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Green Eggs Café is one of PHL.

1. Green Eggs Café

8.4
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews
Sam’s Morning Glory Diner is one of PHL.

2. Sam’s Morning Glory Diner

8.8
735 S 10th St (at Fitzwater), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Bella Vista - Southwark · 86 tips and reviews
Hatch & Coop is one of PHL.

3. Hatch & Coop

6.5
122 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA
Fried Chicken Joint · Center City East · 2 tips and reviews
Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice is one of PHL.

4. Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice

8.8
412 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Washington Square West · 2 tips and reviews
Middle Child is one of PHL.

5. Middle Child

9.2
248 S 11th St (btwn Locust & Irving Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Washington Square West · 17 tips and reviews
Magic Carpet Foods is one of PHL.

6. Magic Carpet Foods

7.8
34th & Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 15 tips and reviews
Hop Sing Laundromat is one of PHL.

7. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews
Divine Lorraine Hotel is one of PHL.

8. Divine Lorraine Hotel

7.0
699 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Hotel · North Philadelphia · 4 tips and reviews
Café La Maude is one of PHL.

9. Café La Maude

9.4
816 N 4th St (at Reno St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 81 tips and reviews
Honey's Sit 'n Eat is one of PHL.

10. Honey's Sit 'n Eat

8.6
800 N 4th St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 161 tips and reviews
Green Rock Tavern is one of PHL.

11. Green Rock Tavern

8.2
2546 E Lehigh Ave (at Livingston St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 11 tips and reviews
Vernick Food & Drink is one of PHL.

12. Vernick Food & Drink

8.9
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews
Ela is one of PHL.

13. Ela

627 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 28 tips and reviews
Sancho Pistola's is one of PHL.

14. Sancho Pistola's

8.5
19 W Girard Ave (at Leopard St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 34 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Vetri is one of PHL.

15. Pizzeria Vetri

8.9
1939 Callowhill St (btwn N 19th & 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Fairmount - Art Museum · 72 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Neapolitan pies in a laid-back setting are an easy sell, but the Vetri family didn't stop there: everything here hits, from the bottled cocktails to the soft serve & cookies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

16. Tria Taproom

2005 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Bar · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The draft system is pretty attention-grabbing, with 40 taps carrying beer, wine, cider, and sodas. But this is also the only Tria with a full kitchen, serving flatbreads and elevated pub grub.

17. Avance

1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 7 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The rehab, service, and food have all lived up to and over the hype — and the enthusiasm extends from the top-end chef's tasting menu right down to the lamb burger served only in the downstairs bar.

Serpico is one of PHL.

18. Serpico

604 South St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 38 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Having proven to be one of the most inventive and beautiful restaurants around, Serpico could be just the thing to turn South Street around. [Eater 38 Member]

High Street on Market is one of PHL.

19. High Street on Market

308 Market St (at 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Duck in still wearing your pajamas for a cup of Rival Bros. coffee, a red eye danish, and a loaf of bread for later, or bring out-of-towners here for a dinner that will impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Fat Ham is one of PHL.

20. The Fat Ham

3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · University City · 40 tips and reviews
Federal Donuts is one of PHL.

21. Federal Donuts

8.8
3428 Sansom St (at 34th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · University City · 38 tips and reviews
Tortas Frontera is one of PHL.

22. Tortas Frontera

3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · University City · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Megastar chef Rick Bayless' opened a campus outpost of his fast-ish casual sandwich option, and it's worth a trip to the non-traditional spot. There's aguas frescas and customizable guacamole. Read more.

23. Noord

1046 Tasker St (at S 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dutch Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 23 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure, they're on the cusp of the 6 month Eater 38 cutoff, but Joncarl Lachman's Noord is so unique for Philly and so fantastic that they earn a spot on our illustrious list. [Eater 38 Member]

24. Fond

1537 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 29 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Expect modern French and American cuisine expertly executed and great service. BYOB! [Eater 38 Member]

25. Le Virtù

8.3
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Will BYOB is one of PHL.

26. Will BYOB

1911 E Passyunk Ave (None), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 7 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Will has been a huge hit with the critics and the neighbors. The menu is stacked with creative takes on classic dishes and some of the most beautiful plates in the city. [Eater 38 Member]

Los Gallos is one of PHL.

27. Los Gallos

8.7
951 Wolf St (at 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · South Philadelphia East · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Happily, the argument over South Philly's best taqueria could go on for days. Los Gallos is a great place to start the discussion. [Eater 38 Member]

28. John's Roast Pork

9.0
14 Snyder Ave (at Weccacoe Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

29. Federal Donuts

1219 S 2nd St (at Manton St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Queen Village - Pennsport · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Solomonov's fried chicken and doughnuts have become legendary in very short order. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

30. Bibou

1009 S 8th St (at Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 21 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Pierre Calmels is peerless when it comes to creating sophisticated versions of Franco-peasant cuisine. BYOB, of course. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

31. Paesano's Philly Style

8.6
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Order the Paesano, the Arista, or the Bolognese. Take out-of-towners here to blow their minds. [Eater 38 Member]

32. Santucci's Original Square Pizza

8.3
901 S 10th St (at Christian St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Bella Vista - Southwark · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure, it's a little pricey, but you'll love every penny you spend here. Get the short rib sandwich and the square pie. Brunch rules, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Pho 75 is one of PHL.

33. Pho 75

8.8
1122 Washington Ave (btwn 11th St & 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pho 75 is one of our favorites (and it happens to be located very near several other contenders, meaning you can make a pretty serious study of it without even straying very far). [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

American Sardine Bar is one of PHL.

34. American Sardine Bar

8.9
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: ASB is a rare destination neighborhood bar, with a menu built on sandwiches. If you're find the patty melt on the menu when you visit, your choice should be an easy one. [Eater 38 Member]

35. Fitler Dining Room

2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Robert Marzinsky has been turning out great stuff since they opened up six months ago, and the critics have been throwing praise at them left and right. Don't miss it. [Eater 38 Member]

36. Vernick Food & Drink

8.9
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Vernick Food & Drink is a critical darling, and putting out some of the most technically beautiful food in Philly. But, there's plenty of soul in Greg Vernick's food, too. [Eater 38 Member]

37. SBRAGA

440 S Broad St (at Pine St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 49 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Top Chef Kevin Sbraga has made waves at Sbraga with a very affordable 4-course $45 menu. Get the Foie Gras Soup and the Meatloaf. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Farm And Fisherman BYOB is one of PHL.

38. The Farm And Fisherman BYOB

1120 Pine St (Quince St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The F&F has evolved into one of the best restaurants in the city. Josh Lawler brings his farm-y sensibilities from Blue Hill to Philly, and has become one of our biggest stars. [Eater 38 Member]

Bonk's Bar is one of PHL.

39. Bonk's Bar

3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Port Richmond · 10 tips and reviews
The Dandelion is one of PHL.

40. The Dandelion

9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 268 tips and reviews
Independence Beer Garden is one of PHL.

41. Independence Beer Garden

8.5
100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Center City East · 67 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of PHL.

42. Barcade

8.6
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews
Vedge is one of PHL.

43. Vedge

9.0
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews
Townsend is one of PHL.

44. Townsend

1623 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 15 tips and reviews
Double Knot is one of PHL.

45. Double Knot

8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews
Laurel is one of PHL.

46. Laurel

8.6
1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 22 tips and reviews
Helm is one of PHL.

47. Helm

8.0
1303 N 5th St (at W Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 8 tips and reviews
Oyster House is one of PHL.

48. Oyster House

9.0
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews
Bok Bar is one of PHL.

49. Bok Bar

8.5
1901 S 9th St (btwn Mifflin & Dudley Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Rooftop Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 15 tips and reviews
The Rail Park is one of PHL.

50. The Rail Park

8.2
N 13th & Noble St, Philadelphia, PA
Park · North Philadelphia · 7 tips and reviews