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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailConcrete and metal suspended trail along the Schuylkill river meant for walking, running or biking