1. Mel’s Kitchen – With a great roast pork recipe that needs to be shared with the world and an enormous breakfast, lunch and dinner spread, this is a great spot right near home to take the family for some good eating. With fresh entrees like wraps, hot turkey and other wholesome meals prepared daily, a catering option and a bunch of outdoor seating, this is a great place to settle in for an evening or afternoon.
Address: 5001 Umbria Street
Phone: 215-487-2020
2. Il Tartufo – Why not take a night and pretend you’re in Rome with a night out at ? This restaurant has a full bar, an ample menu and the atmosphere of a true Italian restaurant. Sit outside and grab a bite to eat during your lunch break or bring your special someone for a meal under the stars. With great calamari, gnocchi and other Italian specialties, you’re sure to impress with this mean outdoors.
Address: 4341 Main St.
Phone: 215-482-1999
3. Chloe’s Corner – Like a paradise island hidden in the midst of the ocean, is the perfect retreat to sit outside and enjoy yourself for a well-deserved treat or meal (because during this time of year, ice cream totally counts as a meal). With an array of park benches and patio tables, take a load off, have some ice cream and watch the busy street life around you as you exhale.
Address: 4162 Main St.
Phone: 215-482-5600
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4. The Couch Tomato: Whether you want a diverse, fillings salad, from scrumptious pizza or some tasty nachos and guacamole at your outdoor feast, you’re sure to find anything you could want at the Couch Tomato. Right off the main drag, this spot has a lively atmosphere, fresh produce that goes into every bite and a catering and online ordering option so you don’t have to wait in line, but can swing by for your food and a quick lunch or linger and enjoy the Manayunk scene. And with its new green initiatives, eating here helps the environment, too!
Address: 102 Rector St.
Phone: 215-483-2233
5. Tommy Gunns – Executive Chef Eddie Van knows his stuff, making Tommy Gunns one of the best spots in Philly for some delicious, messy, wonderful barbeque. Tommy Gunns does BBQ Philly style with its own Lucky 13 rub– and if you don’t know what that means, then you’d better get over there right now and find out. Sit outside and enjoy the air while you gorge yourself on a delicious meal, or treat the whole team and take advantage of their pickup and catering options.
Address: 4901 Ridge Ave.
Phone: 215-508-1030
