Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Center City East, Philadelphia

Isabella W. • February 18, 2020Great selection of pastas! Loved the truffle porcini agnolotti and pappardelle with pork ragu bianco. Also recommend the chocolate caramel tart!

Raj S. • February 14, 2017Excellent coffee with a good selection of light snacks. I recommend the drip coffee as it is very comparable to the pour over options.

juan e. • March 16, 2010Get the hummus! Flank steak, baklava, fish soup

Tiffany • May 10, 2012Amazing coffee beans and they have honey cream cheese!

Jason • February 21, 2015Try everything. Donuts, sandwiches, cheese steaks!

Nidhi K. • February 15, 2021Breakfast sandwich with pork roll was AMAZING, so filling can split with someone

Isabella W. • January 29, 2020Gets very busy on weekend mornings! Recommend the egg&cheese or smoked salmon Jerusalem bagel as well as the beet or brown sugar ricotta toasts!

Dawn L. • February 11, 2016Get the seasonal Bento Bowl salad! 👌

Ricky S. • July 31, 2015A top notch beer selection with a comfortable vibe to drink with friends. I am looking forward to coming back & trying their burger.

Sara C. • January 1, 2016very intimate and cozy. great for catching up with friends/fam, special date. gnocchi was the truth. big fan of the treats from the kitchen!

Brendan R. • August 22, 2014Great wine bar with a rotating selection, tasty appetizers and incredibly knowledgable servers.

Alyssandra D. • July 13, 2015Lovely place eat lunch in the sun- very quiet and relaxing during the day... Hot spot at night!

Philadelphia Magazine • August 14, 2012Vernick is turning out great food, especially the seafood. The bar also makes a great spot for pre-dinner drinks.

Alex H. • July 7, 2015Incredible hummus. Innovative toppings. Also Frozen lemonana!

Sam . • December 2, 2011Good: Brussels sprouts, crispy cauliflower, bahn mi with sriracha, and eggplant wrapped eggplant.

Mat C. • December 11, 2016Amazing milkshakes and really really cool vintage shop layout

Janell H. • October 27, 2013Delicious rotisserie duck! The kale is amazing.

Foodie & The Beast • November 27, 2015Rosemary house chips and the lancaster turkey sandwich - both were delicious.

Sue A. • March 30, 2015chicken vegetable soup with horseradish dumplings, beef cheek vindaloo 💕

C L. • April 10, 2017Lemon bar and raspberry tar AMAZING!! The vanilla cupcake was great too!!

Gabriel E. • October 22, 2015Specialty coffee ala Chemex and Nitro Cold brew are the best at Rival Bros.

Marc • April 3, 2016Food & Wine Best Burgers in Philly: 1-time music venue; menu blends New Orleans-style Creole w/American. Come for the beers & Khyber burger: an angus beef patty w/bacon, smoked cheddar &Creole mustard

JH H. • January 14, 2020Their pretzels are unbelievably delicious and amazing. They put the philly pretzel company to shame!

Annie A. • March 7, 2017We drove from nj just for dinner here... everything is primo from waitstaff to steak and I'm from NYC. I can tell you it's worth every penny!

Kent K. • November 5, 2011Portobello Parmigiana is amazing! Love it!

Martin C. • July 18, 2023Phenomenal. One of the best restaurants in Philadelphia… if not the best.

Dan G. • August 2, 2019Everything from the bread to the homemade pastas to the entrees were fantastic. A newfound gem, we will be back

Gillespie G. • June 11, 2015Good coffee, great value and friendly staff. Fee WiFi and outdoor seating, very nice place

Ulkar Z. • July 19, 2015Absolutely lovely and delicious tacos! Home made guacamole tastes amazing:3

Amanda P. • June 8, 2015Really good cold brew and really good lattes. Also has interesting and earthy decor. Great place to do work if you can get a seat.