Cities across the country
are shutting down restaurants
to limit the spread of the coronavirus,
and it's already started hurting small-business owners.
While some have remained open for pickup or delivery,
others have closed indefinitely.
Here's a list of some Philadelphia restaurants
that you can still order from to help out
small-business owners in your area.
Philly has a long list of cheesesteak restaurants,
but many locals put Jim's South Street at the top.
The South Philly spot makes the quintessential cheesesteak,
complete with Cheez Whiz, onions,
and top round black angus beef.
Also in South Philly, Sarcone's Bakery
is still pumping out fresh bread and tomato pie.
The tomato pie is made with bread dough
shaped into a rectangle,
topped with red marinara sauce
and just a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Right next door, Ralph's Italian Restaurant
is taking pickup or delivery orders
for Italian American dishes
like spaghetti and meatballs.
The meatballs are made with a mix of pork and veal,
giving them a smooth and velvety texture.
At Mac Mart, near Rittenhouse Square,
it's all about mac 'n' cheese.
It offers more than 20 varieties,
including mac 'n' cheese topped with buffalo chicken,
potato-chip panko crunch, and buttermilk ranch dressing.
If you're looking for a satisfying, carb-loaded meal,
Big Ass Slices on Market Street won't leave you hungry.
The shop is famous for its
huge, cheesy pizza slices,
which can be hard to hold
without using two hands or a plate.
This may be the second
cheesesteak restuarant on the list,
but it's worth pointing out any place
that's still pumping out Philly's most famous sandwich.
Pat's is one of the most well-known spots in town
and offers cheesesteaks from its pickup window
or through delivery.
Paesano's in Fishtown offers a variety
of hot and cold sandwiches at its pickup window
or through delivery.
We recommend another signature Philly sandwich,
the roast pork topped with broccoli rabe
and Italian long hot peppers.
The Franklin Fountain shop on Market Street
may be closed, but you can still order ice cream
and handmade toppings online.
The shop sells over 20 flavors,
from sea-salt caramel to rocky road ice cream,
delivered straight to your door.
If you've started craving doughnuts
by your second week stuck inside,
you've still got Beiler's Doughnuts
in Reading Terminal Market.
The shop is open for pickup and delivery,
with 50 doughnut varieties to choose from.