Spending time in Rittenhouse? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee shop to an Italian eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Rittenhouse, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Joe Coffee Company
Topping the list is coffee roastery Joe Coffee Company, which offers beverages and more. Located at 1845 Walnut St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 187 reviews on Yelp.
This spot boasts 17 locations in New York City and one in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, according to its website. On the menu, look for coffee, tea and other beverages. Look for the affogato, an Italian-style dessert.
2. Butcher And Singer
Next up is steakhouse and traditional American spot Butcher and Singer, situated at 1500 Walnut St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,139 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This spot, operated by world-renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr, is nestled inside of a early-1900s bank lobby, according to The Daily Meal. Look for dishes like fried oysters, roasted chicken and rib-eye steak. Specialty cocktails and wine complete the menu.
3. Luke's Lobster Rittenhouse
Luke's Lobster Rittenhouse, a spot to score seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 130 S. 17th St., 4.5 stars out of 1,039 reviews.
Zagat named this restaurant one of the nine must-try spots to score a lobster roll in the city. Other items on the menu include shrimp and crab combo plates, clam chowder and seafood salads.
4. Gran Caffe L'Aquila
Gran Caffe L'Aquila, an Italian spot that offers coffee, tea, gelato and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 863 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1716 Chestnut St. to see for yourself.
Philadelphia Style magazine included this spot on its list of the five places for gelato in the city. Other bites include meat-focused entrées, pasta and panini sandwiches.
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