had a baby. With options like the rainbow-sprinkle-covered birthday cake cupcake and the strawberry champagne cupcake, the thick icing and moist cupcakes will have you savoring every last crumb. For $4.50 you can pick up a cupcake in one of their daily rotating flavors such as green tea tiramisu or cotton candy.

Image of a courtyard in Philadelphia, a nice sight on your way to places to eat in Philly.

How to Eat for Less Than $50 a Day in Philadelphia
From melty grilled cheeses to tasty cupcakes, it’s not hard to satisfy your cravings in Philadelphia. Discover seven places to eat in Philly that will leave you (and your wallet) feeling full as you spend a day making your way through the city’s food scene without spending more than $50.

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