Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen

Do yourself a favor and stop by here. The oysters are really ridiculously delicious. They’re so fresh and fleshy. I wish all oysters tasted this good. The owner and Chef are both incredibly friendly

Decided to take a short trip to grab some lunch and we ended up about 40 minutes from downtown Philly at Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen. We read something about it online the other day and heard great things from friends as well.

It did not disappoint. Off some backroads on Route 40 you come across a quaint roadside market. We had to wait for a parking spot and knew we were in for something great. You walk in and see the market selection of fresh jersey tomatoes, corn on the cob and a slew of other fresh vibrant veggies.

There are options in the refrigerated selection of cheeses, beverages and tons of vinegars, pickles, pasta and a little bit of everything. The menu is wide and is heavily focused on oysters and other bivalves. I decided to opt for the Fried clam sandwich as I have had not a decent one in months since being in Maine. The fried clam roll was excellent with a surprise piece of bacon lining the soft and buttery toasted roll. I added a side of Shoobie fries (maybe a reference to the closed Shoobies in Wildwood?) but I am not familiar. They were seasoned well but not cooked as well I would have liked. I prefer a more well done fry but the aioli that came with them was tasty.

My wife had the corn chowder and the grilled cheese and they were both gobbled down and thoroughly enjoyed. The corn chowder was creamy and decadent and served with some oyster crackers.

Next time, and there will be a next time, we will go with the varying selection of oysters that they have on the menu. If you are in the area, or not in the area like us, give Amelia a try, you won't regret it. And I came home with some new Hank's Skedatil hot sauce, a varietal I have never had before.

What looks like an unassuming road side stand, is really a gourmet experience. Fresh seafood prepared simply and beautifully. Worth the trip in its own right, but a perfect way stop heading towards the shore.

Fabulous! Our first time here and service was amazing. We had the Sweet Amalia oysters, Caesar salad, beet & citrus salad, hamburger, bean and artichokes! Thank you for our delicious meal. Will definitely be returning!