Midday Meals and Deals: Where to Get Lunch in Center City
Grab & Go Options
Bill’s Breakfast & Lunch
This family-owned breakfast restaurant and bakery has your classic breakfast and lunch options that are perfect for takeout.
📍 1312 Sansom St.
Café Square One
Café Square One’s second location in Midtown Village. Pro tip: if you’re under a time crunch, you can order ahead!
📍 1225 Walnut St.
Farina Pasta
Farina founder and Drexel culinary grad Dan Lee discovered during his Italian travels that freshly made pasta was an everyday staple, not reserved for special occasions.
📍 132 S. 17th St.
Huda
Huda, a fast-casual sandwich shop in Rittenhouse, takes the Philly sandwich to new places, bringing you something familiar but different.
📍 32 S. 18th St.
Koto Sushi
This sushi restaurant on Jewelers’ Row has all the ingredients for a great lunch downtown. Their lunch specials are freshly prepared to order and served fast.
📍 719 Sansom St.
Mari Mari
Founder Youngnam Kwon opened the first Mari Mari in Philadelphia in 2020 and strives to elevate the new Asian American style sushi.
📍 105 S. 13th St.
Moustaki Authentic Gyros
Whether you’re craving a delicious lamb gyro, a fresh salad, or a flavorful plate of souvlaki, their menu offers a wide range of options to satisfy your appetite.
📍120 S. 15th St.
P.S. & Co.
P.S. & Co. is a 100% organic, plant-rich, gluten-free café that takes great pride in providing scratch-made, nutrient-rich food.
📍1706 Locust St.
Talula’s Daily
With options for every palate, this bright and sunny space is perfect for a quick bite or grab and go meal. Bonus points: there’s a coffee bar.
📍 208 W. Washington Square
Taste Cheesesteak
Taste Cheesesteak Bar offers the Philadelphia staple with a culinary twist, including jerk chicken, salmon, oxtail, portobello mushroom, and even cauliflower cheesesteaks.
📍 1809 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Zio’s Brickoven Pizza
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, burgers, cheesesteaks, and seafood with ingredients imported from Italy.
📍 111 S. 13th St.
Sit Down Meals
Aki Nom Nom
From bento boxes and udon noodles to sushi rolls, Aki Nom Nom’s lunch specials are best bets for your budget. There’s plenty of room, so take the whole office for a team lunch.
📍 1210 Walnut St.
Aleksandar
For a more upscale lunch, Aleksandar’s European-inspired cuisine features modern takes on classics like pierogies, chicken schnitzel, and more.
📍 126 S. 19th St.
Caribou Café
Steps away from the Walnut Street Theatre, Caribou Café brings the French bistro vibe to Center City as a destination for work lunches, a pre-matinee meal, or anything in between.
📍 1126 Walnut St.
Con Murphy’s Irish Pub
Situated on the Parkway, Con Murphy’s is a casual eatery located near major employers in the Center City’s business district, convenient for a great lunch break with colleagues.
📍 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Dandelion
A taste of London, steps from Rittenhouse Square! This British-inspired spot features pub favorites like Welsh rarebit and fish & chips.
📍 124 S. 18th St.
Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Leave your lunch at home and dive into a hearty Italian meal at Gran Caffe L’Aquila. Save room for dessert — their gelato assortment is produced daily.
📍 1716 Chestnut St.
Hard Rock Café
Great for groups, Hard Rock Café is accessible from all major transit hubs. Best known for their burgers, the menu also includes sandwiches, salads, and options to suit everyone.
📍 1113 Market St.
High Street
Fresh bread and handmade pastas make lunch an elevated experience at this modern American restaurant. The restaurant and its neighboring bakery also offer takeout.
📍 101 S. 9th St.
Hi-Lo Taco
Tex-Mex in the heart of Midtown Village, Hi-Lo Taco Co. is a hit with both parents and children. There’s a huge selection of tacos, plus chips & queso, bowls, and burritos.
📍 1109 Walnut St.
Miss Saigon
Center City’s Vietnamese restaurant features creative cocktails, a street-food-inspired menu, and artistic murals.
📍1316 Walnut St.
Pietro’s Italian
A time-tested, family recipe for coal oven pizza inspired this Italian destination. Shareable lunch pizzas, like the formaggi & sausage, pair with shareable small plates.
📍 1714 Walnut St.
Thanal Indian Tavern
Known for their authentic flavors, Thanal Indian Tavern has a selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly favorites to brighten your workweek.
📍 1939 Arch St.
Topside Tavern
Topside Tavern offers classic pub fare, a lively sports atmosphere, and delicious dishes that include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
📍 10 S. 20th St.
Looking for More?
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