Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
The best brunch spot in South Philly, if not the world. The food is delicious and plentiful, the atmosphere is cozy, and the owner is delightfully salty. Make sure to check out the housemade hot sauce
18 locals recommend
Porto
1301 South 11th StreetThe best brunch spot in South Philly, if not the world. The food is delicious and plentiful, the atmosphere is cozy, and the owner is delightfully salty. Make sure to check out the housemade hot sauce
Deliciously satisfying and affordable platters of Mexican food. Great place to fill up while on the go.
20 locals recommend
Restaurant Taqueria El Jarocho
1138 S 13th StDeliciously satisfying and affordable platters of Mexican food. Great place to fill up while on the go.
Popular brunch spot, with enormous portions of creatively crafted dishes.
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StPopular brunch spot, with enormous portions of creatively crafted dishes.
Some of the craftiest and classiest whisky cocktails in town, along with tasty small plates.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveSome of the craftiest and classiest whisky cocktails in town, along with tasty small plates.
A friendly, sun-lit cafe with good coffee, pastries and light dare. It's conveniently right on the corner of our block too.
33 locals recommend
Hive
1444 S Broad StA friendly, sun-lit cafe with good coffee, pastries and light dare. It's conveniently right on the corner of our block too.
A relatively new addition to the neighborhood, this friendly Malaysian restaurant specializes in char-grilled meat skewers. It's BYOB so grab a bottle of wine on your way in.
18 locals recommend
Saté Kampar
611 E Passyunk AveA relatively new addition to the neighborhood, this friendly Malaysian restaurant specializes in char-grilled meat skewers. It's BYOB so grab a bottle of wine on your way in.
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StBest pizza in the neighborhood
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip local pub, with next-level bar food and a spot-on draft list.
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StHip local pub, with next-level bar food and a spot-on draft list.
Intimate music venue that draws both touring and locals acts, with a good tap list and bar food.
57 locals recommend
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StIntimate music venue that draws both touring and locals acts, with a good tap list and bar food.
This modern Mexican cantina is perfect for wiling away summer evenings thanks to its large outdoor patio.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveThis modern Mexican cantina is perfect for wiling away summer evenings thanks to its large outdoor patio.
Smallish dance club that features top local DJs and draws an indie crowd.
45 locals recommend
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StSmallish dance club that features top local DJs and draws an indie crowd.
Sightseeing
The beating heart of Passyunk Avenue. Great place to sit and take in the scene, and the neighborhood top gourmet restaurants are a stone's throw away.
14 locals recommend
The Singing Fountain
1538 S 11th StThe beating heart of Passyunk Avenue. Great place to sit and take in the scene, and the neighborhood top gourmet restaurants are a stone's throw away.
A taste of old-world Italy right in South Philadelphia. Street vendors hawk produce on the sidewalk, and specialty food shops and eclectic cafes fill the storefronts. A must-see, loved by tourists and locals alike.
Note: The market tends to be much quieter on Sundays, with many vendors closed.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StA taste of old-world Italy right in South Philadelphia. Street vendors hawk produce on the sidewalk, and specialty food shops and eclectic cafes fill the storefronts. A must-see, loved by tourists and locals alike.
Note: The market tends to be much quieter on Sundays, with many vendors closed.
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveAll-purpose supermarket
Arts & Culture
The magic gardens are the masterpiece of Philly artist Isaiah Zagar, filled with surreal mosaics and bizarre sculptures. Definitely a unique attraction, and its location is in the heart of bustling and quirky South Street.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StThe magic gardens are the masterpiece of Philly artist Isaiah Zagar, filled with surreal mosaics and bizarre sculptures. Definitely a unique attraction, and its location is in the heart of bustling and quirky South Street.