A Short Account of Our Long History

McNally’s Quick Lunch was established in 1921 in a small shed at the Route 23 Trolley turnout on the highest hill in Philadelphia. Rose McNally intended to simply provide a warm & hospitable respite to PRT trolley operators working the world’s longest trolley line including her husband Hugh . Word of her simple but delicious fare quickly spread and soon Rose had plenty of customers. Today you’ll find her great-granddaughters, Anne & Meg, just across the tracks, offering the same fresh meals and generous hospitality in the same building Rose & Hugh purchased in 1927 to accomodate their growing business.

This Philadelphia landmark is located at 8634 Germantown Avenue in the city’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, across from the old trolley turn.  Look for the whitewashed building with cedar shakes over the wide green door and a welcome bench under a single coach light; when it’s lit you’re in luck.

You won’t see a sign until you’re on the doorstep.

Inside you’ll find a simple family-friendly pub. Dark, quiet and SMOKE-FREE since 1998.  A perfect setting to savor your pint of Guinness along with a cup of the daily soup offering, a hearty sandwich and Meg’s incredible homemade desserts.

Soups, salads, sandwiches and simple platters have been the mainstays now for 89 years.  View our menu below. There’s also a Daily Lunch Special that includes a cup of soup;  could be a wrap of fresh baked turkey or a meatloaf & mashers plate, maybe even a fresh grilled quesadilla.  See this month’s Lunch Specials below.  Soups are scratch-made daily and there’s a new delicious pot of hearty flavors every day.

Takeout Menu	Daily Specials