Forest & Main Fishtown

At a New Fishtown Taproom, French Bread Pizza and Funnel Cakes Steal the Show | Eater Philly

"Low-key and group-friendly, this new Fishtown taproom marks chef Dane DeMarco’s Philadelphia debut in collaboration with the Ambler-based brewery, taking over the former Cheu Noodle Bar space on Frankford Avenue in October. The menu leans into cheffy carnival foods to feed your inner child—small plates like salt-and-pepper waffle fries ($9), giant soft pretzels ($15), and funnel cakes ($8)—while larger items include French bread pizzas ($10, big enough to share), loaded hot dogs ($10, an early favorite with toppings like French onion dip or spicy sauerkraut), plus burgers and fried chicken sandwiches; French bread pizzas and funnel cakes steal the show. To drink, Forest & Main specializes in English ales and farmhouse-style saisons (pints $8–$9), and there are spritzes, a house Old Fashioned, and more cocktails priced $11–$13. It’s an easygoing spot where you can slide onto a bar stool for snacks or settle in at a table for a fuller meal; the food lands well with kids, and a broad selection of vegetarian options—Impossible burgers and Field Roast hot dogs—makes it an unexpectedly great choice for vegans and vegetarians." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme