Cheap Eats
Cheap Eats
Page 2Cleo Bagels
For bagels or bialys with as much puff as a small pillow—and creative combinations utilizing them—go to Cleo Bagels in West Philly.
Healthy Picks
Healthy Picks is a 24-hour bodega in Center City where you can get solid pancakes, deli sandwiches, and a late-night reuben.
Liberty Bell Diner
Liberty Bell Diner in the Northeast serves good burgers and plate-sized omelets 24 hours a day.
Brown Sugar Bakery & Café
Brown Sugar Bakery is a Trini spot in West Philly with flaky beef patties and weekend-only doubles.
The Best Phở In Philly
Plenty of Philly restaurants serve phở, but these 10 places make our favorite versions.
Doro Bet
Doro Bet is a casual counter service spot in University City where you can devour pillowy mac and cheese, smothered wings, or Teff flour fried chicken.
Jeong’s Noodle
Jeong’s Noodle is a Korean stall in the big H Mart on Front Street that serves great jjamppong, jajangmyeon, and pork dumplings.
Wokano Chinese Cuisine
At South Philly Chinese spot Wokano, there are more dumpling choices than coupons attached to a CVS receipt.
Northeast Sandwich Co.
Check out the General Tso's chicken cheesesteak from Northeast Sandwich Co. the next time you want a great sandwich.
Sophie’s Kitchen
Sophie’s Kitchen in South Philly has the crunchiest chicken in the city. Head to the Cambodian spot for jumbo wings with crackly skin and lots of dipping sauces.
The Not-Your-Average Cheesesteak Guide
The 12 most creative cheesesteaks in Philly, when you need a break from steak, onions, and cheese.
Avenue Steaks & Pizza
Avenue Steaks & Pizza is a takeout-only South Philly sandwich and pizza shop, and both options are good for a casual weeknight.
Poe’s Sandwich Joint
Poe’s Sandwich Joint is a laidback Kensington sandwich shop inside Human Robot. Head there when you want beautifully packed sandwiches any night of the week.
By George
If you need a place in Reading Terminal Market for pizza, pasta, and a cheesesteak, look no further than By George.
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Company
Del Rossi's Cheesesteak Co. in Northern Liberties is a great place to get a cheesy slice, a quality cheesesteak, and eat your weight in stromboli.
Little Sicily Pizza 2
Little Sicily Pizza 2 is a lowkey South Philly shop with good pizza, cheesesteaks, and other comforting carb-heavy meals.
Bombay Kitchen Food Truck
Bombay Kitchen is a Northeast food truck that’s good for a lunch or quick dinner when you crave all things masala, naan, and tandoori.
Hershel’s East Side Deli
Once you see the huge slabs of corned beef and pastrami being cut behind the counter at Hershel's, there’s no way you’re leaving Reading Terminal Market with anything else.
Vegan-ish
Vegan-ish is a Black-owned plant based restaurant with locations in West Philly and Spring Garden. Head there for a breakfast smoothie in the morning or a burger at night.
Boricua 2
Boricua 2 is a lively Puerto Rican restaurant in Port Richmond that serves incredible pernil.
Old San Juan Restaurant
Old San Juan has an expansive menu of Puerto Rican food in Camden. They specialize in whole fish dishes and seafood salads, but their mofongo with shrimp in garlic sauce is an absolute must-try.
El Coqui Panaderia
When you’re in the mood for delicious pastries or quick takeout, head to I street in Harrowgate to check out El Coqui Panadería.