Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Lots of craft beers on tap, awesome food, and reasonable prices. They have a cute back patio too!
30 locals recommend
The Cambridge
1508 South StLots of craft beers on tap, awesome food, and reasonable prices. They have a cute back patio too!
Super close to my apt, although not my favorite coffee in the city.
137 locals recommend
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount AveSuper close to my apt, although not my favorite coffee in the city.
The BEST coffee shop in town, has a European vibe. Grab a cappuccino and do some people watching or use the free wifi
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveThe BEST coffee shop in town, has a European vibe. Grab a cappuccino and do some people watching or use the free wifi
Lazaro's Pizza
1743 South StGigantic pizza slices!
Thai food BYOB (Bring your own bottle of wine or beer), they also have outdoor seating.
16 locals recommend
Sawatdee
534 S 15th StThai food BYOB (Bring your own bottle of wine or beer), they also have outdoor seating.
Fast Food serving flatbreads, pastas, and salads. Cute outdoor seating. They also deliver.
8 locals recommend
The Quick Fixx
1511 South StFast Food serving flatbreads, pastas, and salads. Cute outdoor seating. They also deliver.
Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique
1622 South StArtisanal pie shop, serves by the slice. BYOB.
BYOB Casual dining. Salads, burgers, sandwiches. Wednesdays are 1/2 price burger night. They have brunch too!
28 locals recommend
Miles Table
1620 South StBYOB Casual dining. Salads, burgers, sandwiches. Wednesdays are 1/2 price burger night. They have brunch too!
Rex 1516
1524 South StThey have a great brunch and very cute decor.
Vegan "fast food". I like to eat it in the park. LOVE the buffalo bella burger.
67 locals recommend
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StVegan "fast food". I like to eat it in the park. LOVE the buffalo bella burger.
Mexican/ Asian hybrid takeout. Like sushi meets burrito...confusing, yet delicious.
13 locals recommend
Hai Street Kitchen & Co.
32 S 18th StMexican/ Asian hybrid takeout. Like sushi meets burrito...confusing, yet delicious.
Italian style fro-yo, only 1 flavor of yogurt, but lots of fancy sauces and other toppings.
9 locals recommend
Yogorino
233 South 20th StreetItalian style fro-yo, only 1 flavor of yogurt, but lots of fancy sauces and other toppings.
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StGreat for breakfast, but usually has a long wait :(
honeygrow
169 E City AveTakeout style customized salads and stir fry, a good healthy option.
Tapas by Iron chef Jose Garces. You could spend a lot, or a little depending how hungry you are.
79 locals recommend
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StTapas by Iron chef Jose Garces. You could spend a lot, or a little depending how hungry you are.
Can get a little spendy, but the food here is really good. Don't leave without the Budino for dessert!
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StCan get a little spendy, but the food here is really good. Don't leave without the Budino for dessert!
Mama's Vegetarian
18 S 20th StAuthentic falafel, really inexpensive. Closed on Saturdays.
So Crêpe
1506 South StreetCrepes, just as good as Paris!
La Viola
253 S 16th StGreat Italian BYOB, affordable.
Jamonera
105 S 13th StAuthentic Spanish tapas. Great Sangria!
Sightseeing
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StHang out in the park and do some people watching!
Great place to grab all sorts of produce, meats, and fresh pastas. I like it because it reminds me of street markets in Europe. You may recognize it from a movie too ; )
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StGreat place to grab all sorts of produce, meats, and fresh pastas. I like it because it reminds me of street markets in Europe. You may recognize it from a movie too ; )
Lots of different food stalls, you can also buy groceries there. Don't miss the PA dutch section for baked goods and lemonade.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StLots of different food stalls, you can also buy groceries there. Don't miss the PA dutch section for baked goods and lemonade.
An outdoor piazza with some restaurants and shops around it. You can watch a baseball game on the big outdoor screen there.
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd StAn outdoor piazza with some restaurants and shops around it. You can watch a baseball game on the big outdoor screen there.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pub & Kitchen
1946 Lombard StGreat cocktails, outdoor seating.
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut StLots of different beers on tap
Wine and cheese...need I say more? They offer a 1/2 price wine, cheese, and beer on Sundays - the special is appropriately called "Sunday School".
31 locals recommend
Tria Cafe Rittenhouse
123 S 18th StWine and cheese...need I say more? They offer a 1/2 price wine, cheese, and beer on Sundays - the special is appropriately called "Sunday School".
Hidden down a narrow walkway you will find a little outdoor bar with great cocktails. They have a fantastic HH too!
32 locals recommend
Yellow Juice Bar
2046 Sansom StHidden down a narrow walkway you will find a little outdoor bar with great cocktails. They have a fantastic HH too!
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut StA fancy rooftop bar, although there is not much of a view.
Shopping
South Moon Under
1731 Chestnut StClothing boutique
Everything Else
Cycling studio - your first class is free! Sign up on their website: http://www.bodycyclestudio.com
Body Cycle Studio
1923 Chestnut StreetCycling studio - your first class is free! Sign up on their website: http://www.bodycyclestudio.com
Hot Yoga Philadelphia
1520 Sansom StMy favorite yoga studio.
Queen Nail & Spa
1515 South St10% off if you pay for your pedi in cash!
CrossFit Supercharged
1717 S 25th StDrop in for an awesome crossfit class. 9:30 & 11 am on Saturdays.