Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds. #5 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFeaturing over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds. #5 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
Monsú
901 Christian StBYOB; Great Italian Food; $$$
Great cafe for Italian coffees drinks, pastries, soups & sandwiches
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House
903 S 9th StGreat cafe for Italian coffees drinks, pastries, soups & sandwiches
Most popular brunch spot in Philly; Huge portions- recommend sharing; $$
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetMost popular brunch spot in Philly; Huge portions- recommend sharing; $$
Closest takeout for very good pizza & sandwiches; $
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StClosest takeout for very good pizza & sandwiches; $
The best sandwiches in Philly! The Arista sandwich (roasted suckling pig w/broccoli rabe, Italian long hots, sharp provolone, natural jus) was rated by Bon Appetit as 3rd best meal under $10 in US
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paesano's
943 South 9th StreetThe best sandwiches in Philly! The Arista sandwich (roasted suckling pig w/broccoli rabe, Italian long hots, sharp provolone, natural jus) was rated by Bon Appetit as 3rd best meal under $10 in US
It's a Mexican Restaurant, not a pizza shop! Great for delicious cheap takeout (my favorite is the $8 chorizo burrito)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria La Prima
1104 S 9th StIt's a Mexican Restaurant, not a pizza shop! Great for delicious cheap takeout (my favorite is the $8 chorizo burrito)
This place is really strange! They have very unique and elaborate coffee drinks, chocolates, candies and desserts.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th StThis place is really strange! They have very unique and elaborate coffee drinks, chocolates, candies and desserts.
It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Pat's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StIt's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Pat's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Geno's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
316 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIt's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Geno's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant. If you go with a group of adventurous eaters, share one of the family meals at the back of the menu for multiple courses at a discount. $
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant. If you go with a group of adventurous eaters, share one of the family meals at the back of the menu for multiple courses at a discount. $
Pho 75
1122 Washington AveBest Pho nearby. $
Best Bahn Mi (Vietnamese) sandwiches in Philly! (takeout)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ba Le Bakery
606 Washington AveBest Bahn Mi (Vietnamese) sandwiches in Philly! (takeout)
Comprehensive beer selection of individual bottles and cans from across the globe. Browse cold case displays or ask for recommendations. Good food & ambiance (fireplace). Takeout beer if preferred $$
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawthornes
738 S 11th StComprehensive beer selection of individual bottles and cans from across the globe. Browse cold case displays or ask for recommendations. Good food & ambiance (fireplace). Takeout beer if preferred $$
Closest Indian food; very good
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiffin Indian Cuisine South Philadelphia
1100 Federal StClosest Indian food; very good
Sightseeing
An impressive collection of European art housed in a stately, neoclassical building with the Rocky Steps! #1 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAn impressive collection of European art housed in a stately, neoclassical building with the Rocky Steps! #1 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. #2 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
560 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. #2 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
Most popular tour of Philadelphia. #3 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philly By Segway
7 N Christopher Columbus BlvdMost popular tour of Philadelphia. #3 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, now a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. #4 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Phila.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount AveEastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, now a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. #4 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Phila.
Interesting indoor/outdoor art exhibit. Free to walk by and peak at from the outside. The mosaics around my neighborhood were done by this artist.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South StInteresting indoor/outdoor art exhibit. Free to walk by and peak at from the outside. The mosaics around my neighborhood were done by this artist.
Philly's most visited historic attraction
755 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campana de la Libertad
526 Market StPhilly's most visited historic attraction
Go here for information about sightseeing in Philadelphia and to see displays of historic Philadelphia for free.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StGo here for information about sightseeing in Philadelphia and to see displays of historic Philadelphia for free.
Everything Else
One of the oldest and best Italian bakeries in Philly
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StOne of the oldest and best Italian bakeries in Philly
Sarcone's Bakery
758 S 9th StBest Italian bakery in Philly
taffets Bakery and Store
1024 S 9th StGluten-free bakery
It's a Mexican Tortilliaria! They make tortillas in the shop fresh daily using a crazy looking machine. You can watch and then eat warm tortillas or buy freshly made tortilla chips.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th StIt's a Mexican Tortilliaria! They make tortillas in the shop fresh daily using a crazy looking machine. You can watch and then eat warm tortillas or buy freshly made tortilla chips.
One of the closest bikeshare docks. There is an even closer dock at 11th & Washington. $4 per half hour. Rent a bike and return to any other dock.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indego Bike Share Station
One of the closest bikeshare docks. There is an even closer dock at 11th & Washington. $4 per half hour. Rent a bike and return to any other dock.
Closest park square; they have a bocci ball court! Take our bocci set over and enjoy a game. :)
Bardascino Park
1000 S 10th StClosest park square; they have a bocci ball court! Take our bocci set over and enjoy a game. :)
Shopping
Interesting concept; free samples of different oils and vinegars and fresh delicious bread; good for souvenirs/gifts
Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom
942 S 9th StInteresting concept; free samples of different oils and vinegars and fresh delicious bread; good for souvenirs/gifts
Kitchen shop with very interesting goods
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fante's Kitchen Shop
1006 S 9th StKitchen shop with very interesting goods
Fabulous collection of used books and records; sidewalk sale daily with vinyl for $2!
Molly's Books & Records
1010 S 9th StFabulous collection of used books and records; sidewalk sale daily with vinyl for $2!
A historic open-air market that is so fun to explore! Fresh produce, butcher shops, specialty cheese shops, bakeries, cafes, restaurants & stores.
419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian Market
919 S 9th StA historic open-air market that is so fun to explore! Fresh produce, butcher shops, specialty cheese shops, bakeries, cafes, restaurants & stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar/restaurant/fresh seafood market with happy hour (Tues-Frs 4-7PM)
$1 Buck a Shuck • $5 Drafts • $4 House Wine • $1 Oysters & Clams
$4 Crab Cake Slider • $6 Guacamole & Chips
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anastasi Seafood
1039 S 9th StIt's a bar/restaurant/fresh seafood market with happy hour (Tues-Frs 4-7PM)
$1 Buck a Shuck • $5 Drafts • $4 House Wine • $1 Oysters & Clams
$4 Crab Cake Slider • $6 Guacamole & Chips
Good food; slightly divey; great happy hour (1/2 off drafts)
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGood food; slightly divey; great happy hour (1/2 off drafts)
Very divey, but they have some arcade games and a pool table on the 3rd floor; FYI- they allow smoking inside.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South StreetVery divey, but they have some arcade games and a pool table on the 3rd floor; FYI- they allow smoking inside.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StOrganic Grocery Store
Closet beer store to purchase a 12-pack or case of beer
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bella Vista Beer Distributors
755 S 11th StCloset beer store to purchase a 12-pack or case of beer
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StClosest wine & liquor store
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveCheapest grocery store in walking distance
Large Asian grocery store; cheap and interesting
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hung Vuong Supermarket
1122 Washington AveLarge Asian grocery store; cheap and interesting