39 Best Diners in Philadelphia

“Went here for brunch and was not disappointed. We ordered two dishes, the Ricotta Pancakes and the Chicken and Waffles. The Ricotta pancake, combines with the cinnamon and sugar butter, was probably the best pancake I have ever had. The Chicken and Waffles were served with honey Chipotle sauce, giving it a unique taste from similar dishes at other restaurants. You might want to make reservations here. We arrived at lunch and there was over an hour wait for a table, but we were able to get a seat at the bar.“

“Great vibes, good food, good people.“

“My wife and I had lunch there today I had the chicken fried steak and my wife had the chicken panni and French onion soup. The food was excellent the server Hailee was very good and very professional. She was also very friendly and very cute. If you are close to there definitely stop in.“

“Old school vibes with new school prices💰💲Cash only“

“Was there many years ago in their old location probably… Great experience. Great service, great food.�“

“Can’t count how many times we’ve been here but here is my review of Silk City.

The food was excellent. Can’t go wrong in any order. Loved the ambiance. The drinks were good. It’s good to have a reservation as this place gets packed every time, but they could accommodate you to the diner section. Service at the diner section usually takes longer. Lots of parking around the area, but it’s better if you take Lyft or Uber. Staff were amazing and really friendly.

We will always go back to this place.“

“Went to a Pink concert and stopped here for dinner before going Food was good and service was excellent Waiter was Chris Also stopped in for breakfast the next morning before heading home Food was good again and service was fine If I am back in Philadelphia I already know a good diner to go to and will go there again“

“I had a serious craving for a fried fish sandwich. The cute little couple operating the diner were so sweet and hospitable. My sandwich was delicious! Sure wish they would accept cards, but I didn't mind going to get cash. The fish was fresh, fried to perfection, and it was just a nostalgic memorie of old school diners. Definitely will go back.“

“shrimp an grits homefried“

“I have never had a bad meal here. I've been coming here since I was a boy. Please,come here.“

“I love Andonio's! This is the best diner in the northeast. The food is good and the prices are right. The owner and family and all the waitresses are so friendly. I hope they open soon.“

“best country gravy ever.❤️“

“Food was great I had the meatball parm and my hubby had cheese steak. Andrew our host, and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the specials and made sure our drinks were always filled. Will definitely be going back.“

“My breakfast experience with my Mom on Valentine’s Day was 100% perfect! From wait times, to our order, and our waitress! Everything today was wonderful and we’ll be back soon!!“

“Best egg cheese & scrapple on a roll that I ever had!!“

“Great Service! Great Food!“

“This Diner is the best diner I have ever gone to in my life. It has been operating since 1937 and is an original. I love it! It is absolutely 100% genuine, and should be kept open and running as it is a place of absolute history too. I hope it remains to be open and running past it's 100 birthday and that future generations can experieince something real and genuine, the real American Diner as it was from the time it opened till now. Untouched, and not recreated as a diner of today, but one that is exactly as it was since the day it opened. Absolutely delightful!!! I love this place!!!“

“Huge fan, I’ve never had a bad sandwich at Johnny Hot’s, until today 8/30/24. I was supposed to have just pork roll on a steak roll with spicy mustard, no egg and no cheese. The pork roll is usually cut very thin with a nice braise on it. It had egg & cheese on it. The egg & cheese were warm the meat was cool, no grill color to it. By the time I took the egg & cheese off there was hardly any pork roll, very disappointed. It was “no change” Friday, so I gave my apprentice 15 dollars for a sandwich I couldn’t even eat.“

“This was my first time eating at Ritz Diner. The place was clean, the service was super fast and friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious! Look at how fresh the toppings are on the cheesesteak. The salad bar was bery fresh and the soup was yummy. This will be my go to place to eat in north east Philly in the future. I didn't get the name of our waitress, but she did a great job.“

“kittys the soups and food delicious😋“

“I used to come here with my mom and brother back in the '90s, and the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. I haven't been here in years, but I ride by there a lot and it doesn't seem the same as it used to, but because of the nostalgia, it'll always have a special place in my heart“

“Let me start by saying don't go in here expecting a traditional restaurant experience. This is an old school, fast paced, self-serve/take-out style diner that is CASH ONLY (has an ATM). That, however, is EXACTLY what I want for good breakfast on a busy weekday morning. And good doesn't begin to describe it. Staff are a well oiled machine used to a very busy fast-paced environment who are there to get your order, give you your food, and let you move on with your day.
Now the food. Let me say, it isn't hard to make good home fries, but these were AMAZING. Onions and peppers in perfectly made home fries with perfect consistency and a taste to die for. No need to season them as they were perfectly seasoned. In my almost 41 years of life, these are the best damned home fries I've ever had! My eggs were made perfectly over medium with wonderful runny yolk like I love them and were wonderfully flavorful. Sausage patties were delicious as well, partner got pancakes that were fluffy and sweet even before the butter and syrup. Excellent diner, fast service. For anyone that likes this kind of place, it is up there for best ever!“

“. Every once in awhile like once a month or so my brother drives from near the airport all the way up here to go to the spot. I had no idea about this place until he had finally told me about it. And I live only a couple miles from this place. I usually do not like to go to places in and around where I live because I've had very bad experiences but this place is a Hidden Gem or a Hidden Gem to me. I went here three times and breakfast on the weekends this place is packed yet even being packed the atmosphere is so nice so calm and you can enjoy yourself. The servers are so sweet the food is not only delicious but you don't wait long at all whether it's breakfast or lunch or whatever you're ordering. I highly suggest this place and obviously so does my brother LOL next time I go I will take some pictures.“

“I visited this eatery long, long, long ago. It was good then and it is good now, overall. The server was a true professional. She was stretched really thin, but handled it like a trooper. She forgot a couple items but was well spoken and sincere. We and others could easily see how much she was challenged. A big crowd came in right away. Again, she handled the entire early afternoon well. I showed her my appreciation by giving her a reasonable gratuity...There was a delay in someone else not receiving his meal-a simple breakfast sandwich-within 30 minutes. He exclaimed his frustration accordingly. The Good working female server was clearly not being supported as well as she deserved, and I do not know exactly why...“

“Super great service. Breakfast is amazing anytime of day.“

“There are 3 Foundational Black Americans working in John's Diner, and I'm telling you, if it wasn't for those 3 pros, John's Diner would be out of business. When I tell you the food is delicious and has that clean taste of old fashioned diner food. You know I'm impressed. Big ups, too, those 3 workers. ? ? ?“

“Good evening Google Family. This is not my first time visiting the Broad Street Diner, however I have not visited in a gazilion years. I decided to visit before attending the free concert featuring the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr since today is the day we are honoring his life and legacy with a federal holiday. I had just alighted from a Lyft with a wonderful Lyft driver named Ronda. I waited patiently and then I was seated by an employee at the diner. Christina, another employee, turned out to be my server and she brought me a menu. I decided on Broiled salmon with brussels sprouts and apple sauce. I started off with soup since it is cold and this weather is Soup weather. I decided on navy bean soup. They also had french onion soup. To be honest, I had never had either one of these soups and I was skeptical about trying them. I decided to go with the navy bean soup. Surprisingly, it turned out to be good. I was looking for the navy in the soup, why do they call it navy if it isn't navy? My food like the salmon took forever to arrive so I decided to visit the rest room and I am glad that I did. When I came back my food still wasn't ready. Maybe about five minutes when I returned from the rest room it was ready. Christina had informed me that they did not have brussel sprouts, so I decided on corn as another vegetable. The rest room was clean, something in one of the toilets, but otherwise it was clean. There were dryers and paper towels in the bathroom. Thank goodness my food finally came and I could eat. I wanted to get to the Kimmel Center on time to see the Martin Luther King free concert. I finished eating, remember I eat quickly. I asked Christina, for my check and she brought it. I could not believe my eyes. The check said $20.51. The broiled salmon was only $18.99. I have patronized places where the salmon would have alone cost starting at $23.00 anywhere up to $28.00. This was definitely a Bargain meal. Just the way I like my meals, cheap and good. There were not a lot of people when I was eating there. They also have room in the back with tables and chairs for the overflow crowd. I finished my food, put on my coat and paid my check by cash. I asked for five ones for a $5.00 bill. I was given the change and I said thank you and I left. I had to walk 8 blocks to get to the Kimmel Center. I made it on time. Have a good night, workout be active and mobile, fit and fabulous especially for people over 50 years of age.“

“Very delicious oxtails the best thing in our area they are always on point love it“

“Good place to pickup your beers and the prices are lower than the other two delis a few blocks away that also sell beers. Also they now accept debit card payment for like a year now which is good so you don't have to carry a lot of cash especially around that neighborhood (if you know what I mean).“

“The whir of the planes, the CLANK of the auto-parts salvage yards. The buzz of delivery trucks and the hum of the Pepsi cooler. The scent of cooking oil in the air

Parking: Lots of street space. Busy street w lots of tow-trucks and salvage yards. Can lark in front of Gourmay and keep an eye on your car if you want.“

“We had our team lunch here and it was great! They accommodated a huge group of almost 30 and we didn’t have to wait long at all for our food. Prices were great and the food was really good!“

“Matzo ball soup is the best I've ever had. I only eat it from here! The open face turkey platter is so delicious I always get it from here. This is me and my mother's lunch date every time we go shopping or doctors appt we stop here to eat!“

“Dad and daughter were working the place together with dad cooking and daughter taking the orders. So friendly and sweet. They have a kiosk or you can place the order with the daughter. The food was good, I had a waffle with eggs and got a breakfast sandwich for my partner on a long roll.“

“Tample Rainbow offers a delicious and satisfying breakfast option with creamy grits, fluffy eggs, and crispy turkey bacon, perfectly complemented by a flavorful side of shrimp. The menu features creative Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist, giving guests plenty of hearty choices to start their day. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the overall vibe is cute and inviting, making it a great little spot to enjoy a chill morning meal.
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“Always a great experience whenever I visit the diner for some of my favorite delicious goodies ( breakfast/lunch) the customer service is at a all time high and you get the same results when it comes to the food too . The quality of the food and the deliciousness always reaches beyond my expectations.“

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“The Chicken Marsala was Awesome ! But the server was very forgetful 6/14/25. I had to get my own butter & clean my table. Then, I felt ignored when she waited on a table 1st, that came in after me. The place was managed better when Máni was there.“

“Great little place. Great food, super friendly owner and staff. Will definitely come back next time we are in Philly“