Step inside the homey dining room or sit outside on the secluded patio, and try one of the best chicken sandwiches money can buy, adorned with zippy signature hot sauce inside a fluffy brioche bun. Offering a well-made brunch and filling lunch options, Roots is a little gem that you might otherwise walk right past.

Good Jamaican food can be difficult to find, and Miss Winnie’s on East Market Street in West Chester is worth exploring. Experience the complex depth of flavors of the Jerk pork or chicken platters made with a symphonic spice blend. If you’re still hungry after your entrees, dive into the sweet royal rum cake or freshly baked plantain tart.

Inside this brightly lit corner spot awaits a Mediterranean experience that will make your senses come alive. Creatively crafted cocktails and a balanced wine list provide a wealth of choices to complement classic Greek fare including succulent grilled meats and fresh, vibrant seafood. The pikilia spread as well as the crispy zucchini and eggplant “Opa chips” will make the table happy before the entrees arrive

Book ahead if you want a cushy seat in Anthony Andiario’s modern, spacious dining room where the physicality of gargantuan dried mushrooms, jarred obscure ingredients, and ornamental plants almost take your attention away from the food. Almost. Andiario’s ever-changing, hyper-local tasting menu built upon high-level Italian cooking will make it hard to put your fork down.

A swanky, lowly lit bar with no TV screens in sight might be just what you need to reconnect with your loved ones over some excellent food. Make no mistake though, Slow Hand’s expertise with liquid libations does not get in the way of the kitchen’s culinary prowess. A farm-to-table focus drives the creative menu with fun dishes like foie gras-laced chicken nuggets and hearty stuffed peppers.

Whether you want fresh ingredients for pizza night or a quick lunch before you get back to the office, Carlino’s Market offers what you need — and what you didn’t know you needed. Carlino’s has it all; some of the best tomato pie in the area, a bevy of artisanal olive oils and vinegars, and other specially imported Italian culinary gems. While prices are on the higher end, the quality of the products and ready-to-eat meals can’t be beaten.

Whether you sit outside on the flower-flanked patio or inside the rustic dining room, you will have a delightful experience at Four Dogs Tavern. Chef David Cox’s traditional French culinary background is evident with dips of crusty bread in a velvety fondue made with the tavern’s namesake IPA, brewed locally by Stolen Sun Brewing Co. Don’t miss the piping hot vessels of escargot topped with garlic herb butter and airy gougeres.

If you care about pizza, you owe it to yourself to stop by West Chester Pizza Cafe. This cafe’s crispy, leopard-spotted crust hosts delightful combinations of quality ingredients like house-made meatballs and hand-pulled mozzarella. Their BYOB-friendly patio and quaint dining room make for a peaceful dining experience.

A new farm-to-table restaurant and market just outside town was created by Richard Landau and Katie Jacoby, owners of Philadelphia’s highly successful Vedge. In a rustic building with an expansive porch and a small garden out back, Ground Provisions showcases local produce and masterful, 100-percent plant-based cooking.  Stop by the market for prepared foods from the GP kitchen, relax on the porch with a selection of tapas, or reserve ahead to enjoy the dynamic tasting menu.