Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StGreat Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee Place
Hive
1444 S Broad StPhilly Tacos
2011 Reed StCircles Thai
1516 Tasker StThai Takeout
Great Mexican Pizzeria - dine in, take out and delivery.
http://rosariospizzeriarestaurant.net/
19 locals recommend
Rosario's Pizzeria
1256 S 15th StGreat Mexican Pizzeria - dine in, take out and delivery.
http://rosariospizzeriarestaurant.net/
Choy Li
1548 S 19th StChines Takeout
Hardena
1754 S Hicks StDelicious neighborhood Indonesian eatery
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StBar-Restaurant - very good food, outdoor seating
Great coffee and pastries, an original Philadelphia company with several locations throughout the city.
https://www.lacolombe.com/
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveGreat coffee and pastries, an original Philadelphia company with several locations throughout the city.
https://www.lacolombe.com/
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StGreat coffee, pastries and specialty beer.
Bangin' Curry Franklin
Japanese Food Truck on Washington Ave. Only open Fridays and Saturdays.
17th St & Washington Av station
Halal food truck.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveFamous South Philly cheesesteaks.
Restaurants, bar-restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, hair salons of South Street.
37 locals recommend
South Street
South StreetRestaurants, bar-restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, hair salons of South Street.
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StBest brunch in the city.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIconic indoor market, mostly food.
La Rosa Pizzeria
2106 South Broad StreetGood rectangular pizza.
https://www.larosapizzapa.com/
The Tasty Toast
1320 Point Breeze AveDelicious, unassuming, cheap diner.
One of the best pho places in Philadelphia. Located in a Vietnamese plaza with other restaurants and a market.
34 locals recommend
Pho 75
1122 Washington AveOne of the best pho places in Philadelphia. Located in a Vietnamese plaza with other restaurants and a market.
Huong Tram
1601 Washington AveVietnamese restaurant, market and bakery.
Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StAmazing gelato. Original Philadelphia company.
Fantastic French-inspired bakery in the E Passyunk Ave neighborhood.
40 locals recommend
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin StFantastic French-inspired bakery in the E Passyunk Ave neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueNot just bars, but many restaurants and lively at night.
Old City District
231 Market StBoutique shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Parks & Nature
Popular square to hang out in or walk through on a nice day. Smack in the middle of Center City, and a straight shot down 19th street from the house.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StPopular square to hang out in or walk through on a nice day. Smack in the middle of Center City, and a straight shot down 19th street from the house.
The Schuylkill River Trail runs along the river starting at 25th and South Street and continues north all the way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where it merges into Kelly Drive. Excellent, pedestrian-friendly place to walk and enjoy being next to the water while avoiding car traffic.
66 locals recommend
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkThe Schuylkill River Trail runs along the river starting at 25th and South Street and continues north all the way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where it merges into Kelly Drive. Excellent, pedestrian-friendly place to walk and enjoy being next to the water while avoiding car traffic.
Arts & Culture
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StFree student recitals in an intimate setting by extremely talented musicians. One of the best things to do in Philly. http://www.curtis.edu/performances/student-recital-series/
9 locals recommend
Curtis Institute Of Music
1726 Locust StFree student recitals in an intimate setting by extremely talented musicians. One of the best things to do in Philly. http://www.curtis.edu/performances/student-recital-series/
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFree on Wednesday evenings and first Sundays.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFirst Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of medical oddities.
Shopping
17th St & Walnut St station
Lots of clothing stores on Walnut & Chestnut streets in Center City.
Getting Around
Bus stop 1 block from the house takes you to Center City and runs down Market Street towards the Delaware River. Check google maps for real time schedule. Just type in your destination in transit mode. Look for the bus 17 route.
20th St & Morris St
Bus stop 1 block from the house takes you to Center City and runs down Market Street towards the Delaware River. Check google maps for real time schedule. Just type in your destination in transit mode. Look for the bus 17 route.
Broad Street Subway stop on Morris, just 5 blocks from the house. Runs all night Fridays-Sundays.
48 locals recommend
Tasker-Morris Station
Broad Street Subway stop on Morris, just 5 blocks from the house. Runs all night Fridays-Sundays.
Indego Bike Share Station
Indego Bike Share Station
Everything Else
Iconic Philadelphia street. Specialty shops, including the amazing Fante's Kitchen Shop, outdoor produce stands, butchers, coffee shop, Di Bruno Bros. Specialty meats and cheeses.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StIconic Philadelphia street. Specialty shops, including the amazing Fante's Kitchen Shop, outdoor produce stands, butchers, coffee shop, Di Bruno Bros. Specialty meats and cheeses.
Public square in front of City Hall. Cafe, green area, public art and fountain/ice rink (depending on the season).
https://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/fountain
81 locals recommend
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StPublic square in front of City Hall. Cafe, green area, public art and fountain/ice rink (depending on the season).
https://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/fountain