Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Our fave coffee in the city (along with LaColombe, of course)
42 locals recommend
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
2400 Lombard St Our fave coffee in the city (along with LaColombe, of course)
The Cambridge
1508 South StNice outdoor seating space
Good for all meals, and it is open all the time.
Delicious food that features Jewish culinary specialties.
238 locals recommend
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StGood for all meals, and it is open all the time.
Delicious food that features Jewish culinary specialties.
Delicious! Seems a little pricey, but worth every penny. We recommend the chocolate cannoli and raspberry linzer tart.
20 locals recommend
Carlo's Bakery
2101 Walnut StDelicious! Seems a little pricey, but worth every penny. We recommend the chocolate cannoli and raspberry linzer tart.
For dining in, there is a beautiful outdoor patio, and it is also a BYOB. They deliver.
8 locals recommend
Thai Square Restaurant
2521 Christian StFor dining in, there is a beautiful outdoor patio, and it is also a BYOB. They deliver.
Rita's Italian Ice
3610 Bristol Rda Philly staple: wooder ice
Our favorite seafood place. Menu is handwritten as it is updated daily to accommodate the freshest ingredients. Restaurant is incredibly small, but very cozy/warm/romantic so make sure to get a reservation.
40 locals recommend
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StOur favorite seafood place. Menu is handwritten as it is updated daily to accommodate the freshest ingredients. Restaurant is incredibly small, but very cozy/warm/romantic so make sure to get a reservation.
Incredible vegan/vegetarian restaurant, and well-loved and recommended by meat-eaters too!
35 locals recommend
V Street
124-126 S 19th StIncredible vegan/vegetarian restaurant, and well-loved and recommended by meat-eaters too!
Ever had Indian brunch? If not, now is your chance! Everything on the menu is delicious and perfect for those who wake up craving something savory.
12 locals recommend
Indeblue Restaurant and Bar
65 S 13th StEver had Indian brunch? If not, now is your chance! Everything on the menu is delicious and perfect for those who wake up craving something savory.
This is our favorite restaurant in Philly. It can be hard to get a table so make a reservation ASAP. Another alternative is to arrive at 4:30pm (restaurant opens at 5pm) to reserve a walk-in seat(s) at the bar with the host/ess.
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlThis is our favorite restaurant in Philly. It can be hard to get a table so make a reservation ASAP. Another alternative is to arrive at 4:30pm (restaurant opens at 5pm) to reserve a walk-in seat(s) at the bar with the host/ess.
Charlie was a sinner.
131 S 13th StVegetarian/Vegan restaurant and bar. Cocktails are amazing
This is our go-to brunch place. We prefer the Dickinson location over the CenterCity/13th Locust one.
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StThis is our go-to brunch place. We prefer the Dickinson location over the CenterCity/13th Locust one.
Wawa
2000 Hamilton StAnother Philly staple: great for ordering sandwiches to go
Everyone in philly has their fave cheesesteak place, and this is one of ours. If you love chicken-cheesesteaks in particular, then this is hands-down the best place. The grape/lemonade fusion drink is also a must. It's also not uncommon to run into Philly celebs (ie. QuestLove and Allen Iverson) if you dine at the counter.
32 locals recommend
Ishkabibble's II
517 South StEveryone in philly has their fave cheesesteak place, and this is one of ours. If you love chicken-cheesesteaks in particular, then this is hands-down the best place. The grape/lemonade fusion drink is also a must. It's also not uncommon to run into Philly celebs (ie. QuestLove and Allen Iverson) if you dine at the counter.
Arts & Culture
First Food Market
116 S 21st StBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyShopping
The BEST jewelry and accessory shop, where everything is either hand-made or hand-picked by the owner Elaine Tse, hence the name. The staff are amazing and have Elaine's taste and eye as well. This place suits every price range.
Tselaine
1927 Walnut StThe BEST jewelry and accessory shop, where everything is either hand-made or hand-picked by the owner Elaine Tse, hence the name. The staff are amazing and have Elaine's taste and eye as well. This place suits every price range.
Getting Around
Catching an uber/taxi from 30th street station to our location may be the same cost as catching another train. If you do decide to catch the "Airport Line" regional-rail train, you would get off at the first stop, "University City" (going in the direction towards the phila international airport.)
222 locals recommend
30th Street Station
2955 Market StCatching an uber/taxi from 30th street station to our location may be the same cost as catching another train. If you do decide to catch the "Airport Line" regional-rail train, you would get off at the first stop, "University City" (going in the direction towards the phila international airport.)
Drinks & Nightlife
Pop-up beer garden with plentiful outdoor seating in a beautiful and fun environment.
25 locals recommend
PHS Pop Up Garden
1438 South StPop-up beer garden with plentiful outdoor seating in a beautiful and fun environment.
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StThis is a speakeasy style of bar, and therefore it can be very exclusive (they do not allow sneakers). There is usually a line for entry, however, the drinks are fantastic. Cash only, though they can direct you to an ATM across the street. This is a good spot after a grabbing dinner in Chinatown.
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StThis is a speakeasy style of bar, and therefore it can be very exclusive (they do not allow sneakers). There is usually a line for entry, however, the drinks are fantastic. Cash only, though they can direct you to an ATM across the street. This is a good spot after a grabbing dinner in Chinatown.
Parks & Nature
This is one of our favorite parts of our location. This is a beautiful walking/running/biking trail that takes you along the Schuykill River, with amazing views of the surrounding Philadelphia skyline. The trail effortlessly leads you to center city, as well as to the Philadelphia Art Museum.
66 locals recommend
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkThis is one of our favorite parts of our location. This is a beautiful walking/running/biking trail that takes you along the Schuykill River, with amazing views of the surrounding Philadelphia skyline. The trail effortlessly leads you to center city, as well as to the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StJapanese House and Garden
Entertainment & Activities
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom St