Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetCertain times of the day are much busier than others.
They are open 24/7. Carry typical grocery items, has a salad bar, hot prepared food and other items such as toiletries, over the counter pharmaceuticals/ first aid, basic clothing and stationary items.
101 locals recommend
The Fat Chicken
2355 S Bucknell StThey are open 24/7. Carry typical grocery items, has a salad bar, hot prepared food and other items such as toiletries, over the counter pharmaceuticals/ first aid, basic clothing and stationary items.
Wawa
200-210 Lombard St7-Eleven
1201 Chestnut StCVS
4314 Locust StATM Machine & can purchase subway/bus/ trolley tokens
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia has many great museums but this is one of my favorites with an interesting story about the collection and its current location
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPhiladelphia has many great museums but this is one of my favorites with an interesting story about the collection and its current location
One of the bigger museums with great art collection. Famous steps from the Rocky movies and the statue of Rocky Balboa is at the bottom of the steps. You will see people posing for pics next to statue. Please do not ask," Where is the Rocky museum?" lol
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the bigger museums with great art collection. Famous steps from the Rocky movies and the statue of Rocky Balboa is at the bottom of the steps. You will see people posing for pics next to statue. Please do not ask," Where is the Rocky museum?" lol
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBetsy Ross House
239 Arch StLiberty Bell
526 Market StUnited States Mint
151 N Independence Mall EGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1236-40 Washington AveZipcar
30th Street Station
2955 Market StSepta
Philadelphia Pedestrian TransitFood Scene
John's Roast Pork
14 Snyder AveJim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StOregon Steaks
2654 S 10th StThis is the infamous spot that was in the movie Creed- sequel to the Rocky Balboa story.
35 locals recommend
Max's Steaks
3653 Germantown AveThis is the infamous spot that was in the movie Creed- sequel to the Rocky Balboa story.
One of my favorites. Food is made fresh to order. Interesting variations of typical italian food. Family owned and operated. Francesca will greet you as you come in the door. Very quaint and charming. Reservations are recommended
15 locals recommend
Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk AveOne of my favorites. Food is made fresh to order. Interesting variations of typical italian food. Family owned and operated. Francesca will greet you as you come in the door. Very quaint and charming. Reservations are recommended
Good American Continental Cuisine with typical diner type food and other unique dishes. The building is an old mansion. Great ambiance, good service, portions plentiful and reasonably priced. Prefer going there on weekdays. Saturdays and Sundays there is a wait. Walking distance of apartment.
99 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StGood American Continental Cuisine with typical diner type food and other unique dishes. The building is an old mansion. Great ambiance, good service, portions plentiful and reasonably priced. Prefer going there on weekdays. Saturdays and Sundays there is a wait. Walking distance of apartment.
Old school bakery that has been part of South Philly for generations. They give you a tray and you walk around the store selecting the pastries and cookies you want. They also have an outpost at the Italian Market in Redding Terminal at 11th Street btw Filbert and Arch streets
42 locals recommend
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th StOld school bakery that has been part of South Philly for generations. They give you a tray and you walk around the store selecting the pastries and cookies you want. They also have an outpost at the Italian Market in Redding Terminal at 11th Street btw Filbert and Arch streets
I like the location near Rittenhouse Square the best out of the 3 locations because they also have very interesting and freshly prepared soups, salads and other food.
17 locals recommend
Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe
4013 Walnut StI like the location near Rittenhouse Square the best out of the 3 locations because they also have very interesting and freshly prepared soups, salads and other food.
This place is infamous and you must take a walk through. There are specialty food concession stands like cheese, spices, meat, fish, produce and desserts. There are other spots throughout the market where you can sit down and eat a casual meal. For breakfast, I recommend the Downhome Diner and order the philly cheesesteak omlet. Amy's cookies and 4th street cookies get discounted to 50 cents and a dollar after 5pm shortly before the market closes. Delish! Baked fresh daily.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThis place is infamous and you must take a walk through. There are specialty food concession stands like cheese, spices, meat, fish, produce and desserts. There are other spots throughout the market where you can sit down and eat a casual meal. For breakfast, I recommend the Downhome Diner and order the philly cheesesteak omlet. Amy's cookies and 4th street cookies get discounted to 50 cents and a dollar after 5pm shortly before the market closes. Delish! Baked fresh daily.
Food is farm to table. Great brunch menu with food made fresh to order. Portions are just right. Staff is friendly and extremely accommodating. Reservation is suggested for brunch on weekends.
42 locals recommend
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom StFood is farm to table. Great brunch menu with food made fresh to order. Portions are just right. Staff is friendly and extremely accommodating. Reservation is suggested for brunch on weekends.
In addition to their Brick Oven Pizza ... they offer a full menu of Continental and Italian Dishes including Burgers, Salads, Wraps and entrees like Chicken Piccata and Grilled Salmon in a very nice and comfortable dining room.
There is also a bar that you can sit at to have drinks and appetizers. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days.
16 locals recommend
Savas Brick Oven Pizza
3505 Lancaster AveIn addition to their Brick Oven Pizza ... they offer a full menu of Continental and Italian Dishes including Burgers, Salads, Wraps and entrees like Chicken Piccata and Grilled Salmon in a very nice and comfortable dining room.
There is also a bar that you can sit at to have drinks and appetizers. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good local pub type food. Happy hour drinks and appetizers half price everyday 5-7pm. Indoor and outdoor seating with firepit outside. Walking distance to apartment. Some nights they have live music.
12 locals recommend
Landmark Americana, University City
3333 Market StGood local pub type food. Happy hour drinks and appetizers half price everyday 5-7pm. Indoor and outdoor seating with firepit outside. Walking distance to apartment. Some nights they have live music.
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
1627 Walnut StBloomingdale's Outlet
1625 Chestnut StCentury 21
821 Market StDesigner clothing and quality household items at huge discounts.