Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
This hot chocolate the best ever and is a cultural experience definitely worth trying! Also often open late so you can get here on the weekends after a dinner.
21 habitants recommandent
Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th StThis hot chocolate the best ever and is a cultural experience definitely worth trying! Also often open late so you can get here on the weekends after a dinner.
Los Gallos
951 Wolf StGreat authentic Mexican two blocks from my house.
Circles Thai
1516 Tasker StThai fusion that delivers to my house
Has great breakfast and good coffee including Espresso. No alcohol, however if you are looking for a Mamosa or something...
54 habitants recommandent
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveHas great breakfast and good coffee including Espresso. No alcohol, however if you are looking for a Mamosa or something...
Pho 75
1122 Washington AveGood place to get Pho in Philly...
Cool recently opened new spot. The decor is different and cool, it's a restaurant with a tiny bar in the back.
83 habitants recommandent
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveCool recently opened new spot. The decor is different and cool, it's a restaurant with a tiny bar in the back.
I'm not sure if they still do it, but they have live opera music over delicious pizza and Italian...
28 habitants recommandent
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StI'm not sure if they still do it, but they have live opera music over delicious pizza and Italian...
Best authentic Mexican in the city in my opinion. They have an outdoor beer garden in warmer weather, and it's BYOB.
15 habitants recommandent
Taco Riendo Restaurant
1301 N 5th StBest authentic Mexican in the city in my opinion. They have an outdoor beer garden in warmer weather, and it's BYOB.
Hands down best espresso in the city for me. Besides the fact that they are an institution here in Philly and have expanded nationally now, their coffee is served in most high end restaurants and their baristas consistently make Espresso correctly, unlike many places. You should not have to wait fifteen minutes to drink a cappuccino because it is too hot...
334 habitants recommandent
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveHands down best espresso in the city for me. Besides the fact that they are an institution here in Philly and have expanded nationally now, their coffee is served in most high end restaurants and their baristas consistently make Espresso correctly, unlike many places. You should not have to wait fifteen minutes to drink a cappuccino because it is too hot...
Thai restaurant I like in West Philly. I usually go for lunch. They have a little bar.
13 habitants recommandent
Pattaya Thai Cuisine
4040 Locust StThai restaurant I like in West Philly. I usually go for lunch. They have a little bar.
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom StGood food on Penn's campus
They have great bagels here. I usually go one day of my weekend and get an egg and cheese on plain bagel toasted...
13 habitants recommandent
South Street Philly Bagels
615 S 3rd StThey have great bagels here. I usually go one day of my weekend and get an egg and cheese on plain bagel toasted...
I have always gone here for the soup dumplings haha... It's a good spot.
6 habitants recommandent
BAI WEI (Sakura Mandarin)
1038 Race StI have always gone here for the soup dumplings haha... It's a good spot.
I have breakfast here many mornings, usually getting a latte and oatmeal. They have two locations, this one tends to be lots of college kids and faculty from Penn and Drexel. They support park cleanups and have a unique clothing line sold out of the cafe.
13 habitants recommandent
United By Blue Coffeehouse and Clothier
205 Race StI have breakfast here many mornings, usually getting a latte and oatmeal. They have two locations, this one tends to be lots of college kids and faculty from Penn and Drexel. They support park cleanups and have a unique clothing line sold out of the cafe.
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th StYummmmm.... so good.
Themed Mexican Steve Starr restaurant but not modern twist like usual... Mid range to expensive price, interesting decor
137 habitants recommandent
El Vez
121 S 13th StThemed Mexican Steve Starr restaurant but not modern twist like usual... Mid range to expensive price, interesting decor
mmm the Gelato... I like to get half Pistachio, half Hazelnut. They have decent espresso too... This location is walkable from my house and East Passyunk has lots of other restaurants and shops to look at.
32 habitants recommandent
Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk Avemmm the Gelato... I like to get half Pistachio, half Hazelnut. They have decent espresso too... This location is walkable from my house and East Passyunk has lots of other restaurants and shops to look at.
mmm the Gelato... I like to get half Pistachio, half Hazelnut. They have decent espresso too...
31 habitants recommandent
Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th Stmmm the Gelato... I like to get half Pistachio, half Hazelnut. They have decent espresso too...
Another themed Steven Starr restaurant. Small portions and a bit expensive but usually the food is good.
20 habitants recommandent
El Rey
2013 Chestnut StAnother themed Steven Starr restaurant. Small portions and a bit expensive but usually the food is good.
Nom Nom Ramen
20 S 18th StAuthentic ramen place, good.
Themed Stephen Starr sushi restaurant. A little pricey but very good sushi and modern Japanese...
19 habitants recommandent
Pod
3636 Sansom StThemed Stephen Starr sushi restaurant. A little pricey but very good sushi and modern Japanese...
One of the more affordable themed Stephen Starr restaurants... American style food.
13 habitants recommandent
Jones
700 Chestnut StOne of the more affordable themed Stephen Starr restaurants... American style food.
I love the fish tacos from here... Eat upstairs, this is middle a little $$ but very good.
38 habitants recommandent
Distrito
3945 Chestnut StI love the fish tacos from here... Eat upstairs, this is middle a little $$ but very good.
Very traditionally Italian local place with great ribs and mussels.
9 habitants recommandent
Bomb Bomb Bar B Que Grill
1026 Wolf StVery traditionally Italian local place with great ribs and mussels.
This is an awesome place to come and look around. The Amish have the best Mac N Cheese and there are endless amounts of restaurants and dessert places to check out at this market.
739 habitants recommandent
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis is an awesome place to come and look around. The Amish have the best Mac N Cheese and there are endless amounts of restaurants and dessert places to check out at this market.
Good brunch spot in the Italian Market... so you can walk around afterwards.
130 habitants recommandent
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetGood brunch spot in the Italian Market... so you can walk around afterwards.
Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria
701 N 2nd StPiiizzzaaa.... Wood fired always good.
Mama Palma's
2229 Spruce StBYOB pizza, wood fired again... Very tasty!
Very fancy! $$$ for me at least, anniversary or birthday style spot... but simply delicious and always an experience when you can watch the chef cook, which you can...
40 habitants recommandent
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StVery fancy! $$$ for me at least, anniversary or birthday style spot... but simply delicious and always an experience when you can watch the chef cook, which you can...
Another excellent authentic Mexican restaurant! I think at least at one point or still similar ownership as Taco Riendo which I also mentioned and only blocks away. Hard to decide between them...
11 habitants recommandent
Las Cazuelas Restaurant
426 W Girard AveAnother excellent authentic Mexican restaurant! I think at least at one point or still similar ownership as Taco Riendo which I also mentioned and only blocks away. Hard to decide between them...
They actually have breakfast and lunch/dinner here but it's a small cafe type setting with only 4 or 5 tables. Same owner for many many years and they are very kind using only the best and fresh local ingredients. I used to indulge in a croissant toasted with raspberry jam in the mornings from here. Also frequently order their salads which change daily.
Picnic
3131 Walnut StThey actually have breakfast and lunch/dinner here but it's a small cafe type setting with only 4 or 5 tables. Same owner for many many years and they are very kind using only the best and fresh local ingredients. I used to indulge in a croissant toasted with raspberry jam in the mornings from here. Also frequently order their salads which change daily.
V Street
124-126 S 19th StGood vegetarian food!
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StGood vegetarian spot, not too expensive...
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular inner city dive bar with a very eclectic crowd, darts and pinball
38 habitants recommandent
Dirty Franks
347 S 13th StPopular inner city dive bar with a very eclectic crowd, darts and pinball
Bok
1901 S 9th StExcellent view of skyline when open
Often there are interesting music events here. It's on the divey side. On weekends, keep an eye out for "Shakedown" parties, a long standing house event that has a good vibe, good people.
45 habitants recommandent
The Barbary
951 Frankford AveOften there are interesting music events here. It's on the divey side. On weekends, keep an eye out for "Shakedown" parties, a long standing house event that has a good vibe, good people.
They have a bar and a store where you can sit and drink also... The store is affordable for a huge selection of beer.
108 habitants recommandent
Local 44
4333 Spruce StreetThey have a bar and a store where you can sit and drink also... The store is affordable for a huge selection of beer.
Outdoor beer garden with indoor space also. It's a Steven Starr restaurant so the quality is solid. They have table tennis and Jenga and German style food selection... sausage and sauerkraut type of thing. Pirogies tasty! Also central to several other bars that are adjacent
275 habitants recommandent
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveOutdoor beer garden with indoor space also. It's a Steven Starr restaurant so the quality is solid. They have table tennis and Jenga and German style food selection... sausage and sauerkraut type of thing. Pirogies tasty! Also central to several other bars that are adjacent
They have tons of vintage video games and draft beer, can be fun if you're in to that sort of thing... "Joust", "Rampage", "Gauntlet" and "Gataga" are some of my favorites I always look for.
149 habitants recommandent
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveThey have tons of vintage video games and draft beer, can be fun if you're in to that sort of thing... "Joust", "Rampage", "Gauntlet" and "Gataga" are some of my favorites I always look for.
Has DJs on Wednesdays that I know about and maybe other nights. The bartender Sarah is excellent and food is delicious here!
48 habitants recommandent
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
138 Market StHas DJs on Wednesdays that I know about and maybe other nights. The bartender Sarah is excellent and food is delicious here!
Good local South Philly bar with decent beer selection and good food
112 habitants recommandent
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StGood local South Philly bar with decent beer selection and good food
Live music upstairs and somewhat hopping little bar. There seem to always be people here and it's central to all the most active parts of Center City. A good starting point for a night...
14 habitants recommandent
MilkBoy Philadelphia
1100 Chestnut StLive music upstairs and somewhat hopping little bar. There seem to always be people here and it's central to all the most active parts of Center City. A good starting point for a night...
Good for tequila. They have outdoor seating when it's warm and good food. It can get noisy here but if that's what you are looking for...
137 habitants recommandent
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveGood for tequila. They have outdoor seating when it's warm and good food. It can get noisy here but if that's what you are looking for...
Has live music on the weekends and maybe other nights. It's divy but a lot of fun.
305 habitants recommandent
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetHas live music on the weekends and maybe other nights. It's divy but a lot of fun.
They have live music upstairs on some nights. Otherwise, it has a bar pool table and food. It's central to the neighborhood and been around for a long time.
248 habitants recommandent
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveThey have live music upstairs on some nights. Otherwise, it has a bar pool table and food. It's central to the neighborhood and been around for a long time.
They keep vinyl playing at the bar and have a great beer selection. The $5 burger may be one of the best I've had in the city... Good spot close to home.
55 habitants recommandent
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StThey keep vinyl playing at the bar and have a great beer selection. The $5 burger may be one of the best I've had in the city... Good spot close to home.
Sampan
124 S 13th StPopular spot in a bustling area... worth a try.
Tap Room on 19th
2400 S 19th St... small local bar close by with good food.
Where I go to play pool for full sized tables. They have darts and upstairs that many people don't know to check on the weekends which can be a little quieter.
13 habitants recommandent
Buffalo Billiards
118 Chestnut StWhere I go to play pool for full sized tables. They have darts and upstairs that many people don't know to check on the weekends which can be a little quieter.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom StIf you like jazz... cozy spot with good musicians usually.
Place to catch interesting music sometimes... Has a bar you can sit at and tables depending on event. Also downstairs stage as well.
38 habitants recommandent
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut StPlace to catch interesting music sometimes... Has a bar you can sit at and tables depending on event. Also downstairs stage as well.
Interesting drinks and eclectic music with live DJs on some nights. If you're in the area, check it out...
9 habitants recommandent
The Yachtsman Tiki
1444 Frankford AvenueInteresting drinks and eclectic music with live DJs on some nights. If you're in the area, check it out...
El Bar
1356 N Front StHipsterish bar with lots of college students and bar pool table.
Essentials
I tend to pay too much for my fresh organic food but to me it's worth the price...
263 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
929 South StI tend to pay too much for my fresh organic food but to me it's worth the price...
Trader Joe's
2121 Market StPopular and affordable grocery store if you are in that area.
Expensive but good food and groceries. They have great bread and a huge assortment of cheeses unusual meats etc...
44 habitants recommandent
Di Bruno Bros
1730 Chestnut StExpensive but good food and groceries. They have great bread and a huge assortment of cheeses unusual meats etc...
Place to buy more "exotic" or difficult to find food ingredients... I used it when I tried to make my own sushi. Masago and Unagi and what not...
11 habitants recommandent
H Mart Upper Darby
7050 Terminal SquarePlace to buy more "exotic" or difficult to find food ingredients... I used it when I tried to make my own sushi. Masago and Unagi and what not...
I have known the owner Pascal since 2003 and would trust sending any of my friends to him... He has as lifetime of experience with hair and very friendly.
M21
511 S 21st StI have known the owner Pascal since 2003 and would trust sending any of my friends to him... He has as lifetime of experience with hair and very friendly.
Great for health foods , organic and generally everything grocery related. Local substitute for something like Whole Foods which is also nearby.
40 habitants recommandent
Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th StGreat for health foods , organic and generally everything grocery related. Local substitute for something like Whole Foods which is also nearby.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful old trees here, hidden gem in Philadelphia!
65 habitants recommandent
Morris Arboretum de l'Université de Pennsylvanie
100 E Northwestern AveBeautiful old trees here, hidden gem in Philadelphia!
Close to my house, great for a short walk. Has public tennis and a cheap golf course. Also a skate park is here for enthusiasts.
39 habitants recommandent
Parc FDR
South Broad StreetClose to my house, great for a short walk. Has public tennis and a cheap golf course. Also a skate park is here for enthusiasts.
Local park very close to my house where people walk their dogs and play soccer and softball. If you need a short walk from the house, this is the closest.
11 habitants recommandent
Marconi Plaza
2800 S Broad StLocal park very close to my house where people walk their dogs and play soccer and softball. If you need a short walk from the house, this is the closest.
Valley Green Inn
Valley Green RoadGood hiking and there is a restaurant here...
Great view of the city and a little dog park. They have tennis and basketball here and an entrance to Fairmount Park where you could walk for miles and miles...
250 habitants recommandent
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat view of the city and a little dog park. They have tennis and basketball here and an entrance to Fairmount Park where you could walk for miles and miles...
Sightseeing
This opened not long ago and may be a cool spot if you are in from out of town. They have lots of hammocks and the ships/submarine are interesting here...
317 habitants recommandent
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThis opened not long ago and may be a cool spot if you are in from out of town. They have lots of hammocks and the ships/submarine are interesting here...
Cira Green
129 S 30th StRooftop view of Philly's skyline. Free, recently opened..
On weekdays, it's affordable to take the elevator to the top of Ben Franklin. It has a good view of the city.
354 habitants recommandent
Hôtel de ville de Philadelphie
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdOn weekdays, it's affordable to take the elevator to the top of Ben Franklin. It has a good view of the city.
Beautiful little spot in Fairmount Park that is close to the city. The carp are neat if you get to see them when they are feeding...
20 habitants recommandent
Japanese House and Garden
Beautiful little spot in Fairmount Park that is close to the city. The carp are neat if you get to see them when they are feeding...
Easy walk from the city. They have some concessions and great views back on Philadelphia! If you're lucky, they have races occasionally on the weekends.
204 habitants recommandent
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowEasy walk from the city. They have some concessions and great views back on Philadelphia! If you're lucky, they have races occasionally on the weekends.
The artist Isaiah Zagar who did the murals for this site is responsible for mural arts all over the city. It's pretty awesome, Philly has tons of mural art everywhere! Drive around and you'll see... There is also a mural arts tour you can take...
385 habitants recommandent
Jardins Magiques de Philadelphie
1020 South StThe artist Isaiah Zagar who did the murals for this site is responsible for mural arts all over the city. It's pretty awesome, Philly has tons of mural art everywhere! Drive around and you'll see... There is also a mural arts tour you can take...
One of the coolest things about Philadelphia. This place has trolley tours to see some of Philadelphia's endless murals...
23 habitants recommandent
Mural Arts Philadelphia
1727-29 Mt Vernon StOne of the coolest things about Philadelphia. This place has trolley tours to see some of Philadelphia's endless murals...
The regular tour at this place is very interesting, where Al Capone was held for a period. During Halloween Season, they have a world class haunted tour which I have gone to several times because of friends who work there. The lines for the haunted tour are very long so it might be worth purchasing the "speed pass" if you decide to to this.
433 habitants recommandent
Pénitencier d'État de l'Est
2027 Fairmount AveThe regular tour at this place is very interesting, where Al Capone was held for a period. During Halloween Season, they have a world class haunted tour which I have gone to several times because of friends who work there. The lines for the haunted tour are very long so it might be worth purchasing the "speed pass" if you decide to to this.
Arts & Culture
Musée d'Art de Philadelphie
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreat museum...
Musée Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAnother historical spot worth getting to if you like museums.
L'Institut Franklin
222 N 20th StGreat science museum with IMAX theater in it...
This museum doesn't get much attention but very good. If you are looking for interesting things to check out, I recommend it...
40 habitants recommandent
Musée du port de l'Indépendance
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThis museum doesn't get much attention but very good. If you are looking for interesting things to check out, I recommend it...
This outdoor music venue is great for summer concerts in good weather. You can BYOB and put out a blanket. They have some concessions or bring your own food too... Lawn tickets are affordable.
55 habitants recommandent
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside AveThis outdoor music venue is great for summer concerts in good weather. You can BYOB and put out a blanket. They have some concessions or bring your own food too... Lawn tickets are affordable.
Shopping
Large size sport clothes but made very well with some cool vintage choices...
Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co
1306 Walnut StLarge size sport clothes but made very well with some cool vintage choices...