Frangelli’s is a charming family-owned bakery that has been serving South Philadelphia since 1947. The bakery offers its customers a variety of fresh cakes, doughnuts, cookies and pastries prepared using traditional recipes and methods with a hint of innovation. Try their signature sticky buns, ice cream doughnuts, and canolli cream-filled doughnut shells called Franollies. Delighting cutomers with its friendly service and delicious offerings, Frangelli’s remains a place where cravings for sweet things find satisfaction.
Casually charming The Good King Tavern offers diners a relaxed, lively environment to eat, mingle and generally have a good time. The family run tavern features a French brasserie inspired menu with classic dishes like pan bagnat, socca, steak and eggs, escargot and salad nicoise. With a nice selection of craft beers, house wines and cocktails, there are several options to accompany your meal. Whether you're stopping by for an evening out with friends or a week end brunch with the family, the atmosphere us lively and the ambiance is good for a leisurely, uninterrupted meal over a pichet of wine. For reservations, call the restaurant.
Just off the Delaware Expressway, Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is a BBQ lover's haven. Opened in 2005 by Jim and Brooke Higgins, their slow cooked meats on an hickory smoke pit are delicious and juicy. The rustic ambiance is welcoming and the aroma of smoking meat is tantalizing in this restaurant. Their meats and poultry have a distinct pink color to it as they are cooked in a closed pit and slow cooked for several hours. Dig into their Memphis Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Kielbasa and BBQ Pulled Chicken along with their sides such as Dixie Coleslaw, Spicy Collard Greens and Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You can also have their BBQ delights as sandwiches as well. Take a sip of a craft brew, wine or a choice drink from their fully stocked bar.
A donut from Federal Donuts can add dollops of sunshine to a gloomy day. Not only are the donuts freshly prepared but they are also served piping hot. The Strawberry Lavender, Cinnamon Sugar and Vanilla Spice draw in droves of locals to this eatery everyday. Consider complementing the sweet, savory taste of the donuts with a cup of flavorful coffee. They also conjure up delicious Korean-style Fried Chicken, in case you are still hungry after trying the donuts. However, don’t just relish these sweet treats by yourself, take home a box for friends and family as well.
Established in 1957, Chick's Deli is an iconic stopover who love cheesesteaks. Tucked away in an alleyway, it might be a bit difficult to find but then people from far off have made trips to find this place and relish their acclaimed sandwiches. Easy on the wallet and absolutely delicious, their fillings are generous and packed with flavor. Delighting patrons for decades, this no-frills eatery is a must for their hoagies and cheesesteaks. Don't miss it if in the area or nearby.
Get your quick snack fix at the wildly popular outpost of this counter-serve chain on Route 70. Serving delightfully warm and pillowy soft pretzels at astonishing prices, the Philly Pretzel Factory doles out Philadelphia-style pretzels to peckish tourists and locals on a daily basis. Pair them with three creamy dips that make take your pretzel experience to another level. The mini pretzels are ideal as a small snack, while the hot dog pretzels will make you crave for more. Grab a glass of lemonade to wash it down with.