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    4.5 (4 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    4 months ago

    so far the food i had from there was excellent but what I do recommend from there is the burger

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    Hymie's Delicatessen

    Hymie's Delicatessen

    3.9(457 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I went some months ago with a few friends for brunch, and I thought it was pretty good. I…read moreappreciated the pickle bar, which had a lot of variety and was open to refills, and the sandwich I got was good too, I think something with corned beef or pastrami. Seemed like a pretty standard Jewish-style deli, and the sides were tasty as well. One of the people at our table ordered carrot cake, which was quite large, and I got to taste some of it, which was tasty too. All the staff there were very friendly too, and it's fairly loud in there like your typical local deli. I would consider going back again if I'm in the area or some friends are going.

    It's been probably 1-2 years since my last visit. I forgot I was boycotting them over the Trump…read morecommercial. Hostess-very rude, no smile, barely spoke up to us. we prayed she wasn't our waitress too At the table -trash on the floor from previous diner(s) Our waitress was super nice. We ordered a Corned Beef special and a Roast beef special. When they arrived we couldn't tell the difference. I've never had such dark brown corned beef served to me Neither sandwich had any taste or flavor, like they forgot to put the pickling spice on. Maybe they aren't making the meats in house anymore? Pickle Bar - wow, you might as well just serve us the few sparse items that you now offer. Disappointing Overall- we travel a distance to come here and will take Hymies off our list. I've been a customer since Barson's on Haverford Ave in the 70s I had a sense that the love and care was no longer there. Sad

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    Interior

    Hymie's Delicatessen - Banana walnut French toast (without the chocolate drizzle)

    Banana walnut French toast (without the chocolate drizzle)

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    The Landing Kitchen - Ricotta & Fruit Toast

    The Landing Kitchen

    4.1(176 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch! They have plenty of seating with tables and a counter…read moreinside, plus covered outdoor seating if you'd rather enjoy some fresh air. I stopped in for lunch and ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Wow! The chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Then I added a side of Onion Rings, and let me tell you, these easily rank in my Top 4 onion rings of all time. Perfectly cooked, crispy, and absolutely delicious. My future daughter-in-law ordered the Ricotta & Fruit Toast, and it looked amazing. Fresh, colorful, and almost too pretty to eat... almost. If you're out walking the trails by the river and start feeling hungry, do yourself a favor and stop in. Whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch, or just a great place to relax for a bit, you won't be disappointed. And if you're ordering the onion rings, don't plan on sharing--they're that good!

    I truly enjoy this space and concept especially as a parent who enjoys brunch. The space is…read moretailored to brunch and lunch options while keeping children entertained through activities and play areas that they thoroughly enjoy. You order your meal and you are given a number. You take your number to an area or table of your desire and they will bring the meal out to you. They've had interactive story times, games, with a lot of space to run around to get all their kids energy out. Great space to meet up with other families and friends.

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    Fried Chicken Sandwich

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    Lorenzo’s Steaks - Old school Italian

    Lorenzo’s Steaks

    4.6(17 reviews)
    1.1 miManayunk, Roxborough

    Great addition to Manayunk! This location has seen so much turnover over the years, hopefully…read moreLorenzo's will last. I've stopped in in-person and ordered online several times. Love that they have a variety of pizzas by the slice in person - very generous portions and priced right too! I've ordered both cheesesteaks and hoagies for delivery and they've been great! Not sure the cheesesteak is the *best* I've ever had but still very yummy! DO NOT SLEEP ON THE HOAGIES! They are INSANE! The Old School Italian is freaking MASSIVE with good quality meats and man do I love their chunky pickles! That's gotta be my favorite thing I've gotten from there, and I've gotten it several times. Need to try more things off their menu lol. Their GrubHub ordering has been screwed up from the start, I actually messaged them about it and they attempted to fix it but it's still a mess. Ordering directly from their website is easy but they charge a $6(!) delivery fee which seems excessive. Def happy to have this spot in Manayunk!

    My favorite beef steak sandwich in philly!!!…read more I eat gluten friendly and lactose free when I can and boy was I excited when I learned they had a gluten free bun for their hoagies! The upcharge is steep (~$4-5 Nov 2025), but the hoagie length is like the size of a forearm! What's better is that they also stuff the sandwiches to the brim, where the filling starts to spill out. The food is delicious. And most of the menu hits when you're craving greasy quick and filling food. Service is quick and timely. Ordering online is nice to build loyalty points and easy to customize orders. But the online fees - credit card & website charge, even when it's directly from their website, are high. The shop is on the corner of a street in Manayunk, so parking can be difficult or expensive. There is very limited seating. A few high tables along the window and high top chairs, nothing too comfortable. Carry out or takeout is recommended. I'll still come back, esp for their gluten friendly hoagie bun!! Tldr Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5

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    They are not messing around

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    The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co, Manayunk - The brand new Uncle Sal Pizza!

    The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co, Manayunk

    4.4(1k reviews)
    0.9 miManayunk, Roxborough
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    My absolute favorite spot to dine at while visiting Philly for the first time. I wanted to enjoy a…read morefew different items from their menu and ended up ordering the fried goat cheese salad along with their grilled cheese/vegan tomato bisque combo. I altered my salad to fit my dietary needs and substituted strawberries and sliced almonds for the bacon and candied pecans. Absolute best salad I've ever had in my entire life! Even the two servers were like "I'm gonna order that for lunch." The fried goat cheese balls were perfect! I wish a couple more were included in the salad but it included five. The grilled cheese had a mix of variety cheeses, including farmers and a couple more that I cannot name. There was also a bit of arugula in the sandwich, which was a very nice refreshing crunch. The bread soaked up the soup nicely upon dunking, and the bite was perfect. The vegan tomato bisque was hard to believe was vegan! My lovely server brought out a sample of it before anything else, and it was absolutely delicious! I was not able to finish everything in one sitting but left this place feeling very satisfied and happy. Highly recommend if you're in the area. The ambiance inside was lovely, with natural sunlight coming in through the windows in the upstairs dining area, and the tables had little tomatoes engraved in the corner. Loved all the tomato decor in the place, very adorable. Parking outside was ok. I think I got lucky a couple blocks away because I came for lunch. I can imagine parking being challenging around dinner time for sure.

    So delicious! We ordered inside for take out. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Service was…read moregreat! We ordered a 16" Craft your own Pizza with half pepperoni and half sausage with caramelized onions on the whole pie. Fantastic! Plenty of toppings evenly throughout the pie. Would definitely come back and recommend!

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    We make pizza dreams come true with the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients available.

    The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co, Manayunk
    The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co, Manayunk - Ricotta Gnocchi with sausage ragu and fire roasted tomato sauce.

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    Ricotta Gnocchi with sausage ragu and fire roasted tomato sauce.

    Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies - Cheesesteak

    Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies

    4.1(3.7k reviews)
    1.4 miRoxborough
    $$

    If I could give them 10 stars I would -…read more Best cheesesteak in Philly - BEST the BEST THE MENU is on point and explains things well. CASH ONLY - in at least 5 places so be prepared . Michelin rated and I see why - the steak was soooo good Mushroom pizza chess team with sharp provolone and sweet peppers for the win. Very efficient service - they take your order in one spot - you name goes in a sign- they announce your name when you food is ready and then you pick up And pay- easy- very easy It's a corner store , - park in the neighborhood and you can eat to go or outside - - choices - we got it to go and ate in the car- well worth the effort . We will be back- I shoulda got a shirt- next time I come back- I'm here - I brought my partner and she loved it- you will too

    Ok, this place was very good. The ordering system is a bit confusing but eventually you get to the…read morewindow to order. Once you get to the window you order what you want and then you only pay for the drinks at 1st then they call your name so you can go to the pickup window and you pay for you food then. They don't have an inside dining area just a few tables outside. It was a rainy day so getting wet was inevitable. It wasn't a pour down so we could sit and enjoy the food. We ordered two Philly cheesesteak and one chicken cheesesteak. We were asked if we wanted "fried onions" and well it the same as grilled onions and not like an onion ring, just FYI. The chicken did not have much flavor but adding the peppers they give you it adds some and my mom enjoyed it. The cheesesteak was good too but also the steak was a bit flavorless. The sandwich is big and you need to ask to be cut in half, they just give it to you whole. It gets busy and they only accept cash. They do have an ATM machine on site if needed. Parking is on the street and not bathroom that I saw. This would be a place I come back but I'll bring some salt and pepper with me.

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    Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies - Cheese steak plus whiz, fried onions and sweet peppers

    Cheese steak plus whiz, fried onions and sweet peppers

    Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies - Front of shop

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    Front of shop

    Sunshine Sandwich Shop

    Sunshine Sandwich Shop

    4.3(22 reviews)
    0.6 miRoxborough

    Sunshine sandwich shop is an example of do one thing and do it right. They are a sandwich shop…read more Not claiming to be anything more and deliver on that premise. Quality sandwiches - no fuss no frill but good solid food. I tried the Casanova a perfectly pounded crispy cutlet with fresh motz, tomato, pesto and balsamic drizzle. He chose the McCartney a breakfast sandwich with layers of pork roll egg and cheese - not just slapped on a bun. Seasoned eggs layered with meat egg and cheese. Order at the counter and if you choose to eat in one of the smiling staff will bring it to you when ready. They have a few booths for you to sit and eat as well as colorful tables outside too, but I get the idea this is more of a grab and go joint. Decorated in retro grunge decor complete with a stack of old console televisions and orange booth seats the place has a whole vibe. They also have an assortment of items for purchase like handmade soaps and beauty concoctions, stickers, hot sauces, honeys, teas and the like. There are plenty of other sandwiches we want to try so we will be back for sure several times over the summer to devour them all. Check it out.

    First time here - I had no idea what to expect. The menu was simple enough to follow but also had…read moredifferent variations of sandwiches which I liked. My long roll came out at a decent size. The woman cashier was very sweet and brought my order to me when it was ready. It ended up being a delicious sandwich but I made the mistake of assuming it would have anything more than just bacon egg and cheese on it. Next time I would buy one of the packets of Hot Honey that they sell or add fried onions to spruce it up a bit. I had a great experience and would go back though.

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    Sunshine Sandwich Shop - Cheese steak - The Paulie

    Cheese steak - The Paulie

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