Top 11 Philly Eateries From 'Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives'
We rounded up all the Philadelphia restaurants featured so far on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives," and highlighted their best menu offerings so you can make the most of your next Philly food tour. From a Southern-style diner that puts brisket on top of Fritos, to an irresistible jerk chicken shop, these charming eateries prove that Philadelphia can get pretty exotic.
Best of all, most of these spots also offer a truly impressive roster of beers on tap, or let you BYOB, four letters that improve any meal. We hope that this list will inspire you to explore each restaurant's menu further, and don't forget to check out the desserts while you're at it. Sour cream pound cake, Jewish apple cake, and vegan peanut butter pie are just a few of the incredible items we found in Philly.
Most of our menu selections range from $10 to $20, and rest assured that all meal portions are enormous. Many of these restaurants change their menus frequently to make the most of local ingredients, so make sure to visit often.
For a more in-depth look at our favorite 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives' in Philadelphia, check out our slideshow.
Average Plate: $13
Must Try: The Good Dog Burger
224 S 15th St, Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 985-9600
Average plate: $20
Must Try: Fried Chicken, Potato salad and coleslaw
5946 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 843-8113
Average Plate: $10
Must Try: Honey Christo
800 N 4th St, Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 925-1150
Average Plate: $12
Must Try: Smoked Coconut Club
2331 E Cumberland St., Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 425-4460
Average Plate: $15
Must Try: The Lockhart
900 South St, Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 625-8510
Average Plate: $12
Must Try: Buttermilk Chicken
435 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 592-8838
Average Plate: $10
Must Try: Country Time Pork Meatloaf
1509 Mifflin St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Average Plate: $16
Must Try: Duck Confit Salad
901 N Second St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Pa.(215) 238-0630
Average Plate: $11
Must Try: Chicken Croquettes
8826 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 338-5113
Average Plate: $12
Must Try: Jerk Chicken Platter
1436 South St., Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 545-8644
Average Plate: $12
Must Try: Open-faced Chicken and Biscuit Sandwich
2201 Christian St., Philadelphia, Pa.
215-732-3429
Karen Lo is an associate editor at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @appleplexy.