Guidebook for Philadelphia

Sarah
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square
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This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
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Morimoto
723 Chestnut St
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If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
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Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut St
17 yerel halk öneriyor
In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 yerel halk öneriyor
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
My favorite Pho place.
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Le Viet
1019 S 11th St
20 yerel halk öneriyor
My favorite Pho place.
My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
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Radicchio Cafe
402 Wood St
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My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
QT Vietnamese Sandwich
48 N 10th St
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
Solid Malaysian food.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Solid Malaysian food.
A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Wedge + Fig
15 yerel halk öneriyor
A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
334 yerel halk öneriyor
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
334 yerel halk öneriyor
A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham St
37 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th St
48 yerel halk öneriyor
This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
The soup dumplings here are a must try!
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race St
42 yerel halk öneriyor
The soup dumplings here are a must try!
This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Valley Green Inn
Valley Green Road
55 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
138 yerel halk öneriyor
Zahav
237 St James Pl
138 yerel halk öneriyor
Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
78 yerel halk öneriyor
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th St
78 yerel halk öneriyor
Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
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Lolita
106 S 13th St
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This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
Great pizza.
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Zavino
112 S 13th St
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Great pizza.
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
Dutch Eating Place
1136 N 12th St
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
They serve snow ice here!
Yamitsuki
1028 Arch St
They serve snow ice here!

Essentials

This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
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Reading Terminal Çarşısı
1136 N 12th St
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This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.

Sightseeing

Experience where America was born!
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Bağımsızlık Salonu
520 Chestnut St
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Experience where America was born!
Tourist attraction.
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Özgürlük Çanı
526 Market St
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Tourist attraction.
This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
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Benjamin Franklin Müzesi
317 Chestnut St
49 yerel halk öneriyor
This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
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Spruce Street Harbor Parkı
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 yerel halk öneriyor
Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
Because I work here!
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Because I work here!
An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.
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Philadelphia Sanat Müzesi
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 yerel halk öneriyor
An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.

Drinks & Nightlife

This also has a good brunch.
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Varga Bar
941 Spruce St
35 yerel halk öneriyor
This also has a good brunch.
Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
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1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut St
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Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
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The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th St
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Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut St
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
275 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Strangelove's
216 S 11th St
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall W
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!

Arts & Culture

Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th St
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
This is the newer spot for karaoke.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Tango
1021 Arch St
12 yerel halk öneriyor
This is the newer spot for karaoke.

Everything Else

Best pastries and cakes in Philly!
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th St
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Best pastries and cakes in Philly!

Shopping

Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.
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Open House Store
107 S 13th St
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Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.