Sheila’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
My favorite place for Mexican food and margaritas. It is Cash Only but there is an ATM inside.
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StMy favorite place for Mexican food and margaritas. It is Cash Only but there is an ATM inside.
My favorite lunch spot. Really good sandwiches in a cute location.
53 locals recommend
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveMy favorite lunch spot. Really good sandwiches in a cute location.
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford AveFunky ramen bar with fun and tasty options.
I love to go here in the morning for coffee and pastries (the rose pistachio crueller!!), or for happy hour. Everything is delicious and it's beautiful inside and in the back patio.
113 locals recommend
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveI love to go here in the morning for coffee and pastries (the rose pistachio crueller!!), or for happy hour. Everything is delicious and it's beautiful inside and in the back patio.
Highly sharable Israeli plates like grilled meats, roasted veggies, spreads, and fresh pita. Causal but sophisticated.
16 locals recommend
Laser Wolf
1301 North Howard StreetHighly sharable Israeli plates like grilled meats, roasted veggies, spreads, and fresh pita. Causal but sophisticated.
Coffee and Breakfast
Everyone in Fishtown loves La Colombe. This is their flagship location. Their coffee is pretty unbeatable. In the summer try the Black and Tan (cold brew topped with their famous Draft Latte). Only downside, no wifi if you need to work.
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveEveryone in Fishtown loves La Colombe. This is their flagship location. Their coffee is pretty unbeatable. In the summer try the Black and Tan (cold brew topped with their famous Draft Latte). Only downside, no wifi if you need to work.
Really good cold brew and amazing pastries (they made Beyonce's birthday cake when she was in Philly!)
25 locals recommend
Cake Life Bake Shop
1306 Frankford AveReally good cold brew and amazing pastries (they made Beyonce's birthday cake when she was in Philly!)
My preferred spot if I plan to stay for a while and need wifi! Also tasty breakfast sandwiches.
50 locals recommend
Milkcrate Cafe
400 E Girard AveMy preferred spot if I plan to stay for a while and need wifi! Also tasty breakfast sandwiches.
The best bagels! They are boiled in local Yards beer which gives them a great texture. Take out only. If the weather is nice, I recommend eating in Palmer Park across the street.
60 locals recommend
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveThe best bagels! They are boiled in local Yards beer which gives them a great texture. Take out only. If the weather is nice, I recommend eating in Palmer Park across the street.
My favorite bars
Nice wines and friendly bartenders. I like to go for happy hour (5-7 weekdays, 3-5 weekends).
19 locals recommend
Fishtown Social
1525 Frankford AveNice wines and friendly bartenders. I like to go for happy hour (5-7 weekdays, 3-5 weekends).
Your place if you want a cheap, fun night. It's a funky dive bar with a nice little outdoor area. Cash only!
45 locals recommend
El Bar
1356 N Front StYour place if you want a cheap, fun night. It's a funky dive bar with a nice little outdoor area. Cash only!
I love to sit outside here in the summer. Lots of local beers, and surprisingly good food.
39 locals recommend
Fishtown Tavern
1301 Frankford AveI love to sit outside here in the summer. Lots of local beers, and surprisingly good food.
My favorite place when the weather is nice! Big german beer garden with ping pong, fire pits, jenga, plus really good food and drinks.
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveMy favorite place when the weather is nice! Big german beer garden with ping pong, fire pits, jenga, plus really good food and drinks.
Ice Cream
Small-batch, French-style organic ice cream, made in this local microcreamery. Flavors change with the season, ranging from caramel corn to rosemary chocolate chip, served in homemade cones, cups or as decadent ice cream sandwiches.
34 locals recommend
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard AveSmall-batch, French-style organic ice cream, made in this local microcreamery. Flavors change with the season, ranging from caramel corn to rosemary chocolate chip, served in homemade cones, cups or as decadent ice cream sandwiches.