Lyn’s

Best food truck in the area. The operator (lyn) is super friendly. Everything I’ve ordered is delicious with great portion sizes, and the price is right.

Eggplant spinach parm pita is delicious, but I give the truck 4 stars because i just don’t think it’s that «OMG WOW!!» Eggplant is great and tasty, the pita is warm, soft, and fresh, and the tomato sauce is perfect. However, the portion is kinda small, and my friend and i were still hungry afterwards, so we decided to split an egg and cheese sandwich from another food truck lol.
The lady server is so sweet and friendly.
UPDATE: tried the bacon, egg, and cheese. It was good, but it tasted the same as any other food trucks… There’s a truck close to Lyn’s, simply named «Breakfast & Lunch,» and it has the same egg & cheese foods but at a cheaper price, so i like that better.

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.

nicest and most efficient truck I know. Ofcourse the food is great! they’ll make whatever combination you want for breakfast. If you’re somewhat of a regular they also know your order for the most part. Personally I always get grilled chicken with egg and bacon om a roll.

OMG!!!
Spinach egg cheddar on wheat please
With spicy source!!!
I love this place.

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.

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.

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.

What Lyn’s does, Lyn’s does well.
To preface this review, I’ve only been here a few times for lunch in the recent past. However, my experiences here have been nothing short of amazing. I don’t consider myself a huge food truckie, but Lyn’s is one of my new favorite food trucks to hit up in Philly. I’ve had a few things here and there — the eggplant spinach parm is solid (although the slices of eggplant themselves are pretty thin), the «italian sausage works» works (I like to get parmesan sauce on mine — is that weird??), and the salads are surprisingly big and filling.
The service itself is fantastic. There’s always a decent amount of people in line here (which is a good sign), but Lyn works quickly and efficiently, while also remaining super friendly the entire time. Prices are good for what you’re getting.
Need to try the breakfast here (usually have a hard time getting up in the mornings to begin with, which might be the problem) to get the entire scope of this little spot near the quad. I always tell myself I’m going to get tired of this place, but for some reason, I can’t stop myself from coming back.

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!

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!

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!!!

Lyn is the absolute best. Not Lyn’s, but Lyn. She is adorable, sweet, funny, and remembers every order you’ve ever made. The food is solid, cheap, and fast, too. I pretty much order the same thing every time I go — an everything bagel with over easy eggs (yolks cracked), cheese, turkey bacon, ketchup, and sriracha. AMAZING. And her pretzels with honey mustard are money. DEFINITELY a must if you frequent the area.

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?)

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 Unilocalers 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!

Lyn’s is one of the best food trucks on Penn’s campus. They have a solid lineup of great sandwiches and breakfast items, and all of them are made well. My favorite item to order is the eggplant parm spinach sandwich, whiich is a pretty unique offering, and is also a great vegetarian option. I have also had their grilled chicken, which is not as good at Hemo’s, but it was okay. The line does get long at peak times, but they are pretty fast at churning out orders.

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!

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!

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.

Again a 5. Came here again this morning and this time got the same wheat sandwich with egg, spinach, and cheese and then also tried the eggplant Parmesan pita bread sandwich (last time we got the long roll version). The pita version blew me away.
Definitely would recommend the pita over the long roll. Cheaper, and even more delicious.
What I’m most excited to share with this updated review is that Lyn’s has consistency down so right. Ordering the same sandwich twice means you get the same quality each time.
Can’t wait to keep coming back to Lyn’s!