johnny brenda’s, located at the tragically hip fishtown intersection of frankford ave. and girard, is known forgreatshows, good beers on tap, and cheap prices. the venue itself hasn’t been updated much in its years of business, even as the area surrounding it has gone from “you probably shouldn’t go there alone after dark” to a place for tourists and suburbanites to explore on weekend mornings. this ability to remain fun and unaffected by fluctuating rents is only part of what makes jb’s a fantastic spot for brunch, lunch or a late night stop on your stumble home.