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Royal Sushi & Izakaya
Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village does the best sushi omakase in the city and has a fun bar up front.
Fiore
Head to Fiore, a daytime cafe in Kensington, when you want excellent Italian pastries, sandwiches, and pasta.
Almaz Cafe
Head to Almaz Cafe in Rittenhouse when you want satisfying Ethiopian food. Sit on their sidewalk on a sunny day.
Dahlak
Dahlak is an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly that turns into a bar with karaoke and live performances.
Gojjo Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant
Gojjo in West Philly is an Ethiopian spot that has things like wings and burgers, along with more traditional Ethiopian food.
Buna Cafe
Buna Cafe is an Ethiopian BYOB in West Philly with good doro wot and a standout brunch menu.
Kaffa Crossing
Kaffa Crossing in University City is a place to gather with a few friends, watch soccer, and have great Ethiopian food.
Locust Rendezvous
Locust Rendezvous is part sports bar and part dive where you can get solid wings and a good Long Island while you watch the Phillies.
Les & Doreen's Happy Tap
Les & Doreen's Happy Tap in Fishtown serves really good Long Islands and okay pizza that you should order before you drink three or four.
Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges is an expensive French restaurant on the top floor of the Four Seasons with panoramic views of the city.
Atlantis: The Lost Bar
Atlantis: The Lost Bar is a cash-only dive bar in Kensington with strong bloody marys and Long Islands, and groups of locals always around the pool table.
Dirty Frank's
Dirty Frank's is a classic dive bar in Center City with cheap drinks that always draw a crowd late at night.
Lorraine
Lorraine is a dive bar in Fairmount where you can have a good Long Island on the back patio or near a few arcade games inside.
Càphê Roasters
Càphê Roasters is a Vietnamese cafe in Kensington that makes strong egg coffee and delicious bánh mì.
Gabriella’s Vietnam
Gabriella’s Vietnam serves up hot pots, whole fish, and other Vietnamese dishes in East Passyunk. It’s perfect for a weeknight comfort meal.
L’anima
Stop by L'anima in Grad Hospital on any given night and you'll find great Italian food, a large outdoor patio, and an ideal spot for a casual date night.
Trattoria Carina
Head to Trattoria Carina in Fitler Square for some good outdoor seating and even better pasta.
Pizza Richmond
Pizza Richmond is a casual pizza shop from the team behind Pizzeria Shackamaxon where the slices are just as good, and you can actually have a seat.
Essen Bakery
This Jewish bakery in East Passyunk makes great apple cake, bagels, babka, and chocolate rugelach.
Darnel’s Cakes
Darnel’s Cakes is a Black-owned bakery in Northern Liberties that makes pastries we love and one of our favorite breakfast sandwiches.
Dalessandro’s Steaks and Hoagies
In a town where cheesesteaks are acceptable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Dalessandro’s in Roxborough always has a line around the corner. Unfortunately, it no longer lives up to the hype.
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
Besides being one of the oldest bars in Philly, McGillin’s is also the entire city’s favorite place to day drink and watch sports.
Vernick Fish
Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood restaurant Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.
Kampar
Kampar is a bi-level Malaysian place off South Street where you should go for a low-key weeknight spread of burgers, stir fry, and cocktails.
Ambra
Ambra in Queen Village serves a tasting menu of thoughtful and delicious Italian food that's worth the price point.