Good Dog Bar

"This beloved downtown bar has the unique ability to make you feel like you’re in a small-town neighborhood spot with its cozy furnishings and nod to dogs (there’s framed photos and wall-hangings of the animal). Whether visiting for a sports game or looking for somewhere chill to dine, the tasty burgers (that are served up with a variety of toppings), juicy chicken, and brownie sundaes are worth the trip." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

"Simple burgers with a slice of cheddar are usually the crowd-pleasers. But what if you want something a little more creative? That’s where Midtown Village’s Good Dog Bar comes in. They take a mound of beef, stuff it with super sharp and stinky roquefort cheese, top it caramelized onions, and throw it all into a subtly sweet challah bun. We love the crispy edges that form around the patty, and the creaminess from the cheese." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"The best part about Good Dog is that all three floors of the Rittenhouse spot are covered in photos of dogs. Their own dogs, customers’ dogs, and dogs they’ve helped rescue. The second best part? Plenty of seating ideal for face planting into their burger. It’s stuffed with sharp and pungent roquefort, topped with caramelized onions, and served on a challah bun. Sure, you could come with friends, but this is the kind of messy meal better enjoyed without witnesses." - alison kessler

"This beloved downtown bar has the unique ability to make you feel like you’re in a small-town neighborhood spot with their cozy furnishings and nod to dogs (there’s framed photos and wall-hangings dedicated to the popular canine). Whether visiting for a sports game or looking for somewhere chill to dine, their tasty burgers (that are served up with a variety of toppings), juicy chicken, brownie sundaes — and whatever scrumptious they will have on the menu — is worth the trip." - Esra Erol

"A real bar with a real food menu is just the ticket at the end of a night and that’s where this Center City District restaurant comes in. Order from the full menu of impeccable bar food — including the popular burger — until 1 a.m. daily. Try to catch one of executive chef Carolynn Angle’s luxe daily specials, which currently include chicken and liver pate as well as tacos de lengua (beef tongue). An Atlantic City sibling of the same name should open later in 2023." - Carolyn Desalu, Sarah Maiellano, Rachel Vigoda