A cute little food truck, Pitruco sells fresh handmade pizzas in the neighborhood of University City. Grounded at different locations on everyday of the week, Pitruco has earned itself a lot of fans in the city. A brick oven is nestled on the truck, where all the pizzas are baked to perfection. A modest menu of 5-6 varieties, it also sells drinks and sodas to complement the taste of pizza. Soppressata, Radicchio and eggplant varieties are the most loved and ordered on their menu. Take a look at their website, to know where they will be selling for the day.
The Victor Café is nothing like your usual, run-of-the-mill Italian restaurants - for one, it is over a century old, secondly, it employs waiters with voices of angels! Located on Dickinson Street, this exceedingly popular dining destination has its waiters belting out divine arias, owing to its love for classical music. This may seem a little non-traditional for some, but Victor caters to those who like a little bit of culture in their daily routines. The ambiance is relaxed yet elegant, and authentic Italian offerings such as Linguine & Clams and Veal Saltimbocca are simply delicious, to say the least. The place also boasts of a well-considered wine list that couples brilliantly with the food here. Owned and operated by a family since its establishment, The Victor Café is a treat for all senses!
Frangelli’s is a charming family-owned bakery that has been serving South Philadelphia since 1947. The bakery offers its customers a variety of fresh cakes, doughnuts, cookies and pastries prepared using traditional recipes and methods with a hint of innovation. Try their signature sticky buns, ice cream doughnuts, and canolli cream-filled doughnut shells called Franollies. Delighting cutomers with its friendly service and delicious offerings, Frangelli’s remains a place where cravings for sweet things find satisfaction.
Just off the Delaware Expressway, Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is a BBQ lover's haven. Opened in 2005 by Jim and Brooke Higgins, their slow cooked meats on an hickory smoke pit are delicious and juicy. The rustic ambiance is welcoming and the aroma of smoking meat is tantalizing in this restaurant. Their meats and poultry have a distinct pink color to it as they are cooked in a closed pit and slow cooked for several hours. Dig into their Memphis Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Kielbasa and BBQ Pulled Chicken along with their sides such as Dixie Coleslaw, Spicy Collard Greens and Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You can also have their BBQ delights as sandwiches as well. Take a sip of a craft brew, wine or a choice drink from their fully stocked bar.
Established in 1957, Chick's Deli is an iconic stopover who love cheesesteaks. Tucked away in an alleyway, it might be a bit difficult to find but then people from far off have made trips to find this place and relish their acclaimed sandwiches. Easy on the wallet and absolutely delicious, their fillings are generous and packed with flavor. Delighting patrons for decades, this no-frills eatery is a must for their hoagies and cheesesteaks. Don't miss it if in the area or nearby.