If you travel for the tastes...
Philadelphia has plenty of delicious dining that won’t break the bank even if it stretches your belt. Take advantage of special weeks when Philadelphia neighborhoods feature affordable fixed-price menus in some of their best restaurants:
- South Street’s Eight Days of Eats takes place each April. Enjoy $15 and $30 dining deals!
- University City Dining Days happens every year in late July. Fixed price dinners go for $15, $25, or $30 per person.
- Celebrate Center City Restaurant Week, which is held twice a year in the fall and spring! Enjoy a delectable three-course meal for just $30-$35 per person!
- From the first week of June to the last week of July, bars and restaurants in Center City are part of one giant happy hour called Center City Sips. From 5 to 7 p.m. enjoy very cheap food and drink specials.
Insider tip: Many bars offer food discounts after 10 p.m. Ask your bartender for specials.
If you’re the kind of foodie who likes to find the local flavor, try Philadelphia’s street markets for inexpensive treats:
- The Italian Market in South Philadelphia is the nation’s oldest and largest working outdoor market. Sample food from vendors whose families have been in Philadelphia for generations.
- The Reading Terminal Market in Center City is always buzzing with excitement. From homemade Amish baked goods to the classic cheesesteak, you’ll be sure to find a tasty treasure.
- Don’t forget to try another Philadelphia classic, the soft pretzel. Any of the city’s many lunch trucks offer them fresh and warm, along with other inexpensive options like peppers and onions sandwiches, hot dogs, and cheese steaks.
