Pennsylvania Dutch Country
This brewery, established in 1995, is a local favorite. The restaurant serves hearty but sophisticated food – lamb burger with tzatziki, hummus tacos or…
Must-see restaurants in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Proudly smoke- and TV-free, Elk Creek Cafe serves local, sustainable, farm-to-table products that taste great, especially when washed down with a fresh…
Pittsburgh
This spot gives dignity to the simple frankfurter, with quality meat and toppings ('vestments,' per the menu) such as blue cheese or kimchi. Good salads,…
Philadelphia
Nose to tail cooking is on offer at this buzzy restaurant and butchery. Sample its smokey Hungarian sausage with zingy pickles, bacon kielbasa with German…
Pittsburgh
The original location serves up the signature sandwiches Pittsburghers miss when they move away: hot, greasy delights stuffed with grilled meat, french…
Philadelphia
Modeled after a Tel Aviv snack spot, this compact cafe serves ultra-creamy hummus and pickles at communal tables. If you're hungry or fancy a takeout, pre…
South Philadelphia
'Pizza steak' – topped with tomato sauce – is an option, as are cold hoagies. But most come to this handsomely done up black, white and silver diner for…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Tired of all that Pennsylvania Dutch starch? Try this Pan-Asian spot for…well, more starch, but noodles don't feel half as heavy as a smorgasbord. Veggie…
Chinatown & Center City East
It's cash-only and BYOB at this popular place that's very cozy and usually packed to the gills with a chatty crowd – making it no place for an intimate,…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
This typical PA Dutch diner serves locals and tourists alike with dishes like creamed chipped beef and 'egg-in-the-nest.' Food is freshly cooked, and…
South Philadelphia
In the heart of the Italian Market is this appealing Mexican restaurant which comes highly recommended for its nachos, ceviche and tacos and is a cut…
Philadelphia
This historic 1895 building, once a commodities exchange, reopened in July 2018 after a $50-million revamp. The old food hall is even bigger and better…
Philadelphia
Russet stands out from the other charming BYOB restaurants across the neighborhood for its expert renditions of French and Italian dishes using fresh…
Pennsylvania
You've been hiking. You've been trekking. And now you need a burger and a beer. We understand. Embrace the impulse at Bowman's, which offers a fine range…
Philadelphia
Vibrant multicolored decor is a fitting backdrop for modern Mexican-ish street snacks. Kids will be delighted to sit in the old VW Bug, and they devote an…
Pittsburgh
Affectionately nicknamed the 'Dirty O,' this neon-lit shop is a late-night favorite and proudly serves hundreds of different beers. With good chili dogs…
South Philadelphia
This pastry shop has been satisfying Philadelphia's sweet tooth since 1904 and is known for its Italian treats, such as cannoli filled with either ricotta…
Pennsylvania
This bright, bustling little cafe serves good coffee, omelets, salads, quiche, sandwiches and, of course, mushrooms – in soups, dips, stuffed with sausage…
Logan Square & Fairmount
The old brick building for a long-gone pool in the East Fairmount Park is home to this pleasant cafe with outdoor seating overlooking the Schuylkill River…
Chinatown & Center City East
Sample Burmese specialties, such as Shan noodle soup and Asian tea leaf salad, at this reliable Chinatown restaurant. Among the huge array of tantalizing…
Pittsburgh
Near Arsenal Park, this creative spot offers fresh breakfasts (eggplant Benedict, say) that are a big draw here, but this two-room cafe is pleasant any…
Philadelphia
The authentic Moroccan cuisines feast here comprises two appetizers, three main course dishes and two desserts. Plush, patterned carpets, cushions and low…
Philadelphia
Satisfying students and others interested in good, inexpensive Korean fare; enter from the parking lot in the back of the shopping plaza. The chicken…
Philadelphia
The University City branch of this popular Philly doughnut chain. All fried, all day: in the morning, the menu is cake doughnuts and quality coffee. After…
Philadelphia
Serving what it likes to call 'vegan soul food', this no-frills cafe offers tasty faux-meat dishes such as jerk chicken legs and barbecue chicken, as well…
Logan Square & Fairmount
This branch of the popular brunch cafe serves its filling egg, salad and comfort food dishes all the way through to dinner.
South Philadelphia
Caterer Rachel Klein prepares five-course vegan (and kosher) feasts served around a farmhouse table in a cutely decorated space that also doubles as a…
Philadelphia
As one diner put it: 'Lobster roll. Drop mic.' Part of a casual East Coast chain serving authentic tastes of Maine using sustainably sourced seafood. Wash…
South Philadelphia
Customers drive from far and wide to this old-school, non-fancy sandwich shop in an industrial part of town. It's famous for its roast pork sandwich with…
South Philadelphia
If it's good enough for a president, it's good enough for us. Sample the classic Philly iced treat (pronounced 'wooder ice') made with nothing artificial…
Pittsburgh
Bread, pizza and torta rustica round out the menu alongside the biscotti. Charismatic owner Larry Laguttata offers a bread-baking class ($85) every Sunday…
South Philadelphia
It's hard to argue with pizza and beer, especially when it's crispy Naples style – but also try the heartier dishes from all over Italy, such as the wood…
Pittsburgh
The whole street smells like a campfire from the aromas coming from Wilson's. Expect your clothes to smell too, after a plastic-plate meal in this zero…
Philadelphia
Cash only at this branch of a popular diner-style cafe that mixes up its offering of traditional Jewish and American breakfast and brunch dishes with some…
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
Chinatown & Center City East
It's cash only and BYOB at this hand-pulled noodle joint. Slurp up delicious and inexpensive soups with perfectly chewy noodles, plus standard stir-fries…
Pittsburgh
This massive supermarket has almost anything you could want in terms of food, as well as a deli, meat and seafood department. There's even tables and…
Pennsylvania
A welcome alternative to standard diner food in this area, this brick-walled brewpub has fresh salads, bacon-wrapped scallops, creative pizzas and some…
Philadelphia
Contemporary American cooking is carried off with aplomb at this long-time fine-dining option that offers dishes such as handmade pastas, duroc pork and…
Philadelphia
Enjoy tasty pizza by the slice at this tiny, bare-bones pie shop with a few seats should you choose to eat in. There's a good lunch deal of two slices…
South Philadelphia
Rock up at the bakery door for a classic Philly pretzel, warm out of their giant oven, and made with only flour, water and yeast. They also make a whole…
