Sandy’s

Great find! Walking back from the Schuylkill River Boardwalk we found this tiny place. Looked like an ordinary luncheonette but surprise! Besides the usual sandwiches, hoagies and cheesesteaks there were Greek specialties including home made spanakopita and real gyros. The veggie burger also got a rave.

Love Sandy’s! Their prices are low, the food is delicious, the staff is friendly. Excellent breakfast every time I’ve had it. It is a bit small, but it is one of the few places I’ve found in the city that have a true diner feel without the overpriced options.

My husband and I live across the street and LOVE eating at Sandy’s! The service is impeccable, and if you’re in the mood for traditional no-​frills diner food that’s prepared with care, look no further. The tuna melt’s outta sight and their breakfast line-​up is solid, too. Still haven’t tried their homemade rice pudding or baklava but those are next on my list!

A great hole in the wall, Sandy’s is a delicious luncheonette in the Fitler Square neighborhood. It is consistent and fast. A seating of about ²⁰⁄₃₀ people, quaint and delicious. The menu varies from breakfast to lunch served all day. An older Greek woman, Stella has been running the place for years and will recognize your familiar face upon entering. It is a simple place no thrills and frills. My go to is the eggs and pancakes special, cheap, piping hot and filling. I recently tried the italian hoagie and was impressed. They use Sarcone’s rolls and Kalamata olive oil with fresh meats and cheese, filling and so good that I forced myself to eat the last bite. The potato salad is made fresh for every order. They also will deliver to the surrounding blocks but its worth the short walk to just seat yourself and grab a bite. Reminds me of smaller diner.

Sandy’s is a great place for breakfast and lunch. I eat lunch here very frequently. There aren’t a lot of options in the area, but alas, you don’t need any when you have this place. Stella practically runs the place by herself, whether it’s busy or slow. She is super nice. I highly recommend the Reuben, it’s grilled nicely and comes with fries and cole slaw, it’s my go to meal. The food isn’t amazing but it’s still a great spot for nice nite to eat in a pleasant atmosphere.

What a great little spot. Tucked away on a residential street, Sandy’s is where I always grab breakfast with a friend who lives nearby when I’m in town. I’ve only ever been for breakfast — egg sandwich, omelet, etc — and it’s always done to order and delicious. The scrapple in particular is excellent. There’s nothing special or flashy about the place or the food, and you won’t come away bragging to your friends about it, but it’s the type of establishment that becomes a go-​to standard.
Stella is always sweet and accommodating, and I’ve never had to wait for a seat. If you’re looking for straightforward diner breakfast fare with no fuss, this is where you want to be.

I was cautioned this place would not be the highest quality or greatest ever food. I accepted and kept an open mind.
Food we ordered: Reuben sandwich with coleslaw, and THE potato salad. One spanakopita and three chocolate chip pancakes. $ 25 with tip, average to below average diner portion size.
For a place owned by Greeks, this is some of the most disappointing spanakopita/​spinach pie I’ve ever had. At $ 3.75 a square the texture of the filling was rubbery and pressed so thin. No sign of dotted feta. The filo dough while homemade was oily and chewy. There should be no shame to use the crispy store bought dough. We need the help of machines to create wonderfully thin/​flaky filo dough.
Pancakes, a little dry but good. Reuben sandwich, nothing exceptional when in Philly. Coleslaw, very standard. The potato salad, yes very tasty.
The service was great, the owner is nice and welcoming.

Picture your favorite aunt. Now picture she owns a quaint diner full of breakfast foods served with a side of Greek hospitality. This is the place.

Ordered take out from Sandys around noon on a Saturday. Was surprised how quickly it was ready (~15 mins). First thing I noticed was how pleasant Stella was. She made sure I didn’t have any food allergies before giving me a piece of the homemade spinach and feta pie. Also let me know that they serve breakfast ALL DAY. I ordered the Reuben with coleslaw and the famous potato salad instead of the fries. All for around $ 11! Very tasty and fresh. The Reuben came with a «Russian» sauce which was delicious. Everything was hot and grilled. The potato salad was excellent as well. Will definitely go here again!

So, I am a southerner, living in Yankee land. In the south, every waitress calls you «Hun». I miss that so to get my fix in Philly, I go down the street to Sandy’s where Stella calls you «Dear». I love it! No one calls you «Dear» in Philly. «Smuck», maybe, but not «Dear». Stella, I already love you!
This looks like a tiny little place but open the door and BAM! You are inside a classic Greek diner that is quite spacious and immaculate. Sorry but this place is spotless inside and out. It is also very cheap. The menu is nothing special-​typical Greek diner fare but they make a wonderful western omelette! The peppers, onions and ham were done perfectly and the cheese was runny and wonderful. I agree that the food is pretty simple but for the price and wonderfully friendly service, it is a great little place within blocks of Fitler Square and great for a quick bite.
Great place for family or friends.

This place is a small and cozy restaurant with several tables. Ordered the 2×2×2 and the 3×3×3. Can’t go wrong with breakfast really, and the food came at a timely manner.

Stumbled upon this place one lazy Sunday afternoon when I searched Unilocal for «within 2 blocks». I looked at the menu online, called to place an order for pick up, and was super confused when Sandy (the owner) had no idea what I were referring to. So I decided to head over in person and found out that the menu on this Unilocal page is not her actual menu. The owners are a really sweet Greek couple and Sandy makes homemade baklava, spanikopita and other authentic baked goods daily. Anyway, she made me a hoagie to order with the ingredients I wanted and even got her husband to make me another batch of the infamous potato salad because they’d run out for the day. The potato salad really is as delicious as the reviews say, but the sandwich was a bit of a let down, although it was gigantic.
FYI summer hours on weekends are changed to 3pm and not 4pm!

A terrific, casual tiny Greek diner. On a hot summer’s day in Philadelphia, the air conditioning was a welcome respite after the walk from the «financial district» and though the restaurant is small, there were a couple booths available as well as the bar stools at the counter. The ruben was delicious as was the accompanying cole slaw, pickle spear, and fries (extra crispy!) and the staff was friendly and relaxed.

Great place! I love getting omelettes here when I’m low on breakfast food. They take credit card and do call-​in takeout. The only downside is that there can sometimes be a little too much cheese so manage those expectations accordingly.

This is one of those grea little places that you wish everyone knew about, but at the same time wishing nobody else finds out about it either!
A little nook on 24^th and Locust, family owned cosy home stile diner, a relaxed ambient where you can have breakfast or lunch at a really inexpensive price, with good quality both in service and product.
Potato salad for 2.50 and belive me, IT’S AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS, very simple but extrodinary in flavor.
Turkey Club sandwich, sliced turkey breast (that is rosted on site) succulant, tender and seasoned just right. The bacon is crispy, flavorful but not salty as the cheaper kind you will find in most Delis, the veggies are fresh and the tomato is right on the money, juicy and ripe. $ 8.95
The Ruben; not as big as the classic Deli sandwich, but the taste is very good and comes with a side of coleslaw and fesh cut french fries for $ 8.50
I’m yet to try out their deserts and breakfast, but I did see someone having bacon and eggs with a stack of pancakes and looked great! I hope to have done justice to Sandy’s.

I felt very comfortable here. The lady is very nice and welcoming. The food is simple, but tasty! My friend’s ruben looked wonderful. I love that coleslaw is repeat on this menu. It has larger cuts of cabbage which is a nice change to the shredded kind.
There are two tables to sit outside. Inside there is plenty of small booth seating and counter seating on stools.

Funny that this place is called Sandy’s Lunch on Unilocal,yet I’ve only ever been for breakfast.
Regardless, I’m a fan of this place primarily for its convenience and for the friendliness of Stella who always give great service.
A place that’s never over-​crowded during the daytime and serves up food in a timely manner when you’re hungry and ready to eat is a good place to have in the rolodex.
The breakfast food itself is basic, but I mean anyone who doesn’t like breakfast food isn’t a real person so I’d imagine you wouldn’t leave here disappointed if you don’t fit that description.
There is minimal outdoor seating, but it is still available a lot of the time and is a nice change of pace when the weather is nice.
It’s also extremely easy to walk in, place an order, and take it to go if you’re in a hurry and don’t feel you have time to sit down.
I personally suggest the omelet or the bacon egg and cheese. Love this little neighborhood spot.

Best place in Philadelphia for an inexpensive hearty breakfast!
I have been here a number of times; the food is always good and the staff are always friendly.

This is a very cute neighborhood diner that is great for breakfast. My boyfriend and I came last weekend and were so glad we finally gave this place a try. I had the Greek omelette (spinach and feta), and my boyfriend had the veggie omelette. The food was delicious and was a hearty portion — the omelettes come with home fries and two pieces of toast. Also, the meals were around $ 7 each, which is so cheap compared to other breakfast spots in the Rittenhouse area. Our waitress was also very friendly and appreciative of our business. All around, it’s a great place, and I’m sure I’ll be back sometime soon!

I cannot believe this place has four stars! My fiancé and I came here for breakfast one morning. Yes the food is cheap but it is not good and dirty!!! We found hair in our food, our toast was not toasted. Our potatoes uncooked. We witnessed the servers reusing the syrup and ketchup and butter on our plates and gave it to another customer after I had put my trash on top of it.
Upon leaving they also gave us the wrong change.
DO NOT go here you will get sick and I can’t believe they are still open. Walk down to South Street or towards Center City it will be worth.