39 Best Diners in Philadelphia

“Went with my girlfriend for dinner and drinks on a Friday. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful time! Bartender was friendly and attentive. We had 2 cocktails each and split deviled eggs, disco fries and the pizza jam sandwich. The food was delicious, large portioned and well paced. The total bill was just over 100 dollars which feels unheard of for a dinner with alcohol in philly. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great vibes, good food, good people.“

“shrimp an grits homefried“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Went for breakfast / brunch to a dinner we've always wanted to try but never had until last Sunday.
We were pleasantly surprised by everything related to the experience at the Ritz that day. We had enough food to take home to eat from the next day.
Next time we visit it will be for dinner since we already know breakfast is a winner.“

“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.❤️“

“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!!“

“Great Service! Great Food!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Ate here for the first time the other morning. The fried fish was the best I have ever had- crispy on the outside and still juicy on the inside. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The attention to detail (from the server as well) did not go unnoticed. I can’t wait to come back again!“

“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“

“kittys the soups and food delicious😋“

“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...“

“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!“

“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. ? ? ?“

“Billy’s Dock is one of my favorite breakfast spots! I absolutely love this place. The breakfast is always fresh, delicious, and consistently amazing. The service is excellent, and everyone is friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit enjoyable. If you’re looking for a great breakfast with outstanding service, I definitely recommend Billy’s Dock!“

“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!“

“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).“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“We love the varieties of food wonder provided to us, and we like how constantly we get extra coupons from wonder to get deals. From food ordering to pick up, wonder preparation service is great! As a regular customer, we are happy to continue food services pick up from wonder at the South Philly location.“

“The owner of the Liberty 🛎️ Bell Diner is there to welcome you with a friendly smile and to see that you have a delicious meal. I enjoy dining there with family and friends.“

“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!“

“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“