Ace Diner

This and few other diners in Philly always remind me of a great summer day. You eat brunch, and the…read morerest of your day is fantastic. Penrose is great for that, because the inside is nice and cozy, and the employees are super attentive. They were showing a few games on the tv which was cool, but I was intrigued with their menu. I'd love to try lunch here or at least one of their sandwiches. The quesadilla was great and I even ate part of it the next day for lunch. Hashbrowns were great as well, and the cheesesticks were awesome. Love trying those out at diners. The waffle, eggs and sausage was very tasty as well.

we tried sandwiches from euro to roasted beef and soup & salads. service was very good. provided…read moretakeout containers & bags Diner was convenient & close to our location Ambiance was light & bright. Delicious looking desserts at the front door to start salivating !

4.8 mi•Northern Liberties, Spring Garden

Trash order, waste of $60

Belgian waffle with sausage

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Coconut lemon cake

Silk City Diner & Lounge

3.9(1.1k reviews)

Loved my first Dungeon Crawl at Silk City in July '26. Got there a little early and stopped into…read morethe beer garden to check out the menu and see how late the kitchen was open. I planned on grabbing something to go after the show. As I was perusing the menu I saw several dishes pass by and decided I couldn't wait any longer. In particular I noted the wings and chicken fingers, both of which looked amazing. I got a table next to the bar in their lovely beer garden. Has some TVs, a very friendly staff, and the food looked great. I was blown away by their chicken fingers. Obviously hand breaded, and served with Comeback sauce and your choice of ranch or blue cheese. I ate a few and saved the biggest one for a late night snack. Ended up eating it a couple days later and it was still delicious! I'll have to try the wings next time. Service was great, from hostess to servers, everyone had smiles. Food came out promptly and my drink was refilled without asking. Definitely a good start to the night. The Dungeon Crawl itself was the highlight of the evening! This is in the lounge/bar area of Silk City. It's an intimate setup with the stage in a corner with a dance floor and the bar area and a few tables at the other end. A DJ warms things up while the main act comes on at 8:00. It was Dogs in a Pile for my first visit and I was blown away by the sound and energy. 2 sets of amazing improv and jamming, with a dedicated crowd of music lovers. I can't wait to get to my next one!

While the food was good, the service was awful. Took 20 minutes after being seated for our waiter…read moreto come over and when were finished, I had to get up and hand him the check with my card. He was too busy chit chatting with other employees and watching the flyers game to do his job - it's not even like the place was busy, it was a Wednesday. Maybe the bar is better, this place has a unique setting and I've heard decent things but my experience was a total miss.

The diner part of Silk City Diner

Patty Melt, The Silk Burger, Short Rib Grilled Cheese

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Sam's Morning Glory Diner

4.0(850 reviews)

4.8 mi•Bella Vista

I loved this place. I got the Monkey French Toast, which was extremely delicious for only being…read moreabout $20. Extremely affordable, and the service was excellent. 10/10, would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable and delicious breakfast (or lunch).

I was here at the 8am opening on a Saturday and am reminded of how much I enjoy the vibe here. I am…read moresolo this morning but most of the patrons are single parents with young children. The service staff - especially the young man who is either the manager or owner- knew people's orders and treated everyone like regulars. They offered suggestions for chocolate chip pancakes to cheerful young ones and little toy cars to the fussy ones. I was surprised to see that I wrote a review on this place four years ago. I keep returning for the service, food, and good energy.

Locally sourced ingredients

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Outdoor patio

Silver Diner

You've got to love a good diner!! The breakfast was straight diner goodness from the perfectly…read morecooked eggs to the nicely buttered toast! When you add gluten free French toast to the mix you have a big win! Service was a bit slow, had to flag someone down for refills and a little more butter, but very friendly! Sitting in a big silver diner with a juke box on the table was definitely nostalgic and we'll happily visit again!

We had breakfast at Silver Diner this morning, and overall it was an excellent experience. The food…read morewas outstanding. I had the Power Breakfast, and my wife enjoyed the California Omelette. Both meals were fresh, flavorful, generously portioned, and beautifully prepared. We would absolutely order them again. Our server, Benjamin, deserves special recognition. He was friendly, attentive, checked on us at just the right times, and never made us feel rushed. His service was outstanding and added to an otherwise wonderful dining experience. The only disappointment was the beverage pricing. I'll admit that we typically don't study the menu prices before ordering--that was probably our mistake. After eating in restaurants for more than 70 years, however, I can honestly say these beverage prices are among the most outrageous I've encountered. We were charged $3.99 for a single cup of black coffee and $5.99 for one glass of lemonade--nearly $10 for two beverages. The coffee was simply one ordinary cup of black coffee, and the lemonade was so incredibly sweet that it was almost undrinkable. Neither beverage came close to justifying its price. It's unfortunate because everything else was excellent. The quality of the food, the atmosphere, and Benjamin's exceptional service make Silver Diner a place we would gladly visit again. However, management should seriously reconsider charging nearly $10 for one standard cup of coffee and one mediocre glass of lemonade. Prices like that leave customers feeling taken advantage of and detract from what is otherwise a terrific dining experience. We'll definitely be back--but next time we'll probably skip the beverages unless the pricing becomes more reasonable.

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Oregon Diner

3.5(277 reviews)

6.3 mi

Perfect location from our hotel! We stopped in for breakfast Friday morning and it was surprisingly…read morebusy but not bad. We were sat immediately and taken care of, our food was alright and our server took great care of us!

The food and service was very mid. No seasoning on the potatoes. They didnt offer honey for tea…read more The bathroom was clean and there was plenty of parking. G

The bane of my existence lol (4/27/24)

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Fishtown Diner

3.0(279 reviews)

5.8 mi•Fishtown

Great diner experience delicious food simply prepared great service easy on the wallet. Also, they…read morehave takeout which is excellent.

This is my and my home girls late night spot after bar hopping and clubbing. I always enjoy the…read moreservice from the waitress that always holds us down and the food is cooked fresh from order. Clean place and very chill at late night. I can't wait to come back again after enjoying last weekends breakfast meal at 3 something in the morning. Thank you staff.

3.1 mi•Fairmount, Art Museum District

Breakfast menu

Kids Mac & Cheese

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Fried Shrimp Platter

Little Pete's Restaurant

4.0(235 reviews)

Here as a tourist on a cold April day. Popped in for lunch and it seemed to be a popular spot with…read morea lot of regulars. We wanted to get some "Philly food" and opted for a roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich with a not so "Philly" staple, a gyro. The roast pork was a little dry, but the flavors were good. I've never had this sandwich before but it reminded me a French dip, which I love! The gyro was also very good! Large portion and great flavors, especially the tzatziki sauce! Service was a little slow, but they were busy. The restaurant was clean, but definitely an older establishment. Overall a great experience!

Swung by for quick breakfast before heading into Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's located about 2…read moreblocks away from the museum at the bottom of a high rise building in the back. It has both indoor and outdoor seatings. The visit occurred on a Saturday morning and the place was packed inside and out. We were seated right away and hot coffee arrived quickly along with the menu. The servers were friendly and food also arrived quickly. I can't believe how much food was on the plate!!! Just with the potatoes and omelette alone was a ginormous portion. It also came with toast of my choice. I got the Spanish omelette without mushrooms. Don't judge me for eating my eggs with ketchup, please! I liked how the eggs tasted but not so much for the potatoes. I found them too greasy. I also wish my basket of jellies came with more marmalade!! Still, the food and the service turnaround time was phenomenal given the volume of diners in the restaurant. If I'm back in the area again, I would love to try out their pancakes and waffles. The ones eaten by other diners looked delicious!

Bar area

Mushroom Barley Soup (comes w/ cheesesteak)

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Cheesesteak Sandwich ($15) comes w/ fries and soup

South Star Diner

4.3(113 reviews)

23.9 mi

This spot wasn't our first choice, but it ended up being the best stop of the day. It's right off…read moreHighway 38 and easy to see from the road. Inside, the food was fresh, plentiful, and delicious. We chose side salads instead of fries and they were a great size to start the meal. I had the open‑face Turkey Reuben and the portion was definitely shareable and very good. My husband had the fish and chips and the cod was fried perfectly, 4 nice fillets, crisp outside and tender inside. He swapped the fries for a baked potato and it tasted like it came straight from the oven, hot and fluffy. They offered a long list of specials for 16.99 that included beverage, soup, salad, an entrée and dessert. The cakes and pies looked fabulous and many were ordering dessert. We were too full this time, but next visit we'll save room. Our waitress, Lala, was wonderfu, attentive, friendly and always checking in at the right moments. The manager greeted us warmly when we arrived and again when we left, which added to the friendly atmosphere. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out. We would definitely recommend this diner and would happily return.

I was headed to my friend's home in Mt Holly and needed to eat…read more Ahhh good ol NJ diners! LOVE THEM! I got a Caesar with added rare steak. Soup came with - my cup of Chicken Pastina was very good and tasty. The salad was pretty good but the steak needed more flavor. The 1000 Island didn't taste homemade like at most other places I dine. They had a decent crowd for a Wednesday night. Their dessert case looked amazing and I heard two tables ordering cake and Oreo cheesecake!!! I hit the bathroom before heading out. Nice decor but dirty and a fly was hovering around. Sweet server named Emma was probably the highlight . One and done for me - sorry.

Early morning

Bread

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Mashed potatoes

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

4.1(876 reviews)

5.2 mi•Queen Village

I love Jewish Delis. So I concluded my World Cup weekend with lunch at 4th Street. It was as good…read moreas can be. I had the extra sized pastrami Rueben on toasted rye. Massive. The meat was moist, tasty, properly salted, with a discernible bark. The amount of cheese, sauerkraut, & dressing accentuated the pastrami, although so much meat would be hard to impact! It needed the long spear to stay together. But yet I could cut & shave & make mini sandwiches. The potato salad was a great refresher. Not too tart, with carrots, celery, & I could taste onion. The pickle was not too acidic. Great crunch. A nice interlude between bites of the sandwich & potato salad. I took my time. It went into overtime. Washing it down with coke. My taste buds won. Great service. A nice diner like vibe. Incredible menu. We don't have this level of Jewish Deli in the Bay Area. I'd go every week. $36.18 is with it! I threw in a $10 tip for a great meal & nice waitress.

The Famous 4th Street Deli definitely makes sure no one leaves hungry. The portion sizes are huge!…read moreKind of pricey, but not really surprising considering how much food each order consists of. Most of what I ordered was on the blender side, but still good and really just comes down to personal taste and opinion. Our waitress was great and the staff was very friendly.

Vintage interior

Choc. Bobka French Toast

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Middle Child Clubhouse

4.4(455 reviews)

5.2 mi

Big fan of Middle Child and was excited to try their sitdown restaurant. My boyfriend and I got in…read moreline at 11:50 AM on a Saturday, ordered by 12:15 PM, and got our food by 12:25. The baller sandwich with avocado was the top highlight, and I loved the sour pickles. The big pancake was also great. Will return for more sandwiches!!

For my birthday dinner, I went to Middle Child Clubhouse. We ate family style and we ordered the…read morelatke, carrots, heirloom tomatoes, French fries, grilled branzino, NY strip, General Tso-Wich sandwich, sponge cake, and Olivia's pancake à la mode. The latke was okay but it had way too much sauce for my liking (kewpie mayo and unagi sauce). The carrots and tomatoes were fresh and delicious, though the portions were small. The French fries were nice to order and pair with the NY strip and General Tso-Wich sandwich. For mains, the grilled branzino was delicious (though the portion was small), the NY strip was a bit chewy, and the General Tso-Wich had good flavor. For dessert, they put a sparkler since it was my birthday but I wish they offered a complimentary birthday dessert. Both the sponge cake and Olivia's pancake à la mode were too sweet for my taste. When we left, the hostess didn't greet or acknowledge us so I didn't think they were friendly or welcoming. Unfortunately, I don't think I would come here again to celebrate special occasions.

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"Latke'd" Hashbrowns

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Ace's Diner has the best food. My husband is very skeptical of eating out but, once he discovered Ace's, he was truly transformed!! Not only is their food delicious but, the customer service is real and they make you feel as if you are at home. Keep up the excellent work Ace's! read more

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