Have had Fountain Porter on my radar for years now, specifically for their burger, and we finally had the opportunity to drop in and try it! Wasn't super crowded on a Sunday afternoon.. the bar seats were busy but tables towards the back were open. The burger... omg. It was so good. Perfectly cooked and juicy, and very reasonably priced. Fries were crisp and paired perfectly. They had about 15-20 beer options on draft, and a wide variety as well. Absolutely would come back, FP is officiallu among my favorite burgers in town!! read more

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Fountain Porter was jam-packed with 30-40 somethings on Friday evening. Seating is first-come, so bring your hover game! We managed to snag two stools along a counter next to the kitchen door and ordered two burgers and fries at the bar. Conversation needs to be had at the shouting level, so wouldn't recommend for a first date. Food came out pretty quickly. The kitchen could've taken another minute or so...the burgers were very rare in the center, the buns were cold (possibly right out of a refrigerator), and the fries a bit limp. The pickles were fantastic! That said, these days it's tough to beat a $10.00 burger/fries combo and it's nice to see neighbors filling a local spot. Nod to City Cast Philly for the shoutout! read more

Fountain Porter - $10.00 burger/fries combo - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First time trying this spot after hearing about their $6 burger and $4 fries. Ended up ordering two cause I was hungry. Was pretty packed even on a weeknight and the establishment is pretty small so had to fit in where I could get in. Found a spot on the outside railing seating and devoured both burgers and fries. Definitely were worth the hype, the burgers were pretty small but definitely hit the spot and the fries were perfectly salted and seemed hand cut. Certainly would come back! read more

Fountain Porter - Burgers and Fries - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great neighborhood bar with a good draft selection and relaxed vibe to unwind with friends. Front corner door opens up into a long bar area with a bunch of seats along the opposite wall as well. Bartenders are really quick here from what I seen. The back room has some more seating with a few 4-6 person tables and some more wall seats. The $6 burger special is well known so definitely had to get one. All day every day! Easy and simple, tastes just like a backyard bbq. Can also get fries for $4 to add, and you get a lot. Burger and fries were the perfect thing to snack on while having a few drinks. Thanks read more

Fountain Porter - Cheese Burger - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The mecca of burgers and brews, Fountain Porter knows what it does--and excels at it. Its $6 burgers and $4 fries make for a perfect pairing with its extensive draft beers menu. The bar is occupied quickly, so come early or be prepared to stand while you order and indulge. My burger was nostalgic of a summer's grill, and the fries are crispy, shoestring, and good on their own or in the burger itself. Service is speedy even when busy, and my party of three was able to promptly cheer to simple but great food. This spot is a staple in Passyunk and worth the travel to as a vintage pillar for the cheeseburger and bar fan. read more

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We go here way too much, but how could you not with a $6 burger (used to be $5) and crispy fries and fun, pickled veggies? They have a really nice draft menu that rotates regularly and chill bartenders and patrons. One tiny TV so you can check the score of a game if you need, but it's not the place to watch THE game. Only 2 tables that can fit 4+ people (not counting outside) so not a good place for large groups if you're not willing to wait (for my group to finish). read more

How could you not love Fountain Porter? This wildly unassuming place who has, in my opinion, one of the best burgers in the city. This burger tastes like your dad is literally in the back yard grilling them up to absolute 'medium/medium rare' perfection. I don't know how they get that flavor in them - maybe they have sorcerers in the back - but even in the dead of winter they sincerely taste like a backyard BBQ. Affordable and wildly delicious eats? Good beer selection? Walkable? Quick service? All of it hits the spot. If I ever crave just a 'good ass affordable burger,' I'm coming here. read more

Great environment to enjoy a draft beer and a delicious burger. We each had a burger, split an order of fries and an order of pickled green beans. I'm glad we shared the sides because they were quite large and very salty...thank goodness for the beer ;-) we enjoyed sitting at the bar, but there is a room in the back with some additional seating. read more

Stopped in for food and drinks after the game on Sunday. There were a few seats at the bar that we were able to snag. The staff were friendly and immediately brought out our drinks and took the food order. The burger and fries were out in under 10 mins. For $6, the burger wasn't bad. The fries were great. They were seasoned enough, stringy, but crunchy, and perfect with some ketchup. They have house made pickles that I tasted with my burger and I can see why they sell them separately as a basket! So good! The prices were more than fair. The moody atmosphere with the neon lights and dim bar lighting really makes you feel comfortable! There are two single bathrooms, unisex, right off the bar. They also have some high top seating available. read more

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This is a fantastic restaurant. They do many things properly and provide an amazing experience. I came here for two cheeseburgers one time, I have returned, and I will continue to return to this restaurant. The burger was very good, it was a great size and the cooked it perfectly. I have not had a burger other than this one that was seared so crispy on the outside and perfectly pink and juicy on the inside. One thing that really stood out here was that they didn't take a burger temperature and only allow the burger to be cooked properly. This is refreshing because I had a really bad burger experience at another highly rated burger restaurant in town that had a disclaimer on the menu that said they only cook med well, then they gave me a burger that was very well done. They have a lot of good beers to drink. The prices here are really good, $6 burgers, I forgot how cheap the fries were but they were cheap. Fountain Porter also has a turntable with a record collection, someone is selecting good music to listen too. They have some Neil Young inspired merch which is really badass. The service here was good, ordered with the bar and attentive bar backs/runners/bartenders/whoever came by to make sure I was ready to maximize and had mustard, vinegar, or anything else I might need. I did not wait long for my f I took a photo of the food here. This is everything you can get on the menu. You can get a burger, fries, and some pickled vegetables. read more

Fountain Porter - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great cheap burger, fries and pickled veggies! Awesome tap list too. Haven't tried wines yet but there's a lot as well. Cozy spot read more

Amazing place. Great corner bar with a cool retro vibe. Their beer selection is tremendous. My only quibble is they only sell pint sized beer. Given how good the beer is, it would be great if they sold smaller sizes so people can sample more. Love the burger too. It's old school beauty. Great job fountain porter. read more

I didn't come here for the beer but I came here for the burgers and fries. This place was recommended by my friends and I was pleasantly surprsied by how delicious the food was here. I thought the burger looked very underwhelming and thought it couldn't be THAT good, but boy was I wrong. The burger was delicious and the fries too! On top of that, it was a steal for the price. It is a very chill bar, where you go up and order food & drinks. There are only a couple things on their food menu burger, fries, or sides. I will defintely be back for the burgers, fries, and drinks next time! read more

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My favorite bar in all of Philly. Great staff. Nice patrons. Cool vibe. Great selection on tap. Cheeseburger and fries the best value in town. Eclectic music selection - on vinyl. What's not to like? read more

Great place. Mild pretension. High end beer menu. But acted a little brand new when my friend tried to order a light beer. I mean - I got it - I knew this "wasn't that kind of place". But surely in South Philly he wasn't the first guy. Burgers are fantastic and I have to love a place that has a menu that's "just cheeseburgers" because that's something that they can do and do well. Patrons here seem to compete for whose been coming here the most or the longest while, of course, being the most down to earth, liberal, meritocratic, and of course non-yuppy of anyone whose ever had a tipple in Passyunk. It's easier to hate than love and fundamentally this is a fantastic place that no one ever has to even mention in passing before I'm happy to go drink here. I guess I just wish I could give it five stars but this is a fantastic place. read more

I moved to Philly right after college and went through a phase where I was going to a lot of bars and drinking a lot of beer and eating a lot of French fries. I'm in my mid 30's now so those days are long over, but I still enjoy a beer and a burger and fries every now and then. Cue Fountain Porter. I wish this place had been around back then. It's the perfect E Passyunk bar - pretty cheap, does one thing well food wise (burgers and fries) - and it's v. Cheap so you don't have to wonder if going there is worth it. During happy hour my beer, burger and fries + good tip was right around $20. Can't beat it, and it's a nice place to go solo no one bothers you and the bar tenders are nice. Oh and they serve their fries with Malt Vinegar on the side which... is there any other way?!?! read more

Fountain Porter - Burger, fries, beer and tip - right around $20 - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing burger, nice beer and wine list, and friendly staff!!! No need to change a thing about how they make it read more

Fountain Porter - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great beer selection, and the burger is perfect beer food. Nothing else needs to be on the menu. It works.

If you're looking for an awesome, juicy cheeseburger and freshly fried (but not greasy) fries at a great price, go to Fountain Porter. It's the best I have had in a very long time and the price makes it even better. read more

Fountain Porter is such a cool (southside) neighborhood saloon, it gave me the feeling of a gentrifed "Cheers"! With voices raising, conversations raging, people ranting this place was active. I'd really like to be here during an Eagles game, but that didn't happen. I would have preferred to sit at their bar, but my group chose a table in the back that was just fine. I ordered a pale ale, my son had some rye neat, and the girls had a fancy cocktail with gin. What I really wanted to have is their $6.00 hamburger with fries. These burgers were flying out of the kitchen faster than the bartenders could mix a drink and they looked terrific. When I'm back in Philly, this will be my first stop - burger and all. I can only hope, it's a Sunday and the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers or Flyers will be playing. read more

I've always hailed this place as the "best bar in Philly" and I think the statement holds up. Fountain Porter is the most ideal place to get a drink with friends after a long week. The bartenders are friendly and make delicious ice cold drinks. The burgers are delicious and seasoned perfectly. It's impossible to have a bad time here. read more

Fountain Porter - a burger, fries, and beer on a table - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The perfect local go-to bar. Friendly bartenders, robust beer variety, and inexpensive bar-food that is actually quite good (I got pickled jalapeños and fries which were perfect with my buzz going). 23 SEP 2021 Covid update: Vaccine card required. read more

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been reading about this place for a while and finally made it here. I didn't have high expectations - how good could a $6 burger actually be? the answer = very good. great actually. best bargain the city. the sides (fries, pickles, etc) just as good. plus, great beer on draft. you won't be sorry you tried it. read more

Whoa, Fountain Porter, I owed you this review update! Since that very first experience six years ago, we've kept the tradition alive and hit Fountain Porter every year after purchasing our Christmas tree. This year was no exception, even if we had to get our burgers to-go. This spot is easily one of Philly's best deals. Six bucks gets you a perfect cheeseburger. It's not fancy, but it is delicious. And three dollars for a hefty order of crispy fries? Sign. Me. Up. Don't forget to throw in a side of pickles, because Fountain Porter's are addictive and you'll want more than the two that already come with your burger. Dinner for two, plus a nice tip, came to under thirty bucks. Can't beat it. Looking forward to our next pick-up! read more

Fountain Porter - One of the best deals in Philly, hands down. - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Neighborhood drinkerie with a splash of style and vinyl. They don't offer the citywide special (last I checked) but with their charm, delicious food offerings, and drinks, they don't need to. If you're into beers, they've got quite the selection on draft. Shout-out to bartender Scott for the service. Like another reviewer said, if I lived closer I'd make Fountain Porter my regular bar. read more

Fountain Porter - Sitting barside - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

some days it's standing room only other days it's nice and quiet ALWAYS amazing burgers fries and pickles never have had bad food here great service very fast read more

Absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood for grabbing a quick beer to catch up with a friend or posting up for the afternoon and evening to watch the crowds come and go. Some of the nicest, helpful bar staff around. I'll never turn down an invite to meet up at FoPo. Food is delicious, just need to bring back a veg option, though I miss that cheeseburger every day since I called it quits with the beef. read more

A friend suggested this place so we met up here after a show. It's a nice spot for drinks. The food menu is limited, but the food is good. We had a burger and some fries. The drink menu has an interesting variety and a good selection of craft beers. It's a small venue and can get crowded and loud. It's not good for groups. You seat yourself and there is limited table space. Overall, a nice neighborhood spot in South Philly. read more

I could eat that burger every damn day. OMG. I'm writing this review after eating one and it's taking everything in me not to order another one. The fries are great too. Nicely crispy and salty. Good drinks. Great burger. What more could you want? read more

One of my favorite local south philly bars. There are always great beers on tap and honestly the food is seriously always a hit. Just remember to bring your covid vaccination card for a fun time!! read more

Fountain Porter - Draft menu - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cheap and interesting drafts, a perfect $6 burger late at night, good vibes. Fountain Porter has a special place in my heart. read more

Okay, best burgers around! I've heard people rant and rave about their amazing $5 burgers, so I had to see what all the hype was about. I took my dad with me and he couldn't stop talking about it afterwards! We both agreed they were one of the juiciest, tastiest burgers either of us had ever had. Not to mention, this is a great neighborhood bar spot with quality drinks for cheap. I love this place and plan to return again and again. read more

Burgers + beer = absolutely fantastic. Came here with a few friends on a Friday and was able to get a seat at the bar. I was extremely pleased with the service but just the sheer amount of beers they have. Best part: all from the Philly brewing scene which is stellar. The real reason my local friend brought me here was for the burgers. The burgers are absolutely stellar. The magical cook and seasoning of the patty and the perfect bun is so understated in its simplicity, but its such an incredible burger. Even though this was around happy hour, we never felt like we weren't taken care of, our beers were poured quickly and the food was out in a flash. Cannot recommend this gem for the food and for the fantastic beer. read more

The bar itself is very tight in terms of space, so much so, that the bar and one small back room is the entirely of the place. What Fountain Porter lacks in space (never a bad thing) they make up for in quality. I did an Instagram meetup the other day with @phillystory and @chuckseye, and by recommendation of @phillystory, my friend Lisa and I found ourselves squished next to strangers for the "best $5 burger in the city." The burger was a juicy, quality patty, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and cheese. Basic but brilliant. If you're ever in South Philly and have $6 to spare (tip your waitstaff friends) I highly recommend Fountain Porter for their no-nonsense burger. read more

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Hands down my favorite bar in the city - just the best place to sit and have a few excellent, rotating draft beers (pre-COVID) based off of suggestions from the very knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. The burgers, fries, and pickled jalapeños, green beans, etc. are out of this world, and everything is incredibly affordable. My wife and I still make a point to pick up great wine, beer, and to-go food during the pandemic and can't wait until we can once again spend an entire afternoon hanging out at Fountain Porter with friends and family. read more

Great drinks and fantastic burger. The pickled veggies are addictive. You have to try. U won't regret

I got 2 burgers and 2 fries for takeout. For both I requested packets of ketchup and mayo. When I came to the pickup window I asked the guy again whether ketchup was in there, and he said yes. It was extremely important to me because I ran out of ketchup at home. Came home, opened the bag, and not a single packet of either ketchup or mayo. It was sad to eat fries without ketchup. Also, they did not put tomato in the burgers although I requested it, which was disappointing too. Anyways, the place is cheap and the food is good. If only they got my order right... read more

Fountain Porter's alright. It's never really a destination for me - more like, I happen to be doing something directly in that 2-block radius, and don't feel like smelling like an ashtray like I do after the usual smokey dives I frequent. Only then will I head here. The crowd's a little too hip, bartenders aren't overly friendly (but service IS fast), the $5 burgers are pretty much exactly what you'd expect for $5, and yikes does it get crowded. Beer selection is always pretty tight, though. And Kenzingers are crazy cheap at happy hour (IIRC, $3?) Like I said, not a go-to, but definitely serviceable. read more

Low key grungy bar in south philly. It's filled with the prototypical hipster crowd so you can lol at how well they fulfill that stereotype haha Anyways, onto the food! The only food they serve is their signature char grilled burger and fries. What an amazing find. The patty was perfectly grilled, producing a crispy charred exterior while retaining loads of moisture within the meat itself. Great job! I love how simple their approach to the burger was. They use fluffy delicious potato roll for the bun. To make things even better, the burger was only 5 bucks! Try their fries while you're there. They give you a pretty decent amount of them and finish the fries with Parmesan. I found this place off a Thrillest top 100 burgers in America list. So glad I found this place! read more

Fountain Porter - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this place and appreciate the very reasonable, simple and limited menu. Would you please consider bringing back your veggie burger? read more