Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food
Closest place to grab some coffee, soup, sandwiches, or breakfast/brunch.
53 residents recomanen
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveClosest place to grab some coffee, soup, sandwiches, or breakfast/brunch.
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford AveOne of our favorites! Ramen/Asian fusion right on Frankford ave.
Andy's Chicken
2001 Memphis StTake out Korean fried chicken!
PrimoHoagies
1501 East Susquehanna AvenueBest sandwiches - no inside seating.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StBeautiful large restaurant for delicious Italian food
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveOur absolute favorite. Order online and then go pick up.
Joe Beddia's pizza has been called the best in America. He opened this larger location and it is delicious!
82 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetJoe Beddia's pizza has been called the best in America. He opened this larger location and it is delicious!
Great tacos and happy hour. Check their instagram for dollar taco nights!
167 residents recomanen
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StGreat tacos and happy hour. Check their instagram for dollar taco nights!
Not in the neighborhood but this is our top recommendation for cheese steaks. Cash only.
204 residents recomanen
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StNot in the neighborhood but this is our top recommendation for cheese steaks. Cash only.
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveGreat quick and close spot for slices or pies.
Over Easy Breakfast Club
2302 E Norris StDelicious brunch in a cute small space.
Mostly we go for drinks but they do have food also. Nice outside or inside seating options.
62 residents recomanen
Martha
2113 E York StMostly we go for drinks but they do have food also. Nice outside or inside seating options.
Nice close space to get a coffee or tea. You can order online and go pick up.
27 residents recomanen
Franny Lou's Porch
2400 Coral StNice close space to get a coffee or tea. You can order online and go pick up.
Forin Cafe
2041 Coral StreetMight be the closest place to get a good coffee
Goldie
1911 Sansom StFalafel sandwiches, fries and tahini shakes. Delicious.
Nice, big new spot for Mexican. Or just head to the bar for some great drinks
21 residents recomanen
LMNO
1739-1749 North Front StreetNice, big new spot for Mexican. Or just head to the bar for some great drinks
Zig Zag BBQ
2111 East York StreetDelicious BBQ!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fishtown Social
1525 Frankford AveCool local spot with great food and back patio. They serve the iconic Fishtown Ice Tea.
36 residents recomanen
Interstate Drafthouse
1235 E Palmer StCool local spot with great food and back patio. They serve the iconic Fishtown Ice Tea.
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveCheck their website for shows and tickets
The International Bar
1624 N Front StGreat cocktails plus small food options
Fantastic beer with great indoor and outdoor settings. Limited snack options.
56 residents recomanen
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetFantastic beer with great indoor and outdoor settings. Limited snack options.
Beautiful old building and an outdoor space with cornhole game.
64 residents recomanen
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveBeautiful old building and an outdoor space with cornhole game.
Small hidden brewery that does not have regular hours. Check their Instagram for open times.
6 residents recomanen
Fermentery Form
1700 Palethorp StSmall hidden brewery that does not have regular hours. Check their Instagram for open times.
The best known Philly brewery. It is a little out of the neighborhood but worth the visit.
118 residents recomanen
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StThe best known Philly brewery. It is a little out of the neighborhood but worth the visit.
They make Stateside Vodka and serve it with a full bar in the tasting room.
23 residents recomanen
Stateside Urbancraft Vodka
1700 N Hancock StThey make Stateside Vodka and serve it with a full bar in the tasting room.
Red Brick Distillery
2628 Martha StThey make whiskies and moonshine.
Barcade
1114 Frankford Avea great bar with arcade games.
St. Oner's
2218 Frankford AvenueAwesome beer right around the corner. Either sit and have a drink or grab a 4 pack to go.
Large beer hall with inside and outside seating. They also have German food options.
275 residents recomanen
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveLarge beer hall with inside and outside seating. They also have German food options.
Essentials
This is the best little store for produce, meat, snacks and much much more.
43 residents recomanen
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris StThis is the best little store for produce, meat, snacks and much much more.
Very close store for grocery/bath staples but not a great place for fresh food options (go to Riverwards for that!)
26 residents recomanen
Liberty Choice
1939 N Front StVery close store for grocery/bath staples but not a great place for fresh food options (go to Riverwards for that!)
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveFull service grocery store with plenty of parking
Full service grocery store with plenty of parking
41 residents recomanen
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveFull service grocery store with plenty of parking
Entertainment & Activities
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StConcert venue.
Our favorite yoga studio right around the corner. Their classes are all power yoga in a heated room unless otherwise specified.
Grace & Glory Yoga Fishtown
2220 Frankford AveOur favorite yoga studio right around the corner. Their classes are all power yoga in a heated room unless otherwise specified.
Iconic Philadelphia museum with the “Rocky Steps”. Take a run up the stairs, look out over the skyline then head into the museum. It is huge and could take days to get through it all.
1164 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Filadèlfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIconic Philadelphia museum with the “Rocky Steps”. Take a run up the stairs, look out over the skyline then head into the museum. It is huge and could take days to get through it all.
Take a walk down the boardwalk and enjoy a beautiful day in Philly
250 residents recomanen
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailTake a walk down the boardwalk and enjoy a beautiful day in Philly
When I’m Philly you have to go to reading marking. My favorite is Beiler’s doughnuts. It is a must.
739 residents recomanen
Mercat de Reading Terminal
1136 N 12th StWhen I’m Philly you have to go to reading marking. My favorite is Beiler’s doughnuts. It is a must.
Getting Around
Get on the EL at berks and front. You can buy tickets at the kiosk and it will take you right to Old City, Redding Terminal Market, Center City, 30th St Station, University City and more!
48 residents recomanen
Berks station
West Berks StreetGet on the EL at berks and front. You can buy tickets at the kiosk and it will take you right to Old City, Redding Terminal Market, Center City, 30th St Station, University City and more!