Midtown Lunch

As is customary at Philly Lunch, every Tuesday we turn over the site to a different lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Philadelphia. This week, it’s Swabreen, a graphic designer working in Center City, just don’t serve her anything bland.

Name: Swabreen

Age: 26

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Where in Philly do you Work?: Center City

Favorite Kind of Food: Mexican, Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, anything really flavorful and spicy.

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Unseasoned food

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: I really like getting lunch at Grocery (13th & Samson), the Little Lolita buffet (rice, beans, pork, chicken, tortillas, veggies) that they have is my go-to; you can get a good portion for about $8, which I think is a great deal. Grocery also has really tasty soups which are perfect for these chilly days. I also really like the burger and milkshake combo at 500 Degrees (15th & Samson) which is about $13. Sang Kee’s roast duck, veggies and rice from Reading Terminal Market is always an awesome deal ($7). Another affordable option is actually the Barnes & Noble Cafe over at Rittenhouse Sq. They have really great soups, pretzels and sandwiches there. The Atlantic salmon sandwich from Le Bus (18th & Walnut) is another fav, along with a delicious cookie. If I’m working from home I like to grab something quick from Whole Foods’ (9th & South) hot buffet bar or a slice of their pizza.

“Go-To” Lunch Place You and Your Coworkers Eat at Too Often? My co-workers really dig Good Dog Bar (15th & Locust), it kinda feels like a dive-bar but it has some really great and tasty dishes. The Good Dog Burger is always a favorite, I dig the wings there and the roast chicken is really amazing. We go here for happy hour a lot, a great place with a great beer selection.

If you could work anywhere (just because of the lunch) where would it be and why? Probably Spain because I think they get to take a nap after lunch!

Is there anything you’d like to ask the Philly Lunch readers? What’s everyone’s fav place to order takeout from?

If you would like to be next week’s Profiled Philly Lunch’er (or know somebody you’d like to nominate), email me at jamie@midtownlunch.com