Pizza Shackamaxon is a slice shop on Girard with big, floppy pizzas and excellent tomato pie.

Neighborhood Ramen is a small, eat-in only spot in Queen Village that usually has a line out the door (but it moves quickly).

Cheu is a noodle and dumpling spot in Fishtown where you should start a night out.

Philly Style Bagels in Fishtown is our favorite bagel shop in the city, bar none.

El Rey is a fun Mexican place in Rittenhouse with a great after-work Happy Hour.

Honest Tom’s is a vegan taco shop near Penn that looks like Snow White’s cottage.

Rione serves Roman-style square pizza by the slice, and it’s the best of its kind in Philly.

The Terakawa in University City is an offshoot of the original one in Chinatown, and it has some of the better ramen in the area.

Mike’s BBQ is a tiny barbecue spot in South Philly with some of the best smoked meat in the city.

Street Side is a Vietnamese BYOB in Fishtown that does mostly small plates that are easy to eat on-the-go.

Little Spoon Cafe is one of the best - and more low-key - options for breakfast and brunch in Grad Hospital.

Honey’s is a cash-only spot in Grad Hospital that serves breakfast all day.

Loco Pez in University City is a casual taco spot and bar that’s cash only.

Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.

Goldie is a fast casual falafel shop in Rittenhouse that’s good for a healthy lunch or casual dinner.

Gojjo in West Philly is an Ethiopian spot that has things like wings and burgers, along with more traditional Ethiopian food.