You are hanging out with your buds on a Friday night, the dining halls are closed and along comes the late-night hunger. What do you do?
There is one option that's often overlooked.
The Wurst House, which is located a few blocks west of campus, on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and 43rd Street, might just hit the spot.
Open on the weekdays until midnight and 2 a.m. on the weekend, the Wurst House is the perfect place to satisfy one's late night cravings.
Mounted on the wall as you enter you will notice the black and white photographs reminding the patrons of its age and local legacy.
The Wurst House was launched as a restaurant offering common German meats such as the bratwurst -- hence the name -- and in recent decades, has been converted into the pizzeria that it is today.
Known around town for many of its specialties, the Wurst House is proud to serve quality cheesesteaks, as well as their exceptional homemade pizza and the famously delicious cuban grinder.
After being introduced to the friendly night staff, I decided to order an array of items from their fairly large menu.
Being that it is a pizzeria, I was determined to try a slice to compliment my chicken salad and chicken fingers.
Not knowing what to expect, I was presented with a mammoth slice of pizza equal to a quarter of the pie and a chicken salad that could easily feed two.
The pizza was prepared fresh and came to my table steaming.
With pizza being a regular staple in my diet, it was a treat to finally have something that tastes great without putting holes in my wallet.
The chicken salad and chicken fingers were fair, but then again I have never been one to rave about either of those.
Despite the good quality of the food, the decor inside is in need of a renovation.
Taking a peek inside, it would be safe to say that one might mistake the interior for that of a convenience store. It's all there, the ATM, the gambling machine, a 10-foot long refrigerator of imported beer and the constant buzzing from one of the many fluorescent lights advertising the available alcohol inside.
I would not consider the environment to be suited for the family or your date, but it's perfect for a group of friends trying to find a bargain worthy of their appetite.
And don't let me scare you away from a great meal. Ordering delivery at 11 p.m. appears to be the perfect solution for any college student stuck on a meal plan.
I would be remiss not to mention their selection of beer, imported or otherwise. Let's just say that they have what you need to make your Friday night a little more enjoyable.
I have every intention of returning in the near future to try the cuban grinder which, by the description I have been given by many, should live up to its reputation.
