Snacking Through the City

No matter what critics might say about Philadelphia, one thing is for certain… we certainly eat well here. From cheesesteaks to soft pretzels and water ice, this area is absolutely bursting with iconic foods. In fact, so many delicious noms are native to Philadelphia that it’s possible to snack your way around the city on local delights! Here’s the 411 on some Philly snacks.

Herrs potato chips are an iconic Philly snack.

Herr’s potato chips are based in Chester County, and you’ll go far to find a better side to your lunch. Available in a wide variety of flavors ranging from typical choices like barbeque and sour cream and onion to wackier eats like Old Bay, dill pickle, and Red Hot, there’s a chip for every appetite. Also notable are the distinctive Herr’s TV ads, which are seen throughout the Delaware Valley.

Then there’s the delicious Tastykake sweets, which are baked locally right in the Naval Yard. You can say what you want about snack cake superiority (Little Debbie who?), but there’s nothing like Tastykake. I would say unofficially that they are one of the items that folks who leave Philly end up missing the most

Still haven’t satisfied your sweet tooth? Get your hands on some Just Born candies. Treats from this brand include such well-known confections as Mike & Ike, Hot Tamale candies, and Peeps. Yes, Peeps! I saw some in the store the other day in a summer-y lemonade flavor, proving that Peeps aren’t just for Easter. Just Born is based in Bethlehem, making them a local delight.

Round out your Philly snack binge with a microwaved Super Pretzel, made by the local-ish J&J Snack Foods of South Jersey. Add a little cheese sauce and you are in snack heaven!