Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
An authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant just around the corner!
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Cafe Ynez
2025 Washington AveAn authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant just around the corner!
Smile Cafe
105 S 22nd StA cozy spot with authentic Thai food.
Vic Sushi Bar
2035 Sansom StSushi rolls in a tiny space. But it's ok--they deliver!
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th StThe romance of farm-to-table taken to the max. Cash-only.
The best sushi in Philly is here in Old City!
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Zento Sushi Restaurant +Sake Bar
132 Chestnut StreetThe best sushi in Philly is here in Old City!
Montreal-style bagels. Get there early to avoid the lines on weekends!
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Spread Bagelry
262 S 20th StMontreal-style bagels. Get there early to avoid the lines on weekends!
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StClassic ice cream shop--and open late!
An enormous emporium of Amish (and non-Amish) goods.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StAn enormous emporium of Amish (and non-Amish) goods.
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StFun fast-food, vegan style. We love the cheesesteak!
Zahav
237 St James PlConsidered America's original Israeli fine dining restaurant.
Don't miss the Classic Chinatown vibe at this top Chinese restaurant, with whole cooked duck displayed in the window.
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Ting Wong
138 N 10th StDon't miss the Classic Chinatown vibe at this top Chinese restaurant, with whole cooked duck displayed in the window.
Joy Tsin Lau
1026 Race StGreat dim sum daily. Open late!
The five-course Sunday prix fixe is a must-try at our neighborhood's best fine dining establishment. Remember to BYOB!
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Pumpkin BYOB
1713 South StThe five-course Sunday prix fixe is a must-try at our neighborhood's best fine dining establishment. Remember to BYOB!
Foodie hotspot! One of the best restaurants in the city right now.
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Will BYOB
1911 E Passyunk AveFoodie hotspot! One of the best restaurants in the city right now.
Go to Little Fish to explore the full range of possibilities with seafood.
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Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StGo to Little Fish to explore the full range of possibilities with seafood.
Philly's restaurant du jour since opening in late 2014! Make your reservation early!
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Laurel
1617 E Passyunk AvePhilly's restaurant du jour since opening in late 2014! Make your reservation early!
Great Neapolitan pizza. Save room for the Nutella dessert pizza--and ask for bananas or strawberries on top!
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Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StGreat Neapolitan pizza. Save room for the Nutella dessert pizza--and ask for bananas or strawberries on top!
Come for fantastic food--without the foodies, Instagrammers, and scenesters.
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Ela
Come for fantastic food--without the foodies, Instagrammers, and scenesters.
Be prepared for a line at this popular all-day breakfast/brunch spot. Cash-only.
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StBe prepared for a line at this popular all-day breakfast/brunch spot. Cash-only.
Because everyone needs to caffeinate...and why not do so at the local coffee shop Eater named "America's Best Coffee Shop"?
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Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StBecause everyone needs to caffeinate...and why not do so at the local coffee shop Eater named "America's Best Coffee Shop"?
One of the city's best gastropubs is just steps away. What's stopping you? Also, check out the weekend brunch.
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The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian StOne of the city's best gastropubs is just steps away. What's stopping you? Also, check out the weekend brunch.
Philly's original coffee shop, right on the Square. Try the pastries (the brioche is amazing). Be prepared to talk to your companions--there's no wi-fi here!
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AvePhilly's original coffee shop, right on the Square. Try the pastries (the brioche is amazing). Be prepared to talk to your companions--there's no wi-fi here!
Philly's cool, hipster cafe. Try the rooibos tea and the butter bars.
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Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StPhilly's cool, hipster cafe. Try the rooibos tea and the butter bars.
Get the hand-drawn or shaved noodles, both of which are made on-site. A favorite appetizer: cold sesame noodles. Cash-only and very budget-friendly!
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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race StGet the hand-drawn or shaved noodles, both of which are made on-site. A favorite appetizer: cold sesame noodles. Cash-only and very budget-friendly!
Australia and brunch. On a nice day, sit on the back patio. Cash-only.
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Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StAustralia and brunch. On a nice day, sit on the back patio. Cash-only.
One of Philly's best restaurants, and one of America's best vegan restaurants. Prepare to have your mind blown!
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Vedge
1221 Locust StOne of Philly's best restaurants, and one of America's best vegan restaurants. Prepare to have your mind blown!
Drinks & Nightlife
Literally underground. Just showing up makes you feel instantly cooler!
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Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StLiterally underground. Just showing up makes you feel instantly cooler!
A medium-sized venue for live music, often with kids- and teen-friendly artists.
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StA medium-sized venue for live music, often with kids- and teen-friendly artists.
World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut StLive music from WXPN.
Grace Tavern
2229 Grays Ferry AveA great little locals-only spot!
A delightful and secluded-feeling British-styled cocktails bar.
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1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut StA delightful and secluded-feeling British-styled cocktails bar.
A Prohibition era-style speakeasy formerly known as the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Stunning ice if you get anything on the rocks!
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The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StA Prohibition era-style speakeasy formerly known as the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Stunning ice if you get anything on the rocks!
One of the best speakeasies/cocktail bars anywhere! Hop Sing is behind a completely unmarked gate across the street from Joy Tsin Lau and Nan Zhou..press the buzzer and wait a few long seconds for a man to emerge. There's only one rule--no sneakers with visible branding! And we didn't tell you!
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Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StOne of the best speakeasies/cocktail bars anywhere! Hop Sing is behind a completely unmarked gate across the street from Joy Tsin Lau and Nan Zhou..press the buzzer and wait a few long seconds for a man to emerge. There's only one rule--no sneakers with visible branding! And we didn't tell you!
Sightseeing
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe birthplace of America. Free tours every half-hour.
Kampana ng Kalayaan
526 Market StIt's cracked!
Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th StBen Franklin's grave.
Parks & Nature
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailIncludes a dog-run.
You could literally run a marathon along the Schuylkill River by following this trail.
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailYou could literally run a marathon along the Schuylkill River by following this trail.
Fitler Square
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StWashington Square West
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdFairmount Park
Reservoir DriveShopping
Duross & Langel
240 S 13th StSoaps and scents.
Essentials
American Mortals Graduate Hospital
Our favorite hair salon, a 30 second walk away!
Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk AveSouth Square Market
2221 South StCVS
4314 Locust StCity Fitness Graduate Hospital
2101 South StEco Cleaners
2300 Christian StArts & Culture
Home of the famous Rocky Steps (and lots of great art!).
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Museo ng Sining ng Philadelphia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyHome of the famous Rocky Steps (and lots of great art!).
One of the greatest collections of Impressionist and Modernist masters in the world. We recommend booking a guided tour.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the greatest collections of Impressionist and Modernist masters in the world. We recommend booking a guided tour.
Museo ng Penn
3260 South StKimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StHome of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra.
University of Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Ivy League.
Akademya ng Musika
240 S Broad StThe largest collection of Rodin's work outside of the Musée Rodin in Paris.
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Museo ni Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe largest collection of Rodin's work outside of the Musée Rodin in Paris.