Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Philadelphia, PA

🥩 Philly Cheesesteak

Thinly sliced ribeye steak and melted cheese on a long, crusty Italian roll.

🥪 Roast Pork Sandwich

Slow-roasted pork with sharp provolone and sautéed broccoli rabe.

🥨 Soft Pretzel

A dense, chewy pretzel shaped in a figure-eight and typically topped with coarse salt.

🍧 Water Ice

A frozen treat made from fruit or syrup and shaved ice, smoother than a snow cone.

🍳 Scrapple

A mush of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal and flour, sliced and pan-fried.

🍕 Tomato Pie

A thick, focaccia-like crust topped with savory tomato sauce and a sprinkle of Romano cheese, served at room temperature.

🥖 Italian Hoagie

A submarine sandwich filled with Italian meats like salami, capicola, and prosciutto, plus cheese and veggies.

🐢 Snapper Soup

A thick, rich soup made from snapping turtle meat and finished with a splash of dry sherry.

🍲 Pepper Pot Soup

A savory, spicy soup traditionally made with tripe, meat, and vegetables, dating back to the Revolutionary War.

🥔 Irish Potato Candy

Sweet confection made of coconut and cream cheese rolled in cinnamon to resemble miniature potatoes.

🥐 Stromboli

A savory turnover filled with various cheeses, Italian meats, or vegetables, rolled in bread dough and baked.

🥧 Shoofly Pie

A Pennsylvania Dutch crumb cake-style pie made with a molasses filling and a crumbly flour topping.

🍟 Crab Fries

Crinkle-cut French fries seasoned with a proprietary blend of seafood spices and served with creamy cheese sauce.

🥢 Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

A fusion appetizer containing cheesesteak meat and melted cheese inside a crispy fried egg roll wrapper.

🍖 Roast Beef Sandwich

Sliced roast beef served on a roll, often dipped in au jus and topped with horseradish.

🥟 Pierogies

Dumplings filled with potato and cheese, often sautéed with onions and butter.

🌶️ Roasted Long Hots

Spicy Italian long green peppers roasted in oil and garlic, often served as a side or topping.

🍦 Philadelphia Style Ice Cream

Rich ice cream made without eggs, highlighting the pure flavor of cream and sugar.

🌭 Kielbasa

A traditional smoked Polish sausage, often served grilled with sauerkraut or on a roll.

🍎 Apple Dumplings

Whole peeled apples wrapped in pastry dough, baked with cinnamon and sugar, and served with milk or cream.