Philadelphia, PA
- With Lancaster’s Amish community close at hand, the Pennsylvania Dutch influence remains strong in Philadelphia dining. The Reading Terminal Market’s Dutch Eating Place provides a countertop passport to German immigrant foodways, cooking up rib-sticking apple dumplings, ham loaf, and shoo-fly pie—all recipes meant to sustain a day of work in the fields.
Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Dutch Restaurants
Also in the market are the Amish-inspired Miller’s Twist (pretzels) and Amish-owned Beiler’s Bakery, in addition to Amish vendors offering fresh produce, canned Chow-Chow pickles and sausages. Elsewhere, traditional dishes such as sticky buns, Scrapple, and whoopie pies make their appearances at restaurants from the relatively modest (Melrose Diner, Jerry’s Bar, Strangelove’s) to the absolutely high-end Fork sides of the spectrum.
The Dutch
Two white-tablecloth chefs go casual with this BYO brunch spot at the Reading Terminal Market. 1527 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Miller's Twist
Reading Terminal Market staple serving up housemade soft pretzels, breakfast roll-ups & ice cream at the counter. 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Beiler's Bakery
The destination for baked goods, including Pennsylvania Dutch classics & a variety of housemade donuts.Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Reading Terminal Market.
Melrose Diner
The long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7. 1501 - 1527, Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145.
Jerry's Bar
Refined bistro fare & full bar with a whiskey focus in a tavern filled with salvaged artifacts. 129 W Laurel St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Strangelove's
A hip brick-walled, bi-level pub featuring craft beer on 20 taps & classic New Orleans dishes. 216 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Fork
A Sophisticated New American Restaurant that includes a popular brunch served amid a modern decor. 306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Written By: Philly Bite Magazines Staff
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