How many restaurants are there within 1 km of University City?
105 restaurants within 1 km of University City, 33.4 per km². 69 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
University City, Philadelphia · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 4th most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Philadelphia
Within 1 km
105
restaurants
Per km²
33.4
high competition
With 10+ reviews
91
enough to judge a rating
Established
69
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.3★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
281
per restaurant
Every restaurant in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 105 restaurants here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up29 (28%)
- 4.0 to 4.446 (44%)
- 3.5 to 3.912 (11%)
- Below 3.54 (4%)
- Under 10 reviews14 (13%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Gyro Truck | 4.9★ | 132 | 590 m |
| Asad's Hot Chicken | 4.8★ | 3,300 | 460 m |
| Nanu's Hot Chicken | 4.8★ | 939 | 830 m |
| Nafi Food Express | 4.8★ | 301 | 560 m |
| OK CHEESESTEAK | 4.8★ | 264 | 720 m |
| CM Chicken Philadelphia | 4.7★ | 947 | 980 m |
| Playa Bowls | 4.7★ | 795 | 480 m |
| Tataki Ramen & Sushi | 4.7★ | 419 | 730 m |
| Halal Cart | 4.7★ | 204 | 800 m |
| Tacos Don Memo | 4.7★ | 122 | 190 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asad's Hot Chicken | 4.8★ | 3,300 | 460 m |
| Kabobeesh | 4.1★ | 2,683 | 690 m |
| White Dog Cafe - University City | 4.4★ | 2,635 | 480 m |
| Copabanana University City | 4.1★ | 1,935 | 460 m |
| Shake Shack University City | 4.2★ | 1,891 | 850 m |
Chains
- Farmer's Fridge · 5 outlets
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Questions
How many restaurants are there in University City?
105 within 1 km of the centre of University City, Philadelphia, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 33.4 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the 4th most crowded of the 10 Philadelphia areas we mapped.
Is University City a good place to open a restaurant?
HIGH competition: 105 restaurants within 1 km of University City, 33.4 per km². 69 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of restaurants in University City?
4.3 out of 5, across the 91 with at least 10 reviews. 29 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical restaurant here has 281 reviews.
Which restaurants in University City are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: New York Gyro Truck (4.9, 132 reviews), Asad's Hot Chicken (4.8, 3,300 reviews), Nanu's Hot Chicken (4.8, 939 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of University City on 13 October 2026 and counted every restaurant on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.