Bar → Bistro on Bridge
BOB’s bottle list boasts more than 130 varieties, the taps always offer something interesting, and the Mediterranean-influenced menu seems to have found a winner in its famous risotto balls. Plus, the great live music makes everything go down easier, be it a martini or a craft brew. 210 Bridge St., Phoenixville, (610) 935-7141, bistroonbridge.com.
Breakfast → The Wooden Spoon Bakery Café
Small but mighty, this casual dining spot offers an ever-changing menu in cozy quarters. No-frills favorites include quiche and breakfast sandwiches on homemade bread. 24 S. Main St., Phoenixville, (610) 917-0101, woodenspooncafe.com.
BYOB → Thai L’Elephant
A soothing atmosphere is the perfect match for Thai L’Elephant’s versatile menu—one that deftly balances authentic classics and house specialties. The delicious pad thai is a no-brainer, and don’t miss the Thai iced tea. 301 Bridge St., Phoenixville, (610) 935-8613, thailelephant.com.
Cheesesteak → Bridgeside Deli & Grille
This tucked-away gem does everything right: perfectly proportioned layers of meat and cheese, quality ingredients, and a family-owned personal touch. 402 W. High St., Phoenixville, (610) 933-7737.
Ice Cream → Browns Cow
Vintage décor and friendly service steal the spotlight at Phoenixville’s unofficial neighborhood dessert spot. Aside from premium Philly-based Bassetts ice cream, rotating gelato and Tofutti flavors fill out the menu. 30 S. Main St., Phoenixville, (610) 933-0695, brownscow.com.
Pizza → Vecchia Pizzeria
Simple recipes and exceptional ingredients—many imported from Naples, Italy—set Vecchia apart. And so does the menu, which has just five pizzas, a few extra toppings, and one monstrous dessert pie heaped with warm Nutella. A rare case of less is best. 249 Bridge St., Phoenixville, (610) 933-1355, vecchiapizzeria.com.
