Moving to the East Coast from the West, I realized everything was different, including the food chains. Even if they had the foods I craved, they were far and few. Here are the 5 food chains I missed the most while at school:

1. In-N-Out Burger

Since I'm from California, this is the obvious choice. From the always famous animal fries to their fresh burgers, In-N-Out is definitely the place I missed the most.

2. Taco Bell

Once again, my Californian roots missed Mexican food, even if it was the fake "Mexican" that came from 'the bell'. I missed my Doritos Locos tacos and Crunchwraps supreme.

3. Chick-fil-A

Although there is Chick-fil-A on the East Coast, it was very hard to find (at least for me.) I missed the special sauce and the chicken nuggets and especially the chicken sandwiches. The only place I found it was in the airport, so that was a special treat on my way home.

4. Nekter Juice Bar

I used to work at Nekter, so this is a place I especially missed. I eat gluten free, soy free, and sesame free and this place makes it easy to eat! I love their açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices, and it was an easy go-to for me. Unfortunately, Nekter was no where to be seen in Philly.

5. Panda Express

Though there is Chinese food galore along the East Coast, Panda was also hard to find. I missed their fried rice and especially their Orange Chicken. Especially with the college foods around me, it made me miss this go-to fast food chain.