"Tater tots aren’t french fries? Next you’re gonna tell us Gritty isn’t a real animal. But guess what—this is our guide, and we love these chunky, crispy, soft-in-the-middle tots, especially served Junkyard-style (topped with bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and scallions). And if that’s not good enough for you, try the crinkle-cut fries. They’re also delicious. The Coney hot dog or the Oklahoma Onion Butter Burger" - alison kessler
"Lucky’s Last Chance in Queen Village and Manayunk may be known for their burgers, but their hot dog roster is as stacked as the Phillies batting lineup. Classic ones, cajun ones, savory ones covered in chili, and ones so stacked you’ll have to do mouth gymnastics just to bite it. With 11 options on the menu, there’s something for anyone you bring here for a casual lunch and IPA. If there was any justice in the world, we could eat them all in one sitting. But when we have to be reasonable, we play Joey Chestnut with the Coney, topped with chili and strips of melted cheddar, and the Sergeant Pepper, covered in a fiery five-pepper relish and brown mustard." - candis mclean
"With TVs in every corner and a long bar, Lucky’s Last Chance is an easygoing place to have a great burger and catch a game while sipping on a beer. They have 14 burgers on the menu, so there’s no question what the headliner is here. And whether you get one stacked with two thick patties or loaded with melty cheddar, bacon, and sriracha aioli, the butter-toasted Liscio’s roll impressively holds it all together. Order a basket of jalapeño cheddar tots for your friends to ensure that even if the Phillies lose, your day is a success." - candis mclean
"There was a time when finding a good meatless burger was as rare as finding South Broad without double parking. Now, there’s chickpea and Impossible patty options, but a great choice is always at Queen Village’s Lucky’s Last Chance. One of our favorite places in the city for anything served on a bun, their Peace, Love, and Veggie burger includes a massive black bean patty, a fresh layer of guacamole, pico de gallo, and peppers. It’s spicy, has the perfect texture, and the toasty brioche bun impressively holds everything together without getting soggy. Eat it inside or pick up something for dinner that you’ll likely eat on the couch." - candis mclean
"The over-the-top burgers at Lucky’s come with a wide variety of add-ons, including fried pickles, peanut butter and jelly, pierogies, and so much more. Toasted and buttered Liscio’s rolls make for a great delivery system for these messy, oversized burgers." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme