Guidebook
Food scene
Great cocktails, creative American dishes/ upscale bar food
7 locals recommend
Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft
29 E Lancaster AveGreat cocktails, creative American dishes/ upscale bar food
Lola's Garden
51 Saint Georges RoadGreat cocktails, best happy hour, cute outdoor seating on Suburban Square.
El Limon
103 Spring Mill AveCheap Mexican-style eats, hits the spot every time
John Henry's Pub
98 Cricket AveDive bar vibes with decent food. Quizzo every Saturday @ 9p
Snap Custom Pizza
4 Station RdGood take out pizza spot, Hope’s cookies attached next door
Nudy's Cafe Ardmore
11 Cricket AvenueGreat breakfast/brunch. Closes at 3p
White Dog Cafe Haverford
379 Lancaster AveGood breakfast/brunch. Good drinks
Ekta Indian Cuisine
106 S 40th StWide variety of great Indian dishes, good for take out
Golden Bowl
33 Rittenhouse PlLocal Chinese take out or dine in
Sophie's BBQ
1901 Darby RoadLocal informal BYOB BBQ spot with picnic tables. Good quality and good portions.
Sightseeing
Suburban Square is our favorite go-to area for a fun and eventful afternoon. There is a lawn that often hosts many family oriented events and pop-up picnics. It is about a 10 minute drive or 20 minute walk from our home. There is an abundance of free parking available as well.
There are a ton of popular stores including Nike, Sephora, Starbucks, Urban Outfitters, West Elm, and many more! We also recommend a few restaurants at Suburban, which you can find in our food guide :)
45 locals recommend
Suburban Square
602 Coulter AveSuburban Square is our favorite go-to area for a fun and eventful afternoon. There is a lawn that often hosts many family oriented events and pop-up picnics. It is about a 10 minute drive or 20 minute walk from our home. There is an abundance of free parking available as well.
There are a ton of popular stores including Nike, Sephora, Starbucks, Urban Outfitters, West Elm, and many more! We also recommend a few restaurants at Suburban, which you can find in our food guide :)
Pay what you want (free admission!!) on the first Sunday of the month and every Friday night between 5 - 8:45pm.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPay what you want (free admission!!) on the first Sunday of the month and every Friday night between 5 - 8:45pm.
2.2 mile walk around Haverford College Campus, which is a natural arboretum. Beautiful walk and a great place to exercise with family and friends. About a 10 minute walk or short drive. Ample parking.
Haverford College Nature Trail
Haverford College Nature Trail2.2 mile walk around Haverford College Campus, which is a natural arboretum. Beautiful walk and a great place to exercise with family and friends. About a 10 minute walk or short drive. Ample parking.
Quaint movie theater for arthouse movies and a few popular blockbusters. Locally owned and supported. Perfect for dinner and a movie.
18 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 Lancaster AveQuaint movie theater for arthouse movies and a few popular blockbusters. Locally owned and supported. Perfect for dinner and a movie.
City/town information
Philly is a vibrant city with so much to do! We recommend going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and seeing Love Park in Center City!
Accessible via the SEPTA Regional Rail (RR) at Haverford Station Rd which is within walking distance. It is a very straight forward trip to 30th Street, Suburban Station, or Jefferson Station, which takes about 25 minutes.
Taking the train is definitely recommend since good parking is often harder to find in the city.
197 locals recommend
Philadelphia
Philly is a vibrant city with so much to do! We recommend going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and seeing Love Park in Center City!
Accessible via the SEPTA Regional Rail (RR) at Haverford Station Rd which is within walking distance. It is a very straight forward trip to 30th Street, Suburban Station, or Jefferson Station, which takes about 25 minutes.
Taking the train is definitely recommend since good parking is often harder to find in the city.
Grocery Shopping
Trader Joe's
112 Coulter AveLocated in Suburban Square, open Monday to Sunday 8am to 9pm.
Open Monday to Sunday, 6am to 10pm. Beer/wine able to be purchased at the Frosted Mug (inside Acme) between 8am-10pm.
51 locals recommend
ACME Markets
5927-59 Ridge AveOpen Monday to Sunday, 6am to 10pm. Beer/wine able to be purchased at the Frosted Mug (inside Acme) between 8am-10pm.
Open 8am-9pm, Monday - Sunday. Beer/Wine available for purchase during store hours.
269 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveOpen 8am-9pm, Monday - Sunday. Beer/Wine available for purchase during store hours.