Center City’s lunch crowd is getting a new heavy hitter this March, as Dig Inn moves into 112 S. 11th Street with chef-driven, protein-forward bowls and a side of community giving. The fast-casual spot is banking on scratch-cooked proteins and seasonal vegetables to lure workers and visitors from the nearby hospital corridor who are tired of sad desk salads.
The 11th Street location is slated to open in March, according to What Now Philadelphia. Local TV coverage has already zeroed in on the chain’s “protein-packed” lunch angle and fresher take on fast-casual dining, as reported by PHL17.
On the menu, Dig Inn leans into build-your-own bowls alongside rotating "Chef's Specials" that pair proteins like hot honey chicken and spicy salmon with seasonal grains and vegetable sides, according to Dig Inn. The idea is to keep the bowls firmly protein-forward without drowning everything in heavy sauces, aiming to satisfy diners who want a filling lunch that does not feel like a food coma waiting to happen.
How Dig Inn Plans To Curb Food Waste
Alongside the bowl game, Dig Inn has been rolling out giveback programs around recent openings, including food-drive exchanges and donating opening-day sales to local food pantries, as reported by NBC10 Philadelphia. The company also appears on the EPA's Food Recovery Challenge listings, which include groups recognized for their work to prevent and divert surplus food. The EPA frames that challenge as part of a broader national push to cut down on wasted food.
Where It Fits On Philly's Lunch Map
Dig Inn first planted its flag in Philadelphia in 2020 with a Rittenhouse location, then followed up with a University City outpost, according to the Inquirer. The brand has since pushed beyond the city limits, opening suburban locations in Ardmore and Jenkintown and now planning this Center City spot at 11th Street, per What Now Philadelphia. With that expansion, Dig Inn is angling to be a regular player in the region’s fast-casual landscape, giving downtown workers one more mid-priced, scratch-made bowl option in a crowded lunch scene.
Dig Inn plans to share opening-day details and any related giveback events on its website and social channels, according to Dig Inn. Until those specifics are out, the draw is clear: hearty, protein-packed bowls paired with a public commitment to channel some of that opening buzz toward community donations.
