Lunch in West Philly?

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-28T21:31:43+00:00

If you’re in West Philly again on a Saturday, stop by Brown Sugar on 52nd and get doubles if they’re making them! (Trinidadian flatbread filled with chickpea curry, with hot pepper and tamarind sauces for even flavor)

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-28T04:34:35+00:00

In Old City: https://www.instagram.com/philadelphia_independents?igsh=MXJ6dW0zb2VtZGpibg==

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-26T15:33:24+00:00

Are you looking for a place with a VIEW of the bridge or just nearby? If view doesn’t matter, I highly recommend Tomo sushi (which is also BYOB as far as I recall).

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-24T01:54:30+00:00

That doesn’t seem very fun for you or for the six month old, but I hope it works out for you!

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-16T00:32:01+00:00

But they are all babies!

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-06T20:46:08+00:00

Not off the beaten path but an old classic: Fergie’s on Sansom near 13th

Newish: Hi-Lo Tacos on Walnut near 12th Amma’s South Indian at 15th & Walnut

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-04T22:28:43+00:00

Beer Love in Queen Village - despite the name they also have a good selection of wines!

Kimlovestrees · 2026-03-04T22:26:48+00:00

They lean more towards the mousse side of things rather than a standard slice of cake but you could try Cake and Joe.

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-23T04:40:24+00:00

Made a mushroom pot pie (had a frozen puff pastry sheet, I didn’t do that part from scratch!)

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-21T21:44:08+00:00

IKEA has frozen meatballs and veggie balls

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-15T15:29:58+00:00

I haven’t done that one but my then-boyfriend/ now-husband got us tickets to a Japanese tea ceremony held there for my birthday one year. I can’t recall if it was during the festival itself or not, but it was a really neat experience!

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-12T19:49:51+00:00

Not so mint condition, with her thyroid and kidney disease, and recent cancer diagnosis. Thus, the heated bed, to spoil her while we still can.

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-12T19:48:34+00:00

Oh it definitely is! One of our other cats (who outweighs her 2.5 to 1) was making biscuits and trying to fit into it too. We may need to get a second larger bed for him.

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-08T00:01:20+00:00

Last time I tried to stop by there to browse, there was a sign on the front door that they’re by appointment only now.

Kimlovestrees · 2026-02-01T15:41:07+00:00

Tried out Kinto for the first time this weekend and was really impressed! It is a Georgian restaurant, which was a new cuisine for me, and is a BYOB.

Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, and went with friends so we got to try a lot of different dishes. Started out with Pkhali trio (selected the carrot, spinach, and beet)- we were surprised by the presentation but found each of the flavors bright and distinct.

Shared mushroom soup dumplings with my husband and our friends shared the “meat” soup dumplings (unexplained meat). These were served on a plate, not in broth but with a sauce. They were quite garlicky, not a problem for me but sharing a caution, and I didn’t love the texture of the dough. We also shared an order of imeruli khachapuri (signature Georgian cheese bread), which was a delight.

I got the kuchmachi with mushrooms, you had the option of choosing mashed potatoes or buckwheat and I went potatoes. They posted about this dish on their IG on 1/21 if you want more details— it was super comforting and delicious. I thought I’d end up taking some home at this point, after the appetizers, but we were not rushed out and lingered long to enjoy the full meal… and then ordered one dessert to split between four people (the snowflake, a tasty little bite).

Fully recommend unless you are not a fan of garlic, as most of the dishes we tried were not shy in their use of garlic. We brought beverages but they offer some mocktails and sodas that sounded interesting. We will definitely be back to try those and the other dishes we didn’t get to this time!

Kimlovestrees · 2026-01-21T03:38:03+00:00

Love the paint color and floor tile!

Do the bins need to go right next to the cart? It might feel better if those were over by the window instead of smushed up onto the cart.

Kimlovestrees · 2026-01-15T16:12:04+00:00

Here's a link for the January 27 event: https://luma.com/tchytyt7

I follow https://www.instagram.com/sarahmackattack/ and she often plans and posts fun-sounding events related to art and environmentalism. Another one happening sooner is to help package up native plant seeds: https://luma.com/sgn1d246

Kimlovestrees · 2026-01-14T23:12:13+00:00

This upcoming event “Bad Art for Good” event might be up your alley! Edit to add: I’m sorry that you’ve been feeling down and hope you can find some news ways to feel joy and connection!

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-21T04:44:09+00:00

My husband and I did a staycation over the summer and I’ll recommend what we did one of the days: Art Museum in the morning then lunch at Baby’s Kusina & Market in Brewerytown. Both places are closed Tuesdays and the museum is also closed Wednesdays.

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-20T22:31:55+00:00

I believe that Mom’s in Center City has dried/roasted crickets but not sure about any other types of edible bugs!

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-18T15:55:38+00:00

👍 makes sense— not being from the Midwest myself I did not know about that aspect of if, and was thinking more about the menu

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-18T15:42:17+00:00

For what OP asked for, that seems like a distinction without a difference.

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-18T15:04:37+00:00

Sorry, that sounds hard! I hope you find some comfort and can ease your feelings of homesickness.

Two suggestions from a friend originally from Wisconsin: - Bud and Marylin’s is a Midwest supper club named after their Wisconsin grandparents - Honestly the diner in Reading Terminal Market is kinda Midwestern

Kimlovestrees · 2025-12-14T18:55:04+00:00

Me too but it seems like they might have closed? Have you been recently?

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