7th Street Burger Brings Its Fan-Favorite Smashburgers to the Shop Penn Retail District
Media Relations Contact:
Jennifer Rizzi, Communications Director
Penn Facilities & Real Estate Services
215.573.6107, rizzi@upenn.edu
7th Street Burger Contact:
Sarah Milner, Marketing Manager
203.393.8790, sarah@7thstreetburger.com
The Shop Penn retail district is pleased to announce the addition of 7th Street Burger, the rapidly growing smashburger concept that has become one of New York City's most sought-after burger destinations. The restaurant will open at 3931 Walnut Street in University City, bringing its signature smashburgers, crispy fries, and simple, quality-driven menu to Penn students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.
Founded in New York City's East Village in 2021 by college friends Kevin Rezvani and Paras Jain, 7th Street Burger built its reputation on a simple formula: three cooks on the grill, three items on the menu, and nine ingredients in the restaurant. While the concept is intentionally simple, its focus has always been the same: high-quality, full-of-flavor, made-to-order smashburgers. What began as a single neighborhood burger shop on East 7th Street quickly developed a devoted following, leading to expansion across the East Coast. Today, the brand operates dozens of locations while maintaining its commitment to serving great burgers at an accessible price point.
"Shop Penn continues to attract exciting dining concepts that resonate with both the campus community and the broader University City neighborhood," said Rachel Siegert, Penn's Associate Vice President of Real Estate. "7th Street Burger has earned a passionate following by perfecting a simple menu centered around quality, consistency, and value. We're thrilled to welcome this highly regarded brand to our retail district."
Known for helping fuel the smashburger phenomenon in New York City, 7th Street Burger’s signature burgers are smashed to crisp perfection and topped with grilled onions, melted American cheese, pickles, and house sauce, all served on a Martin’s Potato Roll. The menu also features crispy and loaded fries as well as spicy and vegetarian smashburgers, offering something for a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
“Opening on Walnut Street is an exciting milestone for 7th Street Burger as we continue expanding in the Northeast,” said Sarah Milner, 7th Street Burger’s Marketing Manager. “University City's incredible energy, walkability, and diverse mix of students, healthcare professionals, and residents make it the perfect place to serve our burgers. We're excited to bring University City an affordable, high-quality fast casual burger option that’s open all day into late night.”
The addition of 7th Street Burger further strengthens Shop Penn’s growing collection of dining destinations and reflects the district's commitment to bringing sought-after local, regional, and national brands to University City. The restaurant's fast-casual format and late-night appeal are expected to make it a popular destination for students, campus visitors, and neighborhood residents alike.
7th Street Burger is anticipated to open in late fall/early winter. To learn more about 7th Street Burger and their offerings visit their website and follow @shopsatpenn and @7thstreetburgernyc on social media for updates.
About SHOP PENN Retail District
Penn’s retail district offers an inspired, contemporary shopping and dining experience, open to all. Spanning ten city blocks from 30th to 40th Streets and across Spruce, Walnut, and Chestnut Streets, the district features more than 65 curated shopping, dining, and entertainment outlets immersed in the region’s most beautiful and historic university campus. The diverse collection of retail offerings—including national brands and independent shops—provides the highest quality options at every price point for the Penn community, surrounding neighborhoods, and beyond. Visit the SHOP PENN website for a full listing of retailers.
About 7th Street Burger
7th Street Burger is a fast-casual smashburger concept founded by college friends in 2021 in New York City's East Village. Built around doing one thing really well, the brand offers simple, high-quality, made-to-order smashburgers, topped with grilled onions, melted American cheese, pickles, and house sauce on a Martin's Potato Roll. What began as a single neighborhood burger shop has grown into a multi-unit brand with locations across New York, New Jersey, DC, Baltimore, Boston, and beyond, driven by a continued commitment to quality, consistency, and accessible pricing. For more information, visit 7thstreetburger.com and follow @7thstreetburgernyc