Haven't been here in years but GOD do they have the best fries and dipping sauces. Seriously a gem of a place the choices are divine. I've got to get back soon. read more

European Republic was our go-to spot when visiting Philly before college and early years of college. We swung by after 6-7 years and were surprised to see the menu expand so much. They offer burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken over rice and more. Nothing has changed with the chicken wraps! They still offer their unique sauces. The staff was really kind and slipped in like six fries in my bag which was a lovely surprise. The basil sauce is so unique! I'd highly recommend the jalapeño sauce as well. If you'd like something on the sweeter side and a bit more traditional, I would recommend the honey mustard. Don't think it is worth dropping a star, but prices have significantly increased. I know this happens as the economy and value of the dollar changes. read more

AMAZING!!! Guy is super sweet and the food is delicious!! Price is definitely reasonable compared to the great quality! read more

European Republic - Sliders and fries - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went with some co-workers to European Republic, which they recommended. At European Republic, you order at the front register. When I was here there was a pretty long line, but after about five to seven minutes of waiting, I ordered. I went with the Greek salad and added shrimp. The salad was pretty awful. They never noted that the shrimp was actually fried, which should be noted - the presumption is that it's not fried unless otherwise noted. The lettuce was mushy and the feta cheese did not taste fresh. The gentleman working behind the counter was nice. There is a bit of seating at European Republic, but it's not anything special. It's a couple of tables and chairs that you can eat your to go order at. Altogether, I will not return to European Republic. read more

This is a small place on Chestnut Street in Old City. It might be easy to miss amongst the larger fancy restaurants and bars, but it is a true gem and I highly recommend it. The people are super friendly and they have a diverse menu of lots of interesting dishes. A small amount ofseating is present, but it is certainly comfortable enough. I had the chicken and rice platter and it was terrific, as good as anything you'd get from a street cart in New York City. Nice portion and super tasty. I will definitely be coming here more often after this excellent experience. read more

I came here for a quick meal between stops. I ordered the crispy chicken wrap and fries. The food came quickly, had a great flavor, and did not feel overly glutinous. My friend who took me here grew up dining here and swore by its consistency. I'll keep the European Republic in my sandwich rotation. read more

European Republic - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Large fries with two free dips (Cajun and Parmesan sauce). Will definitely come back!

I had a very good dinner here of the linguine in clam souce (shrimp added) and a side salad. I placed my order online beforehand and it was waiting for me when I arrived. The salad was fresh. If I hadn't had ice cream on my mind, I would have tried one of the cakes or rice pudding. Nice coffee shop/European bistro atmosphere. read more

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Delicious option for lunch that'll keep you fueled in the middle of the workday or exploring the many local attractions. The staff was friendly and in a great mood The order came up quick The portions were a great size The soup was filled to the brim and packed with flavor The rice is so well made I want to call them for the recipe Indoor seating and takeout available read more

European Republic - Chicken Over Rice Special - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Customer service is the issue here. I've had multiple orders missing items but my last one is just not ok. I ordered a single chicken tender, a wrap, and fries. The chicken tender was instead a spicy chicken sandwich covered in cole slaw. This was for a toddler. I called and he hung up on me. The food quality has gone downhill too. The chicken in my wrap was hard and rubbery. The owner is always a dick. Prices are ridiculous for what you get. The fries are always good but nothing is worth this bs. read more

I have a friend that's worked down the block forever. We used to frequent this place. Then I forgot about it. Just recently we went to Wu-Tang in Camden. We were going to ride the ferry but needed some fuel first. So I was like why don't we hit the old spot? Everyone agreed and we went over. Their fries are perfectly crispy as always. They really have the best French fries. Always a little brown. I got a salmon wrap that was delicious. They have homemade tea too that is crazy good. Cheap too. That's the thing, this place is very inexpensive and very delicious. In all the years I've known about it they have never faltered in quality. read more

Great food, great service, friendly employees and a suitable location for a bris Not really, but grab your honey and bringm on down your gonna wanna share cuisine like this. The food is outta control. Apparently "European style" but I can't confirm due to my inability to leave philly read more

I didn't much expectations coming here for a quick bite after attending The Women's Film Festival one evening. It's a small space that has surprisedly delicious food and interesting variety. With the name, "European Republic" I didn't know what to expect. The pasta was tasty and the wraps were good. I would totally come back here. read more

European Republic - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Awesome little eatery! Most people don't know about this tiny sandwich place, but it's worth learning about! They mostly make wrap-sandwiches. They're huge and they're GOOD. Check 'em out. They're worth it. *Note* This is Center City, so there's no parking whatsoever, and the place is small... only big enough for 10 people to sit, or so. read more

amazing customer service. quick, efficient and friendly. the food is great. family business with pride. 10 out of 10. get the lamb and rice special with salad. awesome prices. good portions. read more

Was on the way to harbor park and wanted a quick bite. I saw European republic and wow it was so good. Glad I came here and I would come again!! read more

European Republic - a plate of food on a table - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As others have said, come here for the fries, but not so much for the wraps. I came for a quick dinner on a Friday evening around 5:30pm. The restaurant was empty. I ordered the fresh mozzarella tomato basil wrap. It was okay, but the wrap texture was almost cracker-like, and although the sauce on it was good, there was far too much of it (this is coming from someone who usually has to request extra sauce for everything). My friend and I split a large order of Frites, which comes with two dipping sauces. We got the roasted eggplant and roasted garlic dips. Both were delicious, but the roasted garlic dip stood out in particular. The Belgian-style fries were yummy and really hit the spot. I would return to European Republic when I'm in Old City to snack on some fries and try out some new dipping sauces. read more

I ordered the seafood gumbo and the chicken caesar wrap. The gumbo was very good and there were strange elements in the food. I did not finish it. The wrap was ok, but it was suppose to come with fries, and were not in the bag when I went to to pick up my take out. I won't be back. read more

Great food! Great service! Best fries anywhere! Love the sauces! Love the falafel. Go there frequently. I definitely recommend it. read more

So many dip options! We tried the jalapeno cheddar, basil and fire. All good but our favorite was the jalapeno cheddar. The fries are nice and crispy even after ordering them as take out and bringing them home. read more

Just had a great takeout experience and felt compelled to update my review. Went with my usual: a grilled chicken, brie, and honey mustard wrap and fries with European ketchup. This time, I also ordered a Greek salad and got a side of garlic dipping sauce for the fries to switch it up. The salad was delicious, huge, and had some pretty high quality mixed greens. The feta was not like the cheap crumbly feta but the softer kind that was definitely in brine and tastes way yummier. Will definitely be adding this salad to my regular order! The garlic dipping sauce also became a favorite, only falling behind to old faithful European ketchup. European Republic is a reliable, consistent spot and I would highly recommend it. Portions are big, prices are affordable, taste is on point, and quality is great. You can't go wrong here! read more

Good, filling wraps at a crazy affordable price. I love the straightforward attitude behind this little eatery. Just pick a wrap, a special sauce for your fries (go for the European ketchup -- I tried my friend's and it was awesome), a drink, and sit down. And don't forget the Yelp check-in discount, too! read more

European Republic - Chicken wrap - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got the salmon wrap with fries & the basil sauce!!! First of all, why are these fries so good!! Very warm in here if you are stoping by Old City read more

About 6 months ago, my wife and I visited Philly while visiting family. (Completely forgot about it, because Im a horrible, addle-brain person.) This little hole in the wall place jumped out at us. My wife had never had Middle Eastern food before, and this was THE best falafel I've ever had. She had lamb and rice and the dude behind the counter was super nice and helpful! Gonna go back time and time again. read more

Really good little sandwich shop. Nothing fancy but a great place to stop for a quick bite and that has really good food. This is one of those places that is perfect for that. I was in the area and needed a fast meal. That was good and this exactly fit the bill. I got the chicken curry wrap which was really tasty, next time I'll probably try the grilled vegetable chicken wrap read more

I try to eat here at least once a week and consider it a true hidden gem of Old City eating. They present an incredible value ($7 for a wrap, fries, sauce and drink) that is filling and a plethora of options that makes it very difficult to go anywhere else. The wraps themselves have always been consistently very good. While the chicken tends to be slightly dry the veggies have always been crisp and fresh. The fries themselves are the real star here. They are always perfectly salted, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The large number of dipping sauce options are all very tasty. My personal recommendation is the European Ketchup as it adds a sweet and slightly smoky flavor that compliments the salty fries quite well. read more

Great little place for wraps. Amazing fries! The prices were reasonable, which is a pleasant surprise in this neighborhood. The owners were personable as well. Highly recommend! read more

I love this place, the fries are the best not too crispy not to tender just right. It's small and close to my work. The kind young lady that works the counter let me know that they make the Dips from scratch! It's so hard to find good affordable food in Old City so the experience here is very refreshing. read more

European Republic - Portobello Goat Cheese Wrap is my favorite combo, and lunch is sooo affordable! - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Farid is the best!!!! We always come for lunch and they provide great service and great food!

European Republic is my go-to place for good and cheap eats in Old City. I think there is a lot of hype about their fries and dipping sauces, and I don't totally buy into it. Their fries are good, but I've certainly had better. The dipping sauce idea is cool, but a lot of them taste the same. Nonetheless, there are a bunch of sauces to try, and if you ask nicely, they'll mix two of the sauces together for you to create crazy combos. That may sound a little bit on the negative side, which is totally not where I want to go for this. Their wraps are always solidly delicious, and if you are looking for a filling lunch, their combo really can't be beat. You get a full size wrap, fountain drink, order of fries (which to me, is large enough for two people), and a choice of a dipping sauce. Prices vary depending on the wrap you choose, but I get the spicy chicken one and end up paying eight bucks total. Every time I've been in this place the employees have always been really great, which I definitely appreciate. If you want good food that doesn't break the bank in Old City, this is a great choice. read more

Always welcoming atmosphere, helpful, and their wraps are down right delicious!! #Veggie Wrap #Smoked Salmon

This is my everyday lunch spot. The best of both worlds. The city and affordable good healthy food! Can't get any better than this .

So delicious! Lovely little hole in the wall with FRESH and perfect fries, tons of yummy dips and casual soup and sandwiches. Would definitely come back read more

Beware! Food sanitation violations galore! Maybe they're going for dark ages euro food.. Because the person who rings you up goes straight to making your food ... no hands washed, no gloves. I'm just glad I could see it from the area where you wait for your food. I'm sure my immune system cold use the boost, but it was a hard pass. Disappointed bc the reviews were hopeful! read more

European Republic has me at zee frites. And as I read through the vast selection of dipping sauces that you could choose to come with them, it became a perfect match. Inside European Republic looks like an unassuming take out place that features the usual suspects. But don't be fooled because once inside you'll come across an exciting Eastern European menu that features a plethora of wraps(22!), soups & salads, rice & pasta dishes, and so much more! The main event by far are the fresh cut European style fries, which easily stack up among the best that Philly has to offer. As you order you're also able to choose from a mega variety of 23 dipping sauces. They range from kind of meh (roasted garlic, basil), to funky (smoked salmon, black olives), to downright AMAZING (jalapeno cheddar, Jamaican curry). whether you go with veggie staples like organic tofu or falafel, or go all out with the likes of honey grilled chicken or spicy grilled chicken with goat cheese; the wraps are always a pretty safe bet(especially when you go with their awesome combo deal!). but soup like seafood bisque and sweet potato ginger make for a serious win too! read more

Definitely a good place for lunch or light eats. It's cheap, fresh and pretty good. I've stopped in twice now. The wraps and fries are deceptively filing even though my eyes keep wishing for larger portions. A combo of a wrap, fries and a drink can be had for around $7 which is great. I've had their buffalo wrap and spicy grilled chicken wrap. Both of which actually satiated me in terms of spice level. This means that most people would probably find them *too* spicy. And despite the insanely sad "Jersey Shore" blowout haircut of the one young guy who works there, he's really nice/helpful. read more

European Republic - buffalo wrap w/ fries - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quite yummy!! Tried the spicy falafel wrap combo with fries and a drink. The wrap skin itself wasn't anything special but the falafel, cucumber, lettuce, tomato and sauce all went together great. Fries were crunch and delicious with the garlic dipping sauce!! Pretty small place but easy to walk over a few blocks to eat outside in the park. Worker was very nice. Went for lunch and food was ready in about 5 minutes and pretty inexpensive. read more

Sara and I wanted ice cream, but Rebek wanted fries. She had just been in a concert so fries were her roses! We, three, shared a triple size belgan frites. You get three sauces. I suggest the european sauce. It is the perfect mayo/aioli. The roasted garlic is good, but the european sauce we all took turns scraping it! The european ketchup tastes like burger sauce ( ketchup/mayo/relish) good, but makes you want a Village Whiskey burger! The space is lovely and felt cozy for us to chill and nosh and chitchat. They have a great lunch special and everything is made fresh on the premises! Will definitely return! read more

Update! After going to European Republic a few more times (one for an inexpensive weeknight takeout dinner with a friend, another for an inexpensive lunch before a day of shopping) I realize this place is pretty good and fills a unique cheap grab-and-go option in Old City. The service is friendly, and they talk to you more than other places in the city by recommending sauces and describing flavors. The wrap, frites and soda for $6.95 deal is killer, and around lunch time you'll see that a lot of other people take them up on this deal. I really like the #12 crispy chicken wrap with honey mustard sauce, which comes with nice fried chicken tenders and a full leaf of lettuce, no shredded stuff. The chicken Caesar wrap and crispy chicken wrap with jalapeno sauce both got good reviews from my friend and boyfriend, respectively. Anyway, this place is no frills but also no BS and the quality is consistent. This would be a good place to go for a cheap but filling meal if you're a tourist in Old City or just any other time you just don't want the wait and added cost of a sit down meal. read more

European Republic - #12 crispy chicken wrap (honey mustard version) with roasted garlic sauce - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(3.5 stars) We were searching for a snack to hold us over for a few hours at the American Revolution museum, and this was the perfect option. The fries are quite solid and a triple is plenty for a couple of people to share. A triple comes with three sauces, of which my two favorites were cajun and roasted garlic (sadly bbq was underwhelming). We also got some chicken fingers but those were just okay, very much like what you would get at a stadium (heavy breading). read more

European Republic - Triple Frites and Chicken Fingers - Belgian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania