Sansom Street Restaurants

Sansom Street has a variety of outdoor eateries and charming restaurants to choose from. The tree lined street is bustling with pedestrians and diverse shops. Visitors can find palate-pleasing cuisine that will fit any budget at these Sansom Street restaurants.

White Dog Café
3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-9224

White Dog Cafe offers American cuisine with a contemporary twist. Located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, White Dog Cafe serves dishes made with sustainable ingredients. The menu varies due to seasonal fresh produce, but some staples include Hawaiian tuna tartare, heirloom apple salad and carrot cake Napoleon. The historic restaurant spans over three Victorian brownstones and is Zagat rated. The seating area is broken up into smaller sections surrounding the bar that provide private dining areas that are perfect for a romantic date.

La Creperie Café
1722 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-6460

Visitors looking for international cuisine can get authentic French crepes at La Creperie Cafe. The restaurant has savory meal crepe fillings and dessert crepes as well. Crepe fillings include ham, asparagus, mushrooms, eggs, cheese and spinach. The dessert crepe options include hazelnut spread, fresh fruit, whipped cream and powdered sugar. La Creperie Cafe is located right in the center of the city and is an affordable dining option. The restaurant is quaint and has simple decor, but its a trade-off for the low prices.

Noble American Cookery
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-7000

The sleek dining room and sidewalk dining counter attract crowds at the Noble American Cookery. The narrow dining room is decorated with rustic furniture and has an air of openness with its natural lighting. Seafood lovers can indulge in jumbo crab eggs benedict, organic salmon or Alaskan halibut. The Noble American Cookery has received recognition for its innovation and design from Elle Decor and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner.

Fatboy and Slim's
3929 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-0621

Fatboy and Slim's is an ideal restaurant for diners who want quick and affordable American cuisine. The restaurant is a regular hot spot for college students in the University City area, but the comfort food draws in all types. The restaurant is known for its large hoagies, burgers and cheesesteaks. Oversized salads are available for diners who are looking for low calorie options. As of June 2010, Fatboy and Slim's charges $1 for delivery.

Sources

"University City Eats and Drinks", Universal City District
"Restaurants and Dining in Philadelphia," Visit Philly