Dreams of Southern hospitality and comfort food are n’t quite as far from Philly ( or assecretive ) as one may guess . As the temperature rise and eatery begin to observeoutdoor seatingonce again , there ’s no better time for some messy BBQ feeding . Whether you ’re flag down a nutrient truck or conceal out at a gob - in - the - rampart Downtown , here ’s where to line up Philly ’s best :
Percy Street Barbecue
A quick stroll down South St can pass on you feeling closer to Texas , where the masterminds behind Zahav and Xochitl show off their take on lento cooked meats and hit - the - point side dish ( hello , biscuit basketball hoop ) at Percy Street Barbecue . Elevated comfort food is fit with cunning beer and a cocktail tilt heavy on the whiskey . try out the 5 lb brisket with a group and watch it carve at your table in front of your hungry eye .
Guerrilla Ultima
Various locationsYet another of Philly ’s best meal on wheels , the Guerrilla Ultima food truck is always updating its lineup of pork - centric dishes , served alongside perfectly seasoned shaver and other sides . For surf ' n ’ turf lover , you ’ll sometimes see seafood pop up on the menu , as well as a vegetarian or vegan selection .
Fette Sau
The Fishtown BBQ basic goes to great lengths to create an authentic southerly atmosphere to gorge yourself on gourmet - level barbeque from Stephen Starr . The backcountry hideaway source its meat from local farmers . On top of its whisky - well-chosen cocktail menu and 10 alternating beer hydrant , Fette Sau also has more than 100 bourbons and whiskeys to sip on in between bite of tender brisket and broccoli salad .
Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse
Lucy ’s woodwind instrument - fire pit gets a lot of action every Monday for the all - you - can - corrode buffet ( try the integral menu ? Oh no , we could n’t possibly … OK , if you insist ) . The rest period of the week , select from BBQ classic like pulled porc and wimp , turkey breast , sand , and smokehouse chili . Opt for one of the locally loved dishes , like the Philly beef brisket sandwich served on – what else ? – an Italian bowl .
Deke’s Bar-B-Que
Deke ’s low - key circumstance in a spruce up - up former service department is the complete spot for observing the warm weather while ignore the looming bathing suit season with a brisket cheesesteak or the glorious $ 12 all - you - can - eat up buffet . Deke ’s centre are tardily - cooked on hardwood coals . But the hard decisions are n’t behind you just because you settle on one of the 10 smoke kernel options . You still have the side ( tater wedges ? collard greens ? cornbread ? ) to consider .
Meat Wagon BBQ
DoylestownWhen you slip up upon the Meat Wagon truck , the mixed disk is the way to go : two ribs , bitch brisket , pulled pork , pulled chicken , and two side . You could in all probability take the more trepidatious route and just orderoneof those thing , in which example , see how the slowly - smoked beef brisket ( like , really ho-hum – like , 16 hours ) taste . Spoiler : it ’s mouthwateringly good .
Side of the Road Jerk Chicken
To get your work force on James Leggett ’s Jamaican chicken is a waiting secret plan , but there are more than enough people willing to put their patience to the test . Late - dark visitors to the NoLibs truck sympathise there is no greater feeling than the freshly warmed styrofoam on your lap as you scarf down jerk volaille wings . If late - Nox street food is n’t your affair ( who are you ? ) , you’re able to also score some of this in demand nutrient at catered effect around town .
The Rib Stand
Next meter you ’re roll Reading Terminal Market in search of the quintessential comforter food ( and before you ’re muster back from your lunch break ) , make a beeline for The Rib Stand and stock up on show - stop rib , roast potatoes , and mac n ’ tall mallow . Hopefully , the unceasing buzz of the grocery will save you from the cat sleep you now sorely need .
Smokin' Betty’s
Smokin ' Betty ’s steps away from the distinctive Southern porch vibe a mess of BBQ places attempt to revivify . rather , it ’s in a urbane space on the box of 11th and Sansom , serve a wide menu , with barbecue strength . This mean you have a few more choice when it amount to traditional barbecue , like grilled salmon , with your choice of sauce and side , or short rib tacos . That ’s not to say the BBQ wimp - and - rib jazz group is n’t the way to go – particularly when pair off with the Bulleitproof , a Bourbon dynasty cocktail .
Bomb Bomb BBQ Grill & Italian Restaurant
Of coursethere ’s a station in Philly that ’s just as much an Italian restaurant as a barbecue juncture . saunter down to Bomb Bomb for one of the expert ribs - and - wimp combos in town , suffice with fries and coleslaw , or opt for Bomb Bomb ’s alternating steak , fish , and pork chop shot recipe of the sidereal day . If that ’s somehow not enough to fill up you up , just embark on the pasta - heavy portion of the menu . We ’ll get to that in another roundup .
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Percy Street Barbecue
Percy Street Barbecue
Flickr/Janeen
Deke’s Bar-B-Que
Side of the Road Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Smokin Betty’s
