Philadelphia
Not only is this pleasant cafe vegan and gluten-free, it's also kosher to boot. Breakfast dishes are served all day, and they have tempting options such…
Must-see restaurants in Pennsylvania
South Philadelphia
The bar here offers casual dining and a wide range of dishes including sushi rolls, salads and gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), along with a good choice of…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Pace yourself at this all-you-can-eat Pennsylvania Dutch extravaganza: one of the three buffet lines is dedicated entirely to sweets. The rest are only…
Pennsylvania
The on-site restaurant at the Brandywine River Museum of Art is a great find, and not just as museum restaurants go. The menu trucks in sun-kissed, farm…
Pittsburgh
Much loved and seemingly always packed, Carmi is justifiably famed for its menu of soul-food favorites, including fried catfish, stuffed pork chops and…
Chinatown & Center City East
'Sunday gravy,' that delectable slow-cooked tomato-meat sauce that's a staple of Italian-American tables, is served every night at this homey restaurant…
Pittsburgh
To be frank, no one is coming to the Western Alleghenies for Texas-style barbecue, but Pork & Beans argues, "Why not?" They've got juicy brisket with…
Chinatown & Center City East
Darkly lit with a mid-century modern style, this place channels 1950s Americana. Southern-style cooking offers up succulent deep-fried chicken with warm…
Philadelphia
Gourmet pizzas – with toppings such as speck and eggs, and lamb and artichoke – take center stage at this appealing restaurant and bar in a creatively…
South Philadelphia
There's some inspired fusion cooking at this classy collaboration between James Beard award–winning chef Peter Serpico and top Philly restaurateur Stephen…
Pennsylvania
This diner doesn't seem to have changed much since it was shipped here lock, stock and barrel from Bethlehem, PA, in the mid-1950s. It would be retro…
South Philadelphia
Ranked one of the best ice creams in the world, Big Gay Ice Cream is not a Philly original (it's NYC-based), but who can resist the lure of its signature …
Philadelphia
The staff at this cute store make the traditional ice-cream flavors (such vanilla, chocolate and butter pecan) with the best fresh ingredients. There are…
Pennsylvania
A scrumptious stop next to the river for a bite, with decent coffee and pastries that run a little sweet. It stays open for dinner Thursday to Saturday…
Pennsylvania
If you like the sound of a sports-bar-type atmosphere with chichi menu options such as phyllo-wrapped asparagus and prosciutto or baked Brie, then this is…
Pittsburgh
This groovy donutteria doesn't have peace or love on the menu, but it sure lives up to the 'little donuts' part: these mini-sized donuts are topped with…
South Philadelphia
Though you order at the counter and service can be a bit brusque, there's an undeniably hip feel to this diner that serves up vegan dishes such as tofu…
Logan Square & Fairmount
You can’t mention Philadelphia foods without mentioning water ice, and Philly Flavors has some of the best in the city, with flavors like honeydew and…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Squirreled away in a building listed on the national register of historic places, Carr's is the brainchild of Tim Carr, who whips out farm-to-table pizzas…
Philadelphia
Brunch all day, every day is Renata's proud boast. Although the place ain't much to look at, its menu offerings, which globe-trot for inspiration, attract…
Philadelphia
If you're hankering for a cheesesteak in Fishtown, Joe's is your answer. They come in small or large sizes and a variety of permutations including a vegan…
Pittsburgh
The Monterey is a pub (the bar's open from 3pm to midnight) but we enjoy it more as the best Irish restaurant in the city. You'll get excellent pub fare…
Philadelphia
Like walking into a Lebanese bazaar, the front of this restaurant is stocked with an attractive selection of takeaway foods, homewares and cookbooks. It…
South Philadelphia
A South Philly classic diner, no-nonsense waitresses serve generous all-day breakfast dishes at this handsome cash-only joint in a former gas station. If…
South Philadelphia
You won't miss Geno's, which commands its sharp triangular street corner in a blaze of orange and neon as if it has wandered in from the Las Vegas strip…
Pittsburgh
Operating since 1870, this place often has a line out the door for its fish sandwiches; just as in olden times, you can still order a glass of buttermilk…
Pennsylvania
This popular events venue also hosts an excellent on-site New American restaurant that serves locally sourced cheese plates, crab cakes and filet mignon,…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Where possible this Fairmount Park cafe cooks with ingredients from local farmers using sustainable farming practices. The location by the river and…
Philadelphia
You'll find these delicious ice creams made with organic cream and free-range eggs in many places around town, but this is Weckerley's flagship store…
Chinatown & Center City East
More of a worthwhile cause than a great gourmet destination, Rosa's wall is plastered with post-it notes: tokens from the people who have donated $1 to…
Philadelphia
Who doesn't love a cupcake, especially when its cream icing is slathered in multicolored sprinkles? The winners of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars have set up…
Philadelphia
If you're feverish for brunch, the Farmacy provides the cure in a variety of tried and tested ways. You can build your own eggs Benedict or get a…
Philadelphia
Specializing in thin-crust pizza, Pizza Brain is also something of a quirky museum as it's home to the world's largest collection of pizza-related items,…
Pennsylvania
A small gem a few blocks from the center of town, this sophisticated Tuscan trattoria has a large selection of pastas and thin-crust pizzas, as well as…
Philadelphia
The vibe is very relaxed and the food hearty and generally healthy at this community cafe, which is run on a non-profit, pay-what-you-can-afford basis…
Pittsburgh
Start the day right at this Allentown establishment, which resembles a diner plucked from the 1950s. Dig into a kielbasa sausage breakfast sandwich,…
Philadelphia
Part of a local mini-empire of sizzling Szechuan goodness. Take your pick from a variety of soups, noodles and spicy entrees. This location has the bonus…
Philadelphia
Sitting at the base of the FMC Tower, this is a power dining spot with easy-on-the-eye decor and a generally play-it-safe menu of pasta, salads, burgers…
Pittsburgh
This gold-lit temple to the pig is so devoted it even serves garlic-and-caper-studded lard with the bread. Its charcroute plate presents all its lovely…
South Philadelphia
Pat's claim to fame is that it invented the cheesesteak way back in 1930. Order 'wit' (with) or 'widdout' (without) onions, and with your choice of cheese…
