Best of Philly

Best Snack

2026 Best After-School Snack

Rice Krispie Treat at The Bread Room

Remember those rare, special days, coming home after school to a freshly sliced square of gooey Rice Krispie treat? The Bread Room’s version isn’t that — it’s way better. Pastry chef Christina McKeough and the team behind the new High Street–helmed bakery build their heavenly bricks with toasted cereal, brown butter, tahini, and good vanilla. They’re flecked with toasted black and white sesame seeds, wrapped in brown paper, and stacked like gold amid a bounty of equally delicious treats in the pastry display. Read More »

834 Chestnut Street, Suite 103, Philadelphia, PA | 215-419-5820 | Website

2026 Best Affordable Snack

Samosas at Sabzi Mandi

This isn’t even a restaurant, just a small Indian grocery store. And the only freshly cooked food they sell just happens to be better samosas than any we’ve had at any Indian restaurant in these parts. (And we’ve been to many!) Cooked by an Indian woman who lives around the corner, these aren’t mini samosas. They are full-size and absolutely packed with vegetables and spices and thoroughly suffice as a hearty snack. In a pinch, two would be lunch. Added bonus: They sell for only $1.50. That’s not a misprint. Insider tip: Call by noon if you want them to set some aside for you — they sell out quickly. Read More »

6700 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA | 610-352-3400

2014 Best Toast

Vernick Food & Drink

A menu of toast sounds a bit twee, but there's nothing dainty about the flavors here, with toppers like peas and bacon, fried green tomatoes, and avocado and spicy radish. Read More »

2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-639-6644 | Website

2014 Best Potato Pancakes

Brauhaus Schmitz

Big and round, plenty thick, salty and golden-crusted any other version is instantly ersatz. The house-mixed chunky applesauce served on the side only ups the already-high ante. Read More »

718 South Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-909-8814 | Website

2014 Best Rotolo

Pizzeria Vetri

Pizza dough is coiled around mortadella and ricotta and topped with pistachio pesto. It's Exhibit A for why tourists on cheesesteak pilgrimages have no idea what Philly food is all about. Read More »

1940 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-600-2630 | Website

2010 Best Power Snacking

Amis

Looking for the new restaurant at which to proclaim your status as a Very Important Philadelphian? Goodbye, burger-and-martini lunch overlooking Rittenhouse Square, and hello, table-hopping at Marc Vetri and Jeff Benjamin's trattoria. Of course the food is good, but it's watching bigwigs work the room while nibbling on Sal's meatballs that would be Sal Vetri, the chef's father that's the real draw. Read More »

412 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-732-2647 | Website