An eclectic restaurant with many knock knacks on the walls. Went here for brunch on Saturday and didn't have to wait like many other local spots. everyone was satisfied and pleasantly surprised by the variety and uniqueness of the menu. I got the north third scramble with sweet potatoes, salmon, and Asiago cheese and it was delicious. The home fries that come on the side are amazing and are grilled with peppers and onions. read more

North Third - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let it be known: I love brunch. If I could shout it from the rooftops, I would. However, my reluctance to try new places because of the fear of being disappointed has led me to the same handful of spots over and over. On a beautiful Sunday morning, the cycle was broken when my brekkie qualifiers included: the need for ample street parking, a liquor license and possible outdoor seating. North Third fit the bill, but would it deliver where it counted the most (in my tummy)? Answer: Hells to the yes! It was just early enough that there was still plenty of available real estate both inside and out. My party of two was seated at one of the sidewalk tables on the less-chaotic Brown side, which was perfect as Third Street had some real claustrophobia potential, with so many people out and about on such an uncharacteristically warm morning. Waters were dropped off immediately and our request for coffee and bloody marys was met soon after. The BMs were spicy and flavorful, and came with an array of garnishes that included celery, cucumber, dill pickle, cherry tomato, olive and lemon. The many choices on both the regular and special menus had me deciding between three or four plates that each sounded fantastic. In the end, I opted for my original craving, huevos rancheros. In what was probably the fastest turnaround time ever, our dishes arrived. The plates were loaded with picture perfect breakfasts. My huevos were spot on and nailed my craving, and my dining companion's homemade cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy were realllllly good. I resisted the urge to pull the old, "hey, what's that?!" while swiping half a biscuit off the plate. North Third has officially been inducted to the brunch rotation, and I look forward to checking out the scene during the wee hours as well. read more

Busy chilly night Pulled pork sammie made me burn Cool visceral vibe Talk about nick of time. We got there just in time to be able to switch from a tiny two top, to a much cozier booth just before the bus pulled up and filled N. 3rd to the gills...well, no bus was seen, but it filled up quick. Be warned, I don't think this is a random occurrence. :) I love the look of this place. Low lit, exposed brick, adorned by an eclectic array of art that runs the gamut from nude paintings of varied talent to small mixed media pieces. There really wasn't anything on the menu I wasn't interested in trying and in the end I settled on the pulled pork spare rib sandwich with horseradish sauce. While incredibly delicious it did give me the worst heartburn ever (I realize this is hard to lay at the feet of the sandwich, but all I can say is I rarely get heartburn...) Service was polite and attentive. Nothing stood out extra special or glaringly wrong, which is in my opinion the text book definition of how service should be. Big kicker was my new favorite beer, Bells Two Hearted Ale, was a dollar cheaper than at Good Dog (sorry to throw you under the bus, I still luv ya GDB) Like the four stars say, "Yay, I'm a fan" read more

Don't waste your time. Go somewhere else! If I could give zero stars, I would. I hope the management or owner there will read this review and hopefully find a way to improve on the service. After 20 minutes of being seated, we never saw a server. The hostess, however, kept looking over at our table. My date and I decided to just get up and go somewhere else. It was only when we got up to leave that the hostess came over to ask if we were ok. We told her we decided to go somewhere else. To which she only replied, "Ok, enjoy the rest of your evening." Clearly, you do not care about your patrons. We did not get an explanation as to why our server never showed up and the hostess didn't even bother to apologize. It might have been understandable if the restaurant was super packed and busy, but that was not the case. What was also sad was that a table that got seated way after us got service before we did. Sadly, we won't be coming back to this place. read more

after running in the susan g. komen race for the cure* this past mother's day, my friends and i were in need of some serious sustenance. figuring every place in fairmount was going to be swamped, we headed across town to northern liberties. first attempt: honey's. 1 hour wait for a 6-top? not today, thanks. second attempt: north third. seated immediately? indeed! coffees were ordered all around, with half of our table also indulging in the most veggie-riffic bloody marys i've ever seen. it's pretty much a salad with a garnish of drink...in a good way. the sweet potato and pear soup special sounded too good to pass up, especially on a cold morning, so sue G and i decided to share a bowl...with an extra spoon for michelle C to dig on in, too! it was sweet, creamy, delicious and a generous sized portion. totally hit the spot. there were other tasty sounding brunch specials, but for my main course, i went with an ol' N. 3rd fave: the mushroom omelet. packed with portabellas, spinach and goat cheese (and served with a side of potatoes and fruit), this omelet never fails to disappoint. truth be told, the only disappointment was in myself, for not being able to finish it. another bummer: when the boy cut in to his roasted tomato omelet (from the specials list), the center was cold. however, once our server was informed of this, she apologized for the kitchen's oversight, whisked away his plate and returned with some properly heated huevos in no time flat. *coincidentally, we were seated in front of the infamous boob painting in the back dining room. first we ran for boobies...then we brunched with them (o)(o) ! read more

North Third - we ran for boobies... then we brunched with them - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have a Northern Liberties food formula: Honey's for brunch. N 3rd for dinner. With a varied menu (fish tacos, hummus, salads, dumplings, and nightly specials), N 3rd takes a step up from traditional pub/bar fare and offers enough creativity to satisfy the foodiest of foodies, but enough simplicity to appease even the picky eaters. Their cocktails are pretty stellar too and the beer list boasts all the local favorites plus other microbrew staples. With the giant projector in the backroom, this place is going to be my post-season spot. read more

My boyfriend and I were enjoying a nice stroll through the Northern Liberties last week when we stumbled upon North Third. I recalled reading several good reviews for it, so we decided to stop in for some light fare and a beer or two. When we entered the place, the first thing I noticed was the amount of light flooding the room. Also, I'm a sucker for exposed brick, so I was quite charmed by its appearance. There were a number of strange things adorning the walls that kept my attention while I was waiting for our food to arrive (that isn't to say that the food took a long time to come out, because it did not). We were greeted immediately when we walked in the door and seated by a pleasant hostess right by the wide-open window. It was a beautiful day, so it was nice to get a little of the outside inside. Our waiter came by less than a minute later to take our drink order. Since I'm not really a warm-weather-beer fan (wheat beer is definitely not my bag), their tap list wasn't all that intriguing to me. I won't fault them for that, though. They do offer Dogfish Head 60-Minute IPA and Sly Fox O'Reily's Stout as standards, which perked me up a bit, though in the end I decided on a Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, since you can never go wrong with that. After dropping off our beers, our waiter took our order. I chose the Tuna Burger and my boyfriend ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich. We were both pretty impressed with the quality of the food. My tuna burger was moist, perfectly spiced, and delicious (not to mention that it must have been at least half a pound), and I loved the wasabi mayo! Like Meg noted, the fries weren't great, but they were edible at the very least. (I was glad they weren't that good, because there were far too many on my plate and I would have eaten way more than necessary if they had been better.) My boyfriend enjoyed his pulled pork and also commented on the huge portion. Needless to say, we didn't have to worry about lunch the next day. Overall, a solid performance from North Third. I wasn't blown away, but I will definitely be back to give it another go. read more

Last time I went to N. 3rd, I sat facing a very, very large painting of a woman's right breast. Never one to be fazed by the presence right above my eyes of a finely-shaped tit, I gave the stylish, boyishly-figured waitress my best professional look straight in the eyes. And without averting my eyesight to the looming mamma-lith behind her, ordered a very good chicken breast sandwich and a jug of wine. boobs. read more

Hidden gem! This place is awesome for brunch! We stumbled upon this place while waiting for a table at Honey's and couldn't be happier! When you first enter, you have to look past the eclectic decor and the dark interior. But, the service is always great and the food is even better! One of our favorite things are the wings! The thai chili wings are the perfect crispiness and have the perfect amount of sauce. We order these every time as an appetizer. We have also tried a bunch of things on their brunch menu. The huevos rancheros, breakfast burrito, pancake specials, chicken and waffles, and brioche french toast are all delicious! The Bloody Maria is always a great addition to any brunch meal. We will definitely be back :) read more

A very up and coming area in Northern Liberties. There is so much construction going on (not always great) and the little cafe's are opening up two and three (so it's ok). This is a very quaint and eclectic restaurant which seats about thirty. Imagine a big stick of cotton candy on a warm summer's *first* night, twirling in a broken down art(ist)fact graveyard, spinning quickly and then stopping immediately whilst all of the unique pieces are now strewn throughout. You are at North 3rd. A massive terridactile sized eagle made of batik, feathers and plaster garnish the ceiling over the bar. There was a glowing blow fish above our table and my favorite was the dead pirate who's eyes follow you when you walk the hall. I love this place and will come back again. I definitely wanted to check out the Northern Liberty section of Phily bc of the tiny galleries and the realness of a city. Now I have an excuse to drink and eat. I had the tuna burger which was basically like a spicy tuna filling squished between two pieces of sourdough and drenched with pieces of spicy, hot ginger. This was delicious. There is a vast selection of bottled Belgian beers along with a slim but inviting cocktail menu. The blood orange mojito was not overly sweet but pungent enough. The taps included (but not limited to), hoegarden, plank (local), dogfish head and about three other unique brews. Three ladies, three meals, three drinks total 60.00 without tip. Not bad. This is a definite must go to when visiting Northern Liberties. read more

This is where I take friends from out of town when I'm trying to convince them to move to Philly. North Third has substance and style and warmth. Not to mention one of my favorite hamburgers in the world. It's huge and juicy and when you ask for it rare, it comes out RARE. The selection of toppings is great, I usually go with boursin cheese and mushrooms. I can only ever finish half so I get a bonus breakfast for the next day! The beer list is also great, lots of local stuff. The service is nice and the atmosphere is awesome. Cool and weird shit hanging all over the walls. You might need a flashlight to read your menu and you might have to scream for the people across the table to hear you, but that's because this is a bar. The food is just so amazing that you might mistaken it for a restaurant. read more

I slept on this place at first because it looks divey and basic from the outside, but the food is way better than I expected. I put it easily ahead of standard tap. read more

I think I've had North Third bookmarked ever since I started using the Yelp app years ago. Yet, in all my numerous trips to the city, I've never made an attempt to stop by the corner bar/restaurant. That is, until a recent return to Philly for the weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect for a Friday evening dinner, but was pleasantly surprised to find it not very crowded. That turned out to be a good thing considering the bar is lucky to accommodate only 8-9 people and I was able to grab an empty seat right in the middle. With about as many local beers on tap as stools at the bar, I had no issue finding a refreshing beverage to enjoy while looking over the menu. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich sounded good from both the menu description and Yelp reviews, so I ordered it with a side of hand-cut fries. It arrived in hardly any time at all and I quickly dug in. After only a couple of bites, I was sold! This sandwich is the real deal with a thick, grilled chicken breasts topped with bacon, tomato, may and guac. I made several attempts not to moan out loud and scare those sitting around me, but I'm not sure I succeeded. The fries were pretty good too, as was the large pickle on the side. Although it took me a long time to finally stop in here, I hope I don't make that mistake again. Another "better late than never" scenario in Northern Liberties. read more

Great food, okay service. I sampled the iceberg wedge salad, such an indulgence with bacon and creamy dressing. The hot wings were the best I have had in the city, seriously. The hummus plate was better than I expected, everything was fresh and it came with a tomato, cucumber, red onion and feta salad that was outstanding. The crispy chicken sandwich was very good, the bread tasted just like my mom's and it wasn't too greasy. Fries weren't great, not terrible either. This is much better quality and variety than the bar food we have in Fairmount. I'd kill to have North Third in my neighborhood. read more

I've been hearing about this place for years and had yet to try. I'm so glad I decided to stop in during Beer Week. The décor is by far my favorite- extra dark, but not divey. Sultry lighting (and paintings) plus lots of voodoo/Day of the Dead type feels going on in there. It was almost too dark to read my menu, but I would deff make this a nighttime drinking hangout spot. I didn't have any problem with service- our server was super helpful and accommodating. For a starter, we ordered their side special of the day which was the fried green tomatoes: delicious. Very crunchy and thin and flavorful. The dipping aioli was good, but a little too smoky to be paired with that- something acidic would have worked better. For entrees, we got the Moroccan lamb burger & fries, the salmon platter and a large appetizer order of buffalo wings. They didn't ask how I wanted my burger cooked, but it came out a perfect medium anyway (I'm guessing you can't really control lamb temperature all that easily). Overall, it was a decent burger, but I've had better. The bun held up nicely and the feta cheese and arugula were a nice touch. But the tzatziki was on the side (I had to smother the bun on it since it really needed some moisture) and the Moroccan seasoning was not noticeable, so it ended up tasting like a regular burger. Fries were great- really crunchy and salty. Salmon platter smelled and looked delicious (and was, according to my guest). The wings....BANGIN'. Super spicy, but oh so crispy and vinegary - one of the best buffalo wings I've had in recent past. I would come back just for those and maybe opt for the thai chili glaze instead. I didn't pay attention to the regular drink menu because I was focused on the beer week specials. This week they had a local, featured brewery called Captain Lawrence and the brewer/owner was actually there rounding the tables. I got a Belgian wheat golden ale, which actually tasted like a sour and was absolutely amazing. The other beers we tried were also very, very good but that was my favorite. Overall, I will absolutely be back here if I'm in the area and I would love to try brunch since I hear wonderful things. Oh! And the pear cobbler dessert was SO good and gigantic. read more

Add this place to the list of "places I would have never found if it wasn't for YELP". I was thinking last night after a long exhausting weekend, I wanted (1)neighborhood place (2)warm (3)low-key (4)good beer selection (5)selection of food from sandwiches through dinner entrees as I felt a little undecided at the time. I found it all at North Third after searching and reading reviews. There was a nice sized dinner special menu to add to the well rounded regular menu. 5 stars - Beer selection. Ten beers on tap right in front of my eyes at the bar and I could have had each one of them (back in the day I would have ;-), the choice was varied and a very good varied. I opted for the very hoppy, fresh Stone IPA. 5 stars - Service. The bartender was helpful, friendly, attentive and quick. Thank you. 3 stars - special App, pulled pork tacos. A little dry and a little less pulled pork than I wanted, but adding some sriracha sauce livened it up. 4 stars - Tuna burger with Asian spices and sauce, served as requested - rare, and you can taste the flair of the ginger. Very very nice. 4 stars - Fries were plentiful, hot, great dark brown color, I wish a little more crispy, but good fresh potato flavor. The person next to me at the bar had the Southern fried chicken. It looked and sounded (yes you can hear the crispiness when being cut and bitten into) wonderful....ok, next time :-) Street parking in Northern Libs was not a problem on a Sunday night. read more

So it was the third time that I ventured to North 3rd. Each time has been at a different time in the day, this last time being for a late night drink. We sat at the bar as all the booths were full and we were only a party of two. Generally sitting at the bar is something I avoid, but in this case it was great. The bartender was great at checking in and even let us sample some of the beer specials (just in time for beer week!) North 3rd is starting to become one of my favorite haunts in this city. The decor is eclectic and feels like someone decorated for Halloween and never took them down. It helps stimulate some good conversation. The art is always worth mentioning too! Who wouldn't want to talk about a 5'x5' painting of breasts. Being that it was late night, me and my friend decided on just sharing a plate of Hummus. He claimed it was the best in the city and I must agree it was pretty darn good. Its hard to make hummus exciting, but North 3rd manages to do it. Every other meal I have had at this restaurant has been amazing as well, so I am glad they have yet to disappoint. I tried two new beers last night that were on tap. One was an Amish 4 grain ale. It was good and tasty, but following it up with Philadelphia Brewing Company's new red ale was a bad idea. The latter beer was everything I have been waiting for from this new company. For those who don't know (in philly I don't know how you can't) Yards Brewing Company split last summer, one half getting the name, the other half getting the building and starting what is now Philadelphia Brewing Company. I tried what I guess was their Rowhouse Red Ale. It was very good-complex and had many different layers to it. It was heavy in that it punched a lot of flavor, but was really refreshing. I am so psyched to try the rest of their line. North 3rd has great service, food and brews. I have yet to find a reason not to love it. read more

North Third is super solid. We went for a late lunch on a Saturday and easily got sat at a nice big round table meant for four by the windows. The restaurant was almost full with the brunch crowd but our table was nice and spacious. This would be an ideal summertime spot with the windows open. As expected the decorations were quite quirky and it definitely has that daytime in a bar look, but despite the cool level the service was very attentive. We quickly got ice water and two beers (I got the Bells Winter White, and he got the DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus, which is apparently a beer you don't see everywhere). Then we split a pound of the famous wings (delicious, crunchy, with the perfect amount of spicy) and the crispy chicken sandwich. The sandwich and fries were delicious and huge, but I could have gone without the guac. Otherwise, mmm. This was obviously a hand breaded chicken breast and fresh cut fries, so no corner cutting here. They cleared our plates and then someone else came to clear the table of excess silverware, napkins and used glasses. This is a touch of good service you don't get at a place that isn't trying, and it was much appreciated. North Third, I'll be back. read more

To me, this place almost epitomizes Northern Liberties. Trying to raise the standard of its "better than your average bar/restaurant" feel, N. 3rd. has maintained an ecclectic menu, and kept a stronghold on a certain indie nonchalance that keeps the tightly tapered jean wearing population coming back for more. It fits in perfectly as one of the cornerstones of an area that is coming into its own, while keep that street cred going. And what I mean by street cred is, whatchosef at night, because a couple of blocks away you may still get mugged. My favorite meal here is brunch, where there's actually some natural light coming through enabling you to see across the rooms. I've even been lucky enough to dine on a morning that bread pudding was on the dessert menu. If you see it, order it. It's otherworldly. read more

Last night was my second time in North Third and it was AMAZING. The food there is so delicious and tasty. Its like a flavor explosion in my mouth. I want more!!!!!! The service is great---thanks to the bartender for being on top of his game. Ill be back soon! Dont forget to try the chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert.....*its mouth watering* ps i love the decor read more

I don't live too far from N 3rd but tend to avoid it when I can in the evenings when I just want to sit at a bar and socialize. Brunch on the other hand has always been fantastic! The chili served over eggs and jalapeo corn bread is one of my all time favorite dishes! There's a photo of it in their description above. I've taken my family here when they visit for brunch a couple times already and everyone has been happy [and stuffed] when we left. read more

All around this place is awesome and it is probably my favorite bar in the city and definitely in Northern Liberties. From brunch to dinner I love everything N. 3rd has to offer. Brunch here is amazing; they have the best bloody mary I've found in the city. Not too watery, spicy, and they practically put a salad on top of it to eat away at while you wait for your food. Great omelets and lots of other choices to satisfy anyone. Dinner is also amazing. I love the mussels here and they're probably the best I've found in the city so far; granted I haven't been to Monk's. The steak frites are wonderful as are the wings. Lots of specials always changing and the same with the beer selection. The atmosphere here is great. Sometimes I feel it's a little dark but they have interesting decorations and changing art which I can only assume is local. On the far side there is a huge painting of a woman's bare chest which I hope no one ever buys and the artist never wants back. Plenty of two seaters so this place would be great for a date. They also have booths, high tops, and bigger tables for larger parties. They also have outside seating in the spring to fall which is a great way to enjoy this place. Outside seating is dog friendly and they always offer my pup some water. read more

I try not to bitch about how hard life is when you are a vegetarian because I honestly find great options every where I go. As long as there is one vegetarian entree, a good sandwich, a decent pasta, I'm content. Even if it isn't very good, I appreciate that there is an option for me. How the hell does North Third not have a vegetarian entree on their regular menu? And of all the days we go there for dinner, nothing on the specials menu? So I ended up with the lamest vegetarian meal, french fries and a beet salad. Now I like beet salads, and this is a pretty good one, but it is so dated. Didn't everyone add beet salad with goat cheese to their menus in like, 2002? My husband had the Jersey tomato salad and it was really really really not worth $11. The tomato was ... not bright and ripe enough, and there was way too much balsamic. He also got the pulled pork sandwich, which I didn't try and he didn't finish (but the dog did.) Maybe we'll stop by for a drink, maybe I'll ask if there are any vegetarian specials before sitting down at a table, but I'm not planning on it. read more

I have now been here 3 times and I am happy to say it's a perfect little neighborhood spot. Their food is good and the atmosphere is awesome whether its sitting outside in the summer or inside. We like taking visitors from out of town here because I think it really shows of the uniqueness of our neighborhood. That being said, the last time I was there the service was slightly lacking. I asked a simple question about whether a substitution could be made on one of the dishes and the waitress was pretty rude about it. Personally I think their brunch is just average and isn't as good as their dinner and for this reason I might not return for brunch right away. Our favorite menu items are the eggplant fries (only available during dinner, also got chastised for this one) and the signature N3rd wings. But because this spot is so close and the food is good we will return. read more

Best brunch in nolibs. There, I said it. There's a special menu every day (with different stuff on it), and there's a ton of variety. You don't have to wait for days to get seated (like a certain other brunch spot a block away whose name rhymes with Bunnies). The staff is super friendly, even when you don't respond to them for a good minute while staring off into space trying to piece together where you where last night, what you did, and how to get the goat out of your living room. Hint - they really like hay (goats, not the staff). So next time you plan on going to that other brunch place, just walk one more block east... read more

Another pleasant dining experience. Dropped by North Third after work before heading back to my hotel... I'm starting to like this area (Northern Liberties) of Philly more and more. If I somehow end up relocating out here, i would definitely look into moving into this area. I've gone 3 for 3 with the places I've visited so far, so that must mean something right? Back to my review... MY ORDER Appetizer: (Veggie) Spring Rolls ($8) Salad: Grilled duck, arugula, spinach, pear, goat cheese, & an orange poppyseed dressing ($10) Drink: Brewer's Art Resurrection Ale ($5) Went for the salad tonight, because I was still stuffed from lunch. FOOD REVIEW - The spring rolls were good... hot and crispy straight from the fryer... the sauce that it came with was tasty, though the accompanying slaw probably was a bit unnecessary (bland). - The salad was also very good. The duck was very nicely grilled, with a lot more meat then I expected. The only thing (not the restaurant's fault) was that I found out tonight that I really didn't like goat cheese. - The beer, was okay. OVERALL I liked the atmosphere of the place... the crowd ranged from the 20-somethings, middle-aged, and even a couple of (hopefully off-duty) firemen. North Third had some other interesting items I would like to go back and try out, I just have to make sure I don't have Caribbean Jerk Chicken (with yams) for lunch again. Oh, (very) minor note... they messed up on my tab, accidentally putting another table's items on it, but they quickly changed it for me. Just a note... won't stop be from going back again. read more

My third time at North Third was a much better experience than the first two, I will admit that, in which we were ignored and/or rushed out after eating. This time the food was good, my drink was alright, the waitress was nice enough, but there is nothing spectacular about this place that makes me want to go there all the time. Not to mention how ridiculously dark it is in there, I could hardly see my food. I had chicken quesadillas that were average and some Asian wings which were very yummy, and a blood orange margarita that had a regular orange slice in it... that's right, I said regular orange slice. I was excited to order it because I have never had blood orange anything before, and after that drink I'm still not sure I have. Anyway, my date had the tuna burger which he practically inhaled, but then again he loves the place and it was on his suggestion that we went there. Overall, North Third is okay, but not one of my favorites like some of my friends. read more

I've been here for Fancypants Cinema on Tuesday nights maybe 2-3 times. Come around for this event, Scott Johnson is a great emcee. Plus you get to watch movies by local filmmakers. It's a nice looking bar. The mussels are good, the calamari was poor (seriously, the quality was like the frozen boxes you get at the supermarket), drinks are affordable and strong. I'd like to try more of their food! Since I've only been here Tuesday nights, parking isn't a big problem. Plus further up is a little strip mall with additional parking. I haven't had problems but I would say park at your own risk. read more

I was actually pretty surprised that I hadn't reviewed this place already. North Third seems to be a spillover bar... it absorbs the wake of Standard Tap being too crowded at night or Honey's being too crowded for brunch. Personally, I think I like North Third better than both of the aforementioned spots. Waits for gasps... North Third consistently delivers good food (the hipster approved beer selection is a given in nolibs) and an ever changing menu. The service is friendly even when it gets more crowded. Dinner is good and goes beyond standard pub fare. Also, I always notice something new in the eclectic decoration... do they change pieces of it occasionally or is it really that complex? Saturday and Sunday brunch is a relaxed affair here; there's always a table and a nice selection of breakfast and lunch food and drink. If you like chili and eggs, this is the place for you. read more

A party of three should be easy to accommodate for Brunch - that's not the case for Honey's on a Sunday at 11am... My partner, one of his close friends from undergraduate, and I decided to meet up this Sunday for Brunch at Honey's. We got there only to find a 45 minute wait for inside dining or immediate seating outside (mind you today is roughly 51F, cloudy, and windy - not an option). We politely cued up to wait... About after 3 minutes of waiting, we decided to check out the neighborhood. We made it one block and stumbled upon North Third! The outside is cool, sleek, and somewhat sophisticated - very comparable to Honey's but with a more modern look. It had that hole in the wall feel, and best of all - there was no long line of hipsters in their frighteningly tight jeans, beat down tees, and overly absorbed attitudes milling about outside... Without skipping a beat, we decided to check it out! The inside is very, um, I guess eclectic would be the word. A nice bar, masquerade masks, carnival masks, and random paper-mache masks adorn the walls. There's even an eagle kite affixed to the ceiling above the bar! Pretty cool. We were seated in less than 5 minutes in a booth right by the window! The menu was small, but had a lot of really good sounding options. My partner got the French Toast (big surprise on that one), our friend got Huevos Rancheros, and I got the chicken & broccoli rabe omelet. The food was good, the service was wonderful, and we did not feel like we were being forced to eat and vacate so the next hungry patrons could sit. The conversation was good, the company great, and the place outstanding! read more

I don't know if its me, but it seems that the employees here are always gorgeous! And it attracts gorgeous people. I guess that's why I go ;) Heh, for serious though. The place is wonderful. They have a great menu, with huge portions and are really flexible and laid back. I would say that in fact there actually is a bit of a particular demographic that they attract at night. It's not a dive bar crowd, look nice but don't look like you're trying too and you'll fit in here. read more

I've enjoyed hanging out at this place. Oh, the first time was exciting cause some pink shirt wearing popped collar preppy types tried to do a drink and dash- there was a chase! Sirens! I wonder if they caught em, the freakin scallywags. Anyway, I never received any update on that triflin' crime attempt because I pretty much didn't return to North Third for almost a year. And that brings us to the present day, or really, thrice in the last couple of months. (An opportunity to say, "thrice," how I relish you.) There's a good array of quality beers at North Third, and I've happened to find a comfortable nook in which to drink them. It's like all have stated, the atmosphere and decorating are all macabre-yet-festive in that Day of the Dead kinda way. Spooky yet sparkly, plus that portrait of the big healthy mams. I understand why so many feel the need to mention them. Cause they're like right there. I might start staring off into space, and shake my head, snapping back to...and I'm staring at them. I feel like a creep... I'm telling you, I was just sitting there, zoning out, waiting for my calamari or fries. That's all I've tried as far as foodstuffs, so far. I'll see about changing that soon because, as for at the calamari and fries for a quickie bite, they well passed muster. Both perfectly crispy and seasoned. The calamari was cooked just right too, good going. Really, what I've mostly done here, is drank in the dark. I do mean that in the most macabre-yet-festive way. read more

Oh, North Third, your quirky decor and eclectic menu warm the cockles of my cold, snarky heart. I can take vegetarians and carnivores to you, placid family or my most raucous friends. In the winter, you have mulled wine! In the summer, you have sangria! All year round, you make me happy. Your food is tasty (though your menu could stand to change a little bit more often). Your bizarro-land artwork makes me smile. What is not to love about you, North Third? You did lose my boyfriend's hat when he left it in our booth-- but I hated that hat! Hurray! North Third, keep on keeping on. I'll be back. read more

OMG YUMMMMM! Stopped in for dinner with a friend and it honestly took us about 30 minutes to decide on food. Everything looked SO good! We started with cocktails, obv. I had a gin cocktail with grapefruit and bitters. It was really refreshing. We started with the thai chili wings which were sooo good! Super flavorful but definitely not too spicy. I ordered the beet salad and the fish tacos. The beet salad was really really good. The fish tacos were incredible. The mixture of cabbage, citrus, and fish paired amazingly. Obviously I couldn't walk after eating all of this food, but it was so worth it. I forget what he had but he said it was great. Prices are really good too! read more

North Third has been on my list of places to go for way too long. I love good bar food. I love good beer. I am always in NoLibs.... So what's the hold up?!?! I finally made it and I'm pleased to say it exceeded my expectations. Good array of taps, nice selection of Belgian bottles, a few specialty cocktails, sangria and wine. The fish taco special was tasty. The spicy mayo the fries came with was awesome. The clam dish was good, it had a nice amount of spice and chorizo in it. The one thing that didn't do it for me was their hummus. I inevitably order the hummus plate from any establishment which offers one, usually they are good, this one wasn't. Comfort levels are high here. I really dug the inside. The bar is cozy but not overwhelmingly small. Lots of tables spread out throughout the room. Our food came out quickly, the bartender was great and our beers were never empty. A few reviews mention the noise level. The only noise problem I experienced here came from a woman seated at the bar. Armed with a glass of white wine (presumably not her first), her conversation about "how messed up she was" and apparent mommy issues was at a volume of epic levels. Damn. I don't know that I've ever heard someone that loud at a bar in daylight. Aside from that, there was nothing atypical about the noise in the bar. It rose and fell according to crowd size. Usual ambient noise. Side note: I appreciate a Logan's Run reference more than most, but I'm not digging their website. I know they have the film screen motif going on, but they can do better. More info, less unnecessary creepy posing. In closing, their beers and food aren't revolutionary but it's a solid place all around. I'll definitely be going back soon. Bonus points for having No Reservations on the TV. ;) read more

Love North Third. Whenever I am in Philly we stop by North Third. Te staff/ownership is great, they remember your face and treat you well. The decor is a little funky, but it totally works in the back bar/dining area. The scene of ppl is a good mix and a pretty eclectic group. The food is phenomenal. Everything from the starters to desserts you can't miss. I've had brunch here too and that was also delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Me and 2 of my friends came here on a Sunday night at 11ish. Nice to see places still serving food at that time on a Sunday night. My friend loves this place, he usually comes here to pregame. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish is a bit fishy (but I am not a big fan of fish, I just like tartar sauce), so if that is your thing, then go for it. The fries are good. The place isn't that expensive for their sandwiches. Something like 9 bucks for a sandwich and fries. The waitress that night was very nice. One more thing, they have this tv room (which I didn't go in to) that shows a fav show or something. I think that's a really cool idea, so if you want to go out and see a favorite show that most of the locals like, then you can have a sort of a dinner and a show, but outside of your apt. Real cool! read more

Confession: I've only ever ordered the Thai, chili-glazed wings from North 3rd. Well, that's not true. The first time I went I got the wings AND a sandwich. All subsequent visits have ended with me and a plate of bare chicken bones. My girlfriend always gets a salad when we go to North 3rd, which I inevitably skim some of. Their salads are awesome. Last night she got a smoked trout and shrimp salad, paired with arugula, shaved fennel, and a touch of perfectly-balanced creamy, unidentified dressing. While good, even great, the salads at North 3rd don't compare to the Thai, chili-glazed wings. The wings are, quite simply, my favorite wings. Sweet, spicy, meaty, crunchy, peanuty, awesome. And at $10 for a lb., they're reasonably priced. Next time I go, maybe I'll try something else. Wait...no I won't. Go to North 3rd. Order their Thai, chili-glazed wings. Repeat. read more

I just went here last night to celebrate a birthday. The lighting is a little too dim for my liking. They have a nice selection of beer and specialty drinks. I had some of the pierogies, which were amazingly delicious. I also had the roasted beet salad, it was good but I was expecting some more beets and goat cheese. My friends all ordered meat dishes, I think the pork chop with mashed potatoes and apples went over the best with everyone and I think the mahi mahi wrapped in proscuitto was the least liked. It was good time, good music, and the decor is fun to look at. ETA: I drove here and the place isn't well lit from the outside. I drove by it once and I've been here before. read more

This is a great place for a date. Particularly if you're a guy trying to get into a girl's undies. Just lube her up with some Blood Orange margaritas and sit at one of the tables outside and impress her by making fun of the waiters and saying how gay they are. That tends to be the formula for some of the dumb meatbags in there. I wouldn't say this is a great place to pick up anybody, although all of the scads of nude ladies on the wall make people either a little randy or nervous. It's better as a place to either begin your night of drinking and heading somewhere else afterwards or to impress your date from Jersey. The best day ever was when this friend decided to pick up our tab after we already put our money down--70 some bucks--and one of my other friends threw the money up in the air and it rained down on my head. read more