Guidebook for Philadelphia
Shopping
Sustainalbe/ethical Motherhood and Childrens Toy Store. The owner is so friendly and there are great Philly souvenirs here, especially for the under 12 yrs set.
11 locals recommend
Minnow Lane
2029 Frankford AveSustainalbe/ethical Motherhood and Childrens Toy Store. The owner is so friendly and there are great Philly souvenirs here, especially for the under 12 yrs set.
Parks & Nature
Playground, walking path, field, trees, water views, it has everything a park should.
90 locals recommend
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach StPlayground, walking path, field, trees, water views, it has everything a park should.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slammin' happy hour, daily food specials, and weekly drink specials. Cocktails on point! Family friendly, but no high chairs and it gets crowded on Friday night.
28 locals recommend
Cook and Shaker
2301 E Albert StSlammin' happy hour, daily food specials, and weekly drink specials. Cocktails on point! Family friendly, but no high chairs and it gets crowded on Friday night.
Tasty Mexican, with huge burritos and great margaritas. Also offers to-go 6-packs.
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StTasty Mexican, with huge burritos and great margaritas. Also offers to-go 6-packs.
Great craft beer list, with awesome American-style dishes and a nice outdoor seating space in nicer weather.
59 locals recommend
Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris StGreat craft beer list, with awesome American-style dishes and a nice outdoor seating space in nicer weather.
Great German beer hall. They have small plate style foods with a large selection of German beer. Plenty of outdoor space for the nicer months.
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGreat German beer hall. They have small plate style foods with a large selection of German beer. Plenty of outdoor space for the nicer months.
Great rotating craft beer list, with some good happy hour deals. Must try the deviled eggs!
62 locals recommend
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AveGreat rotating craft beer list, with some good happy hour deals. Must try the deviled eggs!
It's a bar with an arcade attached! Loads of fun scratching that retro itch.
149 locals recommend
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveIt's a bar with an arcade attached! Loads of fun scratching that retro itch.
Fishtown Brewpub
1101 Frankford AveGood food specials with a spacious bar and seating area.
Fantastic craft brewery with a really nice, open indoor space and a fun outdoor area with bar games. Very creative beers that are all delicious!
56 locals recommend
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetFantastic craft brewery with a really nice, open indoor space and a fun outdoor area with bar games. Very creative beers that are all delicious!
Food Scene
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StBrunch, so good.
Probably the best pound cake in the city. Old-school bakery, been here for generations.
12 locals recommend
Stocks Bakery
2614 E Lehigh AveProbably the best pound cake in the city. Old-school bakery, been here for generations.
Awesome thin-crust pizza. You MUST call ahead to reserve your pie or else there's a serious risk of them not having enough dough!
18 locals recommend
Tacconelli's Pizza
2604 E Somerset StAwesome thin-crust pizza. You MUST call ahead to reserve your pie or else there's a serious risk of them not having enough dough!
A little expensive, but delicious pizzas in a cute converted rowhome.
111 locals recommend
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveA little expensive, but delicious pizzas in a cute converted rowhome.
Off the wall ice cream flavors that will make you scratch your head as you ask for seconds!
60 locals recommend
Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveOff the wall ice cream flavors that will make you scratch your head as you ask for seconds!
Great little brunch spot. It gets a little crowded but the food is really good!
24 locals recommend
Coffee House Too
2514 E York StGreat little brunch spot. It gets a little crowded but the food is really good!
Awesome BBQ. Most items are sold by the pound, and everything is carved to order. Most of the foods rotate, but almost anything will be worth trying! They also have a fully stocked bar with some really great whiskey drinks.
140 locals recommend
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveAwesome BBQ. Most items are sold by the pound, and everything is carved to order. Most of the foods rotate, but almost anything will be worth trying! They also have a fully stocked bar with some really great whiskey drinks.
Anything but "just a coffee shop". Full kitchen with some of the best french toast around. Fantastic biscuits & gravy!
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveAnything but "just a coffee shop". Full kitchen with some of the best french toast around. Fantastic biscuits & gravy!
All things baked, savory and sweet. Pretty much everything here is delicious, so be prepared to gain a couple pounds!
25 locals recommend
Cake Life Bake Shop
1306 Frankford AveAll things baked, savory and sweet. Pretty much everything here is delicious, so be prepared to gain a couple pounds!
All the meats! That's literally a menu item. Don't go alone (unless you like leftovers).
55 locals recommend
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveAll the meats! That's literally a menu item. Don't go alone (unless you like leftovers).
Essentials
Traditional grocery store. Walkable, but also has a large parking lot.
41 locals recommend
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveTraditional grocery store. Walkable, but also has a large parking lot.
Upscale grocery store, selling mostly organic and farm-fresh produce. Decent selection of cheeses and meat cuts, with some pre-packaged goods like crackers, honey, syrup, etc.
43 locals recommend
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris StUpscale grocery store, selling mostly organic and farm-fresh produce. Decent selection of cheeses and meat cuts, with some pre-packaged goods like crackers, honey, syrup, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Comic book and board game shop, that also sells coffee and baked goods. Really great selections!
11 locals recommend
Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse
2578 Frankford AveComic book and board game shop, that also sells coffee and baked goods. Really great selections!
Getting Around
Closest access to the Market Frankford line (A.K.A. the El). About a 15 minute walk, or you can catch the 39 bus at Huntingdon and Cedar to take you right to the El.
Huntingdon St & Kensington Av station
Closest access to the Market Frankford line (A.K.A. the El). About a 15 minute walk, or you can catch the 39 bus at Huntingdon and Cedar to take you right to the El.