Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetGreat for brunches, but expect to wait 20 minutes!
Izumi
1601 E Passyunk AveSUSHI!
Dante & Luigi's
762 S 10th StAwesome Italian with atmosphere.
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveAwesome food. Good beer. Even better whiskey.
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGood pub fare.
Hawthornes
738 S 11th StMorning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StGreat breakfast fare.
Authentic Mexican. You've got to try it. Not the greatest atmosphere, but the food makes up for it, ten times over!
23 locals recommend
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StAuthentic Mexican. You've got to try it. Not the greatest atmosphere, but the food makes up for it, ten times over!
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StCasual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlCasual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu
Chinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot
83 locals recommend
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveChinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot
Cuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
37 locals recommend
Le Virtù
1927 E Passyunk AveCuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust StRestaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe ORIGINAL Philly Cheese-steak.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood dive bar! Colorful people, but VERY SMOKEY!
Low-key underground hangout featuring basic pub grub, a large beer menu & trivia & karaoke nights.
15 locals recommend
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StNeighborhood dive bar! Colorful people, but VERY SMOKEY!
Low-key underground hangout featuring basic pub grub, a large beer menu & trivia & karaoke nights.
Devil's Den
1148 S 11th StAnother good gastro-pub a few blocks away.
Chill beer hall with dark decor serving seasonal American classics & a rotating array of microbrews
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk Ave Chill beer hall with dark decor serving seasonal American classics & a rotating array of microbrews
Shopping
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe historic open air market seen in Rocky.
Essentials
CVS
4314 Locust St7-Eleven
1201 Chestnut StACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveFine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
263 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
929 South StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce StThis market stocks tons of craft beers, & guests can sample pints & snacks while shopping.
34 locals recommend
The Bottle Shop
1616 E Passyunk AveThis market stocks tons of craft beers, & guests can sample pints & snacks while shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayE-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayThe Phightin' Phils!
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StFlyers and the oh, so woeful Sixers :(
Theater of Living Arts
334 South StLive touring acts, music venue.
Arts & Culture
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StPhiladelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFunky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St