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Top Places To Eat In Chestnut Hill



























                                               As hard as it is to choose just a "few" great places to eat in Chestnut Hill, here are a couple that are guaranteed to have great, food, a great atmosphere and great price for College kids! 


Address: 8501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia 19118
Hours: Tue.-Wed. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. (7 a.m.-9 p.m. (serving dinner 6 p.m.-9 p.m.) Sat. 8 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 10 1.m.-3 p.m.
Description: A spectacular former greenhouse is fast becoming Chestnut Hill’s most remarkable and popular dining venue, hosting a bakery selling tasty treats Tuesday through Sunday as well as a sun-filled restaurant serving breakfast and lunch every day but Monday, Thursday and Friday dinners and Sunday brunch.


Address: 8229 Germantown Avenue
Hours: Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Description: Tucked behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel is one of Chestnut Hill’s best-kept secrets, a delightful variety of nearly 20 vendors of local and international food and treats to eat inside or out or take home.
McNally’s Tavern · Chestnut Hill 
Address: 8634 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, 19118

Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM - 11PM, Sunday Noon - 8PM

Website: www.mcnallystavern.com

Description: For 89 years, simply delicious soups, generous sandwiches, platters and desserts has been the family recipe. Meg's cakes, baked daily from scratch, are in a league of their own. Enjoy perfectly pulled Imperial pints of Guinness, Harp and more. And while our Schmitter plays nicely at the ballpark, this little tavern in Chestnut Hill is the Home of Philadelphia's BIG LEAGUE Sandwich.

 

Address: 6825 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia 19119
Hours: M-Closed, Tu-Th. 5:30-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m., Sun 11-2:30, 5:30-10 p.m.
Website: Geecheegirlricecafe.com

Description: Chef Valerie Erwin and her family serve a variety of tasty cooked-to-order Gullah and Caribbean dishes (and take-out) featuring traditional southern rice delicacies mixed with Chinese, Thai and other world influences at this friendly, Mt. Airy neighborhood BYOB.



 

Address: 7619 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia 19119
Hours: Mon.-Thu 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Website: trolleycardiner.com
Description: Voted Best Breakfast by My Fox Philly 2009 and Best of Philly 2009: Kid-Friendly Dining by Philadelphia Magazine, Trolley Car Diner aims to please with their popular all-day breakfast menu and lunch and dinner specialties like homemade meat loaf or roasted vegetable quesadillas.  For a quick bite or take-out, order from their deli or create your own 6-pack from over 140 beer selections.  During warmer months step outside to enjoy spectacular ice cream creations served out of a vintage 1948 trolley car.
 (Adapted from Chestnut Hill Local's EatLocal Site)

~Hannah Campbell, CHC '11

3 comments:

  1. A tree in the DesertNovember 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I really enjoyed this article because I love to eat. I really appreciated the links, it saved me from having to go look them up myself. Thanks!

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  2. DanaNovember 29, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    This was so helpful... I moved into the area in August and all of these eateries are within a few miles of my apartment! I would have never known about Geechee Girl Cafe (which I'm most excited to try) or the Farmer's Market. This is a great help!

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  3. HannahNovember 30, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    The Farmers' Market is a good tip!

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