Your Philadelphia/Fishtown guide
My favorite local restaurants
These include my favorite walking distance restaurants which also happen to be some of my favorite in the city, period.
The pizza is the best in the city. A bit pricey but well worth the experience. Make a reservation for weekends or go during off times during the week. And it's walking distance! If you like cocktails they have some of the best.
94 locals recommend
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StThe pizza is the best in the city. A bit pricey but well worth the experience. Make a reservation for weekends or go during off times during the week. And it's walking distance! If you like cocktails they have some of the best.
Amazing food in general but especially fabulous for vegetarians and vegans. Their buffalo cauliflower is on my list of Top 5 best foods I've ever eaten. No need to drive, it's about a 10 minute walk from the house.
112 locals recommend
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StAmazing food in general but especially fabulous for vegetarians and vegans. Their buffalo cauliflower is on my list of Top 5 best foods I've ever eaten. No need to drive, it's about a 10 minute walk from the house.
An amalgamation of mexican meets asian fusion and it's amazing. The spicy tuna guac and steamed pork buns are my go to's. Plus they have delicious margarita's. This is a fun spot for a lively meal and they offer outdoor seating.
37 locals recommend
Sancho Pistola's
19 W Girard AveAn amalgamation of mexican meets asian fusion and it's amazing. The spicy tuna guac and steamed pork buns are my go to's. Plus they have delicious margarita's. This is a fun spot for a lively meal and they offer outdoor seating.
If you love coffee, this place is a MUST. For iced coffee lovers try their on tap cold brew and for those who like an iced latte try a black and tan (mix of their cold brew and latte). They also serve a mean breakfast and bread galore!
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveIf you love coffee, this place is a MUST. For iced coffee lovers try their on tap cold brew and for those who like an iced latte try a black and tan (mix of their cold brew and latte). They also serve a mean breakfast and bread galore!
Cash only neighborhood taco joint. $5 nachos during happy hour that can't be beat!
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StCash only neighborhood taco joint. $5 nachos during happy hour that can't be beat!
Favorite restaurants (center city)
These restaurants are a drive or subway ride away but well worth going the extra distance.
Rated #1 best restaurant in Philly. Their food and service is outstanding. Their reservations open 60 days in advance and they go fast but you can find a seat at the bar during the week if you're not able to get a dinner reservation (also see dizengoff, a sister restaurant with to-go hummus that will rock your world).
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlRated #1 best restaurant in Philly. Their food and service is outstanding. Their reservations open 60 days in advance and they go fast but you can find a seat at the bar during the week if you're not able to get a dinner reservation (also see dizengoff, a sister restaurant with to-go hummus that will rock your world).
A meal of hummus you say? YES. It's a must-try in Philadelphia. Mike Solmonov's hummus restaurant is one of a kind and it will ruin your experience of other hummus forever (but still go!).
25 locals recommend
Dizengoff
1625 Sansom StA meal of hummus you say? YES. It's a must-try in Philadelphia. Mike Solmonov's hummus restaurant is one of a kind and it will ruin your experience of other hummus forever (but still go!).
Amazing food and drinks. Try to get seated in their basement where they offer the full menu. This is a great spot to grab dinner or a late night bougie snack. They also have incredible drinks.
51 locals recommend
Double Knot
120 S 13th StAmazing food and drinks. Try to get seated in their basement where they offer the full menu. This is a great spot to grab dinner or a late night bougie snack. They also have incredible drinks.
Nearby fun and bars
Here are some of the places to go if you're looking for some fun
If you love a night slinging chips, head over to Sugar House a short drive away. They have ample free parking or it's a quick lyft/uber ride away.
143 locals recommend
RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
1001 N Delaware AveIf you love a night slinging chips, head over to Sugar House a short drive away. They have ample free parking or it's a quick lyft/uber ride away.
Love cider, look no further. One of the newest breweries to pop up in the neighborhood just a couple of blocks away featuring..you guessed it CIDER.
Original 13 Ciderworks
1526 N American StLove cider, look no further. One of the newest breweries to pop up in the neighborhood just a couple of blocks away featuring..you guessed it CIDER.
Stateside has great cocktails and small bits. It's walking distance.
23 locals recommend
Stateside Urbancraft Vodka
1700 N Hancock StStateside has great cocktails and small bits. It's walking distance.
Urban Axes Philadelphia
2019 E Boston StBarcade
1114 Frankford AveAdult arcade really close to the Filmore if you're in town to see a show
Nearby concert venue that also sometimes has nightlife events
138 locals recommend
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StNearby concert venue that also sometimes has nightlife events
This comedy club is very short drive away and even walking distance on a warm night.
39 locals recommend
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StThis comedy club is very short drive away and even walking distance on a warm night.
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StA fun dive-ish bar with occasional dance parties
Work outs!
Want to get a workout in while you visit? Here are some nearby places.
This Crossfit gym offers two styles of classes a classic crossfit experience or a bootcamp (no barbell lifting) experience. Drop ins are $20. Tell the coach that Morgan sent you!
CrossFit Novem
1732 N Howard StThis Crossfit gym offers two styles of classes a classic crossfit experience or a bootcamp (no barbell lifting) experience. Drop ins are $20. Tell the coach that Morgan sent you!
Your classic neighborhood fancy gym. It has everything you could want (except for a pool).
12 locals recommend
City Fitness Fishtown
1428 Frankford AveYour classic neighborhood fancy gym. It has everything you could want (except for a pool).
A little further than the other two gyms but it has lots of free parking if you choose to drive and it's open 24 hours.
17 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
2641 E York StA little further than the other two gyms but it has lots of free parking if you choose to drive and it's open 24 hours.
My favorite hatha style yoga in the city. It's not a rigorous workout but it will get you connected to your breath and into your body.
MotherHeart Yoga Sangha
2359 E Susquehanna AveMy favorite hatha style yoga in the city. It's not a rigorous workout but it will get you connected to your breath and into your body.
Transportation
Here's the closest and best way to get around Philadelphia by subway
.6 miles from the house it's a 10-12 minute walk from the house. You want to head toward center city and then it will take you to center city and university city all on the same subway train.
48 locals recommend
Berks station
West Berks Street.6 miles from the house it's a 10-12 minute walk from the house. You want to head toward center city and then it will take you to center city and university city all on the same subway train.