Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Square One Coffee Roasters
249 S 13th StGreat Coffee and pastries
Budget friendly coffee with outdoor seating ideal for people watching
21 locals recommend
Greenstreet Coffee Co.
1101 Spruce StBudget friendly coffee with outdoor seating ideal for people watching
My favorite pizza in Philadelphia. Great drinks and appetizers as well. Also serves until midnight.
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StMy favorite pizza in Philadelphia. Great drinks and appetizers as well. Also serves until midnight.
Pinefish
1138 Pine St$1 oyster happy hour 7 days a week
Sweet Box Bakeshop
339 S 13th StTalula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareBeautiful outdoor seating and delicious food
Great coffee and sandwiches, directly across from Washington Sq Park
17 locals recommend
Talula's Daily
208 W Washington SquareGreat coffee and sandwiches, directly across from Washington Sq Park
Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce StPhilly famous pizza
Beautiful French bistro. Sit outside with a glass of Rosé and enjoy the people watching and park views.
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StBeautiful French bistro. Sit outside with a glass of Rosé and enjoy the people watching and park views.
Spruce Rana
Budget friendly quick breakfast or lunch sandwich spot. MTO sandwiches.
Healthy vegan and vegetarian brunch. Smoothie sand juices made fresh to order.
43 locals recommend
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk AveHealthy vegan and vegetarian brunch. Smoothie sand juices made fresh to order.
Kanella Grill
1001 Spruce StWONDERFUL Greek food, odd hours so check before going. BYOB
Mercato
1216 Spruce StPricey but delicious Italian food
Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StBest ramen in the city. A must in my book. BYOB
A very unique Italian restaurant where the servers are opera singers and perform every 15 minutes. Reservation recommended.
32 locals recommend
The Victor Café
1303 Dickinson StreetA very unique Italian restaurant where the servers are opera singers and perform every 15 minutes. Reservation recommended.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StPrepare to wait but the pancakes are worth it
Kitschy fun dinner and brunch spot with great cocktails and a good late night deal menu
32 locals recommend
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StKitschy fun dinner and brunch spot with great cocktails and a good late night deal menu
Drinks & Nightlife
LGBTQ friendly piano bar on the first floor and dance party upstairs. A neighborhood favorite!
15 locals recommend
Tavern on Camac
243 S Camac StLGBTQ friendly piano bar on the first floor and dance party upstairs. A neighborhood favorite!
Dirty Franks
347 S 13th StA very classic Philly dive bar. No frills here
Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James StLGBTQ friendly late-night club, great music ad dance floor.
Franky Bradley's
1320 Chancellor StKitschy neighborhood bar. Crowded on weekends
Most popular LGBTQ club in Philadelphia. Always a crowd with dancing all night
78 locals recommend
Woody's
202 S 13th StMost popular LGBTQ club in Philadelphia. Always a crowd with dancing all night
Great wine selection and tapas. Happy hour specials and a great deal on Sunday nights
51 locals recommend
Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StGreat wine selection and tapas. Happy hour specials and a great deal on Sunday nights
Sightseeing
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky wuz here
Old City District
231 Market StFind the historic sights here
China Town
Great food and markets
Parks & Nature
Beautiful and historic neighborhood park. Grab a coffee or snack at Talulas and have a stroll through.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareBeautiful and historic neighborhood park. Grab a coffee or snack at Talulas and have a stroll through.
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StLovely city park
Arts & Culture
One of the most stunning collections of art I've ever seen, with a fascinating story
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the most stunning collections of art I've ever seen, with a fascinating story
A truly unique art experience on South St. Great photo ops outside the building if you want to skip the entrance fee.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StA truly unique art experience on South St. Great photo ops outside the building if you want to skip the entrance fee.
Essentials
Jay's Deli
1228 Spruce StRight across the street, a classic bodega with almost anything you could need
Pac a Deli
1200 Walnut St6 pack shop with small grocery store
Shopping
Vintage clothing and housewares at great prices. I always find a treasure here.
10 locals recommend
Retrospect
508 South StVintage clothing and housewares at great prices. I always find a treasure here.
Jinxed 609
609 South 4th StreetVintage housewares and hand made candles