Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Zahav
237 St James PlMiddle Eastern. Perennial top 10 in Philadelphia
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquarePerennial top 10.
Asian Fusion. Happy Hour every day. One of our absolute favorites
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Double Knot
120 S 13th StAsian Fusion. Happy Hour every day. One of our absolute favorites
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut StPerennial top 10. Exceptional
Our favorite cafe in all of Philadelphia (get an eggel sandwich!)
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Philadelphia Java Company
852 S 2nd StOur favorite cafe in all of Philadelphia (get an eggel sandwich!)
Our favorite all-around authentic mexican restaurant (byob - go here for the food, not the scene)
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Tamalex Restaurant
1163 S 7th StOur favorite all-around authentic mexican restaurant (byob - go here for the food, not the scene)
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StOur favorite pizza
Gran Caffe L'Aquila
1716 Chestnut StBest espresso + gelato
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race StBest dumplings and dim sum!
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StOur favorite ramen + bar for those cold nights
Parc
227 S 18th StBest french brunch and people watching location!
Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th StGreat brunch location! Voted top restaurant for 2017
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StBest Latin food
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveBest hole in the wall place to get a burger.
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StBest seafood! BYOB!
The Last Drop Coffee House
1300 Pine StBest coffee within 2 blocks
Giorgio On Pine
1328 Pine StBest Italian BYOB within 2 blocks of the house
VALANNI
1229 Spruce StBest tapas within 2 blocks of the house
Yellowtail
1218 Pine StBest sushi within 2 blocks of the house
Kosmo Pizza & Grille
1347 South StBest Pizza within 2 blocks of the house
Amis Trattoria
138 W Lancaster AveBest all-around restaurant within 2 blocks of the house
Drinks & Nightlife
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveBest beer garden
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 S 2nd StBest latin bar
Best speak-easy (no shorts allowed, no sneakers allowed)
79 Einheimische empfehlen
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StBest speak-easy (no shorts allowed, no sneakers allowed)
Fado Irish Pub
1500 Locust StBest Irish bar
Bok
1901 S 9th StBest rooftop view of the city
Cocktails and jazz. If you adventurous, head upstairs for 90's hip hop and dancing
70 Einheimische empfehlen
Time
1315 Sansom StCocktails and jazz. If you adventurous, head upstairs for 90's hip hop and dancing
Xfinity Live!
1100 Pattison AveBest bar(s) to watch a sports event!
Writer's Block Rehab
1342 Cypress StBest cocktails within 2 blocks of the house
The name says it all.... Best dive within 2 blocks of the house
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Dirty Franks
347 S 13th StThe name says it all.... Best dive within 2 blocks of the house
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StRocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBecause who doesn't love rocky?
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowGreat walk on a beautiful day
West philly has an entirely different feel than the rest of the city
165 Einheimische empfehlen
University of Pennsylvania
West philly has an entirely different feel than the rest of the city
Passyunk Square
Voted one of the top foodie streets in the entire country
Italian Market
919 S 9th StStop at Di Bruno Brothers for fresh cheese, meats, ETC!
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest residential street in the entire country!
Christ Church
20 N American StToo much history to pass up! Take a tour!
Go to the top of City Hall and check out Ben Franklin
354 Einheimische empfehlen
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdGo to the top of City Hall and check out Ben Franklin
Arts & Culture
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd StExcellent
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyLargest private collection of art in the world.