Mayfair Diner

"Though everybody in the Northeast has their diner loyalties, the daytime only Mayfair is arguably the best known. Big and efficient, this is the place to go on Frankford Avenue when you have a crowd to feed. Red leather booths and an abundance of chrome set an old-timey scene for tackling a specialty sundae or one of Mayfair’s famous milkshakes." - Olivia DiPasquale, Emily Teel

"This classic diner opened in Northeast Philly back in 1932. It has undergone a few changes since then — most recently ending its 24/7 status — but today the Mayfair Diner remains a pure 1950s-era throwback for chicken croquettes, creamed chipped beef, and thick slices of pie." - Eater Staff, Sarah Maiellano

"Though everybody in the Northeast has their diner loyalties, the Mayfair is arguably the best known. Big and efficient, this is the place to go on Frankford Avenue when you have a crowd to feed. Red leather booths and an abundance of chrome set an old-timey scene for tackling a specialty sundae or one of Mayfair’s famous milkshakes." - Olivia DiPasquale, Emily Teel

"The heydey of great diners in the Northeast has ended, but the Mayfair Diner is still kicking. This 24-hour eatery is the place to go for breakfast all day, matzo ball soup, and old school classics like french dip sandwiches. Founded in 1932, Mayfair Diner is celebrating 90 years  in business. Rubbing elbows with a national politician is a possibility here — ever since President Kennedy dropped in during his 1960 campaign.Other public figures have been known to visit, including President Obama in 2008 while campaigning in Philly." - Shawn Ralston, Sarah Maiellano

"Diners usually have super large menus full of breakfast crowd-pleasers like thick and sugary french toast, omelets, and waffles. And the Northeast’s Mayfair Diner is no different. Along with the menu, it’s also full of long booths and large tables that can fit large groups. Open 24 hours daily, this is a reliable spot where you can come hungry, have some coffee and tea, and leave happy and probably in need of a nap." - Candis R. McLean