Valley Green Inn in Philadelphia

Located at the valley of Wissahickon Creek, the Valley Green Inn is a wonderful roadhouse whose history dates back to 1683. It is renowned for dramatic food and drink, in addition to its incredible atmosphere and the breathtaking view of the Wissahickon Creek.

It's no exaggeration to say that the Valley Green Inn is an unparalleled destination for you to enjoy a wonderful dining experience and relax yourself. Once you've immersed into the beautiful scenery around this fantastic restaurant in Philadelphia, you will find how amazing it is to escape from all the pressure and stress of daily life.

Actually, this restaurant is very secluded and even kind of frustratingly hard to locate. However, it is very quiet and peaceful thanks to its prime location. The decoration inside is very classical. And visitors have to pass through narrow doorways to get into the truly historic rooms. Its beautiful dining room would definitely make you feel like having dining at home.

Official Website of the Valley Green Inn

http://www.valleygreeninn.com/index.php

If you happen to have no idea where to grab a bite in Philadelphia, maybe you should try to pay a visit to the Valley Green Inn. Both the delicious food and pleasant atmosphere would leave you a wonderful impression for sure. Just remember to check its operation hours before your visit.

At this incredible restaurant, lunch would be served from noon to 4 pm on weekdays and from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturdays. Dinner would be available between 5 and 9 pm from Sunday through Thursday. When it comes to Fridays and Saturdays, you will be welcomed to have dinner at the Valley Green Inn from 5 pm until 10 pm. For visitors who prefer brunch on Sundays, food and beverage would be offered from 10 am until 3 pm.

The Valley Green Inn sits at the West Fairmount Park, can be reached by public transportation. Well, if you opt to drive to the restaurant by yourself, the following are several driving directions for you to refer to.

1) Travel from South (Delaware, Baltimore or Washington D.C, etc.)

Take I-95 to I-76. Head west and take the Exit 340A. Proceed toward Lincoln Drive and continue on the ramp for a while. Then bear to the left onto McCallum Street. Stay straight on McCallum Street until it merges with Wolcott Street. Turn left onto Wolcott Street and then change onto Valley Green Road. At the end of Valley Green Road, there is a parking lot which is about 30 yards away from the Valley Green Inn.

2) Travel from Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the Exit 338 and then head south on I-309. When you see Paper Mill Road, turn right. Proceed for about three miles and then bear to the left onto Stenton (you can only see the sign of Stenton after making a left turn). Continue on Stenton for approximately 1 mile until you see Willow Grove Avenue. Turn right onto Willow Grove Avenue and then make a left turn onto Germantown Avenue. Keep proceeding for two blocks before you bear right onto Springfield Avenue. Stay straight and then take the first right turn to get to the parking lot located at the end of this road. The Valley Green Inn would be just 30 yards away.

3) Travel from Roosevelt Boulevard or Northeast Philadelphia

Follow Roosevelt Boulevard to the Henry Avenue Exit. Take the Exit and make a right turn on Fox. Then bear left onto Queen Lane. Keep proceeding until you see Henry Avenue. Head north on Henry Avenue. When you see Wise's Mill Road, make a right. Take Forbidden Drive to reach a parking lot which is about 100 yards away from the Inn.

4) Travel from the Main Line

Proceed on City Line Avenue to get onto Lincoln Drive. After passing through the first traffic light, bear to the left onto McCallum Street. Continue on McCallum Street and then change onto Wolcott Street. It would take you down to Valley Green Road. Follow Valley Green Road to the end until you see a parking lot. Then you can take a short walk to arrive at the Valley Green Inn.

More Directions to the Valley Green Inn

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Other visitors can utilize Google Maps or other tools to find the best route to reach the Valley Green Inn. If possible, you can also choose to make stops at a couple of attractions inside the Fairmount Park on your way to the Valley Green Inn. Besides, you can take your time to think clearly whether this restaurant is worth your visit or not.

Still wonder if the Valley Green Inn would meet your expectation? Well, to help you make an informed decision, we will share with you the menus of the Valley Green Inn. Just take a glance to see whether there are any interesting options.

1) Brunch Menu: For people who choose to have Sunday brunch at the Valley Green Inn, the restaurant furnishes a number of delicious options, including brunch entrees and chef's specialties. Plus, a menu specially designed for children under 10 years old is also provided.

Visitors will be offered a choice of House, Fruit or Caesar Salad at the Valley Green Inn. Besides, all the brunches will come with mini muffins and fresh pastries & breads while entrees would be served with breakfast sausage or Chef's potatoes. During your brunch, free coffee and tea would be available as well.

Brunch entrees are priced at 18.95 dollars. They involve:

- Huevos Rancheros - garnished with black beans, pepper jack cheese and crispy blue tortillas, etc.

- Wild Mushroom and Green Bean Fritatta - with chive creme fraiche and asiago cheese

- Brief Stuffed French Toast - with brie cheese, banana, challah bread and walnut maple syrup

- Pecan Belgian Waffle - with pecans, powdered sugar

- Berry Belgian Waffle - with fruit coulis and whipped cream

- Fruity French Toast

- Omelet of the Day

- Eggs Benedict

- Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

- Phamous Philly Omelet

The chef's specialties include Sweet Potato Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Eastern Shore Omelet, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Crabcake Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Filet Benedict, Lobster, Shrimp & Scallop Hash, Vegetarian Galantine and Fish of the Day. Each of these specials only costs you 22.95 dollars.

Items included in the Children's Menu are great as well. Parents can order French Toast, Scrambled Egg, Waffle, Buttered Pasta or Hamburger for their little ones aged 10 or under. Beverages available for Sunday brunch include Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Bailey's Irish Cream & Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte and Double Espresso.

2) Lunch Menu: If you are going to have lunch at the Valley Green Inn, there is also a wide selection of appetizers, salads, lunch entrees and sides & other stuff awaiting you.

Tasty appetizers include:

- French Onion Soup - 5.5 dollars

- Soup Du Jour - 5 dollars

- Smoked Paprika Calamari - 11 dollars

- Lobster Spring Rolls - 11 dollars

- Baked Brie in Puff Pastry - 9 dollars

Plus, there are plenty of fabulous salads for you to choose from: The Inn Salad, Atlantic Coast Smoked Salmon, Caesar Salad, Baby Spinach Salad, Honey Roasted Apple Salad and Greek Salad. More amazingly, these salads are very affordable. Their prices range from 6 to 8.5 dollars. And you only need to pay 2 more dollars to have an entrees size salad! Other salads available during lunch time are 6 ounces of Chicken, 3.5 ounces of Grilled Salmon, 4 ounces of Smoked Salmon, 5 ounces of Crab Cake and 5 ounces of Filet.

Besides, what really worth mentioning are these delicious lunch entrees, like NY Strip Steak Sandwich, Crab Cake Sandwich, P.E.I Mussels, Grilled Salmon Club, Flame Grilled Sirloin Burger, Valley Green's Grilled Cheese, Roasted Pork Sandwich, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Catfish Poboy, Tuna Melt, Chicken Fajita, Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich, Filet Mignon and Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf. All these fantastic entrees are prices at 10 dollars or so.

Want to have a couple of side dishes? Don't worry! The Valley Green Inn would never let you down. As with any entrees, all the sides are made freshly to ensure you the best taste. A compete range of wonderful side dishes, like Big Basket of fresh cut French Fries, Cheese Fries, Home style garlic mashed potatoes, Side of Fries, Side Sweet Potato Chips and Haricot Vert, are provided.

However, these are only a small part of the entire menu. If you are planning to have a real feast, you should go there to experience its prefect dinner menu. Plus, the Valley Green Inn furnishes a bunch of holiday menus, like Easter brunch, Easter lunch and Mother's Day buffet and so on.

More Menus Offered by the Valley Green Inn

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Additionally, the Valley Green Inn also acts as an unrivaled venue for various special events, including business retreats and grand weddings. Besides the wonderful nature scenery and impeccable service to ensure you an elegant and unforgettable experience, the restaurant also provides an array of discount packages. For more details, you can visit the following page.

Hold Your Special Events at the Valley Green Inn

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