But let's face it: for most of us, life isn't so picturesque and a homemade dinner, despite our best intentions, doesn't always end up on the table. Or maybe cooking just isn't in your talent repertoire.
Don't give up your dream of a made-from-scratch comfort meal just yet. Philadelphia is home to plenty of culinary masterminds happy to have you at their dinner tables.
Below are five comfort meals served at Philadelphia eateries.
For $9, you can take a bite (well, several bites) out of Paesano's meatloaf parmesan sandwich: a crispy, fried Italian-style meatloaf smothered in red sauce and melted mozzarella on a roll.
Paesano's is also known for its namesake sandwich, the Paesano, which is made with beef brisket, horseradish mayo, roasted tomatoes, pepperoncino, sharp provolone and a fried egg and was featured on Food Network on "Throwdown with Bobby Flay."
What's better than an eatery devoted to decadent mac and cheese? How about one on wheels.
The Mac Mart is a food truck that puts a creative spin on mac and cheese dishes by adding toppings and sauces to create the ultimate bowl of cheesy goodness.
For a schedule of locations and the full menu, click here.
Scratch Biscuits' sandwiches start with a warm, flaky biscuit and just get better as ingredients are piled on.
The Southern-style spot offers some staple sandwiches, like the Kentucky Klassic, with pimento cheese, pickles and country ham, as well as build-your-own options.
Old City's Wedge + Fig features an extensive build-your-own bar that adds a little personal pizzazz to your plate.
"From Quicke's Farmhouse cheddar to Fourme d'Ambert to Buttermilk Blue, our menu features the best of the world's cheeses," the restaurant's website reads.