Looking to uncover all that West Kensington has to offer? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Vietnamese spot to a sandwich shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Kensington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Thang Long Pho Restaurant
Here is Vietnamese spot Thang Long Pho Restaurant, which offers noodles and soups, situated at 2534-36 Kensington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Restaurant critic Craig LaBan named this spot as having the best beef pho, according to the restaurant's website. On the menu, look for meat and veggie-friendly pho, rolls, and noodle and rice platters.
2. Poe's Sandwich Joint
Poe's Sandwich Joint, a spot to score sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1710 N. Fifth St., four stars out of 77 reviews.
This spot, headed by activist N.A. Poe, made the Best of Philly list in 2019, according to Philly Mag. Look for handheld bites like meatball sandwiches, loaded fries and funnel cake.
3. Sutton's
Sutton's, a traditional American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1706 N. Fifth St. to see for yourself.
Sutton's, which is inspired by the industrial history of Kensington, offers plates like burgers and New Orleans-style shrimp, along with veggie-friendly options like mushrooms caps and vegan chili.
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