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    Down Home Diner

    3.0 (493 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer M.

    We had a great breakfast at 10am on a Sunday. The diner was packed but we only had to wait about seven minutes for a table of five. Both servers we interacted with were amazing. We were able to order quickly and receive our orders quickly. Our server was well versed in our gluten free options. I enjoyed my Shrimp and Grits and everyone loved their meals including French toast and scrapple! The diner ambiance was spot on with neon lighting. We've never been to the Reading Terminal and it was a treat.

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    Chi C.

    Near the eastern exit of Reading Terminal Market sits this diner, where its decor and aesthetic allows you to escape the bustle of the other vendors and into its own nook. I'm a huge fan of diners and was excited to try this for my weekend brunch, but I left feeling desired for a bit more in quality. Prioritizing the positive: Our waitress was kind, patient, and courteous amid the heavy Saturday rush. The diner is open all day, but service was great and carries this rating into the three-star category. Unfortunately, I did feel that the food had room for improvement. My small sausage patty was dry, and the buckwheat-based pancakes could've been softer. However, the biscuit for my partner's dish was delicious, the crab was tasty, and my grits were flavorful. We left with mixed feelings about the food itself, but with positive remarks on the customer service and how the staff sought to treat the many visitors.

    Pro S.

    Of all the places at reading terminal, this is probably the last place to get food. We were up early and walked around Philly for a while and waited for the terminal to open. Most of the shops were barely opening so we grabbed a seat here and had very basic breakfast. They couldn't serve alcohol yet so we couldn't order bloody Mary's

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    Troy L.

    Since I was in Philadelphia, I wanted to try a cheesesteak. I saw that there was a line at Down Home Diner and figured it might be good despite the yelp reviews. I ordered the cheesesteak with American provolone cheese, onions, mayo and tomatoes (recommended by the cashier). The tomatoes were extra and I didn't realize it until I saw extra 0.69 charge on my receipt. The cheesesteak was fine and would've have probably been better without the tomatoes and better with peppers.

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    Paige S.

    Cute inside. Not super crowded and we were able to seat a party of six on the weekend. It's table service not a cafe, so that was nice. Our server was really kind. The food was decent, the biscuits weren't the best I've had but still fluffy, we might've just had a not so great batch. I loved the potato salad though!!

    Cheesy grits. Not really cheesy at all
    Nisha B.

    This location is in the Reading Market Terminal. Right outside of the street door. We had 3 people service our table, and each one kept handing me things over my friends plate. GROSS! I had the Bunk Breakfast. Everything comes ontop of each other. Medium easy eggs. I moved to a second plate. The Thick bacon was good. Pancakes were good.

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    Steve H.

    If you're shopping at Reading Terminal Market, this diner is the perfect place to take a break. Grab a hot coffee and enjoy a delicious, hearty breakfast while soaking in the market's lively atmosphere. I highly recommend the scrapple--a true Philly favorite! Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, and even better when paired with their apple dipping sauce. It's the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Great food, quick service, and a classic diner feel right in the heart of one of Philly's best spots. A must-visit when you're at the market!

    Fried flounder, cheese grits, & scrambled eggs.
    Kenny R.

    Had a great experience at Down Home Diner in Philadelphia. The fish & grits were hands down a 10 out of 10--so flavorful and satisfying. Angie was our waitress and she was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend this diner, and I'll definitely be returning!

    Philly cheese steak omelette with toast and strawberry fresh jam
    alan w.

    The Philly chew steak omelette is an absolute must. One of the best I have ever had. The food came out quickly and the staff is nice and fast. Especially, Blake, walking fast with tons of plates but keeps an eye on your water. Even filled up my jug! In the market so you can walk it off after and get some juice, ice cream or so many other options! If I was a local I'd be here often. Price is great also!

    Creamed chipped beef!!!!!!

    You have to love it here inside the Reading Terminal Market! I had the healthy omelet with feta, tomatoes and spinach... I opted for a side of AMAZING creamed chipped beef and it was creamy delicious! Service by Nick was good and the vibe just what I love.... Philly Philly Philly!

    Matt G.

    I ordered from the cheesesteak place, DH Cheesesteak, that operates in the same space there in the Reading Terminal Market. I ordered the cheesesteak with provolone cheese and it was fantastic! It was everything that I hoped for. Five stars!

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    Great pancakes and eggs. Service was fast and friendly. We didn't get the biscuits they sold out.

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    Cheesesteak sandwich was bland. Not worth nearly 20 bucks. The coke was also flat... not impressed

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    The waiter was good, unfortunately the food was not. It's no wonder the place was empty. Another customer was relaying the same experience.

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    Bud & Marilyn's - CRISPY CHEESE CURDS (v)

    Bud & Marilyn's

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.4 miWashington Square West
    $$

    I've been here a couple times. Loved it. Plenty of options and everything was well made…read more Everything I ate had a hint of decadence without being gross or unhealthy. This is my new go-to for chicken & waffles. Concise, excellent beer selection. And interesting, well-made cocktails. The banana cream pie is one of my favorite desserts anywhere. Staff is friendly. Prices were very reasonable.

    My friends, get your butt here if you like that retro cool vibe of mid century modern bars and…read morelounges. Also get here early because we went on a TUESDAY and man it filled up fast! We ordered the crispy cheese curds (Wisconsin cheddar, smoked guajillo salsa, and charred scallion ranch). These were a unique take on the classic and I was here for it, definitely try these! I then had the wedge salad (blue cheese, nueske's bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish, pepitas, crispy onions, and thai basil goddess). There were no tomatoes on ours, and so we were given sliced avocado instead. This was an interesting attempt but not my favorite take on this dish, I probably would not get this again. However, the shrimp po boy buns came through to round off this meal! (crispy shrimp, smoky aioli, house made choppy chop, dill on two buttered potato rolls.) These were fantastic and absolutely fire. NOTE they are tiny, almost appetizer sized, which didnt bother me because after the salad and cheese curds I was feeling full already but I would go back and get two orders just for myself they were that good. All in all a great place, I recommend!

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    Bud & Marilyn's - MARILYN'S FRIED CHICKEN

    MARILYN'S FRIED CHICKEN

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    The Love

    The Love

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    $$$

    The Yelp rating hold up! The his place was great!…read more Out of towner here visiting for the weekend. Turned to Yelp to find a good place and this didn't disappoint. The restaurant has 2 levels and there is an elevator to the second floor. We were seated at a window which was quite nice. We were able to watch the city streets and architecture while enjoying our meal. The service was top notch, they were incredibly fast and attentive. All of the food was fantastic. If I lived around the area this would be a staple for a nice night out!

    Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our…read moreflight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!

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    Talula's Garden

    Talula's Garden

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    0.6 miSociety Hill
    $$$

    Finally! No disappointment either, that's always best. Cherry on top, with my daycare bestie! Who…read morecan say that?! And if you can, bless UP! The space is warming, inviting and I love the farmhouse chic vibes. I was t there for the aesthetics, but it was lovely. Staff is super attentive, knowledgeable and sweet! JESS guided us through the lovely menu. I studied it prior, LOL, and she was on point! The experience was chill, love and yummy. Risotto with scallops and shrimp was phenomenal! Next time I'll ask to 86 that brown butter vinaigrette. The biscuits with the sublime butter was a great start along with the strawberry salad my GODSIS got. It was FRESH! We got different desserts to try and I'll be back to try them all. She got the mini donuts and according to her "they are not munchkins"! No these were special, because I tried them. Perfection. We shared the sweets and that butterscotch treat was perfect and here is where the service over stands! Thank you JESS! Can't wait to go back when it's warmer and sit out in the GARDEN! Lovely service, esthetics and vibes. Park nearby, enjoy and stroll the park. Can't wait to return. S T A R R

    Food-- biscuits were like 0/10. It was advertised like Red Lobster, on some cheddar bay type of…read morething. They were extremely hard and were not giving that. Red Lobster should take over in that department!! The shrimp & grits were DELICIOUS --10/10. The dessert was really good, too. I'll give it a 9/10 because I didn't get to enjoy much of it bc I left it in the fridge and forgot about it. But from what I tasted when I got it, I love that the lemon cake wasn't too tart considering the raspberry sorbet and lemon curd took on that role. And that mocktail sangria was delicious--OMG 12/10! Service-- the guy was great! No complaints. It was my friend's birthday and they came through with the cute birthday brownies for us to share. Ambiance-- it's a really cute place and I hope to sit in the back one day because it's really dope over there. I took myself on a tour .

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    Talula's Garden
    Talula's Garden
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    Time - Chocolate Pot de Creme

    Time

    3.8(689 reviews)
    0.3 miAvenue of the Arts South
    $$

    My first experience at Time was a good one! I came with a few friends before a performance at the…read moreWalnut Street Theater. It was a quick walk to the theater. The bartender area has table and bar seating. It has a moody vibe with dark lighting and candles. Time has a Happy Hour on Sunday. We sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and friendly. She was the only server for the bar. It was a good deal! Wines including champagne were $5, a few beers for $5 and $10 for select cocktails. The champagne was good. The bartender suggested a sugar cube and splash of bitters. It took it up a notch! The food was a great deal! Mussels with toasted bread for $9, whipped feta with grapes and nuts for $9 and 2 pork sliders for $5 were all delicious!! I will definitely be back again! FYI if there is live music a $5 surcharge applies.

    I have never been to Time for Happy Hour. This was my go to spot for drinking at night back in the…read moreday. This place wasn't as crowded when we came at 5p on a Sunday but suddenly it picked up. I like how the bar was a long rectangle size. There was plenty of space for everyone to sit comfortably at the bar. The happy hour menu is very decently priced. I got the John Daly which was vodka, lemon, and black tea syrup. I felt like it was too sugary but it was a decent size. I had a champagne as well which was pretty nice. The champagne here is interesting because they put a sugar cube in there. Food wise we shared the pulled pork sliders, whipped feta, and half pound mussels. For 5 dollars, the pulled pork sliders is a must get. I really liked the bread and the pickles. The half pound mussels was really small. We were shocked it was a half a pound. It was pretty good and had some spice to it. I really liked how this dish had hot Italian sausage. We also had the whipped feta. I liked the pecans that were on top of that dish.

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    Time - Live band

    Live band

    Time - Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

    Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

    Time - Whiskey bar

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    Hatch & Coop

    Hatch & Coop

    3.7(210 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    6'2024 Super…read moreconvenient, open all night spot. This place happened to be at the end of the block from my Air BnB at 1am. I was hungry, and open to a yum late night meal. They were crowded but quick! Hubby and enjoyed our food (pictured) and would certainly visit again. I highly recommend this spot for great late night eats.

    Hatch & Coop is 24-hr eatery serving egg and chicken dishes that would satisfy any late night…read morecraving. --- If you're ever craving an egg or chicken sandwich at odd hours of the day, Hatch & Coop is your place. There are many tables, making it good for groups, but the interior is pretty bare. The wall is adorned with whimsical fox and chicken imagery, referencing the Hatch and Coop name. As of 05/2025, they supposedly offer 10% off your order by showing your SEPTA card. But, I'd confirm this offer before ordering to ensure it's honored. When I was there in the early morning, the cook (who also takes orders) didn't recognize the deal and didn't know how to punch it in. So, it was a bit of a letdown we couldn't redeem the deal, but we still wanted to try the sandwiches after hearing great things about them. I ordered The Hatch and Coop Sandwich (egg, cheese, chicken) on a round roll at the kiosk. You can customize your bread, egg (fried or scrambled), and cheese (provolone, american, or cheddar). The sandwiches come without any sauce unless you order sauce (extra $$) on the side. I highly recommend the Hatch Sauce- a typical mayo sauce with a little spice. I found The Hatch and Coop Sandwich to be just pretty good but I wish it had more heft to it. The chicken was juicy and well cooked, but I wish there was more. The cheese did the cheesing and coated the chicken, but the sandwich had far too many onions for my liking. With the Hatch Sauce, I felt the sandwich was tied together but it was a little odd to me the sandwich doesn't have sauce on its own. I'm giving Hatch and Coop the benefit of the doubt since it was so early in the morning, but I found my sandwich to be just OK. However, I will be back to try the fried chicken sandwiches, which I've heard rave reviews for.

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    Hatch & Coop - BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

    BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

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    Hatch & Coop - Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

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    Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    4.5(422 reviews)
    0.9 miRittenhouse Square
    $$$$

    Literally one of the best meals I've ever had!…read more So this is definitely a splurge, it's expensive. But you are getting not only spectacular food, but exquisite service, a gorgeous and intimate environment and a long and lingering meal - they aren't rushing you out here, they want you to rest between courses and have an excellent experience. It's a set prix fix menu that changes regularly of seven courses plus an opening snack and two desserts. Portions are tiny but it adds up and you will not leave hungry! I am a vegetarian and they easily accommodated me with advanced notice. They also offer a wine pairing, which we skipped, but know friends have done it and said it was fabulous (but be forewarned... they give full pours so you will be very tipsy!). We saw some couples sharing a single wine pairing and that seemed like a smart idea. It's very hard to get a reservation- on the first of the month they open up reservations for the following month, and they go fast! It's on the second floor of an old townhouse so there are stairs to climb. The first floor is a bar with first come, first serve seating. At the bar they have a different menu with full sized portions. Can't wait to go back and try that out! Highly, highly recommend and I can't wait for an excuse to go back!

    I was so excited to go to FSS after they won a Michelin star. However, I left disappointed and will…read morelikely not be returning. We got the tasting menu (with the additional lobster snack), and got 3 drinks total. After tax and tip, this meal cost us ~$600 dollars for 2 people. At that price point this should've been the best meal I've ever had in philly - or one of the best in my life tbh. But I was so disappointed in each dish. Almost everything fell flat to my palate. With small bite presentations such as this, I firmly believe that each bite needs to taste like a flavor bomb in my mouth. Instead, it all tasted very 2 dimensional and was severely lacking in some acidity or spice. Didn't even bother taking a picture of all the dishes. I don't believe FSS is on par with other Michelin star meals I've had, especially not at this price point. Overall, don't waste your money at FSS if you want to celebrate an occasion. You're honestly better off going to a starr restaurant and paying less than half the price ‍

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    Friday Saturday Sunday - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    Friday Saturday Sunday - Shrimp Cocktail

    Shrimp Cocktail

    Friday Saturday Sunday - Snack Course. Tomato tart and scallops

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    Snack Course. Tomato tart and scallops

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