JB B.
Yelp
Hills Kitchen: where the fries are golden perfection and the cheesesteak is...well, more like a game of hide and seek.
Let's get one thing straight: do NOT come here if you're hangry or in a hurry. The food takes a while, but that's because they're actually cooking it, which I hear is a rare and beautiful thing these days. Patience, young grasshopper. Your fries will thank you.
Speaking of fries--chef's kiss. Crispy, salty, hot, and fresh like they just got out of a potato spa. Honestly, if Hills Kitchen sold these fries out of a van in an alley, I'd still show up and probably bring friends. They are THAT good.
I've had the burgers--they're solid. Nothing to write home about, but definitely something to eat at home if you live nearby. Recently tried their cheesesteak, which was bold of me. The meat was elusive--like it had read the menu, panicked, and tried to escape. It was a cheesesteak in spirit only. I think I caught a glimpse of beef, but I can't be sure. It may have been a mirage.
All in all, Hills Kitchen is a reliable local spot. Just lower your expectations for the Philly experience and raise them HIGH for fries. If fries were a religion, I'd convert here.