Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Drinks & Nightlife

Great neighborhood bar with delicious food. Best burger in West Philly (and lots of vegan/vegeratian options as well!) Happy Hours feature $3 local craft brews.
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Local 44
4333 Spruce Street
108 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great neighborhood bar with delicious food. Best burger in West Philly (and lots of vegan/vegeratian options as well!) Happy Hours feature $3 local craft brews.
Unique dive bar for beer snobs. I highly recommend the live bluegrass nights on Thursdays.
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fiume
229 S 45th St
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Unique dive bar for beer snobs. I highly recommend the live bluegrass nights on Thursdays.
Incredible margaritas and delicious, upscale food. A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth it.
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Distrito
3945 Chestnut St
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Incredible margaritas and delicious, upscale food. A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth it.
This place is really fun if you're in the neighborhood - it's like a German beer-hall, but with outdoor fire pits, Jenga, and ping-pong.
275 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
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This place is really fun if you're in the neighborhood - it's like a German beer-hall, but with outdoor fire pits, Jenga, and ping-pong.
One of the best bars in Philly, and a great music venue.
248 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
248 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of the best bars in Philly, and a great music venue.
A popular gastropub - with one of the best burgers in Philly. (Seriously)
141 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th St
141 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A popular gastropub - with one of the best burgers in Philly. (Seriously)
Great little cantina with a fun atmosphere, especially on the patio in the summer.
137 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Ave
137 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great little cantina with a fun atmosphere, especially on the patio in the summer.
Fantastic taqueria - I love getting margaritas and dinner here, then heading over to North Bowl next door!
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Jose Pistola's
263 S 15th St
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fantastic taqueria - I love getting margaritas and dinner here, then heading over to North Bowl next door!

Food Scene

Awesome BYOB taco joint.
72 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th St
72 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Awesome BYOB taco joint.
Delish gourmet popsicles!
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lil Pop Shop
265 S 44th St
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delish gourmet popsicles!
Hands down, my favorite brunch spot in West Philly. The cozy decor (complete with a fireplace) and friendly staff are great, but the french toast is even better. Very affordable as well.
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Gold Standard Cafe
4800 Baltimore Ave
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hands down, my favorite brunch spot in West Philly. The cozy decor (complete with a fireplace) and friendly staff are great, but the french toast is even better. Very affordable as well.
My favorite neighborhood coffee shop, by far. Lots of outdoor space overlooking clark park, and plenty of tables inside as well. The house-made food is pretty tasty too.
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore Ave
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
My favorite neighborhood coffee shop, by far. Lots of outdoor space overlooking clark park, and plenty of tables inside as well. The house-made food is pretty tasty too.
A unique, upscale dining experience in a renovated Victorian home. One of the best restaurants in Philly.
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Marigold Kitchen
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A unique, upscale dining experience in a renovated Victorian home. One of the best restaurants in Philly.
Perfect for spice fanatics! Authentic Chinese cuisine that will knock your socks off and tingle your taste buds. Definitely order the Dan Dan noodles!
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Han Dynasty
3711 Market St
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Perfect for spice fanatics! Authentic Chinese cuisine that will knock your socks off and tingle your taste buds. Definitely order the Dan Dan noodles!
A relaxed, friendly little cafe. Great for a casual brunch or a quick bagel on the go.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Renata's Kitchen
3940 Baltimore Avenue
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A relaxed, friendly little cafe. Great for a casual brunch or a quick bagel on the go.
I can't decide if this place is a dive bar, brewery, or gourmet wood-fired pizza restaurant, and I'm okay with that. In all seriousness, order the Fig Jam Pizza. You won't regret it.
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th St
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
I can't decide if this place is a dive bar, brewery, or gourmet wood-fired pizza restaurant, and I'm okay with that. In all seriousness, order the Fig Jam Pizza. You won't regret it.
Delish Ethiopian Cuisine.
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th St
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delish Ethiopian Cuisine.
Delicious, affordable Thai restaurant.
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vientiane Café
4728 Baltimore Ave
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious, affordable Thai restaurant.
Mind-blowingly delicious gyros!
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Greek Lady
222 S 40th St
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mind-blowingly delicious gyros!
A very crunchy-granola-type coffee shop. Friendly staff, tasty food, and very good coffee. Plenty of outdoor seating.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Earth Cup Cafe
405 S 45th St
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A very crunchy-granola-type coffee shop. Friendly staff, tasty food, and very good coffee. Plenty of outdoor seating.
A little on the pricier side for brunch, but honestly it's worth it. Completely organic, locally-sourced farm-to-table food is prepared immaculately. It gets busy, so try to get there early.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Farmacy
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A little on the pricier side for brunch, but honestly it's worth it. Completely organic, locally-sourced farm-to-table food is prepared immaculately. It gets busy, so try to get there early.
Mind-blowingly delicious noodles in an intimate setting. I highly recommend the miso ramen, and whatever their special dumpling of the day is!
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th St
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mind-blowingly delicious noodles in an intimate setting. I highly recommend the miso ramen, and whatever their special dumpling of the day is!
Incredible Greek food! A little on the fancy side - great for a date night (or even an upscale brunch.)
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kanella South
757 South Front Street
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Incredible Greek food! A little on the fancy side - great for a date night (or even an upscale brunch.)
Really, truly, delicious sushi. One of my favorite sushi places in Philly.
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut St
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Really, truly, delicious sushi. One of my favorite sushi places in Philly.
Fantastic gourmet wood-fired pizzas - a great spot for lunch or dinner.
73 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill St
73 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fantastic gourmet wood-fired pizzas - a great spot for lunch or dinner.
Another great brunch spot - bottomless mimosas… need I say more?
42 (рекомендации местных жителей)
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom St
42 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Another great brunch spot - bottomless mimosas… need I say more?
A quiet, perfectly authentic, and entirely unpretentious little Italian trattoria. Dim lighting, candles, and seriously good Italian food with a home-cooked feel.
130 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
130 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A quiet, perfectly authentic, and entirely unpretentious little Italian trattoria. Dim lighting, candles, and seriously good Italian food with a home-cooked feel.
One of my favorite restaurants in Philly - if you can get a reservation! :) Fantastic Italian food, romantic ambiance. Try sitting outside in the garden in the warmer weather. Good for a fancy date.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Nonna's
1234 Locust St
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of my favorite restaurants in Philly - if you can get a reservation! :) Fantastic Italian food, romantic ambiance. Try sitting outside in the garden in the warmer weather. Good for a fancy date.
One of Philly's new breed of seriously good BYOBs. Make a reservation, bring a bottle, and enjoy an awesome seafood menu that changes every night.
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of Philly's new breed of seriously good BYOBs. Make a reservation, bring a bottle, and enjoy an awesome seafood menu that changes every night.
Fantastic sushi - I highly recommend it!
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vic Sushi Bar
2035 Sansom St
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fantastic sushi - I highly recommend it!
This place is like stepping right into a Parisian bistro. One of my favorite romantic date spots, and they also serve a delish brunch (one of the few places you can make reservations for brunch)
223 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Parc
227 S 18th St
223 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This place is like stepping right into a Parisian bistro. One of my favorite romantic date spots, and they also serve a delish brunch (one of the few places you can make reservations for brunch)
A perfectly cute little coffee shop - grab a cup to go and stroll in the park!
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Talula's Daily
208 W Washington Square
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A perfectly cute little coffee shop - grab a cup to go and stroll in the park!

Entertainment & Activities

A great spot to enjoy some fresh air or have a picnic! A quintessential West Philly community space.
188 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Кларка
4300-4398 Baltimore Ave
188 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A great spot to enjoy some fresh air or have a picnic! A quintessential West Philly community space.
More than just a bowling alley - this place is a lot of fun, complete with lane-side bar service and a whole menu page devoted to a variety of gourmet tater tots.
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
North Bowl Lounge n Lanes
909 N 2nd St
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
More than just a bowling alley - this place is a lot of fun, complete with lane-side bar service and a whole menu page devoted to a variety of gourmet tater tots.

Arts & Culture

A fantastic museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей Пенн
3260 South St
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A fantastic museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Solid movie theater - clean, comfortable, and always a good movie selection.
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cinemark University City Penn 6
4012 Walnut St
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Solid movie theater - clean, comfortable, and always a good movie selection.
One of my favorite music venues in Philadelphia. Get dinner or drinks while you watch live music upstairs - the food is awesome and the drink specials are super affordable.
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut St
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of my favorite music venues in Philadelphia. Get dinner or drinks while you watch live music upstairs - the food is awesome and the drink specials are super affordable.
An indoor-outdoor "magic garden" of stunningly unique mosaic art. Difficult to describe, but absolutely worth seeing. Check out their after-hours events for a special night.
385 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Волшебные сады Филадельфии
1020 South St
385 (рекомендации местных жителей)
An indoor-outdoor "magic garden" of stunningly unique mosaic art. Difficult to describe, but absolutely worth seeing. Check out their after-hours events for a special night.
If you're a book nerd like me, this is a must-see. It's a fancy townhouse converted into a museum housing a priceless rare book collection and stunning antique furniture and art. Off the beaten track!
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Rosenbach
2008-2010 Delancey Pl
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you're a book nerd like me, this is a must-see. It's a fancy townhouse converted into a museum housing a priceless rare book collection and stunning antique furniture and art. Off the beaten track!

Shopping

A darling little independent book store.
House of Our Own Book Store
3920 Spruce St
A darling little independent book store.
A great used bookstore with a wide selection - easy to get lost in here and wile away an entire afternoon browsing.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Last Word Bookshop
220 S 40th St
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A great used bookstore with a wide selection - easy to get lost in here and wile away an entire afternoon browsing.

Everything Else

Even if you're just in town for a few nights, it's worth taking a class here. Most classes are $5, and it's a very peaceful, welcoming environment.
24 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts
4522 Baltimore Ave
24 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Even if you're just in town for a few nights, it's worth taking a class here. Most classes are $5, and it's a very peaceful, welcoming environment.