Eva’s guidebook for West Philly - University City
Food scene
Buna Cafe Philly
5121 Baltimore AvenueClose to our home. Ethiopian food.
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveSouthern Flair with a Modern Twist
The Gold Standard Cafe
4800 Baltimore AveGood for Breakfast and Brunch
Vietnam Café
816 S 47th StOne of the best Vietnamese Food in Philadelphia
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StAuthentic Mexican Food
Gojjo
4540 Baltimore AveOne of the best Ethiopian Restaurants in the city. It also has a nice Bar
The first of the Green Line Cafes in Philadelphia. Great for good fair trade coffee while wander in Clark Park
94 locals recommend
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore AveThe first of the Green Line Cafes in Philadelphia. Great for good fair trade coffee while wander in Clark Park
Desi Chaat House
501 S 42nd StAuthentic Indian Cuisine
Brunch - Lunch - Dinner - Happy Hour
Fusion International Menu
Must visit
https://www.renatas-kitchen.com
31 locals recommend
Renata's Kitchen
3940 Baltimore AvenueBrunch - Lunch - Dinner - Happy Hour
Fusion International Menu
Must visit
https://www.renatas-kitchen.com
Local 44
4333 Spruce StreetA Local Bar for drinks and food
Don Barriga
4443 Spruce StFantastic Authentic Mexican Food. Nice terrace to eat outside.
Lil Pop Shop
265 S 44th StLocal Ice Cream. All Natural Fruits.
DELICIOUS
Very Good Japanese Food - One of my favorites
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tampopo-3-philadelphia
33 locals recommend
Tampopo
269 S 44th StVery Good Japanese Food - One of my favorites
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tampopo-3-philadelphia
Amazing Authentic Middle Eastern Food. The Baklava is so good that one can't stop eating it.
49 locals recommend
Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
4420 Walnut StAmazing Authentic Middle Eastern Food. The Baklava is so good that one can't stop eating it.
Wine, Beer, Pizza ... Nice place to grab your wine and beer. Also they make nice pizza and other fast American food.
8 locals recommend
Pasqually's Pizza, Beer & Wine
200 S 43rd StWine, Beer, Pizza ... Nice place to grab your wine and beer. Also they make nice pizza and other fast American food.
A students favorite in 40th Street. They have a large Menu and dishes are big.
14 locals recommend
Greek Lady
222 S 40th StA students favorite in 40th Street. They have a large Menu and dishes are big.
Hummus Grill
3931 Walnut StMiddle Eastern Food in 40th Street.
FOOD TRUCK usually located in Spruce street and 38th, but they are at CLARK PARK only on SATURDAYS . THE MEXICAN BREAKFAST IS EXCELLENT (JUST ON SATURDAYS). THEY START AT 10AM ON CLARK PARK ON SATURDAYS.
Tacos Don Memo
270 South 38th Street
FOOD TRUCK usually located in Spruce street and 38th, but they are at CLARK PARK only on SATURDAYS . THE MEXICAN BREAKFAST IS EXCELLENT (JUST ON SATURDAYS). THEY START AT 10AM ON CLARK PARK ON SATURDAYS.
Great Coffee place with Argentina Empanadas and Pastries
15 locals recommend
Jezabel’s Argentine Café & Catering
206-208 S 45th StGreat Coffee place with Argentina Empanadas and Pastries
Dottie's Donuts
4529 Springfield AveLocal Vegan Donuts... and they are amazing!!
www.dotties.com
Angie's Kitchen
618 South 52nd StreetDaily menu of Liberian specialties. Portions are generous.
Great Pizza and Artisan Local Beer ( Container is in the fridge)
156 locals recommend
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StGreat Pizza and Artisan Local Beer ( Container is in the fridge)
Pentridge Station Pop-up LLC
5110-5120 Pentridge StreetHayashi Sushi & Poke
814 S 47th StEXCELLENT SUSHI....
Local Shopping
Our Baltimore avenue store for Local Crafts and Artful Gifts
https://www.vixemporium.com
50 locals recommend
VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveOur Baltimore avenue store for Local Crafts and Artful Gifts
https://www.vixemporium.com
Our local 'supermarket' is a food coop. You will find local fresh products, and a small variety of just good products.
https://mariposa.coop/what-is-a-coop
146 locals recommend
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveOur local 'supermarket' is a food coop. You will find local fresh products, and a small variety of just good products.
https://mariposa.coop/what-is-a-coop
The Second Mile Center
214 S 45th StA very local thrift store.
More than a Bakery is a store where you smell bread to later enjoy it at home!! The wheat of this bread is amazing.
13 locals recommend
Four Worlds Bakery
4634 Woodland AveMore than a Bakery is a store where you smell bread to later enjoy it at home!! The wheat of this bread is amazing.
Sightseeing
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveA Market on Saturday mornings
If you love nature in the city... explore this historic space of Philadelphia.
https://www.bartramsgarden.org/explore/
77 locals recommend
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.If you love nature in the city... explore this historic space of Philadelphia.
https://www.bartramsgarden.org/explore/
Open in the summer. Check website for operation hours. Just a couple of blocks from our Welcome Home
Pentridge Station Pop-up LLC
5110-5120 Pentridge StreetOpen in the summer. Check website for operation hours. Just a couple of blocks from our Welcome Home
One Art Community Center
1431-39 N 52nd StSpiritual/Religious
Kol Tzedek
707 S 50th StSynagogue
www.kol-tzedek.org
Masjid Al-Jamia
4228 Walnut StMosque www.masjidalmadinah.org
Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S 48th StA MULTI CULTURAL HUB
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
4625 Springfield AveArt shopping
Hunter Gatherer Tattoo
4510 Walnut StVIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveCeramic Concept
5015 Baltimore AveIndie-Life Creative Studio
4616 Baltimore Ave