Philadelphia Lands In The Top 10 Of Best Foodie Cities In The US

Living in the Philadelphia area and it's suburbs has plenty of benefits, one of the biggest is it's restaurant scene. According to US News & World Report, Philadelphia is a foodie's dream and has found its way inside the top 10 Best Foodie Cities in the U.S. It's great to get this confirmation for the city, but for many of us living here for our entire lives we are well aware of how good the food in Philadelphia is.

Philly isn't just 1 or 2 specific types of food that we do well. It's a literal smorgasbord of variety. In center city you can find restaurants from top restaurateurs and chefs. Of course you've got the main food staples everyone from everywhere has to visit when in the city, Reading Terminal Market, the Italian Market, Chinatown and cheesesteaks. I won't mention any specific places because finding the right cheesesteak is really a pick your own adventure game. Venture just a few miles outside the city limits in any direction and find great options in Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware counties.

With so many options in the area it's tough to try everything because life gets in the way. I've never tried barbacoa, but apparently it's amazing. Philly has a spot that's been featured on Chef's Table called South Philly Barbacoa. Grab some comfort food at the Dining Car in the North East. Head out to Newtown for a great Italian dinner at Vecchia Osteria. If you're schedule is too jammed up to make it out in the near future, and food porn is all you're looking for then check out the Angelo's Pizzeria's Instagram page.

If you're not sure where to start with the Philadelphia restaurant scene or the surrounding counties check out these lists:

Philly

Bucks County

Montgomery County

Delaware County

Weekends are for brunching, and there are so many yummy Philadelphia brunch spots in the area. There are a number of essential places you have to try in Philly. After a long night, brunch is the perfect remedy.

Before we get into the brunch spots you need to try, we need to discuss how awesome this meal is. It's a combination of breakfast and lunch, arguably the two best meals of the day. You don't have to get up early to make brunch, either. Most brunch services go into the afternoon.  It's nothing like when you show up to your favorite fast food joint JUST as they're switching the breakfast menu over at 11 am sharp. There's more leeway with brunch. Thank goodness.

Plus, it's the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Healthy and greasy. You can get pancakes and bacon or avocado toast. You can get a walnut salad or a burger with a fried egg on top. It doesn't matter. There aren't restrictions of what flavor profile you should be eating at that time of day. If you want waffles at 1 pm, that's fine. A grain bowl at 9 am? Sure! It's so freeing.

These spots in Philly know just how important brunch is in society. That's why they offer it. If you're looking to engage in the great concept of brunch, look no further than this list to know where to go.

The Landing Kitchen is an all-day café. It's not stuffy. It's a great casual option for the beautiful combo of breakfast and lunch foods on the same menu. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Try one of their "Walktails," a casual take on the mixed drinks we all know and love.

This is one of those quintessential brunch spots. They only serve breakfast, lunch, and brunch. They also, have six locations in Philly, making them seriously convenient to get to when you need a pick-me-up. The menu is LEGIT. They have a build your own oatmeal option, plus tons of skillets that will heal your soul.

This is a magical place that serves breakfast ALL DAY. Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat a cool take on food. It's Tex-Mex and Jewish food combined. The owners drew from their Southern and East-Coast roots to make something truly unique. I mean where do you ever see "orange cardamom pancakes" on a menu? Here!

Tortas at brunch? Say less. Whats a torta, you ask? A cure-all. It's a classic Mexican sandwich, with breaded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, queso fresco, dijon, mayo, red onion, frito beans, homemade pickled jalapenos and carrots. La Llorona is a laid-back Mexican restaurant that doesn't shy away from the classics. Their brunch menu is super unique, and their omelettes feature all the kick you'd expect.

Cake has a stellar Sunday brunch. Being part restaurant, part bakery, their pastries are to die for. While you're there, you can actually place an order for a custom cake, which is so cool. Their breakfast burrito is jam packed and scrumptious. Plus, the interior is airy, light, and super pretty.

If you want to live out your fairytale tea party fantasy, hit up this spot in Chinatown. The Asian-European-fusion spot will be something unlike anything you've ever tried before. They have a wide assortment of teas and dainty pastries. You can grab a waffle or a sandwich if that's more your style.

Is it really a brunch list if we don't include The Love? The menu is stacked. The swanky spot is just steps away from Rittenhouse Square. The combo of indoor and outdoor seating makes it easy for you to get the experience you're looking for. Try their take on Nashville Hot Chicken if you need a spicy pick-me-up.