Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StRoyal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGood bar food, craft beers.
Samwich
600 Catharine StreetTake out gourmet sandwiches for lunch
Brunch/Lunch menu available every day. Can be a long wait on weekends.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetBrunch/Lunch menu available every day. Can be a long wait on weekends.
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StA favorite for dinner!
Little Nonna's
1234 Locust StFancier Italian Food.
Mediterranean food, great atmosphere. Caramel Budino for dessert.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StMediterranean food, great atmosphere. Caramel Budino for dessert.
More upscale Mexican food in the Italian Market.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StMore upscale Mexican food in the Italian Market.
Hawthornes
738 S 11th StGreat brunch/lunch specials.
World famous gelato. Several locations in the city.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk AveWorld famous gelato. Several locations in the city.
Gourmet organic dinner with outdoor seating.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareGourmet organic dinner with outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not the fanciest place, but you can't beat $2 happy hour drafts from 5-7. Also sells 6 packs to-go. Cash only.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South StreetNot the fanciest place, but you can't beat $2 happy hour drafts from 5-7. Also sells 6 packs to-go. Cash only.
Great place for fancier cocktails. Has an outdoor patio space.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southwark Restaurant
701 S 4th StGreat place for fancier cocktails. Has an outdoor patio space.
Summer outdoor beer garden. PHS has several Pop-Up beer gardens that change locations each year. Definitely one of my favorite parts about summer in Philly.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PHS Pop Up Garden
1438 South StSummer outdoor beer garden. PHS has several Pop-Up beer gardens that change locations each year. Definitely one of my favorite parts about summer in Philly.
Very cool outdoor beer garden in historic Old City.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall WVery cool outdoor beer garden in historic Old City.
U BAR
1220 Locust StFriendly, low-key gay bar with jukebox.
Harbor Park has great food vendors, a floating beer garden, ice cream, river views, and hammocks. It's a great spot to hang out and relax during the day or through the evening. Often crowded on summer weekends.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdHarbor Park has great food vendors, a floating beer garden, ice cream, river views, and hammocks. It's a great spot to hang out and relax during the day or through the evening. Often crowded on summer weekends.
Parks & Nature
Good for a walk/bike ride along the river and Boathouse Row.
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fairmount
Reservoir DriveGood for a walk/bike ride along the river and Boathouse Row.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StArt house films
Essentials
There is also a Rite Aid 2 blocks north from the apartment on E. Passyunk Ave, but Google isn't finding it.
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StThere is also a Rite Aid 2 blocks north from the apartment on E. Passyunk Ave, but Google isn't finding it.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveThis ACME also sells Beer and Wine
Shopping
The Italian Market has lots of outdoor vendors, and local independent specialty shops.
419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe Italian Market has lots of outdoor vendors, and local independent specialty shops.