Homestretch Inn

I'm not sure there's much point to reviewing a joint like this. It is what it is, namely, it's a bar that you might go to and think was just fine if you live right around where it is and you know some of the people drinking there and that's all you want. If that doesn't describe you, I don't recommend you go in here: this is not the kind of bar that you get a drink in if you aren't already somebody who has gotten a drink in it.

But I suppose that's why it's worth putting something here: if your teenager is looking at Swarthmore College and wanted you to go away for the afternoon, you've gotten a sandwich at the 320 and you're looking at Yelp on your iPhone and you're thinking, "Man, I'd like to sit back and have a beer while I wait", don't go in the Homestretch Inn. Go drive into Media or somewhere else along Baltimore Pike in Springfield or just get a coffee somewhere nearby.

OK, there - snobmeister. This isn't exactly le bec fin, and maybe this dumpy neighborhood bar's patrons are a bit on the unsociable side (can you say clique?)  (a lot like le bec fin) - but I love this place. After blowing your wad at Tinto, Go there on a Tues. night and play Quizno with the local egg heads, drink cheap, COLD beer, get one of the best sandwiches around, like their fresh cut steak and potato skins (I know...classy, eh?)  Everything we've eaten there so far has been basic good (REALLY good) fresh stuff.  Served by a friendly helpful lady. Bartender Marty is a trip and will make you feel welcome.