Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Cafe La Maude
816 N 4th StFor Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch - AMAZING!
Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria
701 N 2nd StFor delicious personal pizzas & it's a BYOB
Rustica
903 N 2nd StFor a quick slice
For a gourmet breakfast sandwich, cronut or specialty coffee. Check out the upstairs!
47 locals recommend
One Shot Cafe
217 W George StFor a gourmet breakfast sandwich, cronut or specialty coffee. Check out the upstairs!
Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N 2nd StFor great Mexican
Sancho Pistola's
19 W Girard AveAlso great Mexican, but a little further walk
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveLate night (unhealthy) snack
The best pho, although not 100% authentic from what I'm told. They don't take reservations & it is really small, so not meant for large groups.
29 locals recommend
Stock Restaurant
308 E Girard AveThe best pho, although not 100% authentic from what I'm told. They don't take reservations & it is really small, so not meant for large groups.
Jaxon BYOB
701 N 3rd StDelicious, but expensive, call ahead for a reservation
Amazing pasta, atmosphere & drinks. Located in Fishtown, but worth the walk. Definitely call first for a reservation.
94 locals recommend
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StAmazing pasta, atmosphere & drinks. Located in Fishtown, but worth the walk. Definitely call first for a reservation.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIndoor market
If you came to Philly to test all the "best" philly cheesesteaks
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIf you came to Philly to test all the "best" philly cheesesteaks
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StIf you came to Philly to test all the "best" philly cheesesteaks
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StIf you came to Philly to test all the "best" philly cheesesteaks
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard AveIce Cream to die for (also available at Spruce Street Harbor Park)
90 locals recommend
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StIce Cream to die for (also available at Spruce Street Harbor Park)
Amazing food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cocktails are delicious as well.
113 locals recommend
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveAmazing food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cocktails are delicious as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StGin Distillery - best cocktails around!
Indoor/Outdoor Beer Garden with fire pits & ping pong. Beer is served by the litre or half litre
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveIndoor/Outdoor Beer Garden with fire pits & ping pong. Beer is served by the litre or half litre
R&D
1206 Frankford AveWine Bar, but also good for happy hour snacks!
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveClosest grocery store
The Foodery
837 N 2nd StVery close! Small market for snacks, beer & sandwiches.
Genesis Nail Salon
984 N 2nd StVery good nail salon, usually don't need an appointment
Simple Cleaners
724 N 3rd StDry cleaners, super friendly
Parlour Hair & Skin
1339 Frankford AveGetting Around
Spring Garden Station
600 N Front StEntertainment & Activities
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StComedy Club
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StConcerts & Shows
Urban Axes Philadelphia
2019 E Boston StBYOB Axe Throwing (yep, it's a thing!)
Keystone Mini-Golf & Arcade
161 Cecil B. Moore AveBYOB Mini Golf
Dave & Buster's
325 N Christopher Columbus BlvdTendenza by Cescaphe
969 N 2nd StWedding venue.. only if you're invited of course!
Cescaphe Ballroom
923 N 2nd StWedding venue.. only if you're invited of course!
Boardwalk inspired outdoor venue in the summer, turned winter oasis in the winter
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdBoardwalk inspired outdoor venue in the summer, turned winter oasis in the winter
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyParks & Nature
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadGood trail for running, biking, walking during the day & at night all the houses are lit up, so it's pretty to see from a far
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowGood trail for running, biking, walking during the day & at night all the houses are lit up, so it's pretty to see from a far
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StOne green block in the middle of the "concrete jungle"
Concrete and metal suspended trail along the Schuylkill river meant for walking, running or biking
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailConcrete and metal suspended trail along the Schuylkill river meant for walking, running or biking