Owner Joe Groh has a larger restaurant in Fishtown, but there’s a special savor to the house-cut rib-eye steaks expertly grilled (with deeply caramelized onions) in the front window of the Wissinoming original, which still feels like the 1949 soda shop Groh bought from mentor Samuel Sherman. Nonetheless, whether you visit the Fishtown location or the original, the classic cheesesteak is a sure bet.

The world got wind of Max’s Steaks after its feature in Creed, but Philadelphia has long-known what this iconic North Philly steak corner is all about: hefty 22-inchers stuffed with 1.5 pounds of gristle-free sirloin. Add sweet peppers and onions to your cheesesteak, and order a slushy of “Philly’s biggest cocktail” from the Eagle Bar next door for the full experience.

Manayunk’s go-to sushi spot. At dinner, the huge sushi menu can be a little overwhelming, but has a wide range of simple maki with lots of vegetarian options like oshinko and dried gourd, and signature rolls with ingredients like lobster tempura and yuzu aioli. And there’s a Philly roll on the menu, if you’re in a cream-cheese-and-smoked-salmon mood.

The low, wood-paneled ceiling at Sagami might surprise you when you walk in the door of this suburban spot, but once inside you’ll feel transported to a traditional Japanese sushi-ya. Open since 1974, Sagami has been nominated twice for James Beard awards. Chef Shigeru Fukuyoshi’s menu is full of simple classics: assortments of sushi and chirashi, as well as traditional maki and nigiri à la carte. No cream cheese or dragon rolls here.

One of Philly’s newest ice cream makers, Milk Jawn, run by Amy Wilson, Ryan Miller, and Cathryn Sanderson, kicked off with pop-ups and deliveries last summer. “I think Philly needs more craft ice cream, and I had a ton of great recipes that I had created and wanted to share,” says Wilson, the founder and self-proclaimed ice cream lover who gets inspiration from childhood flavors and “pure experimentation.” Those recipes — made Philly-style, without eggs — have included vegan mango sticky rice and “Take Me Out to the Phillies,” an ice cream with a buttered popcorn base, peanuts, and caramel swirl. Milk Jawn’s most popular flavors so far: milk and cookies, lemon curd with blueberry basil swirl, and Earl Grey with honeycomb. For now, order pints on their website, or find the brand at pop-ups at spots like Greenstreet Coffee Roastery, Herman’s Coffee and the Media Farmers’ Market.

Jen Weckerle and Andy Satinsky’s ice cream shop has been a hit since it opened in 2012, with pastry chef Weckerle whipping up the mix-ins and experimenting with new flavors and creations from her test kitchen. Nowadays, you can find pints of seasonally changing flavors and flawless ice cream sandwiches in their Fishtown flagship store and also in West Philly, thanks to a new partnership with ice pop and pie destination, Jeanne Chang’s Lil Pop Shop. Keep your eyes peeled for Popalong, too, the duo’s adorable new treats truck, making appearances at events around Philly.

Pastry chef and co-owner of the Queen Village Italian restaurant, Justine MacNeil is obsessed with gelato, and it’s obvious when you taste her ever-rotating roster of flavors. “Gelato is the epitome of a perfect dessert to me,” she says. “The possibilities are, in all actuality, endless. You can manipulate the flavors, the textures, the base mediums, the mix-ins, the vessel in which it goes in.” She keeps a notebook with all of her polished recipes, plus flavors and mix-ins that pop into her head, and taps employees and Instagram followers for new ideas. “I sincerely work best with collaboration; if not I’d just make rocky road every week. Is there anything better than rocky road?” Try her version of the chocolate-marshmallow-almond flavor, or opt for the strawberry lemon delight, chocolate peanut butter, or honeycomb, made with homemade candy pieces.

For classic Jewish treats like chocolate babka and rugelach, alongside other comforting eats (raise your hands for cinnamon buns and homemade pop tarts), Essen Bakery has you covered. Order from the South Philly bakery for next-day pickup or delivery in its delivery zone, which includes South Philly, Center City, West Philly, Fairmount and Northern Liberties. You can also get nationwide shipping through Goldbelly.

For classic Italian treats like cannolis and pizzelles, Termini Brothers delivers locally as well as ships across the East Coast by FedEx, including cookie tins and gift boxes. Multiple locations including in Reading Terminal Market and Live! Casino & Hotel.

Federal Donuts offers doughnut delivery through delivery apps, or you can ship nationwide. Order a box of six fancy doughnuts ($15), which includes such flavors as blueberry mascarpone, cookies and cream, and chocolate salted caramel, or go for a half-dozen hot fresh doughnuts for $9. In addition to the six stores across the city, you can find them at Whole Foods in Wynnewood, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center.

The double-pattied burger made with a mix of beef chuck and brisket at a.kitchen + a.bar comes layered with oozy American cheese, creamy dijonnaise, and cornichons, which combine into one magnetic fistful of carnivorous lust.

Beer and burgers go together. And on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, New Ridge Brewing Co. pairs its housemade beers with its double-pattied Ridge Burger, a burger made with Primal Supply beef and then layered with American cheese and a mayo-based sauce that encapsulates all of the traditional burger topping flavors (ketchup, pickles, and mustard). A vegan version of the burger is also available.

The roast pork sandwiches at Lil’ Nick’s Deli come packed with slow-roasted pork, along with classic roast pork sandwich ingredients: sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. A tip? Go early; this South Philly spot is known to sell out.

One of the city’s best roast pork sandwiches remains the signature specialty and the namesake at John’s Roast Pork. The thin-sliced meat simmers in a pan of juice, and eats like a river of garlic and rosemary on a bun lined with provolone and spinach.

A toasted brioche bun surrounds the pulled roast pork at Boricua Restaurant. On the menu, it’s noted as pernil, which honors the strong tradition of Puerto Rican pork sandwiches at this Northern Liberties spot.

Mike Strauss’ smoked brisket cheesesteak, an essential pit boss twist on the classic Philly sandwich, is reason enough to visit Mike’s BBQ. The smoked meats with telltale pink smoke halos and moist tenderness have turned this East Passyunk spot into an all-purpose smokehouse champ. The spare ribs, pulled pork, smoked wings, and crispy pork belly are fantastic, and Mike’s peppery briskets are a true Philly barbecue pleasure.

At the heart of Goldie’s menu is fried falafel drizzled with creamy tehina and stuffed into pita. But the Israeli-style shop, helmed by the team behind Zahav, gains equally notable attention for its tehina milkshakes. Made with a combination of almond and soy milk, and creamy tehina, the plant-based shakes come in flavors like Turkish coffee and banana.

Early pioneers of vegan cuisine in Philly’s restaurant scene, James Beard-nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby place vegetables at the center of every dish at Vedge. You’ll often find tofu-based entrées, and the rare seitan-based dish, but veggies like cauliflower and eggplant triumph over faux meat in dishes ranging from tacos to dan dan noodles to rutabaga fondue.

There’s a retractable roof at Rittenhouse’s taqueria and Mexican bar El Techo, which means rooftop dining and drinking are always a possibility no matter the weather. Tequilas and mezcals are menu cornerstone; margaritas, fruity cocktails, beers, and wine round out the drink menu. For food, there’s tacos, a seasonal ceviche, chips and salsa, guacamole, and a selection of fun ice pops in flavors like flan. The sprawling space is at the top of the Motto by Hilton hotel.

Laid-back vibes are the theme at this huge Martha Street outdoor courtyard. While it’s operated by Philadelphia Brewing Co. (and located across from the brewery), food from nearby Martha and Zig Zag BBQ can be delivered or picked up. Pro tip: Philadelphia Brewing Co. also has some outdoor tables along its side patio.

The destination atop the refurbished and repurposed vo-tech school at Eighth and Mifflin Streets in South Philadelphia — which offers unparalleled views from New Jersey out to West Philadelphia — has a slate of programming this summer, in addition to dining pop-ups featuring favorites like Saté Kampar, Hardena, and BLVK. Reservations are available for select portions of the roof, but, after a year of reservation-only seating, most of the space is now happily open to walk-ins.

A mural of the Italian region of Abruzzo is the backdrop in this spacious, candlelit patio. It’s set back from bustling Passyunk Avenue, making it a quiet space to have a Southern Italian meal and a glass of wine.