If braving the crowds, lines and downright bitter cold just isn’t your style, have you considered the alternative for Valentine’s Day dining? Takeout from any number of local restaurants and markets would be a great way to spend the weekend with the one you love. PA Eats has gone and done it again with a roundup of the best places to pick up and take out this Valentine’s Day weekend. After all, we do know good food.
320 Market Cafe
Whether it’s a wide array of craft beers to choose from or an endless assortment of artisan cheeses that you desire this weekend, 320 Market Cafe is your go-to spot. While their Media location is temporarily closed as they make the move to a bigger space, the Swarthmore location has all the ingredients for a fabulous night in. And we’d be doing you a serious disservice if we didn’t mention their world-famous pico. Don’t forget to pick some up! 713 Chester Rd., Swarthmore, (610) 328-7211
Carlino’s Specialty Foods
Valentine’s Day takeout is as easy as stopping into either Carlino’s locations this weekend. Both their West Chester and Ardmore locations will have plenty of options on hand for whatever it is you’re craving. With a full prepared foods section, top-notch bakery and specialty items, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for at Carlino’s. 129 W. Market St., West Chester, (610) 696-3788; 2616 E. County Line Rd., Ardmore, (610) 649-4046
Country Butcher Fine Foods Inc.
Keep it local this Valentine’s Day with a wide assortment of products at Country Butcher Fine Foods Inc. With a fantastic butcher, cheese selection, bakery and market rolled into one, this Kennett Square mainstay should be your one-stop shopping headquarters. 145 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-5980
Couch Tomato Cafe
Nothing says “I love you” quite like an artisan, award-winning brick-oven pizza made with organic crust and fresh ingredients from Couch Tomato Cafe. And with their new delivery service, you don’t even need to leave the house in these frigid temperatures. If you live in the West Chester area, be sure to check out their eclectic menu options and call up to have your Valentine’s Day dinner delivered. 31 W. Gay St., West Chester, (484) 887-0241
Market at Liberty Place
With eight different options currently at The Market at Liberty Place, it’s the perfect place to grab all of your Valentine’s Day necessities. Whether it’s the healthy options at Chef-a-Topia, the sweeter side of things with crepes from Yo’R So Sweet or just a bottle of Paradocx Vineyard’s newest Pinot Grigio, you can bet you’ll find it all at The Market at Liberty Place. 148 W. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 925-3411
Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls
Bring a taste of New England home for you and your sweetie, courtesy of Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls. This Main Line restaurant offers the freshest seafood Maine has to offer in the form of handmade New England clam chowder and lobster rolls served on buttery, dough-y rolls. Treat yourself without the hassle of traveling hundreds of miles. 414 Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, (484) 328-3905
Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Whether you’re on the hunt for an authentic Italian meal or in the mood for the perfect six-pack of craft beer to share with your sweetheart, Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria has you covered. This family-owned establishment located in Exton is the perfect spot to grab Valentine’s Day takeout. 327 E. Lancaster Ave., Exton, (610) 363-0515
Triple Fresh Market & Catering
Love is in the air at Triple Fresh Market & Catering this weekend. Their expert staff will be on hand to help you navigate your way through their extensive offerings to help you create the perfect meal for your Valentine. 801 Doe Run Rd., East Fallowfield, (610) 384-5037
Whole Foods Market Devon
Tell your sweetheart just how much you love them with a petite red velvet cake from Whole Foods Market in Devon. And the Valentine’s Day goodies don’t end there. Take a gander at their catering options. Plenty of their offerings this week are made in the shape of a heart. Beef Rib-Eye Sweetheart Steak, anyone? 821 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, (610) 688-9400
- 320 Market Cafe photo: 320 Market Cafe
- Carlino's photo: Carlino's Specialty Foods & Catering
- Country Butcher photo: Country Butcher Fine Foods Inc.
- Couch Tomato photo: Couch Tomato Cafe
- Market at Liberty Place photo: Yo'R So Sweet
- Quincy's photo: Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls
- Rino's photo: Rino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Triple Fresh photo: Triple Fresh Inc.
- Whole Foods photo: Whole Foods Market
