Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
They do great sandwiches and even have a few vegan options. They also function as a bottle shop with a good selection of beer and cider.
74 locals recommend
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveThey do great sandwiches and even have a few vegan options. They also function as a bottle shop with a good selection of beer and cider.
Good coffee and pastry selection. We like what they stand for:
http://themonkeyandtheelephant.org/about-us/
65 locals recommend
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveGood coffee and pastry selection. We like what they stand for:
http://themonkeyandtheelephant.org/about-us/
Everything is vegetarian or vegan BUT meat-eating folks love this place as well. I have yet to find a better vegetarian spot in the city for an affordable quick bite. Great sandwiches, great dessert--all homemade.
21 locals recommend
Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine
1408 South StEverything is vegetarian or vegan BUT meat-eating folks love this place as well. I have yet to find a better vegetarian spot in the city for an affordable quick bite. Great sandwiches, great dessert--all homemade.
Amazing Italian food--there pizza is fantastic. The restaurant can be busy but worth the wait.
27 locals recommend
Zavino
112 S 13th StAmazing Italian food--there pizza is fantastic. The restaurant can be busy but worth the wait.
Another great vegan spot. A bit pricey but the atmosphere is speakeasy-ish. Friends with all types of diets enjoy eating here.
47 locals recommend
Charlie was a sinner.
131 S 13th StAnother great vegan spot. A bit pricey but the atmosphere is speakeasy-ish. Friends with all types of diets enjoy eating here.
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StMore incredible Italian food--creative pizza and Sunday night movies.
Have brunch or dinner on the world's largest and oldest square-rigged vessel. Renamed by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, this ship's history is reason alone to visit.
38 locals recommend
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdHave brunch or dinner on the world's largest and oldest square-rigged vessel. Renamed by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, this ship's history is reason alone to visit.
Jose Garces' restaurants are top notch--there are several that he owns throughout the city if you look him up online.
17 locals recommend
Garces Trading Company
1111 Locust StreetJose Garces' restaurants are top notch--there are several that he owns throughout the city if you look him up online.
Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce StMarc Vetri is an award-winning chef--his restaurant is top-notch
The world's only pizza museum. Owned by a few friends and neighbors of ours, this is a unique experience. Pizza Brain is not only a great pizza shop with a truly unique tasting pie, but also houses the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia (so confusing, right?)
111 locals recommend
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveThe world's only pizza museum. Owned by a few friends and neighbors of ours, this is a unique experience. Pizza Brain is not only a great pizza shop with a truly unique tasting pie, but also houses the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia (so confusing, right?)
The best new breakfast spot. Dottie's donuts are delicious--we get them fairly regularly. They also have coffee and bagels.
19 locals recommend
Dottie's Donuts
4529 Springfield AveThe best new breakfast spot. Dottie's donuts are delicious--we get them fairly regularly. They also have coffee and bagels.
Another great breakfast spot--they do fried chicken and donuts and come highly recommended. There are two other locations in the city as well.
130 locals recommend
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StAnother great breakfast spot--they do fried chicken and donuts and come highly recommended. There are two other locations in the city as well.
A fancier vegan dinner spot--everything is delicious, though they do have smaller portions.
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust StA fancier vegan dinner spot--everything is delicious, though they do have smaller portions.
Blackbird Pizzeria
507 South 6th StreetAll-vegan pizza joint with some pretty creative dishes.
TACOS! This place has a great happy hour special--neighborhood favorite is the Nachos de Kenzo. They also have a full bar and serve up a mean brunch on the weekends.
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StTACOS! This place has a great happy hour special--neighborhood favorite is the Nachos de Kenzo. They also have a full bar and serve up a mean brunch on the weekends.
Vegan Commissary
1429 Wolf StNice vegan-only market with a fresh selection
Drinks & Nightlife
We love this spot--it is definitely a hole-in-the-wall bar but the owner is very friendly and they have great Ethiopian food.
36 locals recommend
ERA
2743 Poplar StWe love this spot--it is definitely a hole-in-the-wall bar but the owner is very friendly and they have great Ethiopian food.
Our good friends opened this place up a little over a year ago and they really did a lot of research on Russian cuisine. They brew all of their own beer and all food is handmade. Try the perogies!
53 locals recommend
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveOur good friends opened this place up a little over a year ago and they really did a lot of research on Russian cuisine. They brew all of their own beer and all food is handmade. Try the perogies!
Nice place to grab a beer and sit outside--they are known for their mussels, as well.
61 locals recommend
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StNice place to grab a beer and sit outside--they are known for their mussels, as well.
Numerous higher profile bands come through Union Transfer every year--you can see so many great shows right around the corner. Worth looking into if you're looking for a good live show (hopefully not sold out).
http://www.utphilly.com/
94 locals recommend
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StNumerous higher profile bands come through Union Transfer every year--you can see so many great shows right around the corner. Worth looking into if you're looking for a good live show (hopefully not sold out).
http://www.utphilly.com/
A truly unique spot to sit outside and have a drink in South Philly
167 locals recommend
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StA truly unique spot to sit outside and have a drink in South Philly
24 beers on tap and a great food selection--this is a household favorite. They also do a great weekend brunch.
82 locals recommend
Kraftwork
541 E Girard Ave24 beers on tap and a great food selection--this is a household favorite. They also do a great weekend brunch.
Love this place. It's fairly new, we don't know much about the food but the drinks are great and the staff was wonderful.
58 locals recommend
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveLove this place. It's fairly new, we don't know much about the food but the drinks are great and the staff was wonderful.
Parks & Nature
If you are going to ride your bike or go for a leisurily stroll in Philly, this is where you need to do it--stunning views of the river and the Philly Art Museum. You can't beat it.
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailIf you are going to ride your bike or go for a leisurily stroll in Philly, this is where you need to do it--stunning views of the river and the Philly Art Museum. You can't beat it.
Kayaks, paddleboats, ice skating in the winter, roller skating in the summer, hammocks (these are a mystery to me...how do they stay clean?), boardwalk with games, floating barge with restaurant and beer, beautiful lights at night. Again, another must-do :)
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdKayaks, paddleboats, ice skating in the winter, roller skating in the summer, hammocks (these are a mystery to me...how do they stay clean?), boardwalk with games, floating barge with restaurant and beer, beautiful lights at night. Again, another must-do :)
There is a very long path that is good for biking, walking, jogging, pushing a stroller that runs along the river. There are benches along the river where you can sit and read, munch or just watch the sun go down. Nice place to walk your dog or cat if your cat is into that type of thing.
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveThere is a very long path that is good for biking, walking, jogging, pushing a stroller that runs along the river. There are benches along the river where you can sit and read, munch or just watch the sun go down. Nice place to walk your dog or cat if your cat is into that type of thing.
Have a walk around the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center.
119 locals recommend
Independence National Historical Park
Have a walk around the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center.
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveArts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StThis is actually a museum (geared a bit towards the younger generation) that encourages you to be hands on--fun for everyone.
214 locals recommend
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicThis is actually a museum (geared a bit towards the younger generation) that encourages you to be hands on--fun for everyone.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyNational Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall EThe African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch StPersonal favorite--an entire museum dedicated to medical anomalies. Just make sure you eat beforehand because you may not be hungry afterwards.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StPersonal favorite--an entire museum dedicated to medical anomalies. Just make sure you eat beforehand because you may not be hungry afterwards.
Al Capone had a pretty snazzy cell here. Definitely worth the tour, also located around tons of shops and places to grab a bite or drink.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveAl Capone had a pretty snazzy cell here. Definitely worth the tour, also located around tons of shops and places to grab a bite or drink.
This is a stunning outdoor mosaic museum. Cheap admission and easily one of our favorite attractions.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StThis is a stunning outdoor mosaic museum. Cheap admission and easily one of our favorite attractions.
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdBetsy Ross House
239 Arch StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveBob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetALDI
4421 Market StShopping
You can get groceries here and find some cool local shops with everything from flowers to coffee. There are also numerous places to grab a bite to eat inside--kind of a must see.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StYou can get groceries here and find some cool local shops with everything from flowers to coffee. There are also numerous places to grab a bite to eat inside--kind of a must see.
Cool shop in Old City that sells Warby Parker glasses, cool trinkets, and their own distilled cordials--"sage" "ruby" "snap", "root". It's a neat place to check out.
10 locals recommend
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
116 N 3rd StCool shop in Old City that sells Warby Parker glasses, cool trinkets, and their own distilled cordials--"sage" "ruby" "snap", "root". It's a neat place to check out.
Entertainment & Activities
Small theatre with a handful of independent films playing. Great if you want to see something different than what is in your average theatre. There are several Ritz theatres that you can access online to see who is playing what--this one just happens to be one that we frequent.
83 locals recommend
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StSmall theatre with a handful of independent films playing. Great if you want to see something different than what is in your average theatre. There are several Ritz theatres that you can access online to see who is playing what--this one just happens to be one that we frequent.
Sensory deprivation experience--this has great reviews from friends of ours and is supposed to be very calming.
Flotation Philly
1314 N Front StSensory deprivation experience--this has great reviews from friends of ours and is supposed to be very calming.
Watch a Philly's game--also the park is known for being one of the most vegetarian friendly fields in Major League Baseball.
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayWatch a Philly's game--also the park is known for being one of the most vegetarian friendly fields in Major League Baseball.
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayHome of the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave