The Farm and Fisherman Tavern + Market has a casual farm-to-table approach that is appealing and affordable. Seasonal fare with the emphasis on regional ingredients are creatively plated to tantalize your palate. You can also buy their own products or local produce such as meat, condiments, cheese, wine, coffee and more from their on-site market. Enjoy happy hours with draft beers, signature cocktails and fabulous burgers. This family-friendly spot is a hit in the neighborhood.
Opened in 1974, People's Pizza has been delighting pizza lovers for decades now. A popular spot, you can bring your own wine as well. Dig into their specialties like Cheese Steak Hoagie, Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, and Chicken Ranch. If you are not a fan of pizza, they have sandwiches, steaks, burgers, pastas, entrees, stromboli and homemade turnovers (panzarotti) to entice you. Deliciously good and light on the wallet, this place is surely not to be missed.
Inspired by the cozy Belgium brasseries, this neighborhood cafe is a great place to grab a reasonable burger and fresh cut fries, or relax over delicacies like steamed mussels, smoked salmon, sea scallops, roasted duck or filet mignon. Like a European bistro, the atmosphere at Monk's Cafe is casual and friendly with rich wood bars and booths in which to relax. However, what sets it apart is the monastic vibe it radiates, which is quite nerve-soothing in all true senses. Choose from 200 beers from around the world, or sample one of the 25 Belgian beers on tap. There's a nice selection of wine and bottled beers, too. To get a taste of the authentic Belgian brewing nuances, you can side your nibbles with Allaghash White, a delectable Belgian-style white beer or Harvey's Elizabethan Ale, complete with strong spicy and fruity notes.
This brew pub with a dimly lit interior, dark wood tables, and antique-style collectables hanging on the walls makes for a cozy atmosphere. But if you're looking for a bottle of one of those well-known beers, you'll have to go elsewhere. Standard Tap only serves local microbrews on draft such as the Slyfox Pikeland Pils or the Victory Hope Devil either of which goes perfectly with the Standard Tap Burger. Weekend brunch is popular with entrees such as the ham & cheddar omelet or French Toast with raspberry puree. The first Saturday Brunch of the month features something for the whole family. Parents can relax while children are entertained with the live music of Lara and Joe in the upstairs bar.
Fresh food, cleanliness, friendly service, and good pricing are the reasons why there's always a crowd at this award-winning corner diner. Food is prepared in full view of customers and is extremely fresh. Their signature bacon and eggs platter is served with potatoes, and a big, crusty biscuit that resembles crumb cake. Vegetarian options include black bean and sweet potato burrito, tofu scrambler breakfast platter, and a Garden Keeper Frittata. This place is a good bet, but be prepared for a long wait to be seated on a hot, outdoor patio and coffee served in pewter mugs that give it a strange, metallic taste.
This Center City café with a gourmet flare is a popular brunch spot for local hipsters. The metallic silver and red décor adds a European feel to the buzzing dining area. An array of fresh salads and Panini's are offered during lunch hours. Brunch is featured on the weekends with items like Nutty Monkey Crespelle, an Italian style crepe filled with bananas, chocolate hazelnut spread, and homemade whipped cream and Margherita pizza with basil pest. With delicious food, great coffee, and friendly service, Café Lift will be a fixture on the Philly dining scene for a very long time to come.