Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

This cute little bohemian coffee shop in the Italian Market is especially nice for warm weather people watching.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Gleaner's Cafe
917 S 9th St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
This cute little bohemian coffee shop in the Italian Market is especially nice for warm weather people watching.
Pretty and serene coffee shop off of South Street
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th St
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Pretty and serene coffee shop off of South Street
This is a very nice Mexican Restaurant where the attention to detail is a step above. The tamarind margaritas are great, and I’m a big fan of the gorditas. Their happy hour menu is a very good deal.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Blue Corn
940 S 9th St
23 lokalaca preporučuje
This is a very nice Mexican Restaurant where the attention to detail is a step above. The tamarind margaritas are great, and I’m a big fan of the gorditas. Their happy hour menu is a very good deal.
Just right across the street, this Italian American spot has comforting red sauce classics as well an interesting history- there was a famous mob hit here! It’s Joe Biden’s favorite restaurant. Don’t forget the tiramisu.
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Dante & Luigi's
762 S 10th St
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Just right across the street, this Italian American spot has comforting red sauce classics as well an interesting history- there was a famous mob hit here! It’s Joe Biden’s favorite restaurant. Don’t forget the tiramisu.
This destination brunch spot can have ridiculously long lines on the weekends, but the menu and portions are huge- they have something for everyone. It’s BYOB.
130 lokalaca preporučuje
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
130 lokalaca preporučuje
This destination brunch spot can have ridiculously long lines on the weekends, but the menu and portions are huge- they have something for everyone. It’s BYOB.
Vietnamese food is so wonderful, and we are fortunate to have many options in the neighborhood. This one has a little fancier atmosphere than the others and the prices are still very reasonable. The lunch menu is a bargain.
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Le Viet
1019 S 11th St
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Vietnamese food is so wonderful, and we are fortunate to have many options in the neighborhood. This one has a little fancier atmosphere than the others and the prices are still very reasonable. The lunch menu is a bargain.
It’s not really a pizzeria anymore, it’s a delicious down and dirty taqueria. You can’t beat it after a long night out- it’s open until at least three in the morning.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Taqueria La Prima
1104 S 9th St
6 lokalaca preporučuje
It’s not really a pizzeria anymore, it’s a delicious down and dirty taqueria. You can’t beat it after a long night out- it’s open until at least three in the morning.
This BYOB Sicilian restaurant is charming and quite good.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Monsú
901 Christian St
14 lokalaca preporučuje
This BYOB Sicilian restaurant is charming and quite good.
Addictive pizza.
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th St
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Addictive pizza.
They are famous for their Italian bread.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Sarcone's Bakery
758 S 9th St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
They are famous for their Italian bread.
Old school Italian American bakery
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian St
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Old school Italian American bakery
Famous for their barbecued lamb tacos during the day (starting very early) on the weekends, and tortas served on their house-baked bread for weekday lunches. The couple who run it are very socially active.
39 lokalaca preporučuje
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th St
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Famous for their barbecued lamb tacos during the day (starting very early) on the weekends, and tortas served on their house-baked bread for weekday lunches. The couple who run it are very socially active.
House made German sausages and big beer selection. The pork shank is the best thing.
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South St
33 lokalaca preporučuje
House made German sausages and big beer selection. The pork shank is the best thing.
This untraditional hipster ramen spot can get quite crowded, but if you’re solo or a party of two you can get in and enjoy a big delicious bowl.
35 lokalaca preporučuje
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th St
35 lokalaca preporučuje
This untraditional hipster ramen spot can get quite crowded, but if you’re solo or a party of two you can get in and enjoy a big delicious bowl.
Casual, pleasant Greek BYOB with homemade pita and kebabs.
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Kanella Grill
1001 Spruce St
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Casual, pleasant Greek BYOB with homemade pita and kebabs.
Tiny neighborhood gem serving sophisticated seafood.
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Tiny neighborhood gem serving sophisticated seafood.

Drinks & Nightlife

Be warned, this place can get very smoky, but it’s a generally lively spot right around the corner with a good beer selection and menu. Don’t forget your ID even if you’re 60.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad St
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Be warned, this place can get very smoky, but it’s a generally lively spot right around the corner with a good beer selection and menu. Don’t forget your ID even if you’re 60.
Punk rock bar with pool tables on Philadelphia’s infamous South Street.
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Tattooed Mom
530 South St
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Punk rock bar with pool tables on Philadelphia’s infamous South Street.
Very pretty grownup bar with excellent French food.
41 lokalaca preporučuje
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th Street
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Very pretty grownup bar with excellent French food.
There are a several restaurants and bars around the neighborhood of 13th and Sansom including a vegan bar, a few gay bars, and places of various kinds with outdoor seating.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Midtown Village
7 lokalaca preporučuje
There are a several restaurants and bars around the neighborhood of 13th and Sansom including a vegan bar, a few gay bars, and places of various kinds with outdoor seating.

Essentials

Fancy grocery store with lots of prepared foods.
263 lokalaca preporučuje
Whole Foods Market
929 South St
263 lokalaca preporučuje
Fancy grocery store with lots of prepared foods.
Beer store with a super selection
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Bella Vista Beer Distributors
755 S 11th St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Beer store with a super selection
Drugstore
187 lokalaca preporučuje
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut St
187 lokalaca preporučuje
Drugstore
Regular grocery store- go to the 9th Street Italian Market for a fun and inexpensive alternative if you’re shopping during the day
353 lokalaca preporučuje
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
353 lokalaca preporučuje
Regular grocery store- go to the 9th Street Italian Market for a fun and inexpensive alternative if you’re shopping during the day
The state run liquor store has “Chairman’s Select” wine sales that are more interesting and cheaper than the grocery store options. Be aware you can only purchase hard liquor at a state store and this is the closest one.
176 lokalaca preporučuje
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 lokalaca preporučuje
The state run liquor store has “Chairman’s Select” wine sales that are more interesting and cheaper than the grocery store options. Be aware you can only purchase hard liquor at a state store and this is the closest one.
RiteAid is much closer, but when you need a 24 hour pharmacy here you go.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
CVS Pharmacy
1405 S 10th St
12 lokalaca preporučuje
RiteAid is much closer, but when you need a 24 hour pharmacy here you go.
This is a big Asian supermarket. You’ll find some interesting dining options in its shopping plaza: Pho 75 and Sky Cafe Indonesian restaurant are great.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Hung Vuong Supermarket
1122 Washington Ave
6 lokalaca preporučuje
This is a big Asian supermarket. You’ll find some interesting dining options in its shopping plaza: Pho 75 and Sky Cafe Indonesian restaurant are great.

Shopping

The oldest open air market in the country has amazing cheese stores, various butchers, produce, and fish mongers. The prices and variety can’t be beat. There are several taquerias, an old school Italian American Restaurant, a great sandwich shop, Mexican groceries, and a really good kitchen shop.
419 lokalaca preporučuje
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 lokalaca preporučuje
The oldest open air market in the country has amazing cheese stores, various butchers, produce, and fish mongers. The prices and variety can’t be beat. There are several taquerias, an old school Italian American Restaurant, a great sandwich shop, Mexican groceries, and a really good kitchen shop.
Everything you need for your kitchen.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Fante's Kitchen Shop
1006 S 9th St
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Everything you need for your kitchen.
Molly is a wonderful local with an excellent used book selection.
Molly's Books & Records
1010 S 9th St
Molly is a wonderful local with an excellent used book selection.
Big thrift store with a great staff.
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th St
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Big thrift store with a great staff.
Discounted designer clothing for both sexes
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Century 21
821 Market St
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Discounted designer clothing for both sexes

Getting Around

North/South Broad Street Line subway for the sports complex or Temple University connects at City Hall with several trains
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Lombard South Station - BSL
35 lokalaca preporučuje
North/South Broad Street Line subway for the sports complex or Temple University connects at City Hall with several trains
Catch a train to the airport or the suburbs. Take the Market- Frankford Line east or west.
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Jefferson Station
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Catch a train to the airport or the suburbs. Take the Market- Frankford Line east or west.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Indego Bike Share Station
13 lokalaca preporučuje

Parks & Nature

This is a pleasant part of the biggest intercity park in the world. You can ride your bike along the river for many, many miles.
66 lokalaca preporučuje
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
66 lokalaca preporučuje
This is a pleasant part of the biggest intercity park in the world. You can ride your bike along the river for many, many miles.

Arts & Culture

It’s a world class art museum in a beautiful park on the river. Perhaps sadly, it’s probably most famous for the Rocky steps.
1164 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј уметности у Филаделфији
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 lokalaca preporučuje
It’s a world class art museum in a beautiful park on the river. Perhaps sadly, it’s probably most famous for the Rocky steps.
Neighborhood mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has been very busy for decades!
385 lokalaca preporučuje
Магични вртови Филаделфије
1020 South St
385 lokalaca preporučuje
Neighborhood mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has been very busy for decades!
A famous collection of impressionist art
560 lokalaca preporučuje
Барнс
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 lokalaca preporučuje
A famous collection of impressionist art
It’s an antique collection of medical oddities.
333 lokalaca preporučuje
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 lokalaca preporučuje
It’s an antique collection of medical oddities.
Art classes and exhibitions with performances in their beautiful chapel.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Art classes and exhibitions with performances in their beautiful chapel.
This romantic little gem has the largest Rodin collection outside of Paris.
225 lokalaca preporučuje
Роденов музеј
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
225 lokalaca preporučuje
This romantic little gem has the largest Rodin collection outside of Paris.