Food guides for Pennsylvania

Adams County Apples and Cider Near Gettysburg

Adams County apples grow in the orchards around Gettysburg: varieties, cider, pies and doughnuts, how to visit a farm market and how to rate what you taste.

Allentown and Bethlehem food guide: Hamilton Street to SteelStacks

Where to eat in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: downtown Hamilton Street, the historic and SouthSide districts of Bethlehem, and the festivals, Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt, that shape the food year.

Allentown Restaurants on Hamilton Street and Downtown

Allentown restaurants line Hamilton Street and the blocks around Center Square: how to choose lunch or dinner downtown and plan around events.

Become a Local Champion in Philadelphia

Become a Local Champion in Philadelphia by rating five places, answering three Top 3 questions and making a list, from sandwiches to pretzels and water ice.

Best brunch in Philadelphia (2026): how to choose and when to go

How to find a good brunch in Philadelphia by neighborhood and style, when to arrive to avoid the wait, and what Pennsylvania rules mean for mimosas and BYOB brunches.

Best in Town: Rating Food in Small Pennsylvania Towns

Best in town asks quick questions about places near you, a good fit for Pennsylvania boroughs where bakeries, diners and pizza shops have few ratings so far.

Best restaurants near me in Philadelphia: a neighborhood guide (2026)

Philadelphia has no single best restaurant. Here is the city sorted by neighborhood, kind of meal and budget, with the habits that find a good table right now.

Best restaurants near me in Pittsburgh: a neighborhood guide (2026)

Pittsburgh has no single best restaurant. Here is the city sorted by neighborhood and kind of meal, with the habits that find a good table that is open now.

Best Soft Pretzels in Philadelphia, and Water Ice

A guide to the best soft pretzels in Philadelphia and the water ice that follows: how a Philly pretzel differs, which bakeries to visit and how to order.

Bethlehem Restaurants: South Side and SteelStacks

Bethlehem restaurants stretch from historic Main Street to the South Side and SteelStacks: how to eat in a Pennsylvania city of brick, steel and Moravian roots.

Bloomfield, Pittsburgh's Little Italy: a food guide to Liberty Avenue

A guide to eating in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh's Little Italy: Liberty Avenue, Italian bakeries and pizzerias, newer kitchens, Little Italy Days and how to plan a visit.

New Hope Brunch by the Delaware: A Weekend Guide

New Hope brunch by the Delaware River: how to find a table with a view, when weekend crowds arrive and what to do while you wait in a small town.

Bucks County Farm Markets and Farm Stands

Bucks County farm markets and stands near New Hope sell produce, bread and cider through the seasons: how to find them, what to buy and how to shop.

Build Your Erie Presque Isle Summer Food List

A Presque Isle summer food list for a day on Lake Erie: the morning stop, the picnic, the cold treat and a rainy-day backup, kept on your phone for everyone.

Build Your Philadelphia Game Weekend Food List

Build a Philadelphia game weekend food list: sort the meals before the game, the post-game stop and a South Philly breakfast, then share it with your group.

Build a Philadelphia Restaurant Week Food List

Build a Philadelphia restaurant week food list: how to plan, sort and share the places you want to try during a set-price week, and keep notes as you go.

Build Your Philadelphia Tomato Pie List: A Method

Build a Philadelphia tomato pie list with a method: judge the dough, the sauce and the seasoning, take quick notes and share your favorites with friends.

Callowhill Philadelphia Restaurants and Spring Garden

Callowhill Philadelphia restaurants sit in a former industrial district between Chinatown and Spring Garden: where to eat near the Rail Park and Broad Street.

Cheap eats in Philadelphia under $15: where and how to eat well

How to eat well in Philadelphia for under 15 dollars: neighborhoods, kinds of food, lunch specials, market stalls and habits that keep a check low.

Cheap Eats in Erie Near Gannon and Penn State Behrend

Cheap eats in Erie for students at Gannon University and Penn State Behrend: counters, pizza and wings, how to stretch a budget and how to rate a bargain meal.

Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Restaurants: Where to Eat

Chestnut Hill Philadelphia restaurants line Germantown Avenue: a tavern known for the Schmitter, a greenhouse cafe, a long-running bakery and a small food hall.

Coffee Shops in Philadelphia to Work or Study

Coffee shops in Philadelphia to work or study in: what to look for in a table, how to be a good guest, and how to find specialty coffee and local roasters.

Date Night Restaurants in Philadelphia: A Guide

A guide to date night restaurants in Philadelphia: intimate dining rooms, how BYOB works, small places that need a reservation and anniversary tips.

Dog Friendly Patios in Philadelphia: A Diner Guide

Dog friendly patios in Philadelphia: how to find outdoor seating that welcomes dogs, what to bring, and how the Dog-Friendly and Outdoor seating tags help.

East Passyunk Avenue food guide: where to eat in Passyunk Square

A guide to eating on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia: the diagonal street, the Singing Fountain, bakeries, BYOBs, old Italian rooms and how to plan a visit.

Erie PA Restaurants: Bayfront and Downtown Dining

Erie PA restaurants line the bayfront and the downtown blocks of a lakeside city: how to choose lunch, dinner or a table with a view of Presque Isle Bay.

Erie, Pennsylvania food guide: Greek sauce, lake perch and Presque Isle

A guide to eating in Erie, Pennsylvania: Erie Greek sauce on hot dogs, Lake Erie perch and walleye, diners, summer beach food and how to plan a visit by season.

Erie Winter Food: Comfort Meals in Lake-Effect Snow

Erie winter food means soup, chili, pierogi and fish fries when lake-effect snow arrives. How locals eat through the cold and what to do when the roads close.

Food After a Hike in Wissahickon Valley Park

Food after a hike in Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia: a historic inn on the trail, plus Chestnut Hill and Manayunk stops at either end of the valley.

Food Allergies in Philadelphia: Rolls, Cheese and Pretzels

Food allergies in Philadelphia touch the roll, the cheese and the pretzel. See what cheesesteaks and soft pretzels are built from and what to ask a counter.

Food in Pennsylvania: A Guide to Every Town We Cover

Food in Pennsylvania, town by town: one page that links every Pennsylvania food guide we have written outside the big cities, plus what the Mosey app can do.

Game Day Food in South Philadelphia Before the Stadiums

Game day food in South Philadelphia near the stadiums: crabfries at a sports bar, roast pork at a sandwich shop and tomato pie from a bakery, with timing tips.

Gayborhood Restaurants Philadelphia: Midtown Village

Gayborhood restaurants in Philadelphia cluster around 13th Street and Midtown Village: how to choose brunch, dinner and a late bite in a welcoming district.

Gettysburg Restaurants: The Historic District and Beyond

Gettysburg restaurants cluster around Lincoln Square and the historic district, from taverns in old buildings to family dining: how to choose a meal on a trip.

Gluten-free, vegan, kosher and halal dining in Philadelphia

How to eat with an allergy, a gluten-free, vegan, kosher or halal diet in Philadelphia: neighborhoods to try, what to ask and what labels mean.

Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze Restaurants

Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze restaurants spread along Grays Ferry Avenue, Point Breeze Avenue and South Street west: a guide to brunch and dinner.

Harrisburg Broad Street Market: what is open and where to eat

A guide to Harrisburg's historic Broad Street Market after the fire: the stone building and the temporary tent that are open, when to go, and where to eat in Midtown and downtown around it.

Harrisburg Brunch and Coffee Near the Capitol

Harrisburg brunch and coffee near the capitol: where the weekend crowd goes, how to avoid a long wait and what to order for a slow morning in the capital.

Harrisburg and the Lehigh Valley: Pennsylvania food day trips

Harrisburg's Broad Street Market and the Lehigh Valley's river towns are easy day trips. What each area eats, which market days to know, and how to avoid a closed door.

Harrisburg Riverfront Food: City Island and Summer Picnics

Harrisburg riverfront food on a summer day: picnics along the Susquehanna, a snack on City Island, a baseball night and a table in the city for dinner.

Where to eat in Hershey, Pennsylvania: a family guide beyond the candy

A family guide to eating in Hershey, Pennsylvania: Chocolate World, the park, Chocolate Avenue, hotel restaurants, how to avoid crowds and how to eat on a budget.

Ice Cream Shops in Philadelphia: Old and New

Ice cream shops in Philadelphia range from old family companies to new scoop counters: the long-running favorites, custard, sundaes and how to judge a scoop.

Irish Pubs in Philadelphia for Good Pub Food

Irish pubs in Philadelphia worth visiting for the kitchen: pub food, fish and chips, a weekend brunch and what to expect around St Patrick's Day.

Jewish Delis in Philadelphia: Bagels, Lox and Rye

Jewish delis in Philadelphia and the bagels, lox, pastrami and rye that define them: what to order, how to judge a counter and how to keep notes.

Lancaster City Restaurants Around Penn Square

Lancaster city restaurants cluster around Penn Square and the blocks of King and Queen Streets: how to choose lunch, dinner or brunch in a small, walkable city.

Lancaster County food guide: Central Market and Pennsylvania Dutch cooking

Lancaster's Central Market has sold food since the 1730s. How to visit on its three market days, what Pennsylvania Dutch dishes to try, and why Sundays are quiet in Amish country.

Lancaster County Farm Stands and Roadside Markets

Lancaster County farm stands and roadside markets sell sweet corn, baked goods and preserves on country roads: how they work, when they close and how to visit.

Lancaster County Whoopie Pies and Sweet Bakeries

Lancaster County whoopie pies are two soft cakes around a sweet cream filling, a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite. How to choose one and what else to buy.

Late-night food in Pittsburgh: where to eat after midnight

How to eat late in Pittsburgh: the South Side and East Carson Street, Oakland near the universities, the Strip District, and the 24-hour standbys when everything else has closed.

Lehigh Valley Day Trip Food List: Bethlehem to Allentown

A Lehigh Valley day trip food list with sections for Bethlehem, Allentown and the road between, shared with friends so everyone adds a favorite stop.

Lititz Pretzels and the Pretzel Bakery Tour

Lititz pretzels come from a Lancaster County town with a famous pretzel bakery: how they are made, how to tour it, what to taste and how to rate a twist.

Local Champion in Pennsylvania: How Top 3 Works

Local Champion in Pennsylvania is a title earned in one town with five ratings, three answered Top 3 questions and one list. What each step asks.

Gettysburg Battlefield Lunch: Picnics and Quick Meals

Gettysburg battlefield lunch needs a plan: pack a picnic, stop for a quick meal near the park or return to town. A guide to feeding a long day of history.

Lunch Near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Lunch near Independence Hall in Philadelphia: how to eat well between timed visits, feed a school group or family, and keep a short list for the day.

Lunch Near the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Lunch near the Philadelphia Museum of Art: where Fairmount and the Parkway keep their cafes, how to plan around Eastern State and Kelly Drive, and what to pack.

Manayunk Main Street Restaurants: Where to Eat

Manayunk Main Street restaurants in Philadelphia, from cheesesteaks and burgers to tacos and ramen, plus where to eat after a walk on the canal towpath.

Mexican Food in South Philadelphia: Tacos to Tamales

Mexican food in South Philadelphia runs from tacos and tamales to tortillerias and pan dulce: what to order, where to look and how to judge a good plate.

Midtown Harrisburg Restaurants and Cafes

Midtown Harrisburg restaurants and cafes sit a short walk north of the capitol, around Third Street and the market: how to choose lunch, dinner and coffee.

Mount Airy Philadelphia Restaurants: Where to Eat

Mount Airy Philadelphia restaurants cluster on Germantown Avenue: a bread bakery, a Greek cafe and a creative ice cream stand, with tips for a slow food walk.

New Hope and Lambertville Food Walk Across the River

A New Hope and Lambertville food walk crosses the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey: plan a snack, a lunch and a dinner in two small towns.

New Hope Restaurants: Main Street and the Canal

New Hope restaurants line Main Street and the streets down to the Delaware River and the canal towpath: how to pick lunch or dinner in a Bucks County town.

North Side Pittsburgh Restaurants and Millvale

North Side Pittsburgh restaurants run from a Mexican War Streets coffee corner to Northern Italian cooking, biscuits and Detroit-style pizza in Millvale.

Northern Liberties Restaurants Philadelphia Guide

Northern Liberties restaurants in Philadelphia gather along Second Street and around Liberties Walk: how to choose brunch, dinner and a garden table with food.

Scranton Office Fan Visit: Where to Eat on a TV Trip

A Scranton Office fan visit is a day trip for people who love a television comedy set in the city: where to eat between stops and how to share the day.

Old City Philadelphia Restaurants: Where to Eat

Old City Philadelphia restaurants fill the blocks between Independence Mall and the Delaware: how to pick dinner, coffee and brunch around the landmarks.

Old Forge pizza near Scranton: trays, cuts and red or white

How to order Old Forge style pizza in northeastern Pennsylvania: what a tray and a cut are, what red and white mean, why the cheese is different and how to eat it like a local.

Peeps in Bethlehem: Candy Capital of the Lehigh Valley

Peeps in Bethlehem are made by Just Born, the company behind marshmallow chicks, Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike. The story, the season and a sweet day out.

Penn State Parents Weekend Dining and Graduation Dinners

Penn State parents weekend dining and graduation dinners in State College need a plan: when tables fill, how to feed a family and when to visit the creamery.

Pennsylvania Dutch Food: Shoofly Pie and Chow-Chow

A guide to Pennsylvania Dutch food: shoofly pie, chow-chow, noodle pot pie and whoopie pies, what each dish is, where it comes from and how to taste it well.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Food: Milkshakes, Potatoes and More

Pennsylvania Farm Show food in Harrisburg means milkshakes, baked potatoes, potato donuts and a food court of state products every January. How to plan a visit.

Pennsylvania Food Tags: Farm Producer, Diner and Bakery

Pennsylvania food tags such as Farm Producer, Market Stall, Diner and Bakery help the next diner find stands and counters. How raters add them in the app.

Food Worth a Drive in Pennsylvania: Markets

A guide to food worth a drive in Pennsylvania: two historic public markets, Pennsylvania Dutch cooking in Lancaster County and a dining room worth the miles.

Philadelphia Bakeries: Italian, Jewish, Neighborhood

Philadelphia bakeries bring Italian, Jewish and neighborhood traditions to one city: what to buy, how to order a birthday cake and how to judge fresh bread.

BYOB restaurants in Philadelphia: how it works and what to bring

Philadelphia has more BYOB restaurants than most big cities. Why, how to bring wine or beer, what to ask when you book, and how to be a good guest.

Cheesesteaks, roast pork and hoagies: a Philadelphia ordering guide

How to order a cheesesteak without freezing at the window, why many locals prefer roast pork, what a hoagie is, and the soft pretzels and water ice that fill out the Philadelphia list.

Philadelphia Chinatown food guide: Race Street, dim sum and late night

Philadelphia's Chinatown is small, walkable and close to Reading Terminal Market. A guide to Race Street dumplings, dim sum, the food hall at 10th and Race, late-night options and how to order.

Philadelphia Diner Breakfast and Scrapple

Philadelphia diner breakfast means eggs, pancakes, a breakfast sandwich and scrapple: what the dish is, how to order it and how to judge a diner counter.

Philadelphia farmers markets: Headhouse, Rittenhouse Square and Clark Park

A guide to Philadelphia farmers markets: Headhouse on Sundays, Rittenhouse Square, Clark Park on Saturdays, what to buy by season and how to eat from a market.

Fishtown and Kensington food guide: Frankford Avenue and Girard

Fishtown is where Philadelphia's younger restaurant scene gathered along Frankford and Girard Avenues. A guide to the corridors, the waits, and how to plan a day there.

Philadelphia food halls: Gather, Wonder and Reading Terminal Market

Philadelphia has the old market hall and a newer wave of food halls. Where Gather Food Hall and Wonder fit beside Reading Terminal Market, and how to choose.

Philadelphia Holiday Markets and Winter Food

Philadelphia holiday markets and winter food: Christmas Village at LOVE Park, the Dilworth Park market, Reading Terminal Market and what to eat in the cold.

Philadelphia's Italian Market and South Philly food guide

South 9th Street is one of the oldest open-air markets in the country and still a working neighborhood. How to shop it, what to eat, and why South Philadelphia is now more than Italian.

Reading Terminal Market guide: how to eat well and avoid the crowds

Reading Terminal Market is Philadelphia's indoor food hall under the old railroad shed. When to go, which days the Pennsylvania Dutch stands are open, what to order, and how not to get stuck in the lunch rush.

Pittsburgh food words: stacked sandwiches, pierogies and haluski

A guide to Pittsburgh food words and dishes: sandwiches with fries inside, pierogies, haluski, chipped ham and Pittsburgh salad, with advice on how to order.

Pittsburgh Lenten fish fry guide: how to find and order one

How Pittsburgh's Friday fish fries work: church halls, fire departments and restaurants, when the season runs, how to order, what to bring and how to find a good one without belonging to the parish.

Pittsburgh food guide: Squirrel Hill, Oakland and the South Side

How three Pittsburgh neighborhoods eat: Squirrel Hill for international variety, Oakland for students and museums, and the South Side Flats for East Carson Street dinners and late nights.

Pittsburgh food guide: the Strip District and Lawrenceville

Pittsburgh eats along two famous streets: Penn Avenue in the Strip District, the old wholesale market district, and Butler Street in Lawrenceville. When to go, what to order, and how the city's sandwiches work.

Pizza by the Slice in Philadelphia

Pizza by the slice in Philadelphia: how to judge a slice shop, what to order for lunch in Center City or late at night, and where students go for a quick bite.

Polish Food in Port Richmond, Philadelphia

Polish food in Port Richmond, Philadelphia: smoked kielbasa at a family smokehouse, pound cake at an old bakery and cheesesteak pierogi, and how to order.

Queen Village Philadelphia Restaurants and Bella Vista

Queen Village Philadelphia restaurants run along Fabric Row, 2nd Street and the quiet blocks toward Bella Vista: a street-by-street way to choose dinner.

Rittenhouse Philadelphia Restaurants: A Neighborhood Guide

A guide to Rittenhouse Philadelphia restaurants: the square, a French bistro, a steakhouse, Center City lunch and a walkable plan for an evening.

Russian and Ukrainian Food in Northeast Philadelphia

Russian and Ukrainian food in Northeast Philadelphia centers on Bustleton Avenue: borscht, khachapuri, bakeries and markets, and how to order well.

School Trip and Group Dining in Gettysburg

Group dining in Gettysburg for school trips, tours and reunions: how to plan meals for a large party, what to ask a restaurant and how to share the plan.

Scranton Downtown Lunch Around Courthouse Square

Scranton downtown lunch around the square and Lackawanna Avenue: counters, diners and coffee shops for workers, jurors and visitors in a coal region city.

Scranton Nut Roll and Coal Region Bakeries

Scranton nut roll is a rolled sweet bread filled with ground walnuts, a coal region holiday favorite. What it is, where bakeries sell it and how to taste it.

Scranton Pierogi and Church Sale Food: A Coal Region Guide

Scranton pierogi are the coal region's dumplings, made by church groups and small bakeries. How a sale works, what the fillings are and how to taste them.

Society Hill Philadelphia Restaurants and Head House

Society Hill Philadelphia restaurants sit along brick streets and around Head House Square: where to find dinner, a market morning and a quiet table.

State College Coffee Shops and Study Spots Near Campus

State College coffee shops and study spots near Penn State: how to find a seat, what to order and how to rate a cafe, from early espresso to late tea.

State College Farmers Market and Central PA Farm Stands

State College farmers market and Centre County farm stands: how to shop for produce, bread and cheese around Happy Valley, and keep notes on what you buy.

State College food guide: Penn State, the Creamery and football weekends

Where to eat in State College, home of Penn State: the Berkey Creamery, College Avenue, downtown restaurants, football weekends and how to plan a visit.

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in State College

Vegetarian restaurants in State College and vegan food near Penn State: how to look, what to ask the kitchen and how the Vegetarian tag helps the next diner.

Vietnamese and Cambodian Food on Washington Avenue

Vietnamese and Cambodian food on Washington Avenue in Philadelphia: pho, banh mi, noodle soups and grocery stops, and how to order each dish well.

West African Food in Philadelphia: Jollof, Suya, Mafe

West African food in Philadelphia: jollof rice, mafe, suya and plantains at Kilimandjaro and Chateau Rouge, plus tips on how to order each dish.

West Philadelphia and University City food guide

Where to eat in West Philadelphia and University City: Baltimore Avenue, Ethiopian and Eritrean food, Cedar Park, Clark Park, campus cafes and how to get there by trolley.

Where to eat late at night in Philadelphia: Chinatown, diners and bars

How to find food after midnight in Philadelphia: Chinatown, a few diners, bar kitchens and sandwich shops, with advice on transit, last call and checking hours.