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Spoon University Top 50
Tommy DiNic's is one of Spoon University Top 50.

1. Tommy DiNic's

8.4
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 194 tips and reviews

RCRC: Roast Pork Sandwich

High Street on Market is one of Spoon University Top 50.

2. High Street on Market

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

RCRC: “The Forager” Breakfast Sandwich

The Franklin Fountain is one of Spoon University Top 50.

3. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews
Federal Donuts is one of Spoon University Top 50.

4. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

RCRC: Fried Chicken

Zahav is one of Spoon University Top 50.

5. Zahav

9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews

RCRC: Lamb Shoulder

Dizengoff is one of Spoon University Top 50.

6. Dizengoff

9.2
1625 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City West · 54 tips and reviews

RCRC: Get hummus.

Termini Brothers Bakery is one of Spoon University Top 50.

7. Termini Brothers Bakery

8.8
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chinatown · 17 tips and reviews

RCRC: Get the Cannoli

John's Roast Pork is one of Spoon University Top 50.

8. John's Roast Pork

9.0
14 Snyder Ave (at Weccacoe Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 119 tips and reviews
Cafe Lift is one of Spoon University Top 50.

9. Cafe Lift

8.4
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews

RCRC: Cannoli French Toast

Mac Mart is one of Spoon University Top 50.

10. Mac Mart

7.8
104 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Center City West · 8 tips and reviews

RCRC: Heart Attack Mac

Frangelli's Bakery is one of Spoon University Top 50.

11. Frangelli's Bakery

7.7
847 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · South Philadelphia East · 14 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Franolli

Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too is one of Spoon University Top 50.

12. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too

9.1
1804 Callowhill St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Fairmount - Art Museum · 171 tips and reviews

RCRC: Stuffed Challah French Toast

Miller's Twist is one of Spoon University Top 50.

13. Miller's Twist

9.0
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Snack Place · Chinatown · 31 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Pretzel

Hershel's East Side Deli is one of Spoon University Top 50.

14. Hershel's East Side Deli

8.7
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews

RCRC: Reuben Sandwich

Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery is one of Spoon University Top 50.

15. Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery

1155 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Bella Vista - Southwark · 6 tips and reviews

RCRC: Tomato Pie

Honey's Sit 'n Eat is one of Spoon University Top 50.

16. Honey's Sit 'n Eat

2101 South St (at 21th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Center City · 72 tips and reviews

RCRC: Country Fried Steak

Green Eggs Café is one of Spoon University Top 50.

17. Green Eggs Café

8.4
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews

RCRC: Red Velvet Pancakes

Hai Street Kitchen & Co. is one of Spoon University Top 50.

18. Hai Street Kitchen & Co.

32 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City West · 30 tips and reviews

RCRC: Sushiritto

Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is one of Spoon University Top 50.

19. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

9.0
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 195 tips and reviews

RCRC: Salted Caramel Budino

Santucci's Original Square Pizza is one of Spoon University Top 50.

20. Santucci's Original Square Pizza

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

RCRC: Square Pizza

Max Brenner is one of Spoon University Top 50.

21. Max Brenner

8.3
1500 Walnut St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Avenue of the Arts South · 137 tips and reviews

RCRC: Dessert Pizza

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Spoon University Top 50.

22. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
130 S 19th St (btwn Sansom & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Center City West · 122 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Coffee

Bassett's Ice Cream is one of Spoon University Top 50.

23. Bassett's Ice Cream

8.5
45 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 66 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Ice Cream

Luke's Lobster is one of Spoon University Top 50.

24. Luke's Lobster

8.8
130 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 65 tips and reviews

RCRC: Lobster Roll

Meltkraft is one of Spoon University Top 50.

25. Meltkraft

51 N 12th St (at Arch St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 24 tips and reviews

RCRC: Grilled Cheese

Dim Sum Garden is one of Spoon University Top 50.

26. Dim Sum Garden

8.0
1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 174 tips and reviews

RCRC: Crabmeat Xiao Long Bao

Cheu Noodle Bar is one of Spoon University Top 50.

27. Cheu Noodle Bar

255 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Washington Square West · 87 tips and reviews

RCRC: Brisket Ramen

Beiler's Doughnuts is one of Spoon University Top 50.

28. Beiler's Doughnuts

8.9
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Chinatown · 53 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Donuts

Sarcone's Deli is one of Spoon University Top 50.

29. Sarcone's Deli

736 S 9th St (at Fitzwater St), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Bella Vista - Southwark · 30 tips and reviews

RCRC: Italian Hoagie

Capogiro Gelato Artisans is one of Spoon University Top 50.

30. Capogiro Gelato Artisans

117 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Center City West · 57 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Gelato

Nomad Pizza is one of Spoon University Top 50.

31. Nomad Pizza

1305 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Washington Square West · 22 tips and reviews

RCRC: Spicy Soppressata

Zama is one of Spoon University Top 50.

32. Zama

8.0
128 S 19th St (btwn Sansom & Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City West · 75 tips and reviews

RCRC: Fried Brussels Sprouts

Jones is one of Spoon University Top 50.

33. Jones

700 Chestnut St (at S 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · Center City East · 150 tips and reviews

RCRC: Monkey Bread

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of Spoon University Top 50.

34. South Philadelphia Tap Room

8.9
1509 Mifflin St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Point Breeze · 129 tips and reviews

RCRC: Fried PB&J Sandwich

Chickie's & Pete's is one of Spoon University Top 50.

35. Chickie's & Pete's

8.4
1526 Packer Ave (at S Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · South Philadelphia · 152 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Crabfries

John's Water Ice is one of Spoon University Top 50.

36. John's Water Ice

9.0
701 Christian St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Water Ice

Amis Trattoria is one of Spoon University Top 50.

37. Amis Trattoria

412 S 13th St (btwn Pine St & Lombard St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 92 tips and reviews

RCRC: Sal’s Old School Meatballs

The Continental Mid-Town is one of Spoon University Top 50.

38. The Continental Mid-Town

8.3
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews

RCRC: Cheesesteak Eggrolls

Vic Sushi Bar is one of Spoon University Top 50.

39. Vic Sushi Bar

8.5
2035 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City West · 61 tips and reviews

RCRC: Tuna Dumplings

Vetri Cucina is one of Spoon University Top 50.

40. Vetri Cucina

8.9
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews

RCRC: Spinach Gnocchi

Mole Poblano is one of Spoon University Top 50.

41. Mole Poblano

7.3
1144 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 10 tips and reviews

RCRC: get the Tamales

Honest Tom's Taco Shop is one of Spoon University Top 50.

42. Honest Tom's Taco Shop

261 S 44th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 75 tips and reviews

RCRC: Breakfast Tacos

Good Dog Bar & Restaurant is one of Spoon University Top 50.

43. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant

8.7
224 S 15th St (btwn Walnut & Locust Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 169 tips and reviews

RCRC: Good Dog Burger

El Vez is one of Spoon University Top 50.

44. El Vez

8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Paesano's Philly Style is one of Spoon University Top 50.

45. Paesano's Philly Style

152 W Girard Ave (at N Hancock St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 55 tips and reviews
Renata's Kitchen is one of Spoon University Top 50.

46. Renata's Kitchen

4533 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 7 tips and reviews

RCRC: Chocolate French Toast

Osteria is one of Spoon University Top 50.

47. Osteria

8.8
640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 79 tips and reviews

RCRC: Lombarda Pizza

Yogorino is one of Spoon University Top 50.

48. Yogorino

233 S 20th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Center City · 42 tips and reviews

RCRC: Frozen Yogurt

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef is one of Spoon University Top 50.

49. Nick's Old Original Roast Beef

8.8
2149 S 20th St (at Jackson St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · South Philadelphia · 28 tips and reviews

RCRC: Roast Beef Sandwich

Linvilla Orchards is one of Spoon University Top 50.

50. Linvilla Orchards

9.2
137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA
Farmers Market · 54 tips and reviews

RCRC: Apple Cider Donut

MaGerk's Pub and Grill is one of Spoon University Top 50.

51. MaGerk's Pub and Grill

7.8
582 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA
Pub · 46 tips and reviews