Creamed chipped beef over homemade biscuits is one of those old-school Pennsylvania breakfasts that never really went out of style. It is simple, filling, and best when the gravy tastes like it has been simmering for hours.
Across the state you can still find diners that take this dish seriously and make their biscuits from scratch. Here are seven spots worth the drive if you want the real thing done right.
1. Down Home Diner, Philadelphia, PA
Right inside the busy Reading Terminal Market, this retro diner leans into a kitschy, old-fashioned look while serving Southern-inspired homestyle cooking.
The creamed chipped beef is locally sourced and pairs with homemade biscuits and homemade jam. Many regulars call the gravy some of the best around, with a flavor that tastes like it has been cooking for a good long while…