Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Located right in the middle of the most popular and lively part of South Street. Have one of Philadelphia's best cheese steaks and then wander East on South Street towards the Delaware River!
204 yerel halk öneriyor
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StLocated right in the middle of the most popular and lively part of South Street. Have one of Philadelphia's best cheese steaks and then wander East on South Street towards the Delaware River!
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. A Philly staple!
739 yerel halk öneriyor
Reading Terminal Çarşısı
1136 N 12th StFamous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. A Philly staple!
Modern twists on Mexican dishes, such as vegan fajitas and mahi mahi tacos—fare that washes down perfectly with a tequila flight or specialty margarita. In warmer months, the outdoor patio rocks.
137 yerel halk öneriyor
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveModern twists on Mexican dishes, such as vegan fajitas and mahi mahi tacos—fare that washes down perfectly with a tequila flight or specialty margarita. In warmer months, the outdoor patio rocks.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveCool place with a chill vibe and good food (menu changes daily, and they have good specials). No reservations except for really big groups, so get there on the early side!
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th StCool place with a chill vibe and good food (menu changes daily, and they have good specials). No reservations except for really big groups, so get there on the early side!
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sandwiches are huge and breakfast is served all day. Free pickles to start your meal and free chocolate chip cookies to end it.
Russ Cowan, who has completely rehabbed the 82-year-old deli and upgraded the food to the level of his former Kibitz delis. Philadelphia finally has the makings of a great sit-down deli.Russ Cowan, who has completely rehabbed the 82-year-old deli and upgraded the food to the level of his former Kibitz delis. Philadelphia finally has the makings of a great sit-down deli.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StYou can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sandwiches are huge and breakfast is served all day. Free pickles to start your meal and free chocolate chip cookies to end it.
Russ Cowan, who has completely rehabbed the 82-year-old deli and upgraded the food to the level of his former Kibitz delis. Philadelphia finally has the makings of a great sit-down deli.Russ Cowan, who has completely rehabbed the 82-year-old deli and upgraded the food to the level of his former Kibitz delis. Philadelphia finally has the makings of a great sit-down deli.
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StThe Italian Market is the popular name for the South 9th Street Curb Market, an area of South Philadelphia featuring many grocery shops, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, cheese shops, butcher shops, etc.
419 yerel halk öneriyor
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe Italian Market is the popular name for the South 9th Street Curb Market, an area of South Philadelphia featuring many grocery shops, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, cheese shops, butcher shops, etc.
Dim sum on steroids!
1. Italian Roast Pork Bao Buns are an absolute must and you will send me direct messages thanking me for the recommendation.
2. Great happy hour menu with shareable small plates and drink specials. The happy hour menu features the more popular food selections (the Bao buns, yaaaaaas).
3. The open air seating is super awesome on a spring or summer day.
83 yerel halk öneriyor
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveDim sum on steroids!
1. Italian Roast Pork Bao Buns are an absolute must and you will send me direct messages thanking me for the recommendation.
2. Great happy hour menu with shareable small plates and drink specials. The happy hour menu features the more popular food selections (the Bao buns, yaaaaaas).
3. The open air seating is super awesome on a spring or summer day.
The Truffle Mushroom bruschetta and the Honey Ricotta bruschetta were both phenomenal. Would also recommend the Delice de Bourgogne and the Brie. Actually, everything here is good.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Triangle Tavern
1338 S 10th StThe Truffle Mushroom bruschetta and the Honey Ricotta bruschetta were both phenomenal. Would also recommend the Delice de Bourgogne and the Brie. Actually, everything here is good.
Nomad Pizza trusts in simplicity to bring you quality. Using the freshest local and organic ingredients, their simple menu of brick oven pizzas, salads, and wine is sure to satisfy.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StNomad Pizza trusts in simplicity to bring you quality. Using the freshest local and organic ingredients, their simple menu of brick oven pizzas, salads, and wine is sure to satisfy.
Nothing says Historic Italian Market like Superior Pasta’s “Old World” family pasta recipes. Try everything from fresh three cheese Ravioli to marinated mozzarella salad.
Superior Pasta Company
905 Christian StNothing says Historic Italian Market like Superior Pasta’s “Old World” family pasta recipes. Try everything from fresh three cheese Ravioli to marinated mozzarella salad.
Located in South Philly’s Italian Market, Tortilleria San Roman keeps it simple with tortillas and salsa, a freshly made classic that’s hard to beat.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th StLocated in South Philly’s Italian Market, Tortilleria San Roman keeps it simple with tortillas and salsa, a freshly made classic that’s hard to beat.
Chef Peter Woolsey came home from Paris determined to replicate the city’s romantic bistros. Order the oeuf du pêcheur, a poached egg served with plump mussels in a tarragon-and-cream sauce.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Bistrot La Minette
623 S 6th StChef Peter Woolsey came home from Paris determined to replicate the city’s romantic bistros. Order the oeuf du pêcheur, a poached egg served with plump mussels in a tarragon-and-cream sauce.
With all of the buzz Chef-owner Mike Stollenwerk has been generating lately, this isn’t just a boon for the neighborhood, but for foodies all over Philly. If you didn't know, it's BYOB.
Try the tender Spanish rock octopus and arugula spritzed with sunny Meyer lemon, and the silky black cod with maitakes and sea urchin.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StWith all of the buzz Chef-owner Mike Stollenwerk has been generating lately, this isn’t just a boon for the neighborhood, but for foodies all over Philly. If you didn't know, it's BYOB.
Try the tender Spanish rock octopus and arugula spritzed with sunny Meyer lemon, and the silky black cod with maitakes and sea urchin.
Can't go wrong with splitting a bunch of small plates. Do the grilled octopus, hummus/baba combo, snap peas and shrimp pil-pil.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Dmitri's
795 S 3rd StCan't go wrong with splitting a bunch of small plates. Do the grilled octopus, hummus/baba combo, snap peas and shrimp pil-pil.
Great build your own sweet or savory crêpes, great service, and a lovely ambiance! Wish they serve wheat/buckwheat crêpes, that are out of this world! Great spot for date night.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StGreat build your own sweet or savory crêpes, great service, and a lovely ambiance! Wish they serve wheat/buckwheat crêpes, that are out of this world! Great spot for date night.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveGet the "Shades of Egg" breakfast sandwich on multi-grain. Sunny eggs, avocado, sprouts, greens, spicy mustard and chedda. Add bacon if you're a carnivore.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Hook Coffee and Tea
765 S 4th StGet the "Shades of Egg" breakfast sandwich on multi-grain. Sunny eggs, avocado, sprouts, greens, spicy mustard and chedda. Add bacon if you're a carnivore.
From the second you walk in, you will be greeted with the most beautiful aroma (it's most likely a combination of all of their teas, but trust me that it's absolutely heavenly). Their wall of gold tins is not just a design feature; they will actually pull each one down and let you smell/inspect the loose leaf tea for yourself before committing.
House of Tea
720 S 4th StFrom the second you walk in, you will be greeted with the most beautiful aroma (it's most likely a combination of all of their teas, but trust me that it's absolutely heavenly). Their wall of gold tins is not just a design feature; they will actually pull each one down and let you smell/inspect the loose leaf tea for yourself before committing.
Beautiful and quiet little café. You pay $10 an hour (make a reservation on their website) to hang out with 8-12 cats in the adorably decorated cat room. Their drinks are also quite nice--- try the green tea latte.
Kawaii Kitty Cafe
759 S 4th StBeautiful and quiet little café. You pay $10 an hour (make a reservation on their website) to hang out with 8-12 cats in the adorably decorated cat room. Their drinks are also quite nice--- try the green tea latte.
Little Baby's Ice Cream - Cedar Park Embassy
4903 Catharine StThe Franklin Fountain
116 Market StCapogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StThis place always cheers me up on a not so bright day! They have some of my favorite candies and Bassetts ice cream. A welcoming staff.
Sweettooth
This place always cheers me up on a not so bright day! They have some of my favorite candies and Bassetts ice cream. A welcoming staff.
United By Blue Coffeehouse and Clothier
205 Race StShopping
This socially responsible and environmentally conscious boutique, located in the Queen Village neighborhood, features modern accessories, apothecary items, home furnishings, and vintage clothing. Owner and curator Chelsea Pearce also showcases her own line of jewelry. Find one-of-a-kind treasures for your own home or the perfect gift for that special someone.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Moon + Arrow
742 S 4th StThis socially responsible and environmentally conscious boutique, located in the Queen Village neighborhood, features modern accessories, apothecary items, home furnishings, and vintage clothing. Owner and curator Chelsea Pearce also showcases her own line of jewelry. Find one-of-a-kind treasures for your own home or the perfect gift for that special someone.
I was so pleasantly surprised when I went into Moon and Arrow and the store just kept going! RareCo Vintage has a great feel, nicely and carefully curated, with very affordable prices for the items.
RareCo Vintage
410 Fitzwater StI was so pleasantly surprised when I went into Moon and Arrow and the store just kept going! RareCo Vintage has a great feel, nicely and carefully curated, with very affordable prices for the items.
If you’re seeking a ‘fun’ shopping experience, this is the spot. This multi-level shop is packed wall-to-wall with odds and ends of all sorts. It’s almost like walking through a fun house of coolness.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th StIf you’re seeking a ‘fun’ shopping experience, this is the spot. This multi-level shop is packed wall-to-wall with odds and ends of all sorts. It’s almost like walking through a fun house of coolness.
Unique antiques, odd art, cutural cool-lectibles, vintage value.
Professor Ouch's Bizarre Bazaar & Odditorium
720 South 5th StreetUnique antiques, odd art, cutural cool-lectibles, vintage value.
Fashion designer Tory Burch once said, “Philadelphia is great for vintage shopping. My favorite store is Retrospect. I can always find something unique, and it is relatively inexpensively priced.”
Their accessory and shoe collections are unbeatable, as everything they house is hand selected by the staff. You won’t run into much ‘BS’ here. This is a one and done kind of a place.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Retrospect
508 South StFashion designer Tory Burch once said, “Philadelphia is great for vintage shopping. My favorite store is Retrospect. I can always find something unique, and it is relatively inexpensively priced.”
Their accessory and shoe collections are unbeatable, as everything they house is hand selected by the staff. You won’t run into much ‘BS’ here. This is a one and done kind of a place.
Londoner Elena Brennan brings British style stateside with her Queen Village shoe boutique. Look for funky finds from Irregular Choice, TOMS, Melissa, and more
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Bus Stop Boutique
727 S 4th StLondoner Elena Brennan brings British style stateside with her Queen Village shoe boutique. Look for funky finds from Irregular Choice, TOMS, Melissa, and more
Great products and cute store! The owner is very nice and the location is easy to get too. Highly recommend you visit!
SoapBox
616 S 6th StGreat products and cute store! The owner is very nice and the location is easy to get too. Highly recommend you visit!
Beauty meets sustainability at Bario Neal. Stop by the store to find jewelry that has been hand crafted by designers working on site in their Philadelphia studio. Each piece is an environmentally responsible work of art, utilizing reclaimed precious metals, Fairmined gold, and ethically sourced stones to bring you the unique piece of jewelry you’ve been waiting for.
Bario Neal Jewelry
524 S 5th StBeauty meets sustainability at Bario Neal. Stop by the store to find jewelry that has been hand crafted by designers working on site in their Philadelphia studio. Each piece is an environmentally responsible work of art, utilizing reclaimed precious metals, Fairmined gold, and ethically sourced stones to bring you the unique piece of jewelry you’ve been waiting for.
Textile shoppers have made pilgrimages to Fabric Row, a thoroughfare of 4th Street between South and Christian Streets, for more than a century.
Today, it’s home to both third-generation fabric vendors and a new generation of boutiques and businesses
11 yerel halk öneriyor
ATM Fabric Row
700 S 4th StTextile shoppers have made pilgrimages to Fabric Row, a thoroughfare of 4th Street between South and Christian Streets, for more than a century.
Today, it’s home to both third-generation fabric vendors and a new generation of boutiques and businesses
If you are visiting Philadelphia’s Historic Italian Market, make a stop at Fantes and browse their large selection of kitchen utensils, cookware, cutlery, and more. Family owned and operated since 1906, Fentes provides quality products for both the professional chef and the home kitchen.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Fante's Kitchen Shop
1006 S 9th StIf you are visiting Philadelphia’s Historic Italian Market, make a stop at Fantes and browse their large selection of kitchen utensils, cookware, cutlery, and more. Family owned and operated since 1906, Fentes provides quality products for both the professional chef and the home kitchen.
At Philly’s South Street staple, download-weary music lovers trade in CDs and rifle through bins crammed with records.
Make sure to take advantage of the listening station, not many record stores have one still!
Repo Records
506 South StAt Philly’s South Street staple, download-weary music lovers trade in CDs and rifle through bins crammed with records.
Make sure to take advantage of the listening station, not many record stores have one still!
Drinks & Nightlife
The craft beer, food, service, and atmosphere here are top notch. Try the "life changing" Strangelove burger.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Strangelove's
216 S 11th StThe craft beer, food, service, and atmosphere here are top notch. Try the "life changing" Strangelove burger.
12 Steps Down is a friendly dive with great prices and an inviting atmosphere. Grab a beer and play a round of pool or swing by on a Tuesday for a fun night of Karaoke. Make sure you don’t miss out on their $2 mimosas and bloody marys!
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad St12 Steps Down is a friendly dive with great prices and an inviting atmosphere. Grab a beer and play a round of pool or swing by on a Tuesday for a fun night of Karaoke. Make sure you don’t miss out on their $2 mimosas and bloody marys!
Try the Blueberry Cobbler is made of blueberry compote topped with a warm biscuit and a scoop of condensed milk ice cream. Incredible!
Whetstone Tavern
700 South 5th StreetTry the Blueberry Cobbler is made of blueberry compote topped with a warm biscuit and a scoop of condensed milk ice cream. Incredible!
Sit at the gorgeous bar and people watch. Definitely order whatever the bartender suggests - the drinks are great and make sure to order the pierogies!
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Tattooed Mom
530 South StSit at the gorgeous bar and people watch. Definitely order whatever the bartender suggests - the drinks are great and make sure to order the pierogies!
This classic dive is one of Philly’s hidden gems. Friendly bartenders, good prices, low lighting, locals, and fun tunes from an old jukebox make Friendly Lounge truly a neighborhood bar.
Friendly Lounge
1039 S 8th StThis classic dive is one of Philly’s hidden gems. Friendly bartenders, good prices, low lighting, locals, and fun tunes from an old jukebox make Friendly Lounge truly a neighborhood bar.
BeerLOVE
714 S 4th StThe Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetSouthwark Restaurant
701 S 4th StFounding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South StreetNew Wave Cafe
784 S 3rd StCoeur
824 S 8th StEverything Else
Coeur
824 S 8th StSightseeing
The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, the Bishop White House and the Graff House are just some of the attractions.
119 yerel halk öneriyor
Bağımsızlık Ulusal Tarihi Parkı
The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, the Bishop White House and the Graff House are just some of the attractions.
The park that gave our neighborhood its name. Beautiful to walk through, to sit and relax, to people watch or to visit the revered Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame.
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareThe park that gave our neighborhood its name. Beautiful to walk through, to sit and relax, to people watch or to visit the revered Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame.
One of the original five, public squares laid out by William Penn, this square is the high society center of Philadelphia and anchors the west end of Walnut Street shopping. Sit, eat and watch.
620 yerel halk öneriyor
Rittenhouse Meydanı
135 S 18th StOne of the original five, public squares laid out by William Penn, this square is the high society center of Philadelphia and anchors the west end of Walnut Street shopping. Sit, eat and watch.
For a great view of the Delaware River, take a bus down to Penn's Landing - where William Penn landed in 1682. From there, walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge - it has a walking path over the river!
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Penn's Landing
For a great view of the Delaware River, take a bus down to Penn's Landing - where William Penn landed in 1682. From there, walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge - it has a walking path over the river!
Özgürlük Çanı
526 Market StBetsy Ross Evi
239 Arch StPhiladelphia's famous Boat House Row. Very pretty at night. Great area to walk along the river.
204 yerel halk öneriyor
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowPhiladelphia's famous Boat House Row. Very pretty at night. Great area to walk along the river.
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979. Very beautiful architecture!
75 yerel halk öneriyor
St. Peter ve St. Paul Katedral Bazilikası
1723 Race StThe head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979. Very beautiful architecture!
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdJFK Plaza
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StParks & Nature
Great place to go walking, biking, running, roller blading, kayaking, boat riding. Outdoor movies in the summer. Follow the trail to the Art Museum or even all the way to Valley Forge!
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat place to go walking, biking, running, roller blading, kayaking, boat riding. Outdoor movies in the summer. Follow the trail to the Art Museum or even all the way to Valley Forge!
Spruce Street Harbor Parkı
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdArts & Culture
The Barnes holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings (Matisse, Renoir, Picasso, Cezanne, etc).
560 yerel halk öneriyor
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings (Matisse, Renoir, Picasso, Cezanne, etc).
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. The main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount at the northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
You can find the famous Rocky Statue and Steps here!
1164 yerel halk öneriyor
Philadelphia Sanat Müzesi
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. The main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount at the northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
You can find the famous Rocky Statue and Steps here!
Since 1897, Fleischer has been making art accessible to the community through an array of classes, workshops, exhibitions, and other community based programming. Committed to Samuel Fleisher’s values, they offer classes for any budget, seeking to better both individuals and the community at large through artistic expression.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine StSince 1897, Fleischer has been making art accessible to the community through an array of classes, workshops, exhibitions, and other community based programming. Committed to Samuel Fleisher’s values, they offer classes for any budget, seeking to better both individuals and the community at large through artistic expression.
Founded in 1931, the Davinci Art Alliance is a member driven nonprofit that provides studio and gallery space to local artists and brings art and culture to the community. Check their website for their current and upcoming exhibitions and stop by to support the arts in Philadelphia.
Da Vinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine StFounded in 1931, the Davinci Art Alliance is a member driven nonprofit that provides studio and gallery space to local artists and brings art and culture to the community. Check their website for their current and upcoming exhibitions and stop by to support the arts in Philadelphia.
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St