After a long day of school, students search for food in the school’s surrounding area. With so many options, which after-school snack place is the best?
Options can be divided into three criteria: location, cost, and most importantly, taste. According to many students, Chipotle is at the forefront of the contenders. However, the restaurant is far from Haverford Station, which causes most burrito bowl enjoyers to commute home via the Ardmore train station.
“Chipotle is great before getting on the train, but it only works when you have time to kill,” Third Former Danny Deering said.
Arguably the strongest contender, which fulfills all three criteria, is our own café.
Another strong contender is Wendy’s, which is much more accessible, at less than half the distance away from school, and cheaper than Chipotle. The downside is food quality. Most students, especially those coming from sports practices, seek healthier and more substantive meals after school. In this case, Wendy’s burgers and fries are not a great option.
Arguably the strongest contender, which fulfills all three criteria, is our own café. Another good alternative is Tous les Jours bakery, which offers both pastries and coffee for students getting off the train early in the morning, along with sandwiches and smoothies for those waiting to return home in the afternoon. Furthermore, its location is near-perfect, situated directly on the street connected to Haverford Station. The only downside is the price; Tous les Jour is more expensive than Wendy’s, but still less pricey than Chipotle.
It could be the perfect middle ground.
