You can barely walk a block in Center City Philly without hitting a Marathon Grill. These bright, tidy cafeteria-style eateries dot the business area and are very popular with local workers. No matter which location you visit, the staff is friendly and upbeat, even during the harried breakfast hours, and the food is always fresh. So long as you stay away from the pricey bagel with lox, you always leave feeling like you got your money's worth. Service moves along at a nice clip, a must for execs and other office workers in a rush to get back to their desks. In the morning, offerings include flavored oatmeal to warm the bones, along with traditional breakfast sandwiches and platters, omelets and bagels with all the fixings. Lunchtime brings unusual salads such as Cajun chicken; overstuffed sandwiches; hearty homemade soups, chilies and even mashed potatoes; and grilled offerings including salmon burgers, open-face turkey sandwiches and roast pork. It's the quintessential daytime Center City scene.

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