First time at a Shake Shack! Arrived in town and wanted something quick and unique for dinner. I…read moreused to kiosk in store, grabbed a number and picked a table. Food was out quickly. The chicken sandwich was crispy and tender although I would have liked more sauce on the sandwich to balance out the bun. The crinkle cut fries had plenty of Parmesan on top and a side of a garlic aioli sauce that was delicious. The shake was thick and with large chucks of nuts. I ended up just using a spoon!

I like Shake Shack. I really do. It is one of the few fast food places that usually remembers what…read morefood is supposed to taste like. So when my wife said she wanted a little something while we wandered through a heatwave in Philadelphia, I thought this would be a safe harbor. It was not. We ordered cheese fries and a banana pudding milkshake. The fries arrived looking as if they had been cooked last Tuesday and kept under a damp towel since. The cheese was cold and had formed a sort of yellow skin. It reminded me of school cafeteria food, but with better marketing. The shake was okay. The banana flavor was nice enough. But the Vanilla Wafer Cookie Crumble inside was too ambitious for a straw. Every third sip turned into a game of suction-based roulette. You could pay fifty cents extra for rainbow sprinkles to support GLAAD. That was a good idea I could get behind. The execution, like the fries, was half-hearted. It felt more like an upsell than a cause. The worst part was the store itself. We had planned to sit inside for a few minutes. Restore our core temperatures to something in the double-digits. Regain a little hope. But the tables looked like they had not been cleaned since lunchtime and the floor was trying to become one with the food. We took our sad little snack and walked back to the hotel. Two stars. One for the idea of Shake Shack. One for the milkshake trying its best. That is all.

I had a hankering for chicken and waffles today and I could've gone to a number of restaurants in…read morethe area for this, but today I decided to try my one go-to place for the best chicken sandwiches in town: Hangry Joe's. I've seen the chicken and waffles on their menu many times and was always hesitant on ordering it only because I didn't want to feel disappointment and possible regret for not ordering one of their well-known, delicious options of chicken sandwich (the Sando) or chicken fingers. I don't know why I was so afraid to order it other than thinking the waffle wouldn't be that good, but I was so very wrong. Their chicken and waffles are great! Let's start with the chicken... fried to perfection and slightly lathered in your choice of mild to spicy sauce, these chicken tenders are simply amazing... and huge. Bite into a chicken tender and juices shoot out of it. That's how juicy they are. The waffle (divided into quarters) was so good. Lightly crisped and dusted with powdered sugar on the outside and a beautiful soft texture inside, this is a great waffle. You get syrup for the waffle and your choice of sauce for the chicken. All for $12.95. So good! Other options include a Korean chicken nugget combo that includes steamed white rice and fries, chicken wraps, and wings. Service is pretty quick. I ordered to go ("ASAP - 10 mins") and the order was ready in 14, but please don't fault them for this. Once you taste the chicken, you will forgive them for any tardiness.

I finally tried Hangry Joe's on 20th St and now I'm wishing I hadn't waited so long. I was looking…read morefor something quick to eat for a quick lunch the other day and when I passed by, I decided to go in and give it a try. The colorful, cartoonish decor of the restaurant's interior put me off a little at first. The brightly colored, chicken-themed cartoons on the walls seemed to me like it was geared for kids. It is most certainly not. Hangry Joe's is made for chicken lovers. The choices on the menu were all tempting. Every dish on the menu features chicken as a comfort food, and I am all about it. I ordered the Chicken Sando, which was both huge and delicious. My pal got the chicken wings, which he said were the best he ever ate. (He specifically raved about the dipping sauce.) Now I want wings! There are five levels of heat for your chicken, from mild to smokin hot, and so everybody, even those afraid of heat, will find something to their liking on the menu. The service was good, and though the prices are a bit on the high side for fast food (we paid about $30 for two meals.), the amazing chicken and accompanying flavors make a trip here well worth it. In fact, in the two days since I tried Hangry's, three friends from NY who had tried it during their stay here over the weekend made an stop there before heading home to bring home some more of that chicken. Now that's good chicken!

Glad one opened up in Center City, we'd drive to the one in South Jersey or the one all the way in…read moreNorth East Philly. We had our meal 2 hours after it was prepared because a Door Dash delivery turned into a pick up situation due to not being able to find a driver. Nonetheless, dropping a couple of stars because the chicken pieces in the burgers varied significantly. There was one piece that was 1.75x the other piece. Secondly, one box of fries was overflowing while the other wasn't. The packaging wasn't consistent which I think can go a long way for a franchise's branding. There were black boxes and then white styrofoam boxes. Love the honey packets, glad to see they are smaller now as I am sure they can go to waste.

Visited this location due to my son wanting to try out the menu. (We actually wanted to compare…read moreAsad's Hot Chicken vs Dave's Hot Chicken vs Haven Hot Chicken (in Connecticut). I ordered: Dave's Number 4 -- 1 Slider with Fries: Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce | Requested No Spice and Cheese added to the slider My son ordered: Dave's Number 1 -- 2 Tenders with Fries: All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's Sauce (Mild) Regular Oreo Top Loaded Shake -- Vanilla We arrived to a restaurant with a long line of people placing orders and waiting for orders. There was one young lady on the register and another "handing" completed orders to patrons. We placed our order and then proceeded to wait ... and wait ... and wait. People who came after us received their food before us. The least they could have done was make the shake. They didn't -- the young lady was busy trying to get everyone's orders in. We were waiting for about thirty-five minutes or more. (We got there at about 6:20 pm and didn't leave with our food until about 7:10 pm) I asked for no spice and cheese added. The fries were a nice crisp texture and I absolutely loved the pickles. My son didn't (I ate his pickles). The chicken sandwich was ok. I would definitely order it again. My son thought his meal was good but not worth the wait. He also was disappointed that the shake was a basic Vanilla Shake with the Oreos on top and not mixed in. All in all I'm not sure if we'll be back.

I honestly can't say enough good things about Cleavers…read more I accidentally left my bag here--with everything in it, including my ID--and we had a flight out the next day. I didn't even realize it right away, but somehow the team tracked me down at my hotel (!!). I was able to come back a couple hours later and everything was exactly as I left it. A huge thank you to Zktlko (I hope I'm spelling that right) who went out of his way to make sure I got it back. That level of care is rare and meant so much in a stressful moment. And on top of that--the food is incredible. We had the hoagies, and they were hands down the best cheesesteaks we tried in the city. Amazing people, amazing food. Grateful we stopped here.

The food came out quickly and me and my husband split the sub because I noticed the sub was huge!…read moreWe got the Effin Hot Cheesesteak (Spicy) we is exactly what we needed. I've had better subs, but this hit the spot. 2nd floor eating area and bathroom were clean. Note: the self-serve beer wall no longer exists so would recommend the business update the highlights. I was kind of sad to see that it didn't exist here.

Holy Sandwich! This place was a nice little dinner break while on a work trip, fresh food, good…read morelittle seating area and the staff were helpful in narrowing down what I ordered. Looking forward to my next trip to philly to try another Huda masterpiece!

came here a few months back... i think it was probably a holiday or something like that since a lot…read moreof places in the area were closed, with Huda being one of the few places open i really only got one thing here , which was the spicy chicken sandwich. i thought it was overall pretty good. i chose to dine in and though the space is small, you can technically sit here, though i'm guessing most people get stuff to go. nothing more of note to eat, i'd definitely come back

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!

Rosy's Taco Bar has a great Taco Tuesday deal- $1.33/taco! I'd highly recommend combining the Taco…read moreTuesday deal with their Happy Hour deals for a filling and relatively cheap meal! --- My party of 4 made a reservation for Rosy's Taco Bar and were seated ASAP at a table in the back. The service was fast to get us seated, take our order, and bring our food. The interior exudes taco bar vibes, decorated with Christmas lights, and is bigger than it appears from the outside. The metal chairs are a bit light, so just be careful getting up. It wasn't too loud considering the amount of people inside, and we even saw a good number of families. There is a hot sauce bar, which isn't really advertised, but you can take a bottle back to your table for seasoning. We ordered the (1) pollo (chicken) tinga, (2) carnitas, and (3) vegetarian (mushroom) tacos for the $1.33/taco Taco Tuesday deal (minimum of 3 tacos per type required). From the Happy Hour $5 menu, we ordered the (1) chorizo quesadilla, (2) classic house margaritas, and (3) churros. Overall: -The pollo tinga tacos were a bit dry, even though there was crema, and we felt there was more lettuce than other filling. When we added a hot sauce from the sauce bar to these, we enjoyed them more. Otherwise, we'd pass. -The carnitas tacos were delicious! Full of filling and juicy, we would reorder these for sure again. -The vegetarian mushroom tacos were good, juicy and flavorful. However, we preferred the carnitas tacos. Probably pass next time. -The chorizo quesadilla was awesome. Super flavorful, great cheese ratio, and not too greasy. It was more toasted instead of crispy, which I prefer. We'd definitely reorder these too. -The house margaritas come with either tajin, sugar, or salt on their rims. Great drink at a great price. -Lastly, the churros were pretty average, but really hit the spot! Rosy's Taco Bar promises cheap tacos and drinks for Taco Tuesday, and I'd say it certainly delivers. We had a great time, and I'd recommend anyone craving cheap tacos to stop by on Tuesday!

My friend threw a private party here - a galentines party and we had a blast! We had our own…read moreprivate area which was nice but there wasn't any table seating so you had to use the ledge to put your plate down and had to stand to eat. The food portions were great and everything was self serve. We were able to get 2 drinks - wine, margarita, seltzer, etc.

Hipcityveg is one of my go-tos for a delicious vegan chicken sandwich. The hipcityranch chicken…read moresandwich is my personal fav - it's a good size sandwich! I do also really like the cheesesteak - not usually a fan of mushroom but this one is really the best texturally and flavor wise I've had. I have had the fries, sweet potato fries and onion rings all of which are good. I also really like the seasonal milkshakes! I usually order for pickup and carry out which works well.

Would be a lot more pleasant if the attitude was not so poor. Can't get fries without salt? A…read morehealthy restaurant?

Real Food Eatery is a true hidden gem in Center City. From the first bite, you can tell this place…read moreis different. The food is healthy, but not in that bland, everything tastes the same way. Every dish has its own personality, and the flavors actually pop. You genuinely feel good eating here. The rice is cooked perfectly, everything is fresh, and you can tell there's real care behind the food. It doesn't feel like you're just grabbing a quick healthy meal. It feels like a completely different dimension of what "healthy" food can be. Both chicken options are incredible and my go to every time. The Jamaican dry rub chicken is on another level, and when you pair it with the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, it will take you straight to another galaxy. It's the kind of meal where you pause mid bite just to appreciate it. The sauces are a whole experience on their own. They're healthy, packed with flavor, and they let you try as many as you want, which just adds to the fun. Real Food Eatery is a sleeper and one of the best under the radar spots in the city. Once you know, you know.

Got hangry and needed a place to eat, and we just happened to stumble across Real Food Eatery. My…read moregirlfriend has Celiac disease, so finding places where she can eat safely can be challenging. To our surprise, all the food is gluten-free, which immediately put us at ease. We ordered the lemon tahini chicken, which comes with your choice of rice or greens. You can also split the base, so we did half rice and half greens. The meal includes two sides, and we chose the carrots and broccoli, then added a third side of cauliflower. Depending on how hungry you are, the portion was big enough for both of us to share and still feel completely full. Everything was fresh and really flavorful. The lemon tahini chicken was especially delicious. It's not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the food quality is excellent and the service was exceptional. Most importantly, it's great knowing there are places we can go where she can eat safely without worrying about gluten. We would definitely return without question.

I ordered the Moustaki sampler platter with lemon potatoes and a Greek salad via Uber delivery, and…read moreit was outstanding. The meat portions were massive -- the bag was legitimately heavy to lift. Every piece of meat was incredibly flavorful and perfectly seasoned, and the lemon potatoes and Greek salad were bright, fresh, and so satisfying. I consider the platter as amazing value for the price and I would 100% order it again.

This is a veritable hole in the wall along a heavily trafficked 15 street. The seating is bar style…read morealong the glass and otherwise completely spartan. The room is subway tiled white with their logo. The kitchen is just out of sight behind a wall. Use the touchpad to order and pay. The falafel platter and chicken souvlaki are really good! Choice of sides are plentiful.