Guidebook for Philadelphia

Jennifer
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

specialty beer and amazing sandwiches - I highly recommend this place they have beer tastings and other fun events. A hipster hangout.
74 residents recomanen
Rybrew
2600 W Girard Ave
74 residents recomanen
specialty beer and amazing sandwiches - I highly recommend this place they have beer tastings and other fun events. A hipster hangout.
good pie
13 residents recomanen
Lazos Pizza & Grill
2533 Poplar St
13 residents recomanen
good pie
bar / restaurant with really good food
27 residents recomanen
Bridgid's
27 residents recomanen
bar / restaurant with really good food
good breakfast sandwiches or deli food
40 residents recomanen
Rybread
1711 Fairmount Ave
40 residents recomanen
good breakfast sandwiches or deli food
great for brunch, lunch or coffee
137 residents recomanen
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount Ave
137 residents recomanen
great for brunch, lunch or coffee
byob sushi!
27 residents recomanen
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd St
27 residents recomanen
byob sushi!
good food, semi fancy dining
36 residents recomanen
Hickory Lane American Bistro
2025 Fairmount Ave
36 residents recomanen
good food, semi fancy dining
This pizza place is close (3-5 min walk) and has a nice sit-down atmosphere - food is decent
28 residents recomanen
Angelino's Restaurant
849 N 25th St
28 residents recomanen
This pizza place is close (3-5 min walk) and has a nice sit-down atmosphere - food is decent
great spanish food
65 residents recomanen
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount Ave
65 residents recomanen
great spanish food
get in line early for brunch!
104 residents recomanen
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Ave
104 residents recomanen
get in line early for brunch!
this place has a nice atmosphere and outdoor bar area
58 residents recomanen
Fare
2028 Fairmount Ave
58 residents recomanen
this place has a nice atmosphere and outdoor bar area
Cute little cafe - coffee and teas
42 residents recomanen
Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th St
42 residents recomanen
Cute little cafe - coffee and teas
Kind of a far walk but if you're in the Fairmount area this place has good food
42 residents recomanen
St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green St
42 residents recomanen
Kind of a far walk but if you're in the Fairmount area this place has good food
this place is new and looks good - upscale pizza place
73 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill St
73 residents recomanen
this place is new and looks good - upscale pizza place
I loooove this place for breakfast - 20 min walk and worth it.
11 residents recomanen
Le Pain Quotidien
1937 Callowhill St
11 residents recomanen
I loooove this place for breakfast - 20 min walk and worth it.
Wifi, chill, good food/coffee
30 residents recomanen
Mugshots Coffeehouse
1925 Fairmount Avenue
30 residents recomanen
Wifi, chill, good food/coffee
This place is called Era - they are a small, local Ethiopian bar and restaurant. I recommend it if you're in the mood for some traditional ethnic cuisine. Plus it's very close (2 min walk)
2800 Poplar St
2800 Poplar Street
This place is called Era - they are a small, local Ethiopian bar and restaurant. I recommend it if you're in the mood for some traditional ethnic cuisine. Plus it's very close (2 min walk)
Got that craving for something sweet? This place has ice scream and cakes. Try a Philly blast!
31 residents recomanen
Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount Ave
31 residents recomanen
Got that craving for something sweet? This place has ice scream and cakes. Try a Philly blast!
Looking for Indian food? This place is excellent.
8 residents recomanen
King of Tandoor
1824 Callowhill St
8 residents recomanen
Looking for Indian food? This place is excellent.
Looking for a cheap place for breakfast (bacon/eggs?) Blue Jay is your typical diner and very close.
23 residents recomanen
Blue Jay
2900 W Girard Ave
23 residents recomanen
Looking for a cheap place for breakfast (bacon/eggs?) Blue Jay is your typical diner and very close.
This place is a swank/trendy japanese restaurant.
15 residents recomanen
Doma Japanese Restaurant
1822 Callowhill St
15 residents recomanen
This place is a swank/trendy japanese restaurant.
Authentic/good Greek food!
43 residents recomanen
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount Ave
43 residents recomanen
Authentic/good Greek food!
Uncle Nick's Pizza - this place just opened up and look's pretty good from the outside.
2825 W Girard Ave
Uncle Nick's Pizza - this place just opened up and look's pretty good from the outside.
Looking for someplace fancy for dinner within walking distance? This place is a historic restaurant and overlooks the Schuylkill River. This is a for sure date night dinner.
14 residents recomanen
Water Works by Cescaphe
640 Waterworks Dr
14 residents recomanen
Looking for someplace fancy for dinner within walking distance? This place is a historic restaurant and overlooks the Schuylkill River. This is a for sure date night dinner.
Mediterranean food!
27 residents recomanen
Figs
2501 Meredith St
27 residents recomanen
Mediterranean food!
BYOB sushi close by!
20 residents recomanen
Dasiwa
735 N 26th St
20 residents recomanen
BYOB sushi close by!
really good fro-yo
7 residents recomanen
Jesse Frank: Real Estate PA & NJ
7 residents recomanen
really good fro-yo
Amazing coffee and homemade scones made right there fresh!
65 residents recomanen
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard Ave
65 residents recomanen
Amazing coffee and homemade scones made right there fresh!
Irish pub with really good food
21 residents recomanen
The Black Taxi
745-747 N 25th St
21 residents recomanen
Irish pub with really good food
Trio BYOB moved here - asian fusion
2601 Pennsylvania Ave
Trio BYOB moved here - asian fusion
Microbrewery and food
53 residents recomanen
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard Ave
53 residents recomanen
Microbrewery and food
burgers
32 residents recomanen
Spot Gourmet Burgers
2821 W Girard Ave
32 residents recomanen
burgers
good small plates and happy hour prices
20 residents recomanen
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
1901 Callowhill St
20 residents recomanen
good small plates and happy hour prices
really good Pho and Vietnamese spot on Fairmount
12 residents recomanen
iPHO
1921 Fairmount Ave
12 residents recomanen
really good Pho and Vietnamese spot on Fairmount

Drinks & Nightlife

good food, drinks, and live music
14 residents recomanen
North Star Bar
2639 Poplar Street
14 residents recomanen
good food, drinks, and live music
wine and live jazz!
Paris Wine Bar
2303 Fairmount Ave
wine and live jazz!
nice place for drink/food
40 residents recomanen
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount Ave
40 residents recomanen
nice place for drink/food
restaurant and bar, good food
19 residents recomanen
Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd Street
19 residents recomanen
restaurant and bar, good food
good food and spirits
35 residents recomanen
London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave
35 residents recomanen
good food and spirits
good food / drinks, outdoor seating
53 residents recomanen
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Ave
53 residents recomanen
good food / drinks, outdoor seating
bar with entertainment including DJs and trivia depending on the night
42 residents recomanen
Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount Ave
42 residents recomanen
bar with entertainment including DJs and trivia depending on the night
best mussels you will ever have
61 residents recomanen
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th St
61 residents recomanen
best mussels you will ever have
fun bar with pool tables
12 residents recomanen
Green Room
42 W 11th St
12 residents recomanen
fun bar with pool tables
local bar with karaoke nights
6 residents recomanen
Brown Street Pub
795 North 24th Street
6 residents recomanen
local bar with karaoke nights
local bar - all drinks are $2.75 (cheap!)
10 residents recomanen
Krupa's Tavern
2701 Brown St
10 residents recomanen
local bar - all drinks are $2.75 (cheap!)
If you're in the area this place is good and popular - sometimes they have banana bread bear or other seasonal flavors!
37 residents recomanen
Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill St
37 residents recomanen
If you're in the area this place is good and popular - sometimes they have banana bread bear or other seasonal flavors!
Don't be fooled by the outside - this place is a swank bar/restaurant with fancy cocktails.
18 residents recomanen
Rose Tattoo Cafe
1847 Callowhill St
18 residents recomanen
Don't be fooled by the outside - this place is a swank bar/restaurant with fancy cocktails.
Sarah's Place - a revitalized bar with a 1960's feel. Get the "ham sandwich" for three dollars (beer and a shot) and play old school Atari.
2711 W Girard Ave
2711 West Girard Avenue
Sarah's Place - a revitalized bar with a 1960's feel. Get the "ham sandwich" for three dollars (beer and a shot) and play old school Atari.

Arts & Culture

a wall to wall collection of famous pieces of art
560 residents recomanen
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 residents recomanen
a wall to wall collection of famous pieces of art
the zoo is walking distance or a short ride on the light rail!
416 residents recomanen
Zoo de Filadèlfia
3400 W Girard Ave
416 residents recomanen
the zoo is walking distance or a short ride on the light rail!
I-max theatre and a wonderful butterfly room
458 residents recomanen
Institut Franklin
222 N 20th St
458 residents recomanen
I-max theatre and a wonderful butterfly room
see where Al Capone was imprisoned!
433 residents recomanen
Presó estatal de l'est
2027 Fairmount Ave
433 residents recomanen
see where Al Capone was imprisoned!
Another fabulous museum!
225 residents recomanen
Museu Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
225 residents recomanen
Another fabulous museum!
Don't forget to get your picture taken with Rocky!
1164 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Filadèlfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 residents recomanen
Don't forget to get your picture taken with Rocky!
A well kept secret - this place is beautiful
49 residents recomanen
Casa i jardí japonès Shofuso
Horticultural Drive
49 residents recomanen
A well kept secret - this place is beautiful
This place is downtown but worth seeing
333 residents recomanen
First Food Market
116 S 21st St
333 residents recomanen
This place is downtown but worth seeing

Everything Else

this is a great place to go for a run, bike or walk along the Schuylkill River!
204 residents recomanen
Fila de les Cases de les Barques
1 Boathouse Row
204 residents recomanen
this is a great place to go for a run, bike or walk along the Schuylkill River!
Walking distance to frisbee golf and Strawberry Green Driving Range!
19 residents recomanen
Sedgley Woods Disc Golf
West Oxford Street
19 residents recomanen
Walking distance to frisbee golf and Strawberry Green Driving Range!
Want to take a yoga class during your stay? Wake up yoga is a 5 min walk and has great drop-in classes!
Wake Up Yoga Fairmount
2329 Parrish St
Want to take a yoga class during your stay? Wake up yoga is a 5 min walk and has great drop-in classes!
Want to get a message or facial during your stay? I have a membership and can get you a guest discount!
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
1425 Locust St
Want to get a message or facial during your stay? I have a membership and can get you a guest discount!
Need spa/hair or mani pedi? This place is fabulous and they will pamper you with wine during your appointment
The Beehive Hair Salon
1719 Fairmount Ave
Need spa/hair or mani pedi? This place is fabulous and they will pamper you with wine during your appointment

Essentials

Need groceries? Whole foods is a 20 min walk
269 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
269 residents recomanen
Need groceries? Whole foods is a 20 min walk
about a 10-15 min walk if you need basic items
326 residents recomanen
CVS
4314 Locust St
326 residents recomanen
about a 10-15 min walk if you need basic items
This is a grocery store AND a fabulous coffee/restaurant - great for lunch or brunch
79 residents recomanen
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount Ave
79 residents recomanen
This is a grocery store AND a fabulous coffee/restaurant - great for lunch or brunch
need booze? 5-10 min walk
176 residents recomanen
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 residents recomanen
need booze? 5-10 min walk

Entertainment & Activities

Museum fun for the family
214 residents recomanen
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
214 residents recomanen
Museum fun for the family