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Academic Bistro - Drexel University
The Academic Bistro is the centerpiece of Drexel's Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, and Food Science programs. Students taking courses in hospitality management and culinary arts utilize the Academic Bistro to rehearse the skills that will prepare them for a successful career in hospitality and fine dining.
During the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, the restaurant is open to the public on the days service courses are running, providing a delicious meal that demonstrates the students' creativity, planning, and preparation of food as well as the front and back of the house expertise that they are learning in the program.
Students prepare all meals from scratch, as much as possible, from sauce stocks to ice cream, using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. No two meals are the same and are guided by the rule of thumb that all must be delicious and visually appealing.
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During the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, the restaurant is open to the public on the days service courses are running, providing a delicious meal that demonstrates the students' creativity, planning, and preparation of food as well as the front and back of the house expertise that they are learning in the program.
Students prepare all meals from scratch, as much as possible, from sauce stocks to ice cream, using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. No two meals are the same and are guided by the rule of thumb that all must be delicious and visually appealing.
27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(23)
- fit for foodies(12)
- good for groups(7)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- scenic view(6)
- great for brunch(5)
Academic Bistro - Drexel University Reviews List
Review 1 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great location and happy to support
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, nice atmosphere. It's a true learning laboratory for Drexel students.
And, they accept Drexel's Dragon Dollars for payment which is very nice."
And, they accept Drexel's Dragon Dollars for payment which is very nice."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really great food for really really great price. Highly recommended. Menu varies on daily basis, see website for menu for given day."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I enjoyed the lunch at the Drexel Bistro. Food was great and service was friendly and attentive."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like the room, because is comfortable, lighting was fine. Every time I go I am pleased with the atmosphere and service.
I enjoyed the appetizer, very crunchy and the basil gave a nice finish touch to it. My soup was hot but I would have like a bit hotter. I do not care for desserts so the ice cream was so so to me.
Service was excellent, he was friendly and was right on top of everything. Making sure of the drinks, and he did time very well between dishes."
I enjoyed the appetizer, very crunchy and the basil gave a nice finish touch to it. My soup was hot but I would have like a bit hotter. I do not care for desserts so the ice cream was so so to me.
Service was excellent, he was friendly and was right on top of everything. Making sure of the drinks, and he did time very well between dishes."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great for lunch meetings, and private parties."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I felt it was a bit disorganized
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I felt it was a bit disorganized & orders were incorrect. Some were waited on & served before others & the food was just ok."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
liked having a choice of food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"liked having a choice of food items"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 8 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always something new at the Bistro!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Completely operated by the Hospitality and Restaurant Management students from Drexel University, I have never been dissappointed with the service or food at the Academic Bistro. $10-$12 three or four course prix fixe lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the term, occasionally a weekly dinner at about $20. Every day is a new culturally authentic theme ranging from Chinese to New York Italian to Middle Eastern to Mexican. Slightly drab dining room with seating for 30. What it lacks in decor it makes up for with jovial atmosphere, kind service, and great food at a more than reasonable price. The bar hight two tops offer a great view of the Drexel campus and University City."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
SUPERB!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The meal was excellently prepared with high quality ingredients and notable presentation. Every morsel was delicious from the freshly baked bread to the antipasto, main course, and yummy dessert. Truly enjoyed the meal, service, and ambiance."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Drexel students do a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Drexel students do a great job both in front of and in the back of house. Great experience and the food was very good!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Chef was great! Amazing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chef was great! Amazing food presentation/choice!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed the dinner, the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed the dinner, the room was pleasant. Very friendly atmosphere. The appetizer had very good flavor. Although the corn bread was not bad, I felt that it was a bit cold and dry. The main entree was very tasty. The dessert was excellent, moist and I could had taken a second piece. Service was excellent, friendly and very prompt to assist us."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All courses were tasty. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All courses were tasty. The staff were all charming."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service at the Bistro was great! A real value. And very timely service. You get in served and can be done in an hour. It was great! I think you should advertise it more so that more people know about it and take advantage of it. It is too bad that this great food and service is not enjoyed by more people at Drexel and around Phillie. Why would you pay $7-8 on the street for a cheap lunch, when you could get a GREAT meal in a timely fahsion for not much more."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a Valentine's Day Prix
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had a Valentine's Day Prix Fixe here that consisted of mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette, stuffed pork loin with sauteed green beans and some kind of delicious potatoes and a whole plate of desserts. It was probably the best meal of my life. The service was fabulous and there was COMPLIMENTARY iced tea and strawberry drink. I was in heaven, as was my best friend. Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Academic Bistro - Drexel University
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate