Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Philadelphia

James T. • August 6, 2012One of best ice cream jawns in the city. Milkshake sizes are freakin ridiculous. Love it!

- B. • April 17, 2011My family has been coming here for 4 generations. The cheesesteaks are without comparison -- they are solid ambrosia. The cheese hoagies are just as phenomenal: a great vegetarian alternative.

Jamie S. • April 2, 2013The Tomato Bistro is one of our favorite spots - great food and atmosphere upstairs and yummy pizza and salad downstairs. The flatbreads and small plates upstairs were delicious!

Lisa T. • July 13, 2015Beautiful, quiet/peaceful, elegant atmosphere, fast, friendly service, delicious cuisine. Amazing Tofu Pad Thai & Tom Kha Soup, delicious desserts & appetizers every time. Parking lot right outside.

Meme 3. • December 9, 2015Their cookies and cream and WHYY icecream is amazing you will never find better icecream in whole philadelphia like you can find it here

Kelsey P. • October 26, 2016Serves the best French toast around. The baked goods are cooked fresh daily, and I never leave without picking up a cupcake or two. The beautiful greenhouse look also makes for a great atmosphere.

Jane L. • February 26, 2019Best place to grab lunch on Main Street! Their menu is creative and executed deliciously. Great beer selection as well.

Nicolette S. • November 8, 2013Best tomato bisque soup in town! Love that they also sell GF pizza dough (so good!)

Ibie I. • May 25, 2019Lovely place! Delicious coffee and treats.

Phillyism • February 25, 2012Perfect Pad Thai. So many spicy stars (levels) available, just ask. The winter rolls are one of the best starters out there. Pre-game with dinner and then head to the Manayunkk Tavern or Old Eagle.

Randolph M. • December 10, 2014Breakfast coffee waitresses breakfast sandwiches pancakes scrambled eggs,the clientele,Ms.Kim.Ambience. Cushioned high stools at the counter. Rows of tables.

David S. • June 2, 2014Classic coffee house with wonderful coffee (La Colombe) and great fancy cappuccinos and Lattes too. Morning, noon or evenings.

C • September 18, 2014If you want quality service and EXCELLENT food and in the heart of Mt Airy, make this your stop !

Emily F. • April 24, 2017One of Philly’s best ice cream shops. Big selection of flavours and toppings that you and the kids will enjoy.

Recordbreakin • March 7, 2013Hot chocolate with homemade marshmallow is the best.

Ivy Agnes N. • May 3, 2018Excellent water ice and Italian ice!! Great place to eat in the summer for a chilly delicious snack.

James R. • May 18, 2015Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Try one of their margaritas and the Baja tacos. Churros for dessert are incredible.

Rini D. • February 1, 2014Perfect, warm cookie - the deluxe ones are gooey in the middle. Heavenly...

Claude H. • April 20, 2015Can not go wrong with liquid carbs... errh,... BEER! They make rich, tasty stout and porter beers. With a lit of different foods from salads, a great mushroom soup, to fish, meat and pot pies....

Shanda M. • September 6, 2012The chicken teriyaki was the best that I've ever had!

Chestnut H. • October 13, 2011What is that smell? The Hogwarts kitchen elves must be at it again! Stop by Baker Street Bread Co. to pick up a loaf of their Butterbeer Bread – specially made for Harry Potter Weekend! Oct. 14-16

Lou D. • November 6, 2011Quite possibly one of the greatest hoagies you'll ever eat (I prefer the Soprano, but all varieties stellar). Oh, and be sure to get a jar of the hot pickles as well. You won't regret it

Kory A. • January 17, 2012Since you are just down the road, take an intro circus class at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts - $25 gets you feet off the ground! www.phillycircus.com

Jay K. • February 12, 2016Schmitter and the Dickens, with great beers on draft!

O. K. • August 3, 2017The pasta is out of this world, and the tiramisu is delicious. The setting is intimate. It's undoubtedly some of the best Italian food I've ever had, including food I've had in Italy.

Karoline W. • May 23, 2015Such a wonderful place to be! Thanks Meg for making it all possible. Amazing community-building, delicious and happy place to have in our neighborhood.

Ezra C. • November 4, 2016The food was excellent! Tasty southern take out food (I had mac-n-cheese, okra, collard greens and rosemary chicken) with top notch baked goods. I had both the sweet potato and pumpkin pies.

Visit Philly • October 7, 2011In leafy Fairmount Park, heaven for dogs and humans alike, the Valley Green Inn is a way station for dog walkers, bikers and pet owners, with plenty of outdoor seating available.

Claude H. • September 2, 2016Leave yourself lots of room for the rich flavor & sauce intense menu. Summer highligjts seafood and all is done well. Lobster salad shown.

Kaitlin • June 1, 2013Obsessed with this place. Growlers, sandwiches, game of thrones beer, awesome tap Selection