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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

News brief: New dining option in Commons, Houston

You can add Indian food to range of cuisine that a PennCard will get you.

Cafe Spice Express - the Penn meal-plan version of the upscale Cafe Spice restaurant in Old City - opened for lunch in the lower level of 1920 Commons and in Houston Market last week.

Students can get items like chicken masala at the Commons location or prepackaged meals at Houston Market.

"We hear frequently from students via surveys from the UA or residential advisory board that people have been wanting more international flavors," Laurie Cousart, director of business services at Penn, said of the decision to bring the restaurant to the University.

Cafe Spice is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1920 Commons and during regular Houston Market hours.

Both locations accept all forms of payment, including Dining Dollars and cash.

- Christine Hurtubise