Starbucks Coffee

10 Centerton Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Erin C. writes: Commercialization is everywhere in this area of South Jersey, but it's almost necessary to talk up the recent Centerton Square businesses and particularly Starbucks. Three words:

Twenty-four. hour. caffeine.

24-hour caffeine served in a comfortable…

Tony & Joe's Pizzeria

203 Fayette St
Conshohocken, PA 19428

Alexandra R. writes: So I've only been here twice, both to sit down and eat, not for take out.  One time I got a stromboli and one time I got a calzone.  I've always wondered the difference between the two.  I think I get it now - it's how they're folded.  WHATever. They…

Lord and Taylor
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts North, Market East

1300 Market St Ste 88C
Philadelphia, PA 19107

roland a. writes: Well, the Philadelphia Lord and Taylor aka the Wanamaker department store is another one that's been bought by Macy's. And the guys from New York seemingly try hard to keep their customers: They run a slightly surreal Christmas light show in December…

Murray's Restaurant & Deli

125 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382

Billy A. writes: My cousins took me to Murray's on my last visit to West Chester. Formerly a "deli" deli, Murray's seems to be moving upscale with a refined menu of fewer choices. Those that remain, like the pastrami or corned beef Reubens, are quite tasty. We sat at…

Oilily

160 N Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406

torrey j. writes: These clothes are simply adorable!   It is quite pricey but if you're looking to splurge it's fabulous.  The sizes are very limited and that has stopped (or saved!) me from buying several things.  And the sales people are not always over the top…

The Little Tuna

403 N Haddon Ave
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Audrey J. writes: 3 3/4 stars for a mixed bag of a stellar slice of medium rare ahi tuna, crispy green beans, and...definitely MARGARINE-enhanced chunky mashed potatoes.

Margarine...*shakes head woefully*

I'm so disappointed.

Other than that, though, the rest of the meal…

McMenamin Tavern
Neighborhood: Germantown

7170 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119

dara m. writes: I didn't think I was cool enough to go into this bar. You know, the local watering hole but being located in the heart of Mt. Airy, that takes on a different meaning. The crowd is such a mix of people- locals, hippies, yuppies, black, white, asian,…

Penn Bookstore
Neighborhood: University City

3601 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

celia r. writes: After calling around to a number of places (including other Barnes & Nobles stores who didn't offer to connect me or check stock at other locations), my call to the Penn Bookstore was answered immediately by a human, and a nice, friendly and helpful…

La Viola Ovest
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

252 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Aaron O. writes: I'll preface this by saying that I haven't eaten at the original, just this one. The place itself was a little stuffy and formal for a BYOB, and they really do pack you in together like a peak hour SEPTA bus. We had a lot of different servers over…

Nails 2000

E Oxford Valley Mall
Langhorne, PA 19047

Lindsay T. writes: I generally like this place, and feel confident saying so since I've been going for almost 10 years.  Now, I don't live in Langhorne anymore, but I did go for the first time in over a year or so and I got the same service that I've always enjoyed.…

Famous Dave's

9763 Roosevelt Blvd
Whitman Square
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Wai Y. writes: When I walked into Famous Dave's, my first order of business was grab a business card and put a review on Yelp when I'm home.

Just returned from lunch from Famous Dave's with friends.

We were seated promptly and the staff was courteous (greeted upon…

Wawa Food Markets

676 Rosewood Ave
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053

Lindsay T. writes: I'm a wawa enthusiast, but it is this wawa that introduced me to the darkside of the business.  One night I was int he store around 11:30 pm and someone was taking all the baked goods and throwing them in a trash bag.  I was really distraught - how…

Chanen Joel DDS

114 Rosewood Dr
Lansdale, PA 19446

Wesley W. writes: My family dentist.  They're honest, and won't drill any extra holes.

Bayard's Chocolate House

US Hwy 130 & Riv N
Riverton, NJ 08077

Jon C. writes: Actually, Bayards is in Cinnaminson unless it's been re-zoned. I grew up less than 2 blocks away and would frequently visit the shop for a quick sugar fix. It was one of the most extensive chocolate & candy shops I have ever visited and the selection…

Border Books Music & Cafe

4080 Dearborn Cir
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

AD J. writes: So I'm looking for a magazine. Do we have it, or don't we? Try to find help. 404, Not Found. Go to the register. Summon help.

Blonde chick with ring in tongue. She can't find it either. Here's where it would probably be. African-American lady with…

South Street Cleaners
Neighborhood: Society Hill, Washington Square West

800 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

James D. writes: Nothing in the way of special pricing - which means you're not going to save any duckets as a frequent visitor - but easily the most consistent in terms of service, which in the realm of dry cleaning simply means they have yet to lose or ruin any…

Crovetti's Pizza and Deli

1163 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Nicole R. writes: Oh Crovetti's, how many late nights have you given me a Sicilian tomato pie with spinach and onions? With soft dough and crispy crusts, topped with chunky, tangy marinara, all I can say is yum!  Their regular pizza is great too.  Aside from the…

King Edward's Steaks
Neighborhood: Bella Vista, Avenue of the Arts South

1315 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

James D. writes: A new steak shop near the epicenter of the city's steak business may not warrant much of a glance, but that would be your loss. Newly opened on a stretch previously renowned for stragglers of ill-repute, this fresh face on the 1300 block of…

Bella Boutique
Neighborhood: Society Hill

527 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Kimberly P. writes: The only thing that I would recommend about this place is their excellent selection of designer bags that were placed on consignment. This is a great option if you love designers like Louis, Prada, Coach and Fendi but don't mind bags and purses a few…

House of Pita Hanan
Neighborhood: University City

38th & Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Alex C. writes: If you're ever on 38th between Walnut and Spruce, you can't miss this van painted in hues of pink, yellow, and green. Unknowingly from the outside, a whole bonafide Middle Eastern kitchen is housed within this sixties-esque food truck.

Hanan's an…

Sugarcube
Neighborhood: Olde City

124 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Sam P. writes: For all my New Yorkers out there, this is the sort of boutique you'd expect to find on Smith Street in Brooklyn.  Heavy on the wood, heavy on the trendy-vintage-kitschy, heavy on the wallet.  My aforementioned fashionable friend considers this to be…

La Vita E'bella

914 Limekiln Pike
Horsham, PA 19044

Linda H. writes: This great BYOB italian restaurant is tucked away in a small shopping center.  It has the typical italian restaurant decor and a nice, casual atmosphere.  The prices are reasonable and the food rocks!  My fiance loves the pizza and I love their…

Kabobeesh
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4201 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Jason M. writes: Holy war on terror, Batman, that's a spicy meatball!  err... Resham kebab.  Fiery smoky kabobs grilled on swords and pikes, such delicious bread not to be missed from sub continental Muslim cousin of Hindu and a must for chili heads.  Curries come in…

Papery of Philadelphia
Neighborhood: Olde City

57 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Kristen H. writes: The first time I went to The Papery, I knew I could never turn back to chain card stores or mass-produced stationery. I was in love.

Stacks upon stacks of letterpressed cards, stationary, notebooks, notecards await...you name it, they have it. And if…

Termini Brothers Bakery

1523 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: I don't know what's up with me this week, but I can't stop writing about Philly Hall of Famers. The Termini family has been baking for South Philly  since 1928 (if, indeed, I'm reading the time-line on the company website correctly), and it's still…

Liberty Bell Center

Independence Mall
6th St & Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

sara w. writes: wow i remember when the bell was just sitting behind one of those sanguine colored velvet ropes and thats all that was blocking you from it. you used to be able to sneakily reach over and touch it or heck even stick your gum on it. but now.....they…

Nhuy
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

802 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

stephen c. writes: Everyone knows this place.  No one knows its actual name, which is probably why I'm writing the first review for it.   I  guess everyone just calls it that "Vietnamese hoagie deli on Christian."

The sandwiches here are absolutely delicious, and on one…

Pop Shop

729 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108

Adam E. writes: My boyfriend took me here after our first night together, and at the time it seemed like a fabulous brunch finale to a fabulous one-night stand.  

Of course, here I am, over a year later, preparing to move in with the guy, and I credit Pop Shop for at…

Pastoral Korean Restaurant
Neighborhood: Market East, Washington Square West

205 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dave H. writes: Pastoral's interior is most definitely traditional than trendy. Its sleepy atmosphere is a match for their service: not the fastest around, but far from the worst.

Their Korean cuisine is where they shine - they dish out only delectable morsels, from…

Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

1901 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803

Erin C. writes: One of the sweetest places. The rooms are nothing spectacular, but they're comfortable, nicely decorated, and not miserable to stay in under unfortunate circumstances.

People here are so wonderful. The kitchen is neat, and everyone shares but asks…

Sazon
Neighborhood: Spring Garden

941 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Gary E. writes: When I think of all the times I've spent $70-$80 on good but expensive food and booze at the Standard Tap after driving there. Meanwhile this place was just sitting here with better cheaper food, I am ashamed.

The food was excellent, I had a piece of…

Molcajete Mixto
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

746 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

James D. writes: A few misses on the menu, but way more hits, namely the restaurant's namesake - a boiling pot of meaty goodness that is insanely addictive. The Aztec soup kicks ass as well, with some of the best service amongst the Italian Market eateries.

Cherry Hill King of Pizza

State Hwy 70 & Co N
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

ELLIS D. writes: Flash Back !
nuthin like a greasy slice dripping with pepperoni oil and a cold bubbly coke to wash it down. That is my memory of King of pizza. We used to steal away from school for a slice and a hit of off the ole bowl.

Reality
They remodled and the…

Andreotti's Viennese Cafe and Pastry Shop Inc

1442 Marlton Pike E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

cherie c. writes: I had a delicious burger at the bar one night.  Went for brunch and had even better food.  Prices are quite reasonable.  I had an eggs-benedict-style dish with filet mignon and spinach.  It was delicous, but two of them was too much.  I shared with…

Curry Cafe

33 S White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ 08084

Nim V. writes: Curry Cafe is a relatively hidden and quiet place.. and a nice surprise- an oasis to find:

Though it's located across of the Voorhees Train Station, the way it's angled at the corner, it's easy to miss.  The place is modeled in deep blue and soft…

Ajia Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: University City

3131 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Christine W. writes: I have never been a big sushi eater.  The idea of eating raw things doesn't disgust me so much as the idea of eating something with a texture similar to that of earthworms.  However, the manpanion is a huge sushi fan, so I've tried to put on my big…

PNC Bank
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Fairmount, Logan Square, Art Museum District

2001 Hamilton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Spencer W. writes: Going to this PNC location is a pleasure every time.  After opening an account here and making a few transactions with the tellers, they know me by name and treat me like a real person.  Plus the management is cool too - their business banking…