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Amazing South Philly Deli. Chicken cutlet sandwiches are amazing, I recommend the OMG. Their salads…read moreare just as great and the roast pork (I could eat my weight in). Everyone is so friendly, also and I can't stress this enough, very Cop friendly. There aren't many places in the city ill order food as I stand there in uniform, but this place is one. I go at least once a week. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Great old school deli in South Philly. We used to order hoagie trays from these guys for work…read moremeetings and they never disappointed. I recently stopped in to pickup lunch sandwiches and entered in what we wanted on their ordering kiosk. The process was easy and then you have the great staff take care of you the rest of the way. Lots of classic sandwiches to choose from, but I love me a chicken cutlet inferno. Long hots, hot pepper cheese, fresh chicken cutlets on a seeded roll = Yum. My co-workers ordered a roast beef sandwich and a veggie hoagie - grilled and marinated eggplant, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers & aged sharp provolone. The roast beef was messy, but everyone was happy. While you wait, make sure you check out all the classic Italian specialty items they sell. The people working there are friendly and helpful. I always felt like Pastificio was similar to Primo hoagies, but slightly better because they didn't go big and stayed true to what makes them best. Service and quality. A solid area mainstay. Nothing that'll blow you away, but good, consistent above average sandwiches. Thanks guys!

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Jojo's Cafe

4.7(59 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great price, clean store, colorful, authentic, very fresh tasty food! I really appreciated how…read moreaffordable it was. I am visit from NYC, and to get a filling, flavorful, and fast lunch is awesome. Tender chicken; crisp veggies!

Went for a tofu banh mi, they didn't use a baguette they used a seeded bread that was not fresh …read more The sandwich had no taste and the tofu was soft.... Sorry Jojo's not good !

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SouthHouse

4.3(209 reviews)

1.9 mi

Amazing food, plus huge array of gf options. Great atmosphere, fast service. Go here!read more

This place is the absolute worst place. We ordered gluten free cheese sticks, a Philly cheesesteak,…read moreand fries and I GOT SICK. We waited about 15 minutes before even ordering our drinks and receiving the menus and then was told that they do gluten free rolls and a separate fryer. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Terrible spot for people with celiac.

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Dolores

4.6(42 reviews)

1.2 mi•Pennsport

Dolores' "2 Street" is a fantastic little deli tucked into the heart of South Philly. The space…read moreitself may be small, but what they're banging out behind that counter is anything but. Between the hospitality, juicy cutlets, and absolutely massive sandwiches, this little spot has quickly earned a place near the top of my list whenever I've been hit by a hoagie hankering. When you enter, you're greeted by a friendly staff who gives nothing but your classic S. Philly love and insight on which OG or special they recommend. While the cashier helps you choose, the team is hard at work in the back breading fresh eggplant, slicing up plush sesame seeded rolls or piling up fresh fried JUICCYY cutlets onto any one of their phenomenal sandwiches. This was our first time here and definitely not the last. While I've been craving an acidic and bright classic Italian, the cashier and his list of specials made me an offering I couldn't refuse. Here's the rundown: The Poohbear $14: Sliced to order honey turkey, honey ham, American cheese, shrettuce, tomato, fried pickles, honey mustard, mayo, SPO, EVOO. This was a great mashup of sweet and savory, rich and acidic. The fried pickles helped cut through the sweetness of the meats and honey mustard, while the mayo, SPO, and EVOO brought just enough fat, juiciness, and seasoning to pull everything together. It's the kind of sandwich that hits a little bit of everything, so you never get bored from one bite to the next. 7 out of 10. Hot in Herr (Special) $16: Chicken Cutlets encrusted in Herrs Long Hot Chips, Sharp Provolone, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe (originally comes w/ spinach but broccoli rabe is LIFE), Long Hots w/ Long Hot Mayo. SPO/ Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This was exceptional. The cutlets were perfectly fried, juicy and pounded thin but not too thing that you felt like you were eating chicken bacon. The spicy potato chip crust added a nice background kick of heat while the long hots and swapped-in rabe added the vegetal bitterness this needed to cut through the richness. The sharp prov was chefs kiss as was the schmear of long hot mayo and roasted garlic EVOO. Order this if on the menu and make sure you've got a cold one nearby because she is SPICAAYY. 9 out of 10. Dolores' doesn't just deliver massive hoags with great hospitality and price tags that blow a lot of other places out of the water. The flavors, creativity, and quality all go above and beyond too. An absolute MUST if you're in South Philly and if not, still well worth the drive, walk or bike ride. Grab your sando's, take them to the local dog park, bring them to a Phil's game, or find yourself a nearby stoop where nobody's home and dig into some of the best the area has to offer.

This deli is very small, only a table at the back so I recommend to order for a takeout…read more The sandwich is huge so you can share or save the other half for later. Chicken cutlet is not dry and perfectly cooked. Sarcone bread definitely elevates the taste of the sandwich Service was great. Friendly staff and order is completed in a short time. What is unique about this place is the Mummers themed decorations on the wall including the Mummers umbrellas. Very south Philly and show casing the Mummers spirit of pennsport neighborhood.

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D'jakarta Cafe

4.4(151 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you're in Philly and craving Indonesian food, this is a must-visit. We stopped in on an…read moreimpromptu trip and were blown away by the selection. Whatever you're craving, chances are they have it--from flavorful nasi goreng and refreshing rujak to sweet and savory cumi saus mentega and perfectly fried tahu goreng. They also carry Indonesian staples like pempek and bakso, but get there early because they sell out fast--and for good reason. The menu is extensive and it's one of those places that instantly transports you back to Indonesia. This spot is absolutely worth the stop.

While visiting South Philly, we originally planned to try another restaurant, but it was closed. We…read moredecided to give D'jakarta Cafe a try since it had great reviews, and we were genuinely surprised by both how nice the space is and how amazing the food turned out to be. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant is on the smaller side with limited seating, but it feels modern and thoughtfully designed. I especially enjoyed the artwork throughout the space. Service - We had the chance to chat with one of the owners and learned they have only been open for a couple of years. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and I truly hope they continue to see the success they deserve. What We Ordered - -Chicken satay (Very good, with a peanut sauce that isn't overly heavy or overpowering like at some places) -Beef rendang (An incredible dish. We were both impressed by how rich and flavorful it was) Final Thoughts - I would definitely recommend visiting this restaurant if you are ever in the area.

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T&N HomeMade Kitchen

3.6(95 reviews)

2.3 mi

No No No .... I…read moreordered an egg salad sandwich from here once and the toast was burnt. Not a little overcooked but black and burnt, and they still made the sandwich using the burnt toast and delivered it to me. I will say when I called to tell them about the sandwich they sent another sandwich immediately but why why why would you make a sandwich using obviously burnt bread. My husband , ever the optimist , ordered a breakfast sandwich on a long roll not long after my egg salad experience, the bread was stale. I think because they toasted the bread thinking my husband wouldn't realize the bread was stale but .... There are so many breakfast places to choose from, I can't see myself supporting this business after those two experiences

While I've only stopped in here once, I like this place... a small corner luncheonette that has…read moreseveral booth and a counter with stools, this place serves everything housemade... No matter what's on the menu, whenever I see meatballs, I always ask if they're homemade. If the answer is yes, I'll get that every time. Mainly because it's pretty hard to find a place that doesn't serve frozen meatballs... Anyways, this cafe serves breakfast and lunch meals, all made and served by the husband and wife owners... Pleasant, personable, and accommodating. The gentleman sitting next to me was served a great looking Old Italian hoagie, which I was tempted to buy. The menu is pretty large, and the street parking their was somewhat convenient, considering they're located in a residential neighborhood... Definitely worth stopping in for a morning and afternoon meal.

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Chickie's & Pete's

3.4(775 reviews)

2.4 mi

I went in off a recommendation to get the crab fries. Added a lobster roll, which was great…read more I was surprised how large it was inside, and got to watch a game while I ate. More than just a great sports bar! Bartenders and bar back were on their game.

Cool vibe with plenty of great seating and TVs--a true Philly sports bar…read more Our waitress did her job, no more and no less. The food we ordered was definitely on the heavier side, although that may have been our own fault with what we chose. We started with the crab fries. They were crispy and heavily seasoned, so if you love Old Bay, you'll love these. The cheese dip that came with them was delicious. We also tried the lobster pizza. Think your typical sports bar cheese pizza, but topped with generous chunks of lobster. It was good, but incredibly heavy--we each only made it through one slice before resorting to picking the lobster pieces off the remaining slices. If you're looking for a spot to catch a game, grab a beer, and enjoy some classic bar food with a Philly sports atmosphere, this is your place.

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Luhv food

4.2(10 reviews)

1.2 mi•Point Breeze

this place is very good, but I'm not gonna lie. They have a phone number that they no longer answer…read moreand it's kind of frustrating. Service can be slow sometimes and that it's a little bit disappointing but overall the food is good.

PHILADELPHIA, PA/Point Breeze: a new South Philly location of this popular restaurant, LUHV FOOD…read morehas the delicious vegan food that you have been looking for. An amazing selection of sandwiches like a reuben, bacon, egg, and cheese, cheesesteak, ch'ken parmesan, tuna salad, and so much more, along with hearty salads, soups, sides, and dessert....all at REASONABLE prices! Hey, Luhv, can we get one of your locations in New Jersey?! They even have a deli where you can buy items by the pound and Luhv's own branded products. This location allowed us to dine inside with Brie (leashed dogs allowed) and there are 2 spaces: a small downstairs area and a surprisingly big upstairs space. You can also dine at their outdoor tables. A cute spot with great food and makes the wallet happy.

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Entrance's Corner

Grindcore House

4.5(388 reviews)

0.9 mi•Pennsport

Something told me to check the website. When I saw croissants were available?…read more I immediately placed my online for two. Yes, two, one for today and one for tomorrow morning. I like mine without cheese but wasn't sure where to note the request. Upon calling, Ashley was so kind to tell me that instructions are at the checkout area at the website. I didn't want to get that far and mistakenly place an order with cheese. Following Ashely's instructions I was able to note, "No cheese, please and thank you". Now I can order ahead, because the demand is great. I have showed up and they could be sold out. Thank you Ashley, Shannon and Grindcore Team for great service and good Vegan Breakfast!

Great options for a vegan cafe & bakery, especially for lunch. The Greenwich is by far my favorite…read moresandwich, especially with the house made hummus used, but the other sandwiches and pastries are tasty as well. My only negative is the "bacon" used on sandwiches, which tastes more like a seasoned, limp deli meat than a crisp, vegan bacon alternative. Otherwise though, good coffee and good food!

0.6 mi•Washington Square West

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Monster Vegan

4.5(319 reviews)

One of my new favorite vegan places in the world!…read more The atmosphere: moody, skeletons, clips of B-rated horror films playing endlessly on the TVs ... and also glitter, a soft pinky/purply glow, a tremendously welcoming/inclusive vibe. It's playful and cool and fun all at the same time. The staff here? Wildly accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable about their menu, and also exceptional at "reading the room" (eg we were given lots of space to just eat and drink without them checking in us needlessly). DRINKS: I had the Zombie Beach Party (coconut rum, light rum, pineapple, blue curacao, lime). It was a neon blue boozy slushy served in a glass skull topped a little pink umbrella and the juxtaposition of that alone is iiiiiiiiiincredible. (Also these are dangerous; I had two and they went down a little too easily, y'know?). FOOD: At our server's recommendation we got a half order of the Korean BBQ Wings (which were described as "very spicy") and the Tiki Wings ("kind of sweet"). Both are made from crispy seitan and are served with a cucumber ranch. I think they were okay, they kind of tasted similar to be honest, and the Korean wings were definitely not that spicy. We also got the Yokai Fries (fries topped with shishito peppers, togarishi, and yum yum sauce); sooooooo moreish! But ask for more yum yum sauce. The absolute killer (pun intended) here was the fried mac and cheese balls. NO MATTER WHAT, GET THESE. It comes in an order of two, they're tennis ball sized, the mac and cheese is not dry but gooey, the tomato sauce and generously sprinkle of parm bring the whole thing together. I'm fairly confident I could have eaten an order by myself (just like I'm fairly confident I could have had four Zombie Beach Parties). You ARE going out of your way to come here if you find yourself in Philly, friends!

We popped in after a show in the area. It was our first time trying a vegan restaurant, so our…read moreexpectations were nonexistent. This place is beautifully decorated. The vibe is horror movie chic, if ya know what I mean. We were greeted and seated promptly and immediately checked out the menu to see what we should try. We asked for the macaroni balls as an app, but they were sold out. A few minutes later, we were told we could order them bc the chef had made a new batch. Yay!! So, we started with the Mac balls and seitan Korean wings. Our apps arrived and I must admit. I enjoyed the seitan wings more than I did the Mac balls. The Korean BBQ (seitan) wings had an amazing sauce that truly made me forget I was at a vegan restaurant. They were crispy, savory, and just delicious. I decided to go with the gyro and my partner went with the cheese steak for his entree. My gyro was yummy! The impossible beef, lettuce and tomato were reminiscent of a regular gyro. I truly couldn't tell the difference. My partner loved his cheese steak too. Monster vegan is a HIT!! Would we try it again? Absolutely!!

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William C.

14 years ago

I have enjoyed take-out from this restaurant many times now. The food is delivered pretty quickly and the quality of the items I order is consistent. The menu has a nice selection and the prices are reasonable. All-in-all, a good choice for an evening when you want to partake of a quick and tasty dinner while watching American Idol (and have left-overs for breakfast the next morning...) read more

Bo N.

3 years ago

Good neighborhood Chinese take out. Their general tao's chicken is always perfect and freshly made to order. Try their hot n sour soup, egg drop soup, and egg roll as well. I will try their other dish on. They got very nice folks that work there too. read more

Linda V.

16 years ago

The food is very tasty here. Went there with my family last weekend. the egg roll is huge! One thing I would change is the food is not spicy enough. We asked for extra extra spicy but I can barely taste the heat... read more

veronica r.

17 years ago

Oh Sam's, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... no MSG, fresh ingredients, great prices, fast delivery, amazing tofu, best sesame noodles, friendly staff, scallion pancakes......I can go on forever.... read more

锦伟

12 years ago

I really love this place! It is fantastic.you have to go see it. Ggghhhhhhhhhhhgogogogogogoogogogogogogogogogogogogogogog

Jhon C.

12 years ago

Best Chinese food on South Street.Food is fresh and delicious.nice people.clean place.you have to go see it.

Thomas E.

14 years ago

Good Food...Quick service..Nice atmosphere...in short Golden Empress Garden nice place...like it

Yu S.

12 years ago

Nice and clean place,nice people.good service.food is very good.I like the shrimp pad Thai.

Cynthia O.

5 years ago

We have enjoyed food from here for years. It has a large menu and everything is tasty.

Lauren J.

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102

13 years ago

The most bland chicken and broccoli I've ever had...

Pat C.

10 years ago

It's just not like what China House would serve.

beep b.

17 years ago

Good vegetarian menu. Sam is the nicest too.

J Elliot M.

14 years ago

Great food, very friendly employees!

Jessica K.

18 years ago

Great food and service!

Joe S.

17 years ago

Incredible mock meat!

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