Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Shake Shack
2000 Sansom StGreat burgers and shakes! Plus wine and beer also available
Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StDelicious, varied and sometimes unusual gelato
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveSimply an unbeatable coffee haven
Tasty coffee and a variety of teas all served in a sunny café right on the square
18 locals recommend
Joe Coffee Company
1845 Walnut StTasty coffee and a variety of teas all served in a sunny café right on the square
Parc
227 S 18th StA vibrant and cool French cuisine restaurant. Very exciting for foodies
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StVegetarian burgers that are simply fantastic
Perfect for either a cheap take-out or a nice dine-in Chinese dinner
6 locals recommend
Square on Square Contemporary Chinese Restaurant
274 S 20th StPerfect for either a cheap take-out or a nice dine-in Chinese dinner
Rich and not too spicy Ethiopian cuisine that is eaten by sharing dishes. Almaz is wonderfully friendly; ask for the Chai tea! It's mindblowing
7 locals recommend
Almaz Cafe
140 S 20th StRich and not too spicy Ethiopian cuisine that is eaten by sharing dishes. Almaz is wonderfully friendly; ask for the Chai tea! It's mindblowing
Mainly recommended for the Mocha with real chocolate shavings. They also serve decent crêpes and coffee
Cafe L'Aube on Rittenhouse Square
Mainly recommended for the Mocha with real chocolate shavings. They also serve decent crêpes and coffee
Excellent coffee and even better sandwiches and pastries.
27 locals recommend
Metropolitan Pizza & Cafe (Rittenhouse Square)
262 S 19th StExcellent coffee and even better sandwiches and pastries.
Look no further for satisfying, mid-range and delicious meals from pasta to pizza to salad to sandwich
8 locals recommend
The Spot
272 S 20th StLook no further for satisfying, mid-range and delicious meals from pasta to pizza to salad to sandwich
Twenty Manning
261 S 20th StA classy place for drinks and dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
1913 Sansom StGreat food, drink and happy hour specials
A huge selection of delicious craft beers from around the world, all reasonably priced
47 locals recommend
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut StA huge selection of delicious craft beers from around the world, all reasonably priced
Devil's Alley Bar & Grill
1907 Chestnut StreetSimply great food and often cocktail specials as well
Essentials
Grocery store with a fantastic selection of craft beers and friendly service
40 locals recommend
Food & Friends
1933 Spruce StGrocery store with a fantastic selection of craft beers and friendly service
One place for all your grocery needs, with good quality often organic food at a great price
305 locals recommend
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetOne place for all your grocery needs, with good quality often organic food at a great price
Le Bus Bakery
129 S 18th StDelicious sandwiches and pastries, a must-eat for gourmets
All the groceries you'll ever need. A little pricey but a great variety
44 locals recommend
Di Bruno Bros
1730 Chestnut StAll the groceries you'll ever need. A little pricey but a great variety
Everything Else
Metropolitan Pizza & Cafe (Rittenhouse Square)
262 S 19th StFantastic artisanal bread