American (Burgers, Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, Salads)
- Blue Anchor
- Bobbie’s Burger Palace
- Brick American Eatery (closed)
- Chick-fil-a Express
- Copabanana
- Così
- Dinic’s Pork & Beef *crazy good roast pork+broccoli rabe+provolone sandwiches
- Dutch Eating Place
- Federal Donuts *hot, fresh cake-y donuts + Korean-style fried chicken
- Fuel
- Geno’s Steaks *personal winner of Pat’s vs. Geno’s
- Honeygrow
- Jake’s Sandwich Board
- Jimmy John’s
- Kitchen Gia
- Luke’s Lobster *LOBSTER ROLL
- Meltkraft
- New Deck Tavern
- Pat’s King of Steaks
- Picnic
- Quizno’s Sub
- Shake Shack
- Spencer ETA Burger
- Sweet Green
- The Original Turkey
- Underdogs
- World Cafe Live
New American
- Audrey Claire
- Bud & Marilyn’s
- City Tap House *veggie burger – great price for dinner and filling, too!
- Ela *innovative and meticulously presented food (highly recommend their $30 prix fixe dinner on Mondays)
- Fork
- Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
- High Street on Market *house-made breads
- Kensington Quarters
- JG Domestic
- Max Brenner
- Moshulu *fine dining on a ship
- Nineteen XIX
- Sbraga
- Talula’s Table
- The Treemont
- Wedge + Fig
- William Street Common
Brazilian
Chinese
- Beijing
- Bubblefish *hipster/modern decor
- Buddakan
- Chili Szechuan
- Dim Sum Garden *xiao long bao
- E Mei *big family-style tables
- Han Dynasty *spicy Sichuan food best enjoyed family-style
- Ho Sai Gai
- Joy Tsin Lau *dimsum served cart-style
- Ken’s Seafood Restaurant
- Nanzhou Hand-Drawn Noodles
- Nom Nom Ramen
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor
- Ocean Harbor *dimsum served cart-style
- Sangkee
- Shang Hai 1 *beef scallion pancake
- Simply Shabu
Modern European
French
- Beau Monde
- Global Crepes and Local Shakes *cozy neighborhood creperie with eclectic flair
- Lacroix *a must for restaurant week dinner!
- Pari Cafe Creperie
- Profi’s Creperie
- So Crepe
Indian
Italian
- Allegro Pizza and Grill
- Capofitto
- Di Bruno Brothers
- Giorgio on Pine *homemade pasta
- La Fontana *gnocchi
- La Fourno *cannolis
- La Viola Bistro
- Little Nonna’s *gnocchi
- Modomio
- Pizza Rustica
- Pizzeria Vetri *pricey but delicious Neapolitan-style pizza
- Salento Restaurant (closed)
- Zavino
- Zesto
Japanese
- Bleu Sushi
- Cheu Noodle Bar *unique Asian fusion fare
- Fuji Mountain
- Hai Street Kitchen & Co. *sushirrito
- Kai Japanese Cuisine *clean, modern decor
- Ochatto
- Makiman Sushi
- Mizu
- Pod *sushi conveyor belt
- Ramen Bar
- Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi (closed)
- T-swirl Crepe *sweet and savory crepes almost too pretty to eat
- Vic Sushi Bar *super fresh and expertly prepared
- Zento
Korean
- Jong Ka Jib Soft Tofu Restaurant *banchan + soon dubu (soft tofu). Sooo gooood.
- Koreana
- Philly’s Buffet
- U-Town
Mexican
- Chipotle
- Distrito
- Don Memos (closed)
- El Vez
- Honest Tom’s Taco Shop
- Itzaccihuatl
- Lolita
- Mad Mex *nachos grande for student halfsies
- Qdoba
- Taquiera La Veracruzana
- Tortas Frontera
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
- Dizengoff *gloriously fluffy pita straight from the oven
- Zahav *$42 tasting menu that will leave you feeling the most stuffed you’ve ever felt and especially amazing ice cream sandwiches
Moroccan
- Marrakesh *a moody dining experience: beautifully presented family-style fare eaten with your hands
Southern
- Baby Blue’s BBQ
- Percy Street Barbecue *gives off a Disneyworld vibe
- Scratch Biscuits
- The Fat Ham
- Wishbone
Spanish
Thai/Vietnamese
- Banana Leaf
- Little Thai Market *salmon curry
- Pattaya
- Saigon
- Tamarind
- Thai Singha House
- Vientiane Cafe
Vegetarian/Vegan
- Blackbird Pizzeria
- Hip City Veg
- Vedge *veggies elevated to a whole new dimension of deliciousness and sophistication
- Vegetate
- V Street *more casual version of Vedge
Café/Breakfast
- Cake and the Beanstalk
- Carina Tea and Waffles
- Einstein Brother Bagels (Houston Hall location closed)
- Heung Fa Chun Sweet House *nostalgic breakfast of youtiao + hot soy milk
- HubBub Coffee
- Ray’s Café and Teahouse
- Spread Bagelry *Montreal style bagels
- United by Blue
- Yummy Yummy *Hong Kong-style bubble waffles! (esp the seaweed pork floss one!)
Brunch
- Cafe La Maude
- Café Lift *cannoli French toast
- Cafe Renata
- Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
- Day by Day
- Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House
- Green Eggs Café *staple brunch spot
- Hickory Lane American Bistro
- Kanella *Greek/Cypriot fare
- Miles Table
- Parc *classy ode to French café culture
- Sabrina’s Cafe *massive portions (definitely try the stuffed French toast!)
- Supper (closed) *thick red velvet waffles ❤
- The Farmacy
- The Gaslight
- White Dog Café
Bakeries/Patisseries
- Artiserrie Bakery (closed)
- Asia Bakery
- Au Bon Pain
- Audabon Bakeshop *adorable Asian fusion macarons
- Beiler’s Bakery *Amish-made donuts
- Bread Top House
- Flying Money Bakery
- Frangelli’s Bakery *franolli (donut-cannoli hybrid)
- Isgro Pastries
- KC’s Pastries *cheap and yummy Chinese buns
- Manakeesh Cafe Bakery
- Metropolitan Bakery
- Miel Patisserie
- Mong Kok Station
- Potito’s Bakery
- Poundcake Heaven
- Saint Honore Pastries
- Swiss Haus Bakery
- Tartes *cute hole in the wall
- The Restaurant School Bakery
- The Baker’s Jar
- Zhong Gang Bakery *soft, puff pastry crust egg tarts and natural tasting bun fillings (taro and red bean)
Ice Cream/Gelato/Frozen Yogurt
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Capogiro *gelato heaven (especially love their natural fruit flavors!)
- Franklin Fountain *old school ice cream parlor
- Happily Ever After Dessert Cafe
- Kiwi
- Lil’ Pop Shop
- More Than Just Ice Cream
- Scoop Deville
- Weckerly’s Ice Cream
- Yogorino
Cupcakes/Cookies/Candies
- Brown Betty Dessert Boutique
- Buttercream Philly
- Crumbs Bakeshop
- Famous 4th St Cookie Company
- Insomnia Cookies *warm and gooey S’mores Deluxe cookie
- Shane Confectionery *masterful chocolates and caramels made with old school magic
- Sweet Box Cupcakes
- Twelve Baskets *Asian fusion cupcakes
Drinks
- Four Seasons Juice Bar
- Kung Fu Tea *best boba
- Tea Do
- Tea Magic (closed)
- Tea Talk (closed)
Food Truck
- Chez Yasmine
- Don Memos
- Four Seasons Food Truck
- Frita’s Food Truck
- Hemo’s
- Hong Kong Chinese Food
- Kim’s *Americanized Asian food at its best
- King’s Wok
- KoJa
- Lovash Indian Cuisine
- Lucky’s Mexican Spot
- Lyn’s *eggplant spinach parm sandwich
- Mac Mart
- Magic Carpet *vegetarian lunch wraps + $1 oatmeal cookies
- Mexi-Philly
- Milk + Sugar
- New York Gyro
- Schmear It
- Sugar Philly *large $2 macarons with bold, unique flavors
- Tang’s Chinese Food
- Tyson Bee’s
- Vernalicious
- Yue Kee
Food Stands/Carts
- Akira Sushi
- Mom Mom’s Polish Food Cart *homemade pierogies that will make you happy
- Nature Soy *real deal soy milk
- Pie Stand
- Poi Dog Snack Shop