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Two Locals Brewing
Two Locals Brewing is a Black-owned brewery in University City with great food and beer that even your anti-hops friend will like.
Hadramout
Hadramout is a small Yemeni restaurant near Penn that’s good for a quick lunch or group dinner.
Sabrina's Cafe
University City's Sabrina’s Cafe is a classic spot in Philly for brunch. Bring a group of friends for a batch of lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes on their outdoor patio.
The Best Phở In Philly
Plenty of Philly restaurants serve phở, but these 10 places make our favorite versions.
Doro Bet
Doro Bet is a casual counter service spot in University City where you can devour pillowy mac and cheese, smothered wings, or Teff flour fried chicken.
Pho & Cafe Saigon
Pho & Cafe Saigon in University City specializes in soups, noodles, and rice dishes.
The Post
If you’re still searching for the thrill you’ve been missing since youth basketball camp, University City’s The Post is for you. It has lots of TVs, beers on tap, and plenty of arcade games.
Dottie's Donuts
Head to Dottie's Donuts for light and airy sweets. It's a great place to stop by before going into the office.
Terakawa Ramen
The Terakawa in University City is an offshoot of the original one in Chinatown, and it has some of the better ramen in the area.
Nafi Food Express
Nafi Food Express is a halal Indian food truck in West Philly that serves some of the best Indian food in town. Stop by for a casual meal of grilled lamb, veggie biriyani, and smashed eggplant all for under $8.
World Cafe Live
The food at World Cafe Live is pretty solid, with things like juicy lamb meatballs, and curry chicken sandwiches. And you can spend a casual weeknight or group hand being serenaded by some great live music.
Tataki Ramen & Sushi
Tataki Ramen & Sushi is one of the best places in the city for warm bowls of ramen to share on a date night or casual night out with friends.
DIG
DIG is a fast casual spot in University City and Center City where you can get things like spiced farro, Brussels sprouts, and peppercorn steak all in one bowl.
Pitruco Pizza
Inside of Franklin Table's massive food hall, you'll find this pizza spot selling NYC-style wood fired pies. It's great for a quick bite, and has pizza that's so good that you won't mind if you can find a seat in the hall.
Dim Sum House
Dim Sum House in University City serves food until 1am every night, which is about as late as you can get a sit-down meal in Philly.
Vietnam Cafe
Vietnam Cafe is a huge restaurant in West Philly that has some great Vietnamese food and lots of Polynesian cocktails.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty in University City serves two main purposes - a place to eat some of the best Sichuan food around, and a full-on sports bar.
White Dog Cafe
White Dog Cafe is a spot near Penn that has good drinks and a solid Happy Hour, but you don’t need to go for a full dinner.
Walnut Street Cafe
Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day spot near 30th Street Station that looks like the apartment in Rittenhouse you’ll never be able to afford.
Honest Tom’s Taco Shop
Honest Tom’s is a vegan taco shop near Penn that looks like Snow White’s cottage.
Kilimandjaro
Kilimandjaro is a casual Senegalese spot in a West Philly strip mall that’s great for lunch or dinner.
Gojjo Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant
Gojjo in West Philly is an Ethiopian spot that has things like wings and burgers, along with more traditional Ethiopian food.