Best of the Best: Phoenixville

Morning: G-Lodge Cafe

1371 Valley Forge Rd.
610-933-1646 / GLodgeCafe.com

G-Lodge Cafe was built in 1928 and became an indoor restaurant in the 1950s. In 2008, as the Filbert Restaurant, the G-Lodge appeared in “The Happening,” a box office hit (but critic’s dud). That said, a heartier breakfast can’t be found in County Lines country. Try the breakfast sandwiches — two eggs, cheese and prime rib, sausage, scrapple, ham, bacon or burger. Or three-egg omelets, waffles, pancakes or French toast. Not enough? If you’re really hungry, the G-Buster or the 222, combining virtually all the eggs, meats and cheese into a feast, should do the trick.

Noon: Go Straight to Happy Hour

There are so many great spots in Phoenixville, we suggest lunch at any one of them.

Night: Seven Stars Inn

263 Hoffecker Rd.
610-495-5205 / 7-Stars-Inn.com

The original Chester County steakhouse, history reports it first fed travelers on Ridge Road in 1736 and served as George Washington’s meeting place, staging ground and gun powder factory during the Revolution. First called the Seven Stars Inn in 1804, it’s now widely known for its huge portions and outstanding service. Currently operated by the Canterino family, the restaurant’s prime rib weighs in around 2 pounds and its King’s Cut of filet mignon at over a pound. Hungry diners also come for other steaks, plus lobster, veal, duck, crab, oysters and more, so much more. A satisfying meal in a historic country inn.

Happy Hour: Molly Maguire’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

197 Bridge St.
610-933-9550 / MollyMaguiresPhoenixville.com

Inspired by a 19th-century Irish group that fought against landlords and for tenants’ rights, the Molly Maguires were the subject of novels, stage plays and a 1970 movie starring Sean Connery. Since 2007, Molly Maguire’s Restaurant has offered up warm hospitality in an authentic Irish pub. Stop in for Happy Hour for $5 wines, $4 well mixers and $7 appetizers, such as colcannon potato balls or fried pickles. Plus daily specials, including $3 for a light draft on Mondays, margaritas for $5 on Tuesdays and live entertainment. Even brunch on weekends gets you a deal on an orange crush, bloody Mary or mimosa.

Happy Hour: Bistro on Bridge

212 Bridge St.
610-935-7141 / BistroOnBridge.com

Once a Woolworth’s in downtown Phoenixville, Bistro on Bridge has been transformed (and renovated again in 2018) and has drawn crowds since 2009. Try the second floor for fun arcade games, shuffleboard and fireplace. And for great Happy Hour vibes, get a drink from the VW bus on the patio (in season). Specials include $4 beers or $8 seasonal mules or sangria, a glass or wine, an orange crush or an old fashioned. And $6 gets you fries (sweet potato, truffle, regular), while $8 snags a Bavarian pretzel, risotto balls, or cauliflower or boneless wings. Don’t miss the beer bottle chandelier.