Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Quiet place to read and sip coffee. Outstanding sandwiches.
26 locals recommend
Red Hook Coffee and Tea
765 S 4th St Quiet place to read and sip coffee. Outstanding sandwiches.
Fantastic Banh Mi. Sits in complex with large Vietnamese grocery store.
9 locals recommend
Ba Le Bakery
606 Washington AveFantastic Banh Mi. Sits in complex with large Vietnamese grocery store.
Refurbished Bookbinders now features this elegant Oyster Bar with fabulous cocktails.
11 locals recommend
The Olde Bar
125 Walnut StRefurbished Bookbinders now features this elegant Oyster Bar with fabulous cocktails.
Japanese Sake and Sushi Bar. Sushi Bar is by reservation only, but don't miss out on all the Japanese bar food available in the main bar. Bartenders are a great guide to choosing the right sake.
27 locals recommend
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 S 2nd StJapanese Sake and Sushi Bar. Sushi Bar is by reservation only, but don't miss out on all the Japanese bar food available in the main bar. Bartenders are a great guide to choosing the right sake.
Quintessential Jewish Deli. Make sure you order with a friend, portions will feed you for a week! Don't leave without at least a half dozen cookies either.
44 locals recommend
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StQuintessential Jewish Deli. Make sure you order with a friend, portions will feed you for a week! Don't leave without at least a half dozen cookies either.
Rosemary Cracked Pepper bagels for the win! Features La Colombe coffee, Philly's favorite coffee roaster.
8 locals recommend
The Bagel Place
404 Queen StRosemary Cracked Pepper bagels for the win! Features La Colombe coffee, Philly's favorite coffee roaster.
Little Italy Pizza
901 South StYour friendly corner pizza joint!
Drinks & Nightlife
New Wave Cafe
784 S 3rd StThe quintessential friendly neighborhood bar.
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGreat beer, great burgers.
Parks & Nature
The perfect place to take a book and sit in the shade on a warm day! In the summer the park features jazz nights and outdoor movies in the evening.
10 locals recommend
Mario Lanza Park
214 Catharine StThe perfect place to take a book and sit in the shade on a warm day! In the summer the park features jazz nights and outdoor movies in the evening.
Want a little bit of solitude in the city? This pier turned nature park gives great views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge.
6 locals recommend
Washington Avenue Green
South Christopher Columbus BoulevardWant a little bit of solitude in the city? This pier turned nature park gives great views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge.
Shopping
A beautifully curated collection of vintage home furnishings and clothing, handcrafted jewelry, and home decor. The back of the store connects to Rare Co Vintage. Be sure to check out both!
20 locals recommend
Moon + Arrow
742 S 4th StA beautifully curated collection of vintage home furnishings and clothing, handcrafted jewelry, and home decor. The back of the store connects to Rare Co Vintage. Be sure to check out both!
Essentials
A friendly neighborhood corner store where you can get the essentials as well as sandwiches to go.
Wicacco Market
776 S 4th StA friendly neighborhood corner store where you can get the essentials as well as sandwiches to go.
Natural and Organic Grocery Store. Looking for vegan, gluten-free, or organic groceries? This is your place. Also offers a hot food bar and cafe seating.
40 locals recommend
Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th StNatural and Organic Grocery Store. Looking for vegan, gluten-free, or organic groceries? This is your place. Also offers a hot food bar and cafe seating.
Sightseeing
No trip to Philly is complete without a walk through the Italian Market. Try brunch at Sabrina's, pick up some fine cheese at DiBruno Bros., or watch some pasta being made at Talluto's. And it's not just Italian anymore. Check out the fantastic Mexican and Vietnamese shops and restaurants in the market as well.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StNo trip to Philly is complete without a walk through the Italian Market. Try brunch at Sabrina's, pick up some fine cheese at DiBruno Bros., or watch some pasta being made at Talluto's. And it's not just Italian anymore. Check out the fantastic Mexican and Vietnamese shops and restaurants in the market as well.
Entertainment & Activities
From May-October, Spruce Street Harbor comes alive with beer gardens, food vendors, craft fairs, and so many hammocks!
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdFrom May-October, Spruce Street Harbor comes alive with beer gardens, food vendors, craft fairs, and so many hammocks!