Melissa's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This pleasant neighborhood is ours! It’s a convenient, family friendly residential neighborhood close to Center City and other great neighborhoods.
15 residents recomanen
Bella Vista
This pleasant neighborhood is ours! It’s a convenient, family friendly residential neighborhood close to Center City and other great neighborhoods.
It’s vibrant, full of great places to eat, and about a mile north of us.
208 residents recomanen
China Town
It’s vibrant, full of great places to eat, and about a mile north of us.
In the 60’s it was where all the hippies met (like in the song), and then later the punks took it over. There are lots of little shops and bars. The youth cruise up and down. It’s busiest around 4th or so, but there are other pockets of activity.
74 residents recomanen
South Street
South StreetIn the 60’s it was where all the hippies met (like in the song), and then later the punks took it over. There are lots of little shops and bars. The youth cruise up and down. It’s busiest around 4th or so, but there are other pockets of activity.
This swank neighborhood features a lovely little park which is great for people watching and relaxing. There’s a lot of shopping and plenty of good restaurants near by. If you appreciate architecture the residential streets are wonderful.
620 residents recomanen
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StThis swank neighborhood features a lovely little park which is great for people watching and relaxing. There’s a lot of shopping and plenty of good restaurants near by. If you appreciate architecture the residential streets are wonderful.
There are several good restaurants and bars around the intersection of 13th and Sansom which is close to City Hall about a mile away from us. The gayborhood is close by too.
7 residents recomanen
Midtown Village
There are several good restaurants and bars around the intersection of 13th and Sansom which is close to City Hall about a mile away from us. The gayborhood is close by too.
The neighborhood food scene
This is the oldest outdoor market in the country with produce, butchers, fish mongers, restaurants, and amazing cheese shops.
419 residents recomanen
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThis is the oldest outdoor market in the country with produce, butchers, fish mongers, restaurants, and amazing cheese shops.
The ingredients are so fresh and everything is exquisitely prepared. Not only is their Thai food delicious, but they are truly generous members of our community- I will never forget their kindness to those in need during lockdown. Do yourself a favor and experience sincere and expert hospitality at this gem of a restaurant. It’s BYOB.
10 residents recomanen
Kalaya Thai Kitchen
4 S 9th StThe ingredients are so fresh and everything is exquisitely prepared. Not only is their Thai food delicious, but they are truly generous members of our community- I will never forget their kindness to those in need during lockdown. Do yourself a favor and experience sincere and expert hospitality at this gem of a restaurant. It’s BYOB.
They pay attention to every detail at this fantastic Mexican restaurant. The tamarind margarita with the spicy salt rim is highly recommended. Everything is fresh and delicious.
23 residents recomanen
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StThey pay attention to every detail at this fantastic Mexican restaurant. The tamarind margarita with the spicy salt rim is highly recommended. Everything is fresh and delicious.
Right across the street is this classic and proper Italian American restaurant with all of the comforting standards. Once the site of an infamous mob hit, it’s now safe enough to be one of the president’s favorites.
17 residents recomanen
Dante & Luigi's
762 S 10th StRight across the street is this classic and proper Italian American restaurant with all of the comforting standards. Once the site of an infamous mob hit, it’s now safe enough to be one of the president’s favorites.
As seen on Netflix, enjoy the famously delicious food made by people who really make the city great. Chef Martinez defends the rights of the immigrants who are so important to our restaurants, and she preserves traditional ways of cooking.
39 residents recomanen
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StAs seen on Netflix, enjoy the famously delicious food made by people who really make the city great. Chef Martinez defends the rights of the immigrants who are so important to our restaurants, and she preserves traditional ways of cooking.
There is a lot of great Vietnamese food in the neighborhood. This restaurant is consistent, just a few blocks away, has a liquor license, and is very attractively appointed for the price point. Seating arrangements are flexible if you’re looking to book a large table.
20 residents recomanen
Le Viet
1019 S 11th StThere is a lot of great Vietnamese food in the neighborhood. This restaurant is consistent, just a few blocks away, has a liquor license, and is very attractively appointed for the price point. Seating arrangements are flexible if you’re looking to book a large table.
This little BYOB has exquisitely prepared seafood. It’s great for a lovely date night.
40 residents recomanen
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StThis little BYOB has exquisitely prepared seafood. It’s great for a lovely date night.
Pizzas and sandwiches are really delicious here. People come from far and wide, but luckily for us, it’s right around the corner. If you want to try a Philly cheese steak, theirs is definitely a step above Pat’s and Geno’s.
15 residents recomanen
Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly
736 S 9th StPizzas and sandwiches are really delicious here. People come from far and wide, but luckily for us, it’s right around the corner. If you want to try a Philly cheese steak, theirs is definitely a step above Pat’s and Geno’s.
This BYOB casual spot has great Indonesian food. The prices can’t be beat, and the people are wonderful. It’s located in an Asian shopping center with other spots worth visiting.
14 residents recomanen
Sky Cafe
1122 Washington AveThis BYOB casual spot has great Indonesian food. The prices can’t be beat, and the people are wonderful. It’s located in an Asian shopping center with other spots worth visiting.
If you’re hungry really late at night, this is the gritty spot you need. The tacos are great.
6 residents recomanen
Taqueria La Prima
1104 S 9th StIf you’re hungry really late at night, this is the gritty spot you need. The tacos are great.
Local bar
This casual corner bar has decent food, a pool table, amenable locals, and some nights you can play Quizzo or sing karaoke. You can get six packs to go. It used to be smoky, but since Covid restrictions have lifted, they haven’t been allowing cigarettes inside.
15 residents recomanen
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StThis casual corner bar has decent food, a pool table, amenable locals, and some nights you can play Quizzo or sing karaoke. You can get six packs to go. It used to be smoky, but since Covid restrictions have lifted, they haven’t been allowing cigarettes inside.
Tattooed Mom
530 South StThis is our local punk rock bar.
This is a very pretty place. It’s quiet and sophisticated but not overly fancy. The casual French food is good .
41 residents recomanen
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetThis is a very pretty place. It’s quiet and sophisticated but not overly fancy. The casual French food is good .
Bakery
They bake great Italian bread and have been doing so for ages.
Sarcone's Bakery
758 S 9th StIsgro Pastries
1009 Christian StTraditional Italian sweets- cannolis etc.
Coffee Shop
This is our favorite little boho cafe with outdoor seating in the Italian Market. Anthony’s next door has a more conservative vibe if that’s your thing.
11 residents recomanen
Gleaner's Cafe
917 S 9th StThis is our favorite little boho cafe with outdoor seating in the Italian Market. Anthony’s next door has a more conservative vibe if that’s your thing.
This classy and serene coffee shop is a great place to get some work done. It’s nicer than the chain option down the street.
41 residents recomanen
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StThis classy and serene coffee shop is a great place to get some work done. It’s nicer than the chain option down the street.
Beer Store
They have a great selection.
Bella Vista Beer Distributors
755 S 11th StSupermarket
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveThis is the fancier of the two closest markets.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveThis is the regular no frills supermarket close by.
Hung Vuong Supermarket
1122 Washington AveThis is our Asian supermarket close by.