Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Big German-style beer garden with communal seating, ping pong & food options to soak up the brews. http://www.frankfordhall.com/
275 residents recomanen
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveBig German-style beer garden with communal seating, ping pong & food options to soak up the brews. http://www.frankfordhall.com/
Compact, bi-level indie rock venue also offering craft beers & seasonal American eats.
248 residents recomanen
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveCompact, bi-level indie rock venue also offering craft beers & seasonal American eats.
Barcade
1114 Frankford Ave80's video games in a bar. What's not to like?
WXPN
3025 Walnut StEvery Friday there is a "free at noon" concert.
http://www.xpn.org/events/free-at-noon
I go here for a decent selection of wine and liquors
43 residents recomanen
Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection
180 W Girard AveI go here for a decent selection of wine and liquors
Interstate Drafthouse
1235 E Palmer StNice patio and cheap beer selection at this dive bar.
An epic bottled beer list is just one highlight of the vegan-friendly Memphis Taproom, which also boasts 10 craft beers on tap and extensive brunch, lunch and dinner menus.
82 residents recomanen
Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StAn epic bottled beer list is just one highlight of the vegan-friendly Memphis Taproom, which also boasts 10 craft beers on tap and extensive brunch, lunch and dinner menus.
Located in a Kensington warehouse long known for its brewing roots, it produces some of the city’s favorite microbrews. A bar without a PBC brew on tap is a rare find, indeed.
64 residents recomanen
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveLocated in a Kensington warehouse long known for its brewing roots, it produces some of the city’s favorite microbrews. A bar without a PBC brew on tap is a rare find, indeed.
Brewery in walking distance. Local brewery offering tours & a tasting room with pool tables, shuffleboard & pub grub.
118 residents recomanen
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StBrewery in walking distance. Local brewery offering tours & a tasting room with pool tables, shuffleboard & pub grub.
This concert venue set in a historic building hosts a variety of music genres & has 3 bars.
94 residents recomanen
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StThis concert venue set in a historic building hosts a variety of music genres & has 3 bars.
A concert venue originally founded by Herbert Spivak, and his brothers Jerry Spivak and Allen Spivak.
31 residents recomanen
Franklin Music Hall
421 N 7th StA concert venue originally founded by Herbert Spivak, and his brothers Jerry Spivak and Allen Spivak.
New music venue in the neighborhood. Fits 3,000 attendees. Opened in the summer of 2016.
138 residents recomanen
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StNew music venue in the neighborhood. Fits 3,000 attendees. Opened in the summer of 2016.
2nd Story Brewing
117 Chestnut Stsoaring brewpub with elevated bar bites
Vintage brewery revamped into a friendly taproom with approachable bar fare & growlers to go.
17 residents recomanen
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company
1710 N 5th StVintage brewery revamped into a friendly taproom with approachable bar fare & growlers to go.
Lively bar with a menu ranging from pizza to sushi & rotating seasonal beers, some made in-house.
57 residents recomanen
Manayunk Brewing
4120 Main StLively bar with a menu ranging from pizza to sushi & rotating seasonal beers, some made in-house.
Regional brewpub chain dispensing housemade beers & elevated American comfort fare.
103 residents recomanen
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown AveRegional brewpub chain dispensing housemade beers & elevated American comfort fare.
One of my favorite dive bars in the neighborhood.
This basic hangout features a variety of beers on tap, plus music events & a menu of pub grub.
39 residents recomanen
Fishtown Tavern
1301 Frankford AveOne of my favorite dive bars in the neighborhood.
This basic hangout features a variety of beers on tap, plus music events & a menu of pub grub.
Located next to the apartment. Live bands play most nights at this 2-floor watering hole with red-leather booths & dim lighting.
35 residents recomanen
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StLocated next to the apartment. Live bands play most nights at this 2-floor watering hole with red-leather booths & dim lighting.
Cash-only dive bar with a deck under the train tracks has weekly live music & draws a diverse crowd.
45 residents recomanen
El Bar
1356 N Front StCash-only dive bar with a deck under the train tracks has weekly live music & draws a diverse crowd.
800+ beers line up in prominent coolers at this bi-level hangout with a gastropub menu & local art.
62 residents recomanen
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford Ave800+ beers line up in prominent coolers at this bi-level hangout with a gastropub menu & local art.
A concert venue located on South Street. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the late 1900s as a nickelodeon.
62 residents recomanen
Theater of Living Arts
334 South StA concert venue located on South Street. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the late 1900s as a nickelodeon.
Garage door-fronted cafe with locally sourced eats & an upstairs bar hosting live music at night.
14 residents recomanen
MilkBoy Philadelphia
1100 Chestnut StGarage door-fronted cafe with locally sourced eats & an upstairs bar hosting live music at night.
Quaint local tavern with a retro vibe offers gastropub dining plus craft beers & brown spirits.
40 residents recomanen
Lloyd
529 E Girard AveQuaint local tavern with a retro vibe offers gastropub dining plus craft beers & brown spirits.
It's not my thing, but if it's yours here is what they have to offer. Storefront offering cigars, pipes, hookahs & other accessories as well as a smoking lounge.
Xhale Lounge
453 E Girard AveIt's not my thing, but if it's yours here is what they have to offer. Storefront offering cigars, pipes, hookahs & other accessories as well as a smoking lounge.
A new vodka distillery that opened in the neighborhood.
23 residents recomanen
Stateside Urbancraft Vodka
1700 N Hancock StA new vodka distillery that opened in the neighborhood.
It's a wonderfully designed cocktail bar and lounge that opened in Feb. 2017. The bars is open most hours, and the distillery is attached and is available for tours.
They are known for making Bluecoat Gin, Vieux Carré Absinthe Supérieure, The Bay Vodka and Penn 1681 Vodka.
20 residents recomanen
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StIt's a wonderfully designed cocktail bar and lounge that opened in Feb. 2017. The bars is open most hours, and the distillery is attached and is available for tours.
They are known for making Bluecoat Gin, Vieux Carré Absinthe Supérieure, The Bay Vodka and Penn 1681 Vodka.
Newly opened in March 2017. It's a brewpub for the company's popular beers with small bites in an industrial-chic hangout.
56 residents recomanen
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetNewly opened in March 2017. It's a brewpub for the company's popular beers with small bites in an industrial-chic hangout.
Only opened on the weekend.
Our building used once served as a stable, and much of its architecture, including the horse stalls, have been preserved. The building now provides a home to a custom-made still, as well as the rick house where we barrel age our whiskey.
In addition to the working distillery, we also feature a beautiful bar and tasting room where you can sample our whiskey and enjoy craft cocktails created by our in-house mixologist Sam. Our Heritage Collection and New Liberty whiskeys, spirits-related gifts, and other locally sourced products can be purchased in our retail space.
11 residents recomanen
New Liberty Distillery
1431 Cadwallader StOnly opened on the weekend.
Our building used once served as a stable, and much of its architecture, including the horse stalls, have been preserved. The building now provides a home to a custom-made still, as well as the rick house where we barrel age our whiskey.
In addition to the working distillery, we also feature a beautiful bar and tasting room where you can sample our whiskey and enjoy craft cocktails created by our in-house mixologist Sam. Our Heritage Collection and New Liberty whiskeys, spirits-related gifts, and other locally sourced products can be purchased in our retail space.
Only opened on the weekends.
Red Brick Craft Distillery was born out of a love of high quality, small batch spirits. Made with local ingredients and a focus on craftsmanship and innovation, our spirits embody the spirit of Philadelphia, a city with a rich history of industry and manufacturing that has become the premiere food and drink destinations in the country. From our sugar wash rum to our barrel aged whiskey, we pour our hearts and souls into making hand crafted spirits so that you can enjoy what you pour into your glass.
Red Brick Distillery
2628 Martha StOnly opened on the weekends.
Red Brick Craft Distillery was born out of a love of high quality, small batch spirits. Made with local ingredients and a focus on craftsmanship and innovation, our spirits embody the spirit of Philadelphia, a city with a rich history of industry and manufacturing that has become the premiere food and drink destinations in the country. From our sugar wash rum to our barrel aged whiskey, we pour our hearts and souls into making hand crafted spirits so that you can enjoy what you pour into your glass.
Tastings available on the weekends.
We are a Pennsylvania "Limited Distillery" and all of our products are distilled and bottled on site in our East Kensington distillery...that means we can sell direct to retail consumers and to PLCB licensed establishments. Come visit us
6 residents recomanen
Rowhouse Spirits Distillery
Tastings available on the weekends.
We are a Pennsylvania "Limited Distillery" and all of our products are distilled and bottled on site in our East Kensington distillery...that means we can sell direct to retail consumers and to PLCB licensed establishments. Come visit us
Dozens of draft beers & traditional brewpub fare from the Chicago-based producer.
7 residents recomanen
Goose Island Brewhouse
1002 Canal StDozens of draft beers & traditional brewpub fare from the Chicago-based producer.
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurant in Philly!
New American eatery in a Rittenhouse brownstone serving upscale large & small plates plus cocktails
93 residents recomanen
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut StOne of my favorite restaurant in Philly!
New American eatery in a Rittenhouse brownstone serving upscale large & small plates plus cocktails
A restaurant, urban garden and jazz bar with seasonal handmade food, 36 drafts, a tidy wine list and large whiskey selection.
47 residents recomanen
Heritage
914 N 2nd StA restaurant, urban garden and jazz bar with seasonal handmade food, 36 drafts, a tidy wine list and large whiskey selection.
So. Many. Great. Food. Options. And it's huge. If you don't like crowds, avoid it on the weekends. It's been opened since 1892.
739 residents recomanen
Mercat de Reading Terminal
1136 N 12th StSo. Many. Great. Food. Options. And it's huge. If you don't like crowds, avoid it on the weekends. It's been opened since 1892.
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
It's also great for people that aren't traditional vegetarians as their menu is very filling.
76 residents recomanen
Vedge
1221 Locust StRestaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
It's also great for people that aren't traditional vegetarians as their menu is very filling.
Amazing Israeli food - best I've had in Philly! Consistently voted one of the best restaurants, and rightfully so. Reservations fill months in advance, but don't let that scare you away. We are able to walk in and grab dinner at the bar - if you don't mind waiting 30 minutes.
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu
138 residents recomanen
Zahav
237 St James PlAmazing Israeli food - best I've had in Philly! Consistently voted one of the best restaurants, and rightfully so. Reservations fill months in advance, but don't let that scare you away. We are able to walk in and grab dinner at the bar - if you don't mind waiting 30 minutes.
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu
The well know coffee joint started right here in Philly.
334 residents recomanen
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveThe well know coffee joint started right here in Philly.
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
140 residents recomanen
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AvePopular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
Hand-Made, Super-Premium Ice Creams and Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts for open-minded, convivial Philadelphians.
60 residents recomanen
Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveHand-Made, Super-Premium Ice Creams and Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts for open-minded, convivial Philadelphians.
Kensington Quarters is a full-service restaurant, butcher shop and bar. We source from the region’s most dedicated farmers and producers to provide our customers the healthiest, best-tasting food...
55 residents recomanen
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveKensington Quarters is a full-service restaurant, butcher shop and bar. We source from the region’s most dedicated farmers and producers to provide our customers the healthiest, best-tasting food...
Gryphon Cafe
100 W Oxford StThis coffee shop is located in my building :)
Steap and Grind
1619 Frankford AveAnother great coffee shop in the neighborhood
Great pizza - but beware, it is a little pricy. But, it does host the worlds first pizza museum.
111 residents recomanen
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveGreat pizza - but beware, it is a little pricy. But, it does host the worlds first pizza museum.
Good Spoon Soupery
1400 N Front StSoup is what is up at this cute location
Good dive bar with descent, cheap taco's.
Their side-shooter/chaser that they serve with all shots of tequila are worth the trip. It's delicious.
167 residents recomanen
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StGood dive bar with descent, cheap taco's.
Their side-shooter/chaser that they serve with all shots of tequila are worth the trip. It's delicious.
This sleek restaurant/bar pours an astounding 25 draught beers from around the world, plus specialty cocktails and wines.
82 residents recomanen
Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveThis sleek restaurant/bar pours an astounding 25 draught beers from around the world, plus specialty cocktails and wines.
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
78 residents recomanen
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StFarm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
Small & large plates feature Roman-style Italian flavors at Marc Vetri's loftlike trattoria.
24 residents recomanen
Amis Trattoria
138 W Lancaster AveSmall & large plates feature Roman-style Italian flavors at Marc Vetri's loftlike trattoria.
My favorite desert in the city lives here - Bacon and Egg Cream with
maple custard & chocolate foam. And yes, I'm over the "bacon-craze" in the US currently, but this place is soooo worth it.
18 residents recomanen
Abe Fisher
1623 Sansom StMy favorite desert in the city lives here - Bacon and Egg Cream with
maple custard & chocolate foam. And yes, I'm over the "bacon-craze" in the US currently, but this place is soooo worth it.
Vegan riffs on global street food served in small wood-and-brick space with a bar & kitchen counter.
My favorite vegan restaurant in the entire city. You wouldn't know it was vegan... if they didn't tell you.
35 residents recomanen
V Street
124-126 S 19th StVegan riffs on global street food served in small wood-and-brick space with a bar & kitchen counter.
My favorite vegan restaurant in the entire city. You wouldn't know it was vegan... if they didn't tell you.
Every menu item is under 500 calories. All fresh, good ingredients in a cafe setting.
9 residents recomanen
FUEL Center City
1225 Walnut StEvery menu item is under 500 calories. All fresh, good ingredients in a cafe setting.
During the warmer months, Nineteen actually opens its outdoor balconies Guests can take advantage of alfresco dining hundreds of feet in the air, offering incredible views of the city and the skyline.
29 residents recomanen
XIX (Nineteen) Restaurant
200 S Broad StDuring the warmer months, Nineteen actually opens its outdoor balconies Guests can take advantage of alfresco dining hundreds of feet in the air, offering incredible views of the city and the skyline.
Open for Sunday brunch as well as during Center City District’s popular summertime promotion, Center City Sips.
Sky Philadelphia
1717 Arch StreetOpen for Sunday brunch as well as during Center City District’s popular summertime promotion, Center City Sips.
Cozy daytime spot with a small menu of hearty American fare, plus veggie options.
53 residents recomanen
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveCozy daytime spot with a small menu of hearty American fare, plus veggie options.
Charming restaurant and wine bar and with varied by the glass selection, small plates & a vibrant sidewalk scene.
40 residents recomanen
R&D
1206 Frankford AveCharming restaurant and wine bar and with varied by the glass selection, small plates & a vibrant sidewalk scene.
Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th StThe best tortas (Mexican sandwiches) in Philly.
Ba Le Bakery
606 Washington AveFantastic bahn mi sandwiches
Amazing freshly made bagels, boiled in beer before they are baked. Located right around the corner, but arrive early b/c occasionally there is a line.
60 residents recomanen
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveAmazing freshly made bagels, boiled in beer before they are baked. Located right around the corner, but arrive early b/c occasionally there is a line.
It should be called Italian-Mexican-Vietnamese Market, but it's still great!
419 residents recomanen
Italian Market
919 S 9th StIt should be called Italian-Mexican-Vietnamese Market, but it's still great!
Brick-and-wood-accented spot with java/juice bar & garden serving locally sourced New American eats.
112 residents recomanen
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StBrick-and-wood-accented spot with java/juice bar & garden serving locally sourced New American eats.
No-frills take-out spot serving Korean fried chicken with sweet & spicy sauces, plus rice dishes.
13 residents recomanen
Andy's Chicken
2001 Memphis StNo-frills take-out spot serving Korean fried chicken with sweet & spicy sauces, plus rice dishes.
Chic bruncherie for eggs & sandwiches with a rolling cart of BYO mixers & a tipping-optional policy.
16 residents recomanen
Girard Bruncherie
300 East Girard AvenueChic bruncherie for eggs & sandwiches with a rolling cart of BYO mixers & a tipping-optional policy.
Buzzy restaurant serving inventive Mexican eats, cocktails, tequilas & more in an informal space.
37 residents recomanen
Sancho Pistola's
19 W Girard AveBuzzy restaurant serving inventive Mexican eats, cocktails, tequilas & more in an informal space.
Heffe Tacos
1431 Frankford Aveamazing carry-out tacos with a patio that you can byob.
CASH ONLY.
My favorite sandwiches in all of Philadelphia and it's in walking distance from the apartment.
Cash only.
The Gustaio is hands-down my favorite sandwich.
33 residents recomanen
Paesano's
148 W Girard AveMy favorite sandwiches in all of Philadelphia and it's in walking distance from the apartment.
Cash only.
The Gustaio is hands-down my favorite sandwich.
Cash-only, BYOB diner offering a menu of Jewish & Southern comfort eats in a basic space.
238 residents recomanen
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StCash-only, BYOB diner offering a menu of Jewish & Southern comfort eats in a basic space.
Century-old former distillery houses an ambitious Italian bar with wood-fired grub, including pizza.
94 residents recomanen
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StCentury-old former distillery houses an ambitious Italian bar with wood-fired grub, including pizza.
Refined bistro fare & full bar with a whiskey focus in a tavern filled with salvaged artifacts.
36 residents recomanen
Jerry's Bar
129 W Laurel StRefined bistro fare & full bar with a whiskey focus in a tavern filled with salvaged artifacts.
Excellent restaurant with a beautiful patio.
High-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
79 residents recomanen
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareExcellent restaurant with a beautiful patio.
High-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
Awesome location in an awesome neighborhood. It has really cute design.
Chinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot.
We frequent their Saturday happy hour from 3-5pm.
83 residents recomanen
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveAwesome location in an awesome neighborhood. It has really cute design.
Chinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot.
We frequent their Saturday happy hour from 3-5pm.
Updated American classics are served in kitschy environs with a retro rec-room vibe at the bar.
32 residents recomanen
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StUpdated American classics are served in kitschy environs with a retro rec-room vibe at the bar.
Eli Kulp's edgy American cooking with a rustic twist & an artisanal bakery in a country-chic space.
30 residents recomanen
High Street on Market
101 S 9th StEli Kulp's edgy American cooking with a rustic twist & an artisanal bakery in a country-chic space.
Seasonal Italian menu of homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas & wood-grilled meats in a rustic space.
58 residents recomanen
Osteria
640 N Broad StSeasonal Italian menu of homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas & wood-grilled meats in a rustic space.
I'm not one for pound cake, but it really is the best I've ever had. And their pies are great too!
(cash only)
12 residents recomanen
Stocks Bakery
2614 E Lehigh AveI'm not one for pound cake, but it really is the best I've ever had. And their pies are great too!
(cash only)
Winner's of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network. I love the pastries here, as they go well with any walk through the neighborhood or when you need a little sweet to accomodate your coffee.
They offer handcrafted, high-quality cakes and pastries that are at once unique and familiar, comfortable and exciting.
25 residents recomanen
Cake Life Bake Shop
1306 Frankford AveWinner's of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network. I love the pastries here, as they go well with any walk through the neighborhood or when you need a little sweet to accomodate your coffee.
They offer handcrafted, high-quality cakes and pastries that are at once unique and familiar, comfortable and exciting.
Best Pho and Banh Mi in the city.
It's a casual 18-seat BYO serving pho made from free range, Lancaster chickens, as well as a mushroom pho (vegan) and other southeast asian dishes.
29 residents recomanen
Stock Restaurant
308 E Girard AveBest Pho and Banh Mi in the city.
It's a casual 18-seat BYO serving pho made from free range, Lancaster chickens, as well as a mushroom pho (vegan) and other southeast asian dishes.
We prepare fresh batches of ice cream five days a week, each day focusing on a single flavor from raw ingredient to finished product. April through October our creations are driven by the bounty of incredible produce from local farmers. In the winter months we draw inspiration from classic comfort foods and collaborations with other Philadelphia artisans. Our flavors change weekly with a few perennials available year-round. We encourage you to email or check our Instagram feed for the current menu.
34 residents recomanen
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard AveWe prepare fresh batches of ice cream five days a week, each day focusing on a single flavor from raw ingredient to finished product. April through October our creations are driven by the bounty of incredible produce from local farmers. In the winter months we draw inspiration from classic comfort foods and collaborations with other Philadelphia artisans. Our flavors change weekly with a few perennials available year-round. We encourage you to email or check our Instagram feed for the current menu.
For those who like to indulge, we have Custard, Gelato, Ice Cream and Water Ice; For those who like to keep it healthy and want their probiotics in sweet form, we have Yogurt; For those who don’t do dairy we have awesome Sorbets.
And best of all, all options are Soft Serve and Self Serve so you can mix ’em up anyway you want. Our goal is for everyone to have fun, and keep everyone happy.
34 residents recomanen
The Igloo
2223 Grays Ferry AveFor those who like to indulge, we have Custard, Gelato, Ice Cream and Water Ice; For those who like to keep it healthy and want their probiotics in sweet form, we have Yogurt; For those who don’t do dairy we have awesome Sorbets.
And best of all, all options are Soft Serve and Self Serve so you can mix ’em up anyway you want. Our goal is for everyone to have fun, and keep everyone happy.
Hip ramen bar serves noodles & Asian bites plus beer, wine & cocktails. I prefer the food from their sister-restaurant Bing Bing Dim Sum (listed here as well).
40 residents recomanen
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford AveHip ramen bar serves noodles & Asian bites plus beer, wine & cocktails. I prefer the food from their sister-restaurant Bing Bing Dim Sum (listed here as well).
Chic & spacious Lebanese cafe, market & restaurant with bar & outdoor garden.
113 residents recomanen
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveChic & spacious Lebanese cafe, market & restaurant with bar & outdoor garden.
Had a great experience here.
Cozy industrial-style brewpub serving house beer, plus sharing boards with cheese, veggies & more.
58 residents recomanen
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveHad a great experience here.
Cozy industrial-style brewpub serving house beer, plus sharing boards with cheese, veggies & more.
During the day Michael Schulson's Double Knot is an artsy Center City coffee shop that serves a lunch menu of build-your-own Vietnamese-inspired banh mi, salads, and rice and noodle bowls. By night, the main floor transforms into a bar. Meanwhile, downstairs, the low-lit rooms beckon with sushi, edamame dumplings, duck scrapple bao, and kobe skewers.
51 residents recomanen
Double Knot
120 S 13th StDuring the day Michael Schulson's Double Knot is an artsy Center City coffee shop that serves a lunch menu of build-your-own Vietnamese-inspired banh mi, salads, and rice and noodle bowls. By night, the main floor transforms into a bar. Meanwhile, downstairs, the low-lit rooms beckon with sushi, edamame dumplings, duck scrapple bao, and kobe skewers.
The popularity of Old City as a dining destination ebbs and flows, but 20-year-old Fork remains a consistent draw with its sophisticated — but never stuffy — vibe and locally sourced, modern American fare. Order al la carte or go for the four-course tasting menu, which, considering the quality of the food and service, is reasonably priced at $78
27 residents recomanen
Fork
306 Market StThe popularity of Old City as a dining destination ebbs and flows, but 20-year-old Fork remains a consistent draw with its sophisticated — but never stuffy — vibe and locally sourced, modern American fare. Order al la carte or go for the four-course tasting menu, which, considering the quality of the food and service, is reasonably priced at $78
Once David Chang's right hand, Peter Serpico came to Philly to open up shop on South Street. His eponymous restaurant has since proven to be one of the most innovative and beautiful spots around. Serpico displays a deft touch with unusual vegetable dishes like a mushroom tartare with fingerling potato chips and turns lasagna on its head with chicken, snails, and hazelnut pesto.
23 residents recomanen
Serpico
604 South StOnce David Chang's right hand, Peter Serpico came to Philly to open up shop on South Street. His eponymous restaurant has since proven to be one of the most innovative and beautiful spots around. Serpico displays a deft touch with unusual vegetable dishes like a mushroom tartare with fingerling potato chips and turns lasagna on its head with chicken, snails, and hazelnut pesto.
When it comes to essentials in Philly, roast pork sandwiches top the list. And it’s hard to top the version at John’s Roast Pork, a long-running, no-frills James Beard Award winner deep in South Philly. Those in the market for a cheesesteak won’t go wrong with that option either.
45 residents recomanen
John's Roast Pork
14 Snyder AveWhen it comes to essentials in Philly, roast pork sandwiches top the list. And it’s hard to top the version at John’s Roast Pork, a long-running, no-frills James Beard Award winner deep in South Philly. Those in the market for a cheesesteak won’t go wrong with that option either.
Parks & Nature
Plaça Franklin
200 N 6th StGreat park to take your kids
Delaware River Trail
Delaware River TrailGood jog along the river.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
65 residents recomanen
Morris Arboretum de la Universitat de Pennsilvània
100 E Northwestern AveThe Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
One of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century in central Philadelphia
620 residents recomanen
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StOne of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the late 17th century in central Philadelphia
This 2.5-acre open park area features walking paths, benches & views of the city's skyline.
10 residents recomanen
Drexel Park
3100 Powelton AveThis 2.5-acre open park area features walking paths, benches & views of the city's skyline.
Great view of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. People come here to fish, jog, picnic, and have their dog off leash.
90 residents recomanen
Parc Penn Treaty
1301 N Beach StGreat view of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. People come here to fish, jog, picnic, and have their dog off leash.
In the winter of 1777-1778, Valley Forge was the encampment headquarters of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Today, a park on this site honors the sacrifice and strength of those who helped secure freedom for the U.S. Valley Forge National Historical Park offers a variety of programming, including guided tours and living history demonstrations, enticing two million people a year to visit.
179 residents recomanen
Parc Històric Nacional de Valley Forge
1400 N Outer Line DrIn the winter of 1777-1778, Valley Forge was the encampment headquarters of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Today, a park on this site honors the sacrifice and strength of those who helped secure freedom for the U.S. Valley Forge National Historical Park offers a variety of programming, including guided tours and living history demonstrations, enticing two million people a year to visit.
Peddler's Village offers small town, colonial charm just one hour from Center City Philadelphia. With 65 independently owned and operated specialty shops to explore, six restaurants, a 71-room inn, family-friendly attractions and exciting annual events, it's no wonder it draws over 1.5 million visitors per year.
81 residents recomanen
Vila del Venedor
100 Peddlers VillagePeddler's Village offers small town, colonial charm just one hour from Center City Philadelphia. With 65 independently owned and operated specialty shops to explore, six restaurants, a 71-room inn, family-friendly attractions and exciting annual events, it's no wonder it draws over 1.5 million visitors per year.
Longwood Gardens garners 1.2 million visitors each year with its dazzling displays that elevate horticulture into an art. Longwood boasts 1,077 acres, including 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. In addition, breathtaking holiday arrangements and special displays are hosted throughout the year, along with various seasonal events and concerts.
265 residents recomanen
Jardins de Longwood
1001 Longwood RdLongwood Gardens garners 1.2 million visitors each year with its dazzling displays that elevate horticulture into an art. Longwood boasts 1,077 acres, including 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. In addition, breathtaking holiday arrangements and special displays are hosted throughout the year, along with various seasonal events and concerts.
Entertainment & Activities
The castle-like Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia's most important historic sites. Having opened in 1829 it once housed Al Capone in one of it's cells.
If you like history or cool buildings!
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Presó estatal de l'est
2027 Fairmount AveThe castle-like Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia's most important historic sites. Having opened in 1829 it once housed Al Capone in one of it's cells.
If you like history or cool buildings!
Penn's Landing
Great Pier for running with occasional live events/concerts.
Features colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful lights, refreshing craft beer, and food trucks from popular Philly restaurants, making it a summer gathering space for locals and visitors alike.
317 residents recomanen
Parc del port de Spruce Street
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdFeatures colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful lights, refreshing craft beer, and food trucks from popular Philly restaurants, making it a summer gathering space for locals and visitors alike.
Zoo de Filadèlfia
3400 W Girard AveThe first zoo in the U.S.A.
Dave & Buster's
325 N Christopher Columbus BlvdVideo Games galore
Philadelphia Phillies
1 Citizens Bank WayMLB team
Philadelphia Eagles
1 Novacare WayNBA team
Philadelphia Eagles
1 Novacare WayNFL team
Philly's only rock-climbing gym and the largest of it's kind on the eastcoast
7 residents recomanen
Go Vertical
950 N Penn StPhilly's only rock-climbing gym and the largest of it's kind on the eastcoast
Arts & Culture
Great museum... but if you don't want to pay admission to go inside, you need to at least run up the Rocky Balboa steps.
1164 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Filadèlfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGreat museum... but if you don't want to pay admission to go inside, you need to at least run up the Rocky Balboa steps.
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicIf you have kids - this place is a "must."
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmerican educational art and horticultural institution
The Rodin Museum is a museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris
225 residents recomanen
Museu Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Rodin Museum is a museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris
A non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
385 residents recomanen
Els Jardins Màgics de Filadèlfia
1020 South StA non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.
458 residents recomanen
Institut Franklin
222 N 20th StLively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.
The discoveries that rocked the world then and now share four floors of exhibit space. The fully constructed Tyrannosaurus Rex that towers over Dinosaur Hall stands as one of the main attractions. Visitors can try on horns and claws and dig for fossils while touring the museum, making the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University a fun and interactive experience that draws 240,000 people per year.
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Acadèmia de Ciències Naturals de la Universitat Drexel
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe discoveries that rocked the world then and now share four floors of exhibit space. The fully constructed Tyrannosaurus Rex that towers over Dinosaur Hall stands as one of the main attractions. Visitors can try on horns and claws and dig for fossils while touring the museum, making the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University a fun and interactive experience that draws 240,000 people per year.
If you called its 15-ton Egyptian sphinx “one in a million,” you’d be right: It is just one in a collection of nearly a million objects at the Penn Museum — one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums and home to 157,000 visitors per year.
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Museu Penn
3260 South StIf you called its 15-ton Egyptian sphinx “one in a million,” you’d be right: It is just one in a collection of nearly a million objects at the Penn Museum — one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums and home to 157,000 visitors per year.
The Mütter Museum is a riveting storehouse for the anatomically strange. The museum’s display of 20,000 provocative items is designed to give a beneath-the-surface perspective of what physicians study. Inside, you’ll find a wide smattering of abnormal body parts preserved in fluid, skeletal formations including that of a 7-foot-6-inch man, diseased and enlarged organs and more fascinating specimens.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mütter Museum is a riveting storehouse for the anatomically strange. The museum’s display of 20,000 provocative items is designed to give a beneath-the-surface perspective of what physicians study. Inside, you’ll find a wide smattering of abnormal body parts preserved in fluid, skeletal formations including that of a 7-foot-6-inch man, diseased and enlarged organs and more fascinating specimens.
Standing with 887 feet of armor-plated steel, the 45,000-ton Battleship New Jersey dominates not only the New Jersey waterfront, but also American naval history. Winding through tight, narrow companionways, visitors get a firsthand look at the communication center, as well as the officers’ and enlisted men’s mess halls and sleeping quarters. Today the battleship is preserved as it was when it was decommissioned for the fourth and final time in 1991.
37 residents recomanen
Museu i Memorial del Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton StStanding with 887 feet of armor-plated steel, the 45,000-ton Battleship New Jersey dominates not only the New Jersey waterfront, but also American naval history. Winding through tight, narrow companionways, visitors get a firsthand look at the communication center, as well as the officers’ and enlisted men’s mess halls and sleeping quarters. Today the battleship is preserved as it was when it was decommissioned for the fourth and final time in 1991.
Sightseeing
Sala de la Independència
520 Chestnut StGo see the Liberty Bell! It's free to visit.
The Roman-Corinthian-style church was modeled after the Sant’Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso in Rome and features a 156ft-tall vaulted dome which boasts a painting of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.
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Catedral Basílica de Sants Pere i Pau
1723 Race StThe Roman-Corinthian-style church was modeled after the Sant’Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso in Rome and features a 156ft-tall vaulted dome which boasts a painting of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.
Another beautiful church in Philly. It's Georgian-style architecture.
23 residents recomanen
Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th StAnother beautiful church in Philly. It's Georgian-style architecture.
The iconic boathouses were built in 1858 by the Schuylkill Navy and have housed the city's social & rowing clubs since then. At night, the outline of the boathouses makes one of the better photo ops.
204 residents recomanen
Fila de les Cases de les Barques
1 Boathouse RowThe iconic boathouses were built in 1858 by the Schuylkill Navy and have housed the city's social & rowing clubs since then. At night, the outline of the boathouses makes one of the better photo ops.
JFK Plaza
The famous "love statue" is located here.
The Observation Deck is one of Philadelphia’s undeniable hidden gems. The views from the top of the tower are unbeatable and admission is only $6.
354 residents recomanen
Ajuntament de Filadèlfia
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdThe Observation Deck is one of Philadelphia’s undeniable hidden gems. The views from the top of the tower are unbeatable and admission is only $6.
Offering sweeping views of the city to the west, south and east.
55 residents recomanen
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StOffering sweeping views of the city to the west, south and east.
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America.
154 residents recomanen
Carrer d'Elfreth
126 Elfreth's AlleyThis picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America.
The 26.5-mile trail is a favorite for bicycle clubs, families, runners and walkers. If this loop isn’t long enough, continue through the park to link up with the 19-mile Perkiomen Trail.
250 residents recomanen
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailThe 26.5-mile trail is a favorite for bicycle clubs, families, runners and walkers. If this loop isn’t long enough, continue through the park to link up with the 19-mile Perkiomen Trail.
Estatua de Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAdriaaaaaan!!!!
Home to nearly 185,000 visitors and the birthplace of the first Stars and Stripes, the 18th-century Betsy Ross House is alive with the sights and sounds of the times. Visitors here find out much more about the famous seamstress (who was actually an upholsterer and rare female business owner) than any school history book tells.
210 residents recomanen
Casa de Betsy Ross
239 Arch StHome to nearly 185,000 visitors and the birthplace of the first Stars and Stripes, the 18th-century Betsy Ross House is alive with the sights and sounds of the times. Visitors here find out much more about the famous seamstress (who was actually an upholsterer and rare female business owner) than any school history book tells.
Essentials
Descent grocery store in the neighborhood - they have more than just the "bare necessities" here.
20 residents recomanen
Palm Tree Market
1140 Shackamaxon StDescent grocery store in the neighborhood - they have more than just the "bare necessities" here.
Beer City
701 E Girard AveDescent beer store
A vast selection of single or 6-pack bottled beers plus sandwiches, hoagies & panini to stay or go.
27 residents recomanen
The Foodery
837 N 2nd StA vast selection of single or 6-pack bottled beers plus sandwiches, hoagies & panini to stay or go.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more
305 residents recomanen
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more
An American foods supermarket chain specializing in organic food that first opened on September 20, 1980.
269 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveAn American foods supermarket chain specializing in organic food that first opened on September 20, 1980.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveClosest grocery chain in the neighborhood.