Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Iconic cheesesteaks (but touristy). While you are there, GO TO RIM CAFE on the corner for a cannolli, hot chocolate and epic Italian decor/experience ... also on the Food Network. http://www.rimcafe.com
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIconic cheesesteaks (but touristy). While you are there, GO TO RIM CAFE on the corner for a cannolli, hot chocolate and epic Italian decor/experience ... also on the Food Network. http://www.rimcafe.com
Iconic cheesesteaks (but touristy). While you are there, GO TO RIM CAFE on the corner for a cannolli, hot chocolate and epic Italian decor/experience ... also on the Food Network.
http://www.rimcafe.com
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StIconic cheesesteaks (but touristy). While you are there, GO TO RIM CAFE on the corner for a cannolli, hot chocolate and epic Italian decor/experience ... also on the Food Network.
http://www.rimcafe.com
#kaylyn'sFAV! Fantastic Wine Bar with mod decor and optional outdoor seating.
42 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! Fantastic Wine Bar with mod decor and optional outdoor seating.
#kaylyn'sFAV! Restaurant & Bar with delicious food. The burgers are delicious. TVs ( bc there arent as easy to find as around here as one might think).
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! Restaurant & Bar with delicious food. The burgers are delicious. TVs ( bc there arent as easy to find as around here as one might think).
Watkins Drinkery
1712 S 10th StGastropub with great food.
Tucked on a quiet corner just off the East Passyunk strip, this lived-in, old-school tap dispenses 20 well-thought-out craft beers and serves budget weekend breakfasts and perhaps one of the most sought-after burgers in town (made even more palatable by its $5 price tag). It gets mighty loud when crowded.
55 locals recommend
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StTucked on a quiet corner just off the East Passyunk strip, this lived-in, old-school tap dispenses 20 well-thought-out craft beers and serves budget weekend breakfasts and perhaps one of the most sought-after burgers in town (made even more palatable by its $5 price tag). It gets mighty loud when crowded.
Unassuming Mexican eatery specializing in traditional slow-cooked barbacoa-style tacos & toppings.
39 locals recommend
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StUnassuming Mexican eatery specializing in traditional slow-cooked barbacoa-style tacos & toppings.
Legendary Italian bakery whipping up cannoli, cakes & cookies, plus other sweet treats.
42 locals recommend
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th StLegendary Italian bakery whipping up cannoli, cakes & cookies, plus other sweet treats.
#kaylyn'sFAV! My favorite bakery in South Philly. The best canoli and lots of other treats to chose from.
10 locals recommend
Varallo Brothers Bakery
1639 S 10th St#kaylyn'sFAV! My favorite bakery in South Philly. The best canoli and lots of other treats to chose from.
#kaylyn'sFAV! Dim Sum (Chinese Dumplings) with a twist. Great vegetarian options but great for everybody. Order the turnip cake. Delicious margarita.
https://www.bingbingdimsum.com/
83 locals recommend
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! Dim Sum (Chinese Dumplings) with a twist. Great vegetarian options but great for everybody. Order the turnip cake. Delicious margarita.
https://www.bingbingdimsum.com/
Small menu of creative French & American fare in a small, stylish BYOB bistro. Rated Best of Philly.
37 locals recommend
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk AveSmall menu of creative French & American fare in a small, stylish BYOB bistro. Rated Best of Philly.
This low-key bar & restaurant boasts a varied menu of upscale, beer-friendly pub fare. Listed in Best of Philly.
11 locals recommend
Noir Restaurant & Bar
1909 E Passyunk AveThis low-key bar & restaurant boasts a varied menu of upscale, beer-friendly pub fare. Listed in Best of Philly.
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveCasual italian.
#kaylyn'sFAV! Casual restaurant & bar serving traditional South Philly food done right!
27 locals recommend
Stogie Joe's Tavern
1801 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! Casual restaurant & bar serving traditional South Philly food done right!
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveOld-school Italian spot.
Oregon Steaks
2654 S 10th St#kaylyn'sFAV! Fast delivery. Locals favorite cheesesteak.
#kaylyn'sFAV! Iconic boat restaurant on the water. Skip the "Fancy" Romantic Dinner. Go @ 4 during the week for a great Happy Hour on "The Deck" - order half price drinks and sushi.
38 locals recommend
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd#kaylyn'sFAV! Iconic boat restaurant on the water. Skip the "Fancy" Romantic Dinner. Go @ 4 during the week for a great Happy Hour on "The Deck" - order half price drinks and sushi.
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveBest coffee. Comfy atmosphere. Tasty food.
If you love doughnuts, you must try Frangelli's. Epic doughnuts and awesome "FRANOLLI", ice cream and doughnuts, sticky buns. #dumbgood
http://frangellis.com/
8 locals recommend
Frangelli's Bakery & Donuts
847 W Ritner StIf you love doughnuts, you must try Frangelli's. Epic doughnuts and awesome "FRANOLLI", ice cream and doughnuts, sticky buns. #dumbgood
http://frangellis.com/
#kaylyn'sFAV! Get a real South Philly vibe @ this cafe located next to Pat's and Geno's. A 10 minute walk from my apartment and worth checking out for sure! Grab a hot chocolate and a canolli.
21 locals recommend
Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th St#kaylyn'sFAV! Get a real South Philly vibe @ this cafe located next to Pat's and Geno's. A 10 minute walk from my apartment and worth checking out for sure! Grab a hot chocolate and a canolli.
If you are vegan/vegetarian, you will LOVE LOVE LOVE their options, but breakfast is good here no matter your diet. Great coffee, cool retro vibes, also good for dining alone.
17 locals recommend
The Tasty
1401 S 12th StIf you are vegan/vegetarian, you will LOVE LOVE LOVE their options, but breakfast is good here no matter your diet. Great coffee, cool retro vibes, also good for dining alone.
#kaylyn'sFAV! Perhaps my favorite Italian BYOB in the city. The old-timers and locals are keen, so call ahead. Order the specials or whatever else your server recommends.
17 locals recommend
L'Angolo Ristorante
1415 W Porter St#kaylyn'sFAV! Perhaps my favorite Italian BYOB in the city. The old-timers and locals are keen, so call ahead. Order the specials or whatever else your server recommends.
Irwin’s is an inviting neighborhood restaurant on the 8th floor of the historic Bok building in South Philadelphia, which was originally a massive high school. Such a unique place to dine in Philly. Incredible aesthetic and design. Excellent cocktails and small, yet on point menu. Call for reservations.
13 locals recommend
Irwin's
800 Mifflin StIrwin’s is an inviting neighborhood restaurant on the 8th floor of the historic Bok building in South Philadelphia, which was originally a massive high school. Such a unique place to dine in Philly. Incredible aesthetic and design. Excellent cocktails and small, yet on point menu. Call for reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StRoof top beer garden with stunning views of the city.
#kaylyn'sFAV! One of my favorite bars. It's small and fills up fast. Great for people watching.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! One of my favorite bars. It's small and fills up fast. Great for people watching.
New American gastropub offering homemade bar bites & rotating drafts by a working fireplace.
33 locals recommend
Devil's Den
1148 S 11th StNew American gastropub offering homemade bar bites & rotating drafts by a working fireplace.
Over a dozen dining & entertainment options, including a theater, beer hall & artificial turf field.
68 locals recommend
Xfinity Live!
1100 Pattison AveOver a dozen dining & entertainment options, including a theater, beer hall & artificial turf field.
#kaylyn'sFAV! If the weather is nice, it's a must. Sit on the water to eat & drink on the water. You'll see yachts and other water activity. Close to Spruce St. Harbor Park and a great place to DANCE on Friday and Saturday night. Brunch is good too!!
64 locals recommend
Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd#kaylyn'sFAV! If the weather is nice, it's a must. Sit on the water to eat & drink on the water. You'll see yachts and other water activity. Close to Spruce St. Harbor Park and a great place to DANCE on Friday and Saturday night. Brunch is good too!!
Shopping
IKEA
2206 S Christopher Columbus Blvd#kaylyn'sFAV! My fovorite shop in the neighborhood with one of a knd finds. Great gifts for you and others.
58 locals recommend
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St#kaylyn'sFAV! My fovorite shop in the neighborhood with one of a knd finds. Great gifts for you and others.
Jinxed Passyunk
1835 E Passyunk Ave#kaylyn'sFAV! Rad vintage finds.
Entertainment & Activities
Food, drinks, deck bar, hommocks, games for kids, you name it. Oh, and its on the watter!
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdFood, drinks, deck bar, hommocks, games for kids, you name it. Oh, and its on the watter!
#kaylyn'sFAV! get tickets at will call and eat at Vic's Sushi
next door (fantastic hole in the wall), OR Porcini Italian BYOB across the street (reservations!!!) , OR grab cocktails at my favorite speakeasy - The Ranstead Room (there's no sign, but it can be found.)
45 locals recommend
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom St#kaylyn'sFAV! get tickets at will call and eat at Vic's Sushi
next door (fantastic hole in the wall), OR Porcini Italian BYOB across the street (reservations!!!) , OR grab cocktails at my favorite speakeasy - The Ranstead Room (there's no sign, but it can be found.)
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park along the river at the iconic Philly Art Museum. Go for a run or relax on the grass.A
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveGorgeous park along the river at the iconic Philly Art Museum. Go for a run or relax on the grass.A
Sightseeing
#kaylyn'sFAV! Take the old elevator to the top and enjoy views Billy Penn's perspective. This is one of my favorite things to do with out of towners.
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd#kaylyn'sFAV! Take the old elevator to the top and enjoy views Billy Penn's perspective. This is one of my favorite things to do with out of towners.