PHILADELPHIA - The Kensington dining scene just gained a massive upgrade for authentic Southern comfort food. Philly Po'Boy Co. has officially opened its doors, bringing the true taste of the French Quarter to Philadelphia. Conveniently located at 102 W. Berks St. with an entrance facing Front Street, the new sandwich shop sits right next to the Berks Station on the Market-Frankford Line, making it an easy stop for commuters and locals alike.
Philly Po'Boy Co. Brings Authentic New Orleans Flavor and Fresh Beignets to Kensington
The concept is Greg and Chris Lynch's (chef brothers) brainchild. They're very much of the South, having spent a good deal of time in some of the most respected kitchens in New Orleans (Emeril's and Atchafalaya to be specific) prior to coming back to the area.
The Secret is in the Bread
Any real sandwich person will tell you that a proper po'boy needs the right bread. Having established that a standard dense Philadelphia hoagie or cheesesteak roll would be absolutely unsuitable, co-owner Greg Lynch spent 18 months perfecting a house baked French loaf. The bread is light as a feather in the middle with a very thin, crisp crust indeed.
Roast Beef Debris, Gumbo, and Commuter Beignets
The menu offers both half and full sizes of classic Southern builds. Diners can dig into traditional fried shrimp, oyster, and catfish po'boys, alongside hearty land-based options like hot sausage, barbecue shrimp, root beer ham, fried chicken, and the iconic roast beef debris featuring deeply flavorful, slow-cooked beef and gravy.
To round out the meal, the kitchen serves up scratch-made sides including chicken-and-andouille gumbo, Cajun fries, Southern-style potato salad, and bags of classic Zapp's potato chips.
Beyond the savory sandwich menu, the restaurant is also catering heavily to the local morning crowd. The storefront features a dedicated sidewalk kiosk window serving fresh-from-the-fryer beignets paired with traditional New Orleans café au lait, utilizing beans roasted locally by Applied Arts Coffee.
Whether you are grabbing a quick morning beignet before hopping on the El or sitting down for an authentic fried oyster sandwich, Philly Po'Boy Co. is ready to deliver a genuine taste of the South to the heart of Kensington.
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