Top 20 in Philadelphia, PA by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Reading Terminal Market — Indoor farmers market and food hall on Arch Street in Center City with groceries, dining and shopping.
2. Pat's King of Steaks — South Philly cheesesteak shop on East Passyunk Avenue, open since 1930.
3. John's Roast Pork — South Philly sandwich shop on East Snyder Avenue serving roast pork and cheesesteaks since 1930.
4. Dalessandro's Steaks — Roxborough shop at Wendover Street and Henry Avenue making cheesesteaks and hoagies fresh to order.
5. Sarcone's Bakery — Bakery on South 9th Street in the Italian Market.
6. Isgro Pastries — Family-run Italian bakery on Christian Street in Bella Vista since 1904, known for cannoli, ricotta cookies and rum…
7. Claudio Specialty Foods — Italian market and deli on South 9th Street in the Italian Market.
8. Ralph's Italian Restaurant — Italian restaurant on South 9th Street in the Italian Market.
9. Dante & Luigi's — Italian restaurant on South 10th Street in the Italian Market district.
10. McGillin's Olde Ale House — Center City tavern on Drury Street, Philadelphia's oldest, open since 1860.
11. Bob & Barbara's Lounge — Neighborhood dive bar on South Street in Graduate Hospital.
12. Oyster House — Rittenhouse East Coast seafood restaurant and raw bar on Sansom Street.
13. Friday Saturday Sunday — Eclectic American restaurant on South 21st Street in Rittenhouse.
14. Silk City Diner — Diner, bar and lounge on Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties.
15. Standard Tap — Northern Liberties gastropub on North 2nd Street with 21 local drafts, two hand pumps and a changing chalkboard menu.
16. Johnny Brenda's — Bar, restaurant and independent music venue on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.
17. Suraya — Fishtown Lebanese restaurant, all-day market and café with an outdoor garden on Frankford Avenue.
18. Pizzeria Beddia — Fishtown pizzeria on North Lee Street known for pizza, tomato pie, natural wine and a private Hoagie Room.
19. Le Virtù — Italian restaurant on East Passyunk Avenue in East Passyunk.
20. The Book Trader — Used bookstore on North 2nd Street in Old City.

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