01/10/09

The greatest milkshakes

by Vikafo

Each time I go to this place, I tend to purchase more than I came in for. Wonderfully fresh food and healthy as well, great service, a bit pricy!

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: no parking

12/05/08

Love the place!

by Seashell1806

Love the Marathon on the Square!!!!!!!!!!! The nicest, most friendly, professional staff ever!!! Its a treat to go out for breakfast at this joint! The oven roasted chicken salad sandwich is to die for. Everything is good, you will not be disappointed. The other Marathons do not compare especially 13th and Chestnut and 10th and Walnut, just terrible. Love you Marathon on the Square! Never change!

12/06/06

MUCH LOVE FOR THIS PLACE!

by phillyguy1234

The flat bread is to die for and the HAPPY HOUR is a killer deal!

The service is alwasy kind and friendly and the food is always fast and amazing!

07/30/06

large menu, solid service, excellent ambience compared to other marathons

by caryn73

We have tried every Marathon location many times, and Marathon on the Square is consistently better than the rest. Better selection than the other Marathons, food always hot (when it's supposed to be) and fresh, waitstaff always accommodating of special requests. The ambience is much nicer, too, just be sure you don't get seated too close to either the front door or the air conditioning vent! Anyway, we have eaten here hundreds of times over the years, and have enjoyed virtually every meal. It is also the "go to" place when out-of-towners visit. Repeat visitors always ask to go back. There are a number of long-time waitstaff, but every so often a new waiter pops up--don't judge your service by one visit. Also don't judge the food by how well it keeps when carrying out or getting delivery. Definitely an excellent choice for brunch, lunch, and dinner!

• Pros: varied and tasty menu, breakfast avail all day, doesn't break the bank
• Cons: can get pretty packed for sat and sun brunch

Fare on the Square with a fakey Euro flair.

by Contributor

In Short
Dim lights and feigned modern-euro decor almost makes you forget that just a couple years ago, this place was Center City's greatest diner. The bustling bellowing from the cramped open kitchen behind you, however, quickly refreshes your memory. The marble topped tables, placed a bit too close for comfort, lining the dining room, would benefit greatly with a tablecloth. The menu features a bevy of imaginative concoctions--eclectic Continental creations with a slight Asian twist.

03/07/06

You Take the Good, You Take the Bad...

by ritzgirl21

Marathon on the Square is definitely a place where you figure out what's good and stick to it. Trying new things hasn't exactly worked out for me. Here's what's good: (1) low fat tuna & turkey sandwiches (mmmmm...sprouts) & (2) for something on the other end of the calorie spectrum--try the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pancakes!!! Delivery is a plus, but some things don't taste so good in marathon's paper and plastic containers: not a fan of soggy grilled cheese, the mac and cheese, the soups...

• Pros: Delivery

02/11/06

Life support for Center City.

by archerav

If you live or work in Center City, this place will be the only food you ever eat. Sure, there are better restaurants near Rittenhouse, but we almost always order in, and this is the only real food that travels well. If you're like us, you don't really care what neophytes think of the interior design. The food always comes superfast, and while french fries don't travel well, everything else does. The turkey club in particular surpasses expectations.

• Pros: fast, affordable, and good

06/26/05

Posh Marathon, less than desireable

by hklem

I have never been displeased with Marathon Grill's food. A frequent take-out, delivery and in-house diner I assumed this famed "Marathon on the Square" would keep up with expectations its title conveys. While it offers a more posh, romantic and trendy ambience and atmosphere that is delightful for brunch, lunch or dinner, I've found the service to be less than desirable. I found my servers, on more than one occasion, to be snooty and in once instance, impatient. The class I had counted on was absent and I was disappointed. The total package did not measure up for myself, but if you value atmosphere over service than I recommend it, but if you'd like to enjoy quality service than head over to the 16th and Locust Marathon, they serve service up with a smile.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Ambience, Menu
• Cons: Impatience, Snooty Service

10/17/04

great salads

by jennyhoya

Menu here has a lot of variety. Their Cesar salads are one of the best I have ever had. The location in Univesity City has great outdoor dining and cool atmosphere. I like being able to choose between a ceasar salad or fries with my meal. Large portion sizes. The chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich is excellent. Large enough for two to share. The cookie is warm and soft with ice cream in the center and whipped cream around the edges. A great all around American meal. The only thing that could be improved is a little bit better service. They seem a little bit slow to bring out your meal.

• Pros: Large Menu, Good Salads

07/18/04

Corporatised Diner?

by lnapor

I have enjoyed almost all the meals that I've had here. The menu is relatively diverse and the selections pretty good. Brunch is excellent. But I always feel like everything on the menu is just a few dollars too expensive for what it is, especially considering that the atmosphere is pretty corporate.