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Mugshot Diner in Fishtown, Philadelphia Hits the Spot

Story, photos by Cassie Hepler

The problem with Philadelphia diners is that you get thismuch food when you really want THIS MUCH to fill your growling belly. Well, Mugshot Diner in Fishtown has the cure for your stomach eating itself while looking at… you guessed it, mugshots of famous celebrities lining the back wall. Not only that, it is attached to a huge studio warehouse in the back where the owner displays his impressive collection of Cadillacs, people rent space for photoshoots (happening during my tour) and other random in need of massive space events. And props to Robert Wright from Small Talk Media for reaching out, being pretty awesome and a badass on a motorcycle. Enjoy the food and architecture porn below!

Pure brilliance! Creme brulee french toast.
Pure brilliance! Creme brulee french toast.
The biggest mussels you will find outside of NJ.
The biggest mussels you will find outside of NJ.
Prime Rib Cheesesteak is the bomb.com.
Prime Rib Cheesesteak is the bomb.com.
Seared tuna salad with pita bread convinces your brain you are eating healthy.
Seared tuna salad with pita bread convinces your brain you are eating healthy.
The warehouse behind the diner, through the kitchen and up the steps.
The warehouse behind the diner, through the kitchen and up the steps.
A view of the main warehouse floor after a Cadillac party.
A view of the main warehouse floor after a Cadillac party.
Yes, you can hang shit off this here hook... people, performers, blow-up dolls, etc.
Yes, you can hang shit off this here hook… people, performers, blow-up dolls, etc.