Mt. Vesuvius Ice Cream Sundae at Franklin Fountain

Mt. Vesuvius ice cream sundae at Franklin Fountain in Philadelphia

After a huge meal at City Tavern, we walked around Old City Philly until we had room for dessert. Read my full review of the Mt. Vesuvius Ice Cream Sundae at Franklin Fountain in Philadelphia's Old City after the break.

Founding Fathers Dinner at City Tavern

City Tavern in Philadelphia

The City Tavern in Philadelphia combines history with top cuisine. Read my full review of the American dinner at the City Tavern in Philadelphia after the break.

Scrapple at The Dining Car and Market

The Dining Car and Market in Philadelphia

The Dining Car and Market in Philadelphia is located in a shopping mall, but it looks like its from a different era. It was built by the Swingle Dines company and dropped at its current location. The hostess says its been there since the early 1980s although the restaurant itself is older than that. It's like walking into a 1940s dining car with silver and black and art deco everywhere. It's a lot of fun just going inside. There's plenty of seating, which is a good thing since it was very busy when I was there for an early lunch. The Dining Car also has a bakery.

I found The Dining Car and Market in the original Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives book which has been one of my go-to books during my cross-country road food trip from California --

Scrapple, eggs, and potato pancakes at the Dining Car and Market in Philadelphia

TIP: It's cash only at The Dining Car & Market.

The Dining Car and Market on Facebook

The Dining Car and Market web site

Chicken and Donuts at Federal Donuts

Chili garlic fried chicken at Federal Donuts in Philadelphia

Chicken and waffles is a popular dish any time of the day, but chicken and donuts? Read my review of the fried chicken and cake donuts at Federal Donuts in Philadelphia after the break.

The Gremlin at Ishkabibble's Eatery

One of my daughter's friends tipped us off to Ishkabibble's Eatery which was right on the path of our cross-Philly day trek. He said the cheesesteaks there are incredible, but we were still so full when we arrived from our breakfast at Honey's Sit N Eat that we only had room for a drink.

With a name like The Gremlin, how could I resist? It's only grape juice and lemonade, but it's delicious and a great thirst-quencher on a hot day.

Ishkabibble's Eatery web site

Ishkabibble's Eatery on Facebook

Mac n Cheese Pancake at Honey's Sit 'N Eat

I think foodies can agree that macaroni and cheese goes with just about anything, or at least, with a lot more things than our parents used it for. It's in sandwiches, stuffed under meat dishes, and so why not put it in a pancake? Which is exactly what I had at Honey's Sit n Eat. Read my full review after the break.

Roast Pork Sandwich at John's Roast Pork

A close look at the roast pork and spinach sandwich from John's Roast Pork in Philadelphia

John's Roast Pork also has Philly cheesesteaks, but I figured I wanted to get the roast pork since that is what's in their name. And I wasn't disappointed! Read my review of the roast pork sandwich at John's Roast Pork in Philadelphia after the break.

Best Pretzels Ever at Center City Pretzel Company

Pretzel right out of the oven from Center City Pretzel Company in Philadelphia

Admittedly, I'm not a pretzel fanatic. I can pass them by when walking through the mall, and don't take them in the snack bags on the plane. But the pretzels at Center City Pretzel Company are different. What makes them the best pretzels? Read my full review of Center City Pretzel Company in Philadelphia after the break.

Pork Italian at Tony Luke's

Tony Luke's has been seen on a lot of TV food shows, such as Man Vs. Food, Food Feuds, Food Wars, and Throwdown with Bobby Flay. So I figured the sandwiches would be good, and they sure are! Read my full review of Tony Luke's Old Philly Style sandwiches in Philadelphia after the break.