Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"Super fun atmosphere. The nostalgic, yet modern dinner experience. The place is super cute The food great!!! Loved the cheesesteak, it's the best..."

Sherri Dembowski

Mark Ronollo

Liberty Bell Diner

83/100 (6326 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is always great and portion sizes are perfect. Plus our waiter, Tim, is always on point! Always gonna be by go..."

Stefania Warwick

"Best neighborhood diner!! The cream of turkey soup is the best! Every time I've eaten here the food is fresh & the waitresses are so warm & friendly!..."

Diane Angel

"We love the Liberty Bell Diner! The waitresses are all friendly and the management folks are very involved. It feels like family. The soups are top..."

Candace Rice Wismer

"This is the best diner in northeast Philadelphia.. the best news is that it is now open 24/7.. now I can enjoy the food anytime I..."

Joan Hedgepeth

"Love the liberty bell.. Never had a bad meal and the staff is..."

Jerry Graber

"Always friendly service and always great food- and you can’t leave without being stuffed to the..."

Jane Guilliams Kulics

"This is my favorite place to go eat. Shout out to Nina and Tim. The staff is wonderful. The owners are too. Ty to them..."

Theresa M. Hunt

"Best diner around. Food is great, staff is awesome and owners are highly involved. Amazing place..."

Krystal McDonald

"Becky my server was very pleasant and awesome Liberty chicken special Delicious 🤤 😋 yummy Basic salad 👍 Mashed potatoes with chicken..."

Trish Kreutzer

"Normally I don't review but tonight I had to put out my opinion. We were Looking for a place to ear drove all the way there and were not..."

samantha cruz

"if you're looking for late night nibbles, this is the place! They have a cream of turkey soup that is amazing. That's right...cream of turkey. Their..."

Kathleen Charli Hibbert

"Came here for breakfast with friends and we were all so pleasantly surprised by how big the portions were! Could barely finish all they gave us. More..."

Meghan Cahilly

"Excellent food and super nice owners and employees. I ordered through a chow now (don’t ever ) got the wrong order . Liberty Bell called them and..."

Marie Stopa

"Just incredibly consistent and delicious. Their french toast is easily the best I’ve ever had, super soft and fluffy. It doesn’t matter how busy..."

strictlymatt

"I frequent this diner whenever I get a chance to once every couple of months this is what diners are all about immediate seating great service..."

itwerk4 Donuts

"Pretty average food, quick service and the server was friendly, they are open late which is convenient. Their menu is huge—tons of..."

K J

"The food was good. Our server was good too. She was very personable . Another spot for us to patronize in Mayfair for..."

Que P

"Taste of the food served has been consistently great since they first opened.The staff is very polite and..."

Chalie Bondiskey Sr

"Food was great. Service was even..."

Len Larsen

"I ordered and came in to pick it up and everyone was very sweet and the food was phenomenal! With the prices rising everywhere, it cost the same, if..."

Cyndi

"My family came here for dinner and for an 8-top table, the service was great and efficient. Our waitress remembered everything and nothing came out..."

Camryn McGrath

"One of the best diners I've ever been to, 50 years and counting! You can't miss this one! From the smiles on the servers faces to the amazing food,..."

Pam Arledge

"The food was packed well. Very generous portions. Tasted like the chef enjoys preparing food and wasn't just thrown together. The price was for..."

jennifer walden

"Great Service. Awesome food. Bread basket had a great variety of sweet and savory breads. Pictured is house cake, bread basket, fries, creamed..."

Gina Favro

"Love this place I work over night and sometime come out of work hungry this is the place I go to . There service is fast in about ten mins you will..."

william suriel

Daiva's Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"I moved to the area a bit ago and am still looking for our go-to local breakfast spot. We tried out Daiva’s, and it’s now in the lead. A..."

Mike Rizzo

"I read a few reviews, and some weren't that good, so I decided to see for myself. When I arrived, the staff was very welcoming they got me seated..."

d g

"Sitting here eating breakfast and can’t help it but to give this place a 5 star, the crab porta Bella eggs Benedict with home fries and mimosa...."

Berliz DJ

"This spot is a must try! Really a hidden gem, vintagey feel with really friendly staff. Our food was great & mine came with a Complementary mimosa!..."

Mia Rodriguez

"Loved the little pancake covered bacon strips! the mozzarella sticks were also super fresh and the chicken fingers were homemade and not like many..."

Ari Alfaro

"They've taken an old Pizza Hut and transformed it into a warm, cozy place! We had breakfast. They have an actual parking lot, which is a very rare..."

John Mann

"Went for the first time on 3/29 and this spot was a hiden treasure. The staff was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and the prices was..."

Edmanuel Diaz

"Best Breakfast I've had in a while. I had to star this place on the map! I will be..."

anthony adams (anthonygadams)

"Got there at 3:05 on a Sunday, a day they close at 4:00 We were welcomed and didn't feel rushed at all. We ate well, got some leftovers home and left..."

Adriano Medeiros

"5 stars when comparing to other area diners and one of the better spots in Northwest Philly for a traditional breakfast. Great kids menu with a good..."

Robert Clegg

The City Diner

82/100 (1600 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service was on point. I was taken out and wanted to try a new place in the city. We thought that the service was good. The food was good and we..."

Lady'Shae Shae

"What a great spot! The food was great, I highly recommend the mini crab cakes they were amazing. Our server Samantha was delightful and attentive...."

Lori Pace

"During the parade, the owner of this place let anyone in to get warm, use the bathroom.. whatever! Couldn’t be nicer!!! So after the parade we..."

Nicholas Edward

"We stopped in before the parade and after! I just want to commend the staff for an amazing job!! It’s not easy dealing with a crowd that size and..."

Lori Sciortino-Swartz

"Our go to for breakfast every time we are in Philly! Great location, right on Broad Street. Food is always delicious, servers are always sweet and..."

Lisa Wright Bernard

"AMAZING food, fast, friendly and extremely polite servers. the atmosphere was great and the place was spotless!! definitely recommend to anyone......"

Jeff Tursi

"Wonderful waitress, even better food. Definitely worth the trip. Everyone in philly should late night here..."

Caitlin Gust

"Love this place! Great food, great atmosphere, amazing staff!!! Highly recommend giving it a try, guaranteed your new favorite Dinner..."

Lauren Schiavo

"our server was the nicest and freshest server I have came across. Her name was Keena and she was just perfect! Thanks Keena. The food was..."

Susan Lersch

"Wonderful ambiance, a spacious, high ceiling room with huge windows looking out on Broad Street. Our food (breakfast) was perfect and delivered..."

Nicholas Anthony Mathew Capoferri

"Unbelievably good food,ultra friendly staff And the most goreous,conversationalist waitresses are waiting to spoil you at the City Diner,in..."

John Gozdenovich Jr.

"Great new spot! I've been there for breakfast and lunch. Now I need to go for dinner! Very friendly staff and the food is..."

Eleanor Gallagher Armstrong

"What a great little diner on the corner of broad & south. Finley staff awesome service !!!!amazing food!!!..."

Joe Skats Schiavo

"My first time there; visiting Philadelphia from Berks County. The diner was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was..."

Carol Angelisanti

"Our family has visited for brunch, lunch and dinner over 3 years, and have always had a good, reasonably priced meal. Service is friendly and..."

Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)

"Friendly service, well appointed dinning room. Reasonably priced delicious food. The French onion soup is..."

David Loose

"Happy hour is the best. The food was good. Only reason why i have it 4 stars and not 5 is because there were a million flys around my..."

Lynda Toland

"Eggs Benedict with lox and spinach & feta cheese omelette were..."

Monica Stanford

"Trendy but simple atmosphere with good food and friendly..."

Richard Lewis

"Good, fast service, plenty of seating and reasonably priced. The food is..."

Nia, Lens Go

"Absolutely the best diner around South Street. The hour are AMAZING, and perfect for after a night out. The food is SO good, a little pricey but def..."

Kaitlyn S

"Went for breakfast their eggs and omelets are so good! Service was fast and..."

A Brown

"I've been here a couple of times for breakfast, but never for drinks yet. Good diner spot in the city, seems a bit too commercialized from the..."

The Mickey Group

"Service was great and the food was..."

Paul Phan

"Ate here on a Wed. early evening with the family. Not crowded and service was good. It's called a diner and that's what it is. If that's what you're..."

E Lee

"Amazing Spanish omelette, highly recommended that place! Latte was also..."

Gogol' Mogol'

"We love this diner! We usually order the pasta special. Not only does it taste great, but the price is awesome! Our favorite server is Samantha. ..."

Teresa Nance

"Great Food. Great Staff. Good Location. This diner is just steps away from one of the Philadelphia subway lines and just 20-30min walk away from the..."

James Jinete

Silk City Diner

82/100 (4522 ratings)

"Went on tail end of happy hour (4-6) and sad easily seated at the bar and able to place food and drinks. The fries were an insane portion and..."

Ashli Giles

"I really like this place! I had to take off one star because my food came out cold. 😏 My friends shrimp burger came out perfectly hot and it was..."

Megan Stewart

"Stopped by for the first time for brunch on a Saturday (11-3) I would advise reservations (we came spur of the moment so no reservations) We arrived..."

Jessica Rivera

"This has been my favorite philly diner for over 20 years. I grew out of Philly so it's been 8 years since I was there. They enclosed the garden and..."

Crystal Rene'e Comfort

"Food was fresh. tasty. Great atmosphere. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Nice relaxing music to enjoy while eating. Noticed good vibes and..."

Age God

"While Silk City Diner got a good Meatloaf for Dinner. To me Silk City is better for the Brunch Menu. The Creator Seasonal Cocktail & I Need A..."

Michael W. Davis

"I really like this place because it’s a multi use space. You have the restaurant where the food is good, they have outdoor dining & they have a..."

Glenn Stevens Jr

"Knew — hoped, really — the minute I laid eyes on the place days after moving to the area, this was going to be one our regular spots, just please..."

e. christian brown

"This was pretty good chicken and waffles. It’s a unique take which is why it gets four stars, it’s drizzled in spicy honey and has a little kick...."

Tyler

"Silk City is great The atmosphere is fantastic. The food is delectable. I went there to see a live band and acoustically the place couldn’t be..."

Neil Sydnor

"I had a beef omelet was good. Home fries were sitting on warmer way too long I had to request for a fresh batch which came out good. They..."

Stephanie Daley

"This place is bang on and a fun spot. They could easily open earlier and do a ton more business. But I get also not wanting to do that if you're..."

Melissa Gaglio

"This place is amazing, I ate here almost ten years and had the most amazing biscuits and gravy... i tried coming back for breakfast two weeks ago and..."

Christine Simpson

"Very cool atmosphere and vibe. I especially love the light up Halloween decor additions for this time of year. The turkey BLT was great! The fries..."

Wendy Van Sickle

"Stopped by for a Sunday brunch inside the diner. With the recent heat in Philly, I decided to not reserve a spot on the patio, but it is an option..."

Jeremy Yowell

"Really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this place. I had the omelet and my lady the grilled cheese and soup. Both were absolutely..."

Aaron Palmer

Oregon Diner

81/100 (5609 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited the Oregon Diner in South Philadelphia. It's a quintessential Philly diner experience. Witnessed a humorous interaction outside - a local..."

Bobbi Booker

"Best diner in the city !!!! The food was delicious. The service was the best. The establishment was clean. Fresh and hot off the skillet when it was..."

Princess

"The cheese steaks are large, greasy, and salty. The giant pile of home fries is top-notch. Best fries I've had this quarter. Seafood tasted fresh...."

Linda Cai Corp

"Simple, yet scrumptious, fresh, and filling! I am thankful they can make the order the way you want for a reasonable price. Oregon diner is..."

Randolph Vail

"Starting with the food; everything was good. We ordered breakfast and kids breakfast. The kids meals came with drinks and ice cream 😊 so they..."

Bianca Highsmith-Propst

"The food is excellent, great home cooking. The staff is friendly and attentive. Prices are good as you get good sized portions. I go here everytime I..."

Kristen Burlingston

"I've been going there for many years. Maria is the best server I have ever had anywhere. Very personable, and great at her job. The food is very..."

Joseph DeLullo

"Took Mom for some French Onion soup at her request. I had a salad and a drink. I am not big on diners but I would come back here Jackie our server..."

Lina Rush

"Love it there! Nothing beats a great diner. Very, very nice staff. Yummy food, fresh baked goods, and surprisingly low prices...."

Kathleen Connolly

"Waitress Nora was the Best!! She made Sure everything was just Right! I mean helpful!!!! Warmed slice of pie up/ Whip cream on top. Filled Water..."

Den Venuti

"If you've visited this diner & never tried the fried eggplant as a side...you are missing out!! They don't leays have it, but if you are fortunate..."

PJ Palmer

"I had Jennifer serviced me this morning and I fell in love with her personality and mannerism. This was actually my first time having breakfast and I..."

K C

"I always enjoy going to this Diner. The food is good, the staff is nice and it's not a long wait even when it's..."

Demita Hill

"I would come here every day if I lived here! The food great and portions are big but not too big and priced right. Do not leave without getting..."

Karin Tenney-Helfrich

"One of my favorite places to eat in Philadelphia. Food is fantastic. Great service. I especially enjoy the Bison Burgers. Portions are large. Truly..."

Jim Menegus

Mugshot Diner

81/100 (2364 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Date of Visit: Sun Aug 20, 2023 We spent hours looking for a decent place to eat in Philly, that wasn’t a chain, or over priced, or crowded, etc...."

Rogue Trippers

"My husband and I had to drop off a family member in the city and I wanted breakfast. Neither of us had been here before and it wasn't recommended to..."

Rachael DK

"First timer it won’t be our last time. Everything was absolutely delicious and filling. Service was..."

Joanna

"Amazing pulled pork sandwich and cream of chicken soup! Ashley is a superb..."

Mike Fenn

"Absolutely amazing!!! A Philadelphia hidden gem. Everything felt straight off the pan, with the meat from the sandwich still steaming. The portions..."

Natalie_ Spina

"Came late on a Tuesday night after a concert with 5 other ppl. Enough seating to fit the group in a booth was great. They closed in an hour but still..."

China Bell

"The food is good and customer service was good too. Although parking is tricky it was worth it. Didn't have to wait long to be seated and waitress..."

Lily Roman

"I love this place. The menu is extensive, and the plates are plentiful. Each time I visit I order a breakfast platter with scrapple. The service is..."

William Barker

"Went for breakfast, Food was good reasonable pricing. Can’t wait to go back..."

Jasmin Lopez

"Called Mugshot diner on google but all their outside signs say "fishtown diner". Really great retro 50s style accents inside with a full breakfast..."

Brent J

"Came in on a Easter Sunday afternoon. Was expecting a very long wait, but to my surprise it was much quicker then expected. Food was served very..."

Steph G

"Ordered from them thru Grubhub when visiting Philly. The order was correct, well served, all food was yummy. We ordered 2 choices of meat with salad..."

3y6actik *

"The food was great. Authentic Philly..."

Omar Lastname

"Great place you get large portions for your money. Looking for a late night spot after leaving Rivers Casino it's super easy to get to and..."

Simone Morgan

X Mark's The Spot

"This was my first time going here and I had an awesome experience. The bartender Linda is super a tentative and really nice has a great personality...."

Michelle Harvey Curtis

"Mature, fun and responsible, adult atmosphere. A welcoming and relaxing space for after work. Staff are both friendly and customer-service..."

Michelle Wilson

"Very nice atmosphere. They definitely had better cooks than the last proprietors. Their cole slaw was very good as well as the potato salad. They..."

gerald townsend

"I love that fucing place the food is good the drinks are..."

Kevin Cannion

"The food at this place was excellent, delivery on time X marks the spot did not disappoint. My husband and I really enjoyed everything we ordered...."

Sheila Minor/Smith

"Very underrated neighborhood bar. Mature crowd , good food and drink specials. They also play a variety of music by request for your listening..."

Martin Archer (Archman)

"Good service nice place and the food was..."

Ed Molina

Fat Joe's

"I got the cheesesteak. very good cheesesteak. easy access from 95. Fat Joe runs a good place. plenty of room. clean bathrooms. Milkshakes. I will..."

Jim Pappas

"Good sized portions for the sandwiches. The heavy hitter cheese steak was very large and I could only eat about half. The Nicky Mic sandwich had a..."

Theodore Weiland

"Nadia was the best customer service person in south Philadelphia that I've met so far. She has brightened up my day and mad me smile from her..."

Jemere Moore

"The sandwiches are as heavy as a small baby!! No cheap cold cuts here. Joe is a great guy who puts love into his food.. This is my go to hoagie..."

mia c

"This place been around since like 2012 i believe. Has moved to several different locations. But the food has always been amazing. My wife is from..."

Steve ReDz

"Hand's down this little place makes the best food in the area. Not only that but the service was exceptional. The owner was very hands on and offered..."

Joseph Vachaparambil

"Never had a bad meal here, salads are amazing the burgers are delicious. Always fast and always nice! Can't wait to try the..."

Leah Olivieri (rueffinkiddingme)

"Excellent food and service! Large food..."

Chad Paragas

"We love Fat Joe’s! Feeding a 5 person family can be expensive but Fat Joe’s is affordable and delicious. The woman who usually takes orders..."

Maureen Duffy

"The staff are very friendly and courteous. The food is amazing! A lot of food for a minimum price! My go to order out on a Friday..."

Joe Mchenry

"Love fat Joe's. Great food and even just their simple ham and cheese hoagie is fantastic and the lunchmeat is fresh. They give you a lot of food and..."

Melanie

"Never a disappointment. Fast service, friendly employees, affordable prices. **Now located at 43 Snyder Ave - looking forward to going..."

A J0611

"Fat joe is the best! I ordered a burger and a cheesesteak and when I say their burger is huge it’s hugeeee.Their food is one of the best I’ve..."

tru

"This is definitely my go-to spot for good old French toast & pancakes! The pricing is also very fair & they provide very large portions &..."

Sonyta Or

"One of the best breakfast sandwichs in south philly! Staff is always super friendly and they actually appreciate your..."

Ben Wilber

"Everything I've tried has been delicious and their sandwiches are huge!! I eat here..."

Mary Sunderhauf

Yeeroh

80/100 (2652 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to Greece many times and know what a great gyro tastes like. For that reason, my standards for gyro are simply too high. But this place..."

Artemis Rafti

"Yeeroh is the best! If you want awesome, fresh Greek food, this is the place to go. I have ordered from here countless times. They offer Greek..."

Austin

"Very fresh taste in all the ingredients..I ate a bowl and everything was..."

Banu Fields

"We spent hours deciding on where we wanted to eat today... I AM SO HAPPY WE WENT HERE. The food was incredible. Even our 11 year old said it was the..."

Mackenzie Merritt

"A little shop where you can grab a nice Mediterranean meal. It is fast food but the quality is good. There are a few tables for people to sit down...."

Let's Go

"Greek/middle eastern foodery with amazing fries, salads, and pita sandwiches. The service is friendly, quick and enjoyable. Sandwiches are $8-15...."

James Gentile

"Just around the corner from my real estate office, and I can't believe how long it took me to eat here! It was fantastic!! I had their traditional..."

The Mickey Group

"We ordered delivery from Yeeroh. I'm writing this review A. because the food was delicious & B. because the delivery was to notch. We ordered a lil..."

SoulPurl 77

"I didn't know this place existed until I walked down South Street looking for a different restaurant and came across this crystal gem. The young guys..."

Vince McNeil

"Blown away. Stopped for a late-ish night sandwich. First, unlike most of the recent wave of Middle Eastern hummus and gyro places turning up all..."

Chris Mogee

"got the Sinner without mustard and a side of garlic eggplant. so good. wish it had some greens maybe but otherwise no improvements needed. got it on..."

Tracie Dinh

"We enjoyed our food from here, especially our Greek salad and the orange..."

Kailey Parks

"Awsuum food .... Gyro sandwich we're huge and so tasty! Lamb was a little extra ... So worth it! Crispy and juicy shavings of lamb piled..."

Paul Tom

"Greek Yaya burger was so delicious! Fries and mini pies were very good too. And many vegetarian/ vegan options..."

Brian Corker

Nifty Fifty's - Northeast Philadelphia

80/100 (7578 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place at such an affordable price for food. We had to wait a couple of minutes, but the line moved pretty quickly. The ambience is definitely a..."

Olive Bassey

"This place is just simply neat! From the decor to the menu you will be in awe. The food was good, the shakes were amazing and our waiter Tony knows..."

Angela N

"Very nice spot. We had a Texas double burger and a double bacon 🥓 cheeseburger that were delicious. The Nifty regular and Spicy fries 🍟 were..."

Michael Edwards

"This place was so awesome! The food is delicious, especially the onion rings. The food arrived promptly and the service is..."

Shawn Finner

"Food was good. Burgers are 3oz and small/thin just fyi. However they were pretty tasty. Definitely tons of options available. Extensive shakes/malts..."

Littles

"First time experiencing NF in Philly. Great food and staff. Hands down the best. I will definitely visit again and highly recommend to friends in the..."

Christopher S

"Definitely exceeded my expectations! Thanks to Tony for picking the perfect slice of tomato for my burger 😂 We had double bacon cheeseburgers,..."

Alana Nedd

"Went here for the first time yesterday and I can say I loved it. The restaurant was very family friendly, had awesome employees, the place was was..."

Shakeira Patterson

"Usually this place is great, but this last time was disappointing. We had 8-10 people and Nifty's was great to fit us in. The food was room..."

Sharon McMillan

"We went for family night out at Grands school, after Skyzone visit. We waited like half hour mostly inside the doorway. Alot of staff from school..."

Arlene Mcneil

"Fun nostalgic environment. Amazing Milkshakes, and hot crispy French fries. If you are in the mood for some classic diner food or looking for a coke..."

Corey Brill

"I been here several times and it’s always good experience. Sometimes it can be busy but other than that, good food and friendly..."

Helen W

"POST#405 This diner chain has been in my sights for about 5 years. The decor and the vibes are very mid century.. Neon lights, the smell of gourmet..."

Diony German

"We have a hard time finding a good spot to just grab a bite. So we decided to check this place out, will definitely go back again. Food was amazing!..."

Cyn

"On our latest visit, we were greeted and seated right away. The service was prompt, the food was great, and the check seemed to be oblivious that..."

Mark Carroll

Athenian Restaurant

79/100 (1587 ratings)

"I love this place I only been there one time before but I had a great time I came in right after the morning Rush which was perfect wasn't crowded..."

Kwanza Lumumba

"There food was good/great!!! I REALLY LIKED THEIR MENU!!!! WISH EVERY DINNER HAD A MENU LIKE ATHENIAN DINNERS MENU!!! LOVE how it had PHOTOS of the..."

Kate Spice

"The food was good. We just stopped in for breakfast. We both got the hungry man one with French toast and the other with a waffle. We walked in at..."

Lissy M

"I eat here almost every day. Food is better then the other diners around here. Anything breakfast is always..."

Rikki Wiggins

"Was beautiful food delicious and the owner and hostess was amazing i would totally come here everyday and eat and the prices are..."

Random Bob

"I absolutely love this place! It's a really great breakfast spot with phenomenal food and super friendly staff! It's kind of a diamond in the rough..."

Jordan Desjardins

"Great Friendly Service,Along With Great Food At Reasonable Prices. A Place Where Everybody Knows Your..."

Diane Sarni

"Good food, quaint little place with nice atmosphere polite waitresses you don't have to wait long for your food the food is always good nice and hot..."

Kristin Quinn

"Great food and great service!!! My only issue is that I wish I would have found them sooner! Lol my son and I loved it and we will DEFINITELY be..."

Tina Davis

"Great friendly service and the food was very..."

Ramon Cardec Jr

Andonios Diner

79/100 (1237 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"BREAKFAST. Always enjoy all meals served here....Food great! Staff friendly....Priced..."

Joe R.

"Review. I do not how they can serve good food and large portions for the price no wonder it is always..."

Harris

"I enjoyed the food here and the price was nice and low. My boyfriend paid less than $18 for us to eat. The service was good. The only reason they..."

Hannah Erica

"A nice little diner in NE Philly off Krewstown area. Off of Grant Ave and Pennypack. Good food, service a little slow but overall still..."

friargreg75

"This is a really homey, cozy, neat diner. The staff is really nice, the food is great and the prices are unbeatable. We will most definitely..."

Miriam Diamant

"I love diners. I love a real diner with that old look and feel. My favorite food is breakfast food. That being said, I know what I'm talking about...."

ogre wease

"The food the service and the specials are spectacular. This is an A+..."

Pam Phraner

"Great down home food at the best price..Service is great and no frills here..Bring your appetite but leave the complaining to the..."

MM Ace

"Excellent breakfast for a nominal price and excellent..."

Wally Katolik

"Love the food and staff is mostly..."

Jessica “티타” Muñoz

"Absolutely lovely diner with amazing and friendly staff. The prices are stellar for the food given! The salmon is the best non- bistro fish I’ve..."

Matthew Wasson

"Fantastic portions at a low price. Tasty food and highly friendly wait staff. Children's menu is great and the place was very kid friendly. I think..."

John Sender

"Wait staff was EXCELLENT! Food was good and a lot was given. The lunch special included a cup of soup, salad bar, a non-soda beverage, my lunch..."

Theresa Tyler

"I started coming here back when I was in middle school. This has been my go to diner ever since; all the other diners around are horrible in my..."

Vlada N

"Great food with great prices. Employees are very friendly. Recommend if you are in the area stop fo a..."

Richard Bross Jr

"The food is very good and reasonable. Sometimes there is a wait for seating because it is a popular neighborhood eating place. The only negative..."

Janet Eisenberg

"My family has been going to Andonios for more than 20 years the food is great and the prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly and all COVID-19..."

Stanton Bubis

"The staff is very friendly. We went for breakfast. Everything we ordered looked good and came out hot. The turkey sausage links are pretty good. ..."

Shawn R

"A nice little diner is a Hidden Gem. It doesn't track much views from the outside itself as some fancy place. but it has more of a family style..."

mike J (Hollow Heart)

Dining Car

79/100 (3981 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Trish and Colleen make this place shine the entire staff there are extremely professional and courteous from the moment you walk into the place you..."

Julio Corcino

"I ordered a BLT with fries and it had to be the biggest BLT I have ever gotten from a diner. Our waitress was super attentive and kind. It is always..."

Kellyanne Dougherty

"This is one of the highest rated diners in Philly so we decided to visit. The diner has a bakery attached so you can pick up sweets without having to..."

Ki & Tye (BlackGirlsBlackWorld)

"I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast at The Dining Car. I ordered the Sunday breakfast special of French toast with strawberries and bananas. My..."

Shelly E

"Great local diner experience. Tasty food. I had eggs with pork roll and potato pancakes. Excellent. Stop by the bakery. The Jewish apple cake is..."

Sunny Regina

"Such a great diner! We had the potato pancakes, fabulous turkey sausage, a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese & scrapple. So delicious! The..."

Thomas J Buck

"It's nostalgia. The staff is always nice, the food (on the few trips we've had there.) And the bakerybhave all been delicious. If it were closer we'd..."

Beth Ann Nowlan

"First time eating here , great food and..."

Gwen Muldoon

"My mom, who passed away in 2019, grew up in the Northeast and always talked about coming to The Dining Car. She used to visit on her own and with HER..."

Nicole Sonsini

"I had to try this place based on all reviews and everything I’ve heard about it. I arrived at 11:30am in a Sunday and didn’t leave until 1:30pm...."

Sam

"I had not been here in years and I was very pleasantly surprised! Our server, Mary, was great and she had a wonderful smile! In fact, all the staff..."

Judy

"been coming here since I was about 10, worked there when I was 13.. that was long ago, one of the best diners in Philly, ever. An institution, yes,..."

Jeffrey Natale

"Cool lil down home diner... The service was great, there was no wait and the food came out hot and quickly. The Fancy French Toast was sooo good. ..."

Curlisa “Lucee” Thomas

"A Philadelphia classic. Went often as a kid, returned after a number of years of being away. Will be coming back more often. Solid food, friendly..."

Alex

"Although there was a line to get in the restaurant to be seated, the line moved quickly and the service was awesome! The waitress recommended an..."

Toni Ballard

Billy Doc's

78/100 (1046 ratings)

"Was in the area getting some work done on the car and decided to try this spot. Food and service were pretty good. Went with the hungry man meal..."

Philly_mil

"Great spot for breakfast yummy i had a cheez & sausage omelet with home fries and wheat toast..."

Edgar Ortiz

"My husband and I love coming here for breakfast. All the food is tasty, good portions and reasonable..."

Raquel Ocasio

"Traditional old school Diner you really only see out in the greater Philadelphia. Food was fairly priced, delicious, and..."

Bryant Toledo

"This is our weekly breakfast place. The food is good. The staff are wonderful and helpful. Love this..."

Mixza Roque

"Went to Billy Doc‘s diner for the first time the other day with a bunch of friends had the soup crab and lobster bisque it was absolutely delicious..."

Faze Marketing

"Came here with my wife and food was delicious, staff was friendly and prices were reasonable. Definitely recommend this place for..."

Tony Rodriguez

"The people and food here is amazing. People are so nice. I love eating here. Perfect place for breakfast and..."

Sachenka Velasquez

"Just discovered Billy Docs for take away breakfast. We’ve gone twice and each time it’s been so..."

michelle martinez

"The first time in this place, the breakfast and coffee were..."

Luz Sotelo

"Staff is always nice and pleasant. Food is really good. Breakfast is definitely really..."

Elaine Perez

"This place is a hidden in plain sight gem of a diner. Excellent food and prices..."

manny De jesus

"Very good breakfast, fresh ingredients..."

Robert Torres

"Great service. I will be back..."

Venus Rawls

"I been going here 4 years and itz always a beautiful experience food is great people very friendly love this..."

lourdes perez

Cafe V

"Great food, adorable interior, stellar service. The turkey brie was so fresh and every bite was a joy. Love love love this place. Ill be here a lot..."

Melanie Martin -Leff

"At first glance I expected to pay a decent coin going for something to eat. Everything was reasonably priced. I'd highly recommend their standard..."

Kevin Harple

"Relatively new to centre city, the place is bright, clean, spacious. The coffee and teas are excellent whether hot or served over ice. Fruit..."

Howard Serlick-Noble-Napier

"I have been here a couple times, each time is better than the last. This morning before work, I got a fantastic avocado toast meal! It was spiced..."

Steven Scheibe

"Victoria is so nice and sweet! Amazing service! Food is orgasmic! Love..."

felix ortiz

"Warm and cozy with great ambience. The owner and staff have great customer service. Eggs Benedict is amazing and for you Coffee's lovers: This is the..."

CEPHOX EMBROIDERY

"I am constantly amazed how amazing the food is here! There service is wonderful with very friendly staff. I appreciate how fresh the food it! That..."

LeVar “Lflat” Ferrell

"I have always enjoyed the food and experience at Cafe V. The food is made to order, fresh and delicious. The Rice Krispies french toast, shrimp po'..."

Vincent Sawyer

"I came here with friends before going to the Arts Bank for a show. Absolutely come here if you're in the area! I shared an iced latte with french..."

Mira Troutner

"A nice, modern, small Italian restaurant. The service is great and the food is delicious. It is a very comforting place to grab a bite to eat with..."

Sasha F.

"Absolutely the best! Everything about Café V is just ... amazing! The menu is for everyone of all ages - vegans, vegetarians, non-veg heads, kids,..."

Jenn Levito

"What a great looking place you have. A great view no matter where your seated. The location is great you can walk to at least 20 different trendy..."

Bret Lafty (BretL835)

Midtown Iii

"I found this Diner on my way going somewhere else and this was a really nice little surprise. The decor is definitely dated but it was spotlessly..."

Rachel Parker

"I would call this a diner. I sat at the counter. There was a rift between the waitresses that may have slowed food service. This was a very..."

Jim “The Cheesesteak Guy” Pappas

"After photographing the 29th OUT FEST on Sunday evening, 13 October 2019, went back to the POD Philly Hotel, checked online for an expensive place to..."

Elvert Barnes

"Very Nice place. Nice dinner in the Center City. Open 24 hours.. I visit for breakfast and have visited once for dinner.. nice place and nice..."

Jagadesh K

"In Philly for a conference and this has been our go to breakfast spot. A variety of options, eggs, pancakes, french toast, omelettes, coffee, juice,..."

Wendy Mitchem

"Nice cozy spot. The staff was nice, my waitress was Gina and she was great. The food was good as well. I look forward to going back and becoming a..."

Louis Smith

"Tasty downtown Diner, open 24 hours a day. Friendly staff serve well made diner food. Check out the scrapple, a Philadelphia..."

Thomas C. Jackson

"Very cool spot!! Not a lot of all night diners around. They have a bar as well which I’d love to go back and check..."

Steven Michael Martinho

"Amazing food, with popular prices. The staff are ultra friendly. A must if you visit to..."

isi Dakota

"Quick service, delightful waitstaff, and friendly patrons at the counter where I sat for lunch. I had the gyro platter and a coffee. It was perfect..."

Amanda Lynn Richardson

Four Seasons Diner

78/100 (8559 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was piping hot and delicious. It exceeded our expectations. We will definitely eat here..."

Diane E Phillips

"Nice Diner, Good Food, Friendly Service, Reasonable Prices, Recommended..."

B. Ozdogan

"The food here is very good! The portions are well worth the prices. The waitress was very welcoming and..."

Robert Veney

"Four Seasons Diner Restaurant is the best in town. Personnel; from manager to staff they are all knowledgeable, polite, the food is delicious. I have..."

Jose S. Rubianes

"My husband, two kids and I decided to grab a bite to eat for lunch. The place wasn't crowded so we were seated quickly. The menu was robust so it..."

Kenesha Travis

"Great food with nice size portions. Nice staff. I love the atmosphere. Its clean and friendly. Friendly and welcoming waitresses. Also has a huge..."

April Cha

"I was there for Thanksgiving dinner 🍽️ it was not good. I ordered the baby rack lamb it was sliced and looked like beef 🤢. I sent it back and..."

Steven Jenkins

"I enjoyed my time here, quick and smooth. Staff were super nice and accommodating. Salad bar was great, had variety and clean. The food was alright..."

Maricela bitterdark

"Nice friendly family oriented place. Went the 1st time on a co workers recommendation. Lived up to the hype. Wanted breakfast and they immediately..."

Michelle Bowens-Vorn

"Awesome the food is great n was..."

Aurea Serrano

"Great food at a reasonable price. Their chicken & waffles are the best in the friggin city! Their eggs benedict is top tier. & their biscuits & gravy..."

Joshua Perez

"This place is great for breakfast as well as dinner salad bars really good had the Cinnamon French toast Sundae for breakfast man that was awesome I..."

Fizzywhoamac Avenue

Chestnut Diner

78/100 (17 ratings)

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Ritz Diner

75/100 (3687 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our waitress Leandra was THE best! Awesome service. Got our order perfectly. The atmosphere was great. Watched one of the employees escort an..."

S Bentley

"Went there after seeing the Color Purple on Xmas. Food was fresh and delicious..."

Bern Ross

"It's was amazing. I love their loaded potatoes skins 😋. And an amazing beautiful couple sitting across from my table paid for my meal . It was a..."

Steven Jenkins

"Dana is the best waitress here, hands down. One of us ordered the breakfast combo (pancakes, scrambled eggs w/cheese, turkey bacon, turkey sausage)...."

Gloria Lee

"My mom has been telling me about this place for years. Finally got to try it. The food is good and plentiful. But the service is amazing. ..."

Colleen Good

"We had a lovely dinner at the Ritz diner, which was very clean and well organized. We tried the chicken broccoli over penne and a hot open face..."

Sue Cline

"It was our first time checking out the Ritz diner tonight. I ordered an omelette and some home fries with a side of French toast. I also asked for a..."

Anthony B

"Recently visited with my parents and daughter. The menu is huge... The food portions were large and we had enough to take home. We had a great dinner..."

Jen J

"I love Ritz Diner. Breakfast-Dinner is great. They give u great portions, the food is tasty, service is fast and prices are reasonable. It's my..."

Joy Graves-Jacobs

"Love the service. They are always so friendly and attentive to us especially when we have the kids with us. We usually get the same 2 women as our..."

Veronica Preiss

"I recently went to the Ritz for breakfast after attending Sunday morning worship. The French toast, eggs and bacon were delicious. I even purchased..."

Reverend Umble

"We used to dine at the Ritz Diner several times a week for some time. However, the quality and the atmosphere were not desirable and we decided to..."

John Cortese

"portion is very big. Usually my daughters can’t finished their kids..."

Kathy C

"This is one of my go to places. The waitress i had today was awesome. Every time I go, I try to sit in her section. She's down to earth, friendly,..."

Justine Atkinson

"Everywhere I eat for the first time, I order a cheese steak and fries. The platter was delicious. The waitress was overwhelmed but held down her..."

Derek Johnson

"The French toast was amazing! I recommend you get it, I would attach a picture but I ate it all already. This place was amazing! The workers are nice..."

Martin M

"Its a really good dinner they have breakfast and lunch. I got a cheeseburger which is simple but they have everything Philly and everything else to...."

Robert Ipsaul

Mayfair Diner & Dining Room

75/100 (2765 ratings)

"Amazing service! Friendly staff and very fast with service. The food was amazing! I ordered the creamed chip beef with home fries….yo! Let me tell..."

Kellyanne Dougherty

"Food was good, service was good but table cleanliness before being brought to the table needs..."

Syed

"What's most likely now the oldest diner in Philadelphia the Mayfair offers good food, big portions at a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly...."

Michael Penn

"Why didn’t we discover this place until the day we had to leave Philadelphia? The 50’s setting, the friendly staff, the DELICIOUS food: it was..."

Steven Bron

"This place is definitely for the neighborhood. Food was good. Service was excellent. Will definitely go back..."

Marie Montgomery

"Great service. Good food. Reasonably priced. Off street parking. No outdoor seating. Locals have been eating here for many years. Update October..."

Bernie Seinberg

"Food was good, fast service, waitress was really nice. Lady at front counter a little intense regarding masks. You wear it for two seconds and then..."

Monica Santiago

"Tasty classic burger. Fries were perfectly crunchy. Great portion. Not overwhelming. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Waitress was polite and..."

Krystal

"Take yourself back in time to a great old diner. Greeted and treated by great servers. The food there is fantastic if you're from Philly, you know,..."

todd lowel

"My favor Diner excellent services good teams many things..."

Rosario Rodriguez

"Eggs were just how I ordered! I really liked that oatmeal can be a side that comes with eggs. Our server Lisa was terrific, attentive and sweet. Just..."

Judy

"One of the few places you can still get a 'taste of Philly'. Reminiscient of the old mom and pop stores where everybody knows you...cozy, quaint and..."

Greaterworks Inc.

"My order didn't come through due to tablet being down, the nice lady made me very comfortable while I waited for the order..."

Niasia Cheeseboro

"Good food, good service and I've noticed since I used to go as a kid, plus worked there 20 years ago, they used definitely serve very small food..."

Brian

"My daughter took me here again today and it was a nice time. The veggie omelette was good but a tad dry. Unfortunately two young guys had come in,..."

Silent Witness

"Good food. We've not been there in such a long..."

L Vana

Melrose Diner

75/100 (2785 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here for breakfast before hitting the town. I dig the modernized retro theme. The employees are super nice. We got creamed chipped beef on..."

Mary Quiroz

"Early morning breakfast diner. I don’t usually come to south Philly for ANYTHING. On this good Thursday I found myself waiting for a friend to..."

Jacqui A

"The girls and I were in Philly for the Valentine's Day weekend and this diner was literally across the street from where we were staying at. My..."

La Black Princesa

"Came during the re opening and the food, service and atmosphere was great. Will definitely come here again. Personal favorites are the Turkey dish..."

Steven Reed

"6/15/22...try the farmer's omelet, it's delicious! 6/5/22...ordered a buttercream cake for someone's birthday. We used to have this cake growing up..."

Linda Hrushanyk

"My first time today and it will definitely not be my last! The worker (Becca) was super friendly and tentative with me. The food was prepared just..."

Salvador Garcia Lopez

"I went to Melrose everyday for ten years and then I stopped for a long time. Well I went there today and they are back and better than ever. The food..."

Anthony Michetti

"Great place for any meal! Would highly..."

Leslie Hawes

"You guys really need to open this Landmark up, and be better than before. I am in my 60's and can remember coming here when I was a little girl...."

Yvonne Wade

"Great place dine in. It is old style flavor with the warm feeling of South Philly. I was actually there to pick up a Butter Cream birthday cake for..."

Eric Garish

"Love the warm welcome and friendly staff; just overall nice vibe and the food is excellent; cooked like back home..."

Toshia Brown

"Great late spot diner. It's a well known establishment of Philly and has been around since 1935. Staff was very nice and told us about the history..."

Glenn DiResto

"Classic diner, the service is good and the portions are large. The buttercream cake is good but I was expecting it to be a little moister, overall a..."

K Johnson

"I paid a visit to the famed Melrose Diner at 6 this morning for breakfast. This establishment is an authentic “factory manufactured” diner which..."

Lawrence E. Harbison

"Going to miss this place. Diners are shuttering left and right and this place was one of the O.G.’s to this area. Melrose, you and your crew will..."

Burke At Work, LLC

"Classic greasy spoon. Just the right amount of service and everything is consistently..."

Eddie Carroll

"They always make one feel like family...or familia ❤️The food has always tasted..."

Traci Hann

"There's nothing like a neighborhood diner especially when the neighborhood is South Philadelphia. Great food and very reasonable prices equals a..."

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