Steven's Guidebook
Food scene
Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StWe love the breakfast and bunch here
48th Street Grille
310 S 48th StAmazing Jamaican and brunch cuisine. Right around the corner!!
Booker's Restaurant & Bar
Tea Do
132 N 10th StBubble tea!
Walk around in one of America’s oldest food market. Many different food vendors you’ll love.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StWalk around in one of America’s oldest food market. Many different food vendors you’ll love.
We recommend the seasoned fries and soy garlic wings. If you like spicy go with half/half (half soy garlic, half spicy. The spicy is very spicy you have been warned!). Stop by Teado for bubble tea if you still have room!
Bonchon - University City
3836 Chestnut StWe recommend the seasoned fries and soy garlic wings. If you like spicy go with half/half (half soy garlic, half spicy. The spicy is very spicy you have been warned!). Stop by Teado for bubble tea if you still have room!
TERAKAWA RAMEN
125 S 40th StSpicy ramen and pork belly bao bun!
Right around the corner. This place has great hoagies (some call it subs here in Philly we call it hoagies!) and snacks
Quick Stop Deli
4832 Spruce StRight around the corner. This place has great hoagies (some call it subs here in Philly we call it hoagies!) and snacks
Local 44
4333 Spruce StreetAwesome neighborhood bar with great food and drinks
They have other locations but this is by far the only one we go to. We love the cheap delicious food and milkshakes here! We love the Buffalo chicken fries and Texas ringer burger.
6 locals recommend
Nifty Fifty's
1900 MacDade BoulevardThey have other locations but this is by far the only one we go to. We love the cheap delicious food and milkshakes here! We love the Buffalo chicken fries and Texas ringer burger.
Love the shawarma and middle eastern food here! Manakeesh across the street is also amazing.
41 locals recommend
Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut StLove the shawarma and middle eastern food here! Manakeesh across the street is also amazing.
Many cheesesteak places all throughout the city. We love Jim’s on south st personally. They might be closed due to a fire, head down to ishkibibble’s for another cheesesteak gem
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StMany cheesesteak places all throughout the city. We love Jim’s on south st personally. They might be closed due to a fire, head down to ishkibibble’s for another cheesesteak gem
Our favorite authentic Chinese cuisine. We recommend Peking duck with boa buns, snow pea leaves with garlic, honey walnut shrimp, general Tso chicken. Explore we love all the food here
Tai Lake Restaurant
134 North 10th StreetOur favorite authentic Chinese cuisine. We recommend Peking duck with boa buns, snow pea leaves with garlic, honey walnut shrimp, general Tso chicken. Explore we love all the food here
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StAround the corner, delicious Mexican food!
Ocean Harbor
1023 Race StIf you love dim sum this is one of our favorites
The food here is amazing! Southern dishes with live performances usually every weekend. Reservations highly recommended.
31 locals recommend
SOUTH
600 N Broad StThe food here is amazing! Southern dishes with live performances usually every weekend. Reservations highly recommended.
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveGreat brunch and southern food and very close by
Yaas Fruitea
1200 South StreetBubble tea and fresh immaculate deserts!! Must try!
Great hangout place for food and drinks. The outdoor seating is great.
35 locals recommend
City Tap House University City
3925 Walnut StGreat hangout place for food and drinks. The outdoor seating is great.
Pho & Cafe Anh Hong
7036 Terminal SquareAmazing pho!
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StPats or geno’s?!! Try them both
Authentic Cambodian food! Go with fried fish black bean and ginger! Deep fried wings are bomb as well.
Sophie's Kitchen
522 Washington AvenueAuthentic Cambodian food! Go with fried fish black bean and ginger! Deep fried wings are bomb as well.
Chima Steakhouse
1901 John F Kennedy BlvdAll you can eat Brazilian steakhouse!
Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
330 Oregon AvenueAll you can eat Korean BBQ and hotpot!
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveAnother great pho place!
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StFresh donuts!
Right outside of Philly but by far our favorite sushi place!
7 locals recommend
Sagami Japanese Restaurant
37 Crescent BlvdRight outside of Philly but by far our favorite sushi place!
Bubblefish
909 Arch StAnother great place to get your sushi fix
Aksum
4630 Baltimore AveDelicious Mediterranean food
Clarkville
4301 Baltimore AveGreat nearby pizza 🍕🍕
The famous Pat’s Cheesesteak. Pat’s or geno’s which do you prefer?! Me personally like pats out of the 2.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe famous Pat’s Cheesesteak. Pat’s or geno’s which do you prefer?! Me personally like pats out of the 2.
Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly
736 S 9th StPizza and cheesesteaks! Bring cash cash only!
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StAnother great pizza place 🍕🍕
Chickie's & Pete's
1526 Packer AveCrab fries 🦀🍟
Mood Cafe
4618 Baltimore AveGreat Food! Highly recommend!
Ishkabibble’s 1
Cheesesteaks!!!! They have 2 locations both on South Street
Sightseeing
Come see the rocky steps and statue! The museum inside is amazing as well
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
Come see the rocky steps and statue! The museum inside is amazing as well
In the stadium district. Come down for a sports game or concert!
124 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StIn the stadium district. Come down for a sports game or concert!
We love spruce st harbor and all the different events/decor for the different seasons.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdWe love spruce st harbor and all the different events/decor for the different seasons.
Come enjoy a picnic and check what events are at Clark park during your stay!
188 locals recommend
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveCome enjoy a picnic and check what events are at Clark park during your stay!
Amusement park! About an 1 hour 15min drive but worth a day trip.
156 locals recommend
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdAmusement park! About an 1 hour 15min drive but worth a day trip.
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveCome visits America’s first zoo!!!
We love FDR park and all different food vendors here! The Cambodian food section during spring and summer is all amazing
39 locals recommend
FDR Park
South Broad StreetWe love FDR park and all different food vendors here! The Cambodian food section during spring and summer is all amazing
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicGreat for children and close by
One of the best places to take children to in Philadelphia
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StOne of the best places to take children to in Philadelphia
If you haven’t been, plan a trip. Especially during Halloween nights.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveIf you haven’t been, plan a trip. Especially during Halloween nights.
First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe mutters museum is always a good place to go!
Liberty Bell
526 Market StPhiladelphia and the liberty bell goes hand and hand
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadWissahickon trail for the nature lovers!
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowBoathouse row and kelly drive for a walk/run or bike rental
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdAbout 50minute drive but worth a day or date night trip
Sesame Place
100 Sesame RdGreat place to take the kids. About a 50 minute drive.
Take a picture at the love park sign! Dilworth park is down the street so they both go hand and hand.
135 locals recommend
Love Park
Arch StreetTake a picture at the love park sign! Dilworth park is down the street so they both go hand and hand.
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveBeautiful scenery and vibes.
The park has different events and activities throughout the year. Love park is down the street so they both go hand in hand.
81 locals recommend
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StThe park has different events and activities throughout the year. Love park is down the street so they both go hand in hand.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside DrAquarium right over the bridge in NJ.
Dave & Buster's
325 N Christopher Columbus BlvdArcade with food and drinks!
Casinos 🎰
Now known as rivers. Test your luck and green a Geno’s cheesesteak while you’re here
143 locals recommend
RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
1001 N Delaware AveNow known as rivers. Test your luck and green a Geno’s cheesesteak while you’re here
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
900 Packer AveThe newest casino in Philly! Test your luck!
Nightlife/clubs
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StTango
1021 Arch StKaraoke!
Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James StAfter hours spot!
Concourse Dance Bar
Market StreetNOTO Philadelphia
1209 Vine StRoar
939 North Delaware AvenueDelilah's
100 Spring Garden StGentleman’s club in Philadelphia
Lucky Strike Philadelphia
1336 Chestnut StBowling with food and drinks!
The Ardmore Music Hall
23 E Lancaster AveFabrika Fishtown
1108 Frankford AveGreat food, drinks and shows
Woody's
202 S 13th StLocated in Philly’s own gayborhood
Pace & Blossom
3601 Market StreetNew to the scene but place looks amazing
Shopping malls
King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdPhiladelphia Premium Outlets
18 Lightcap RdCherry Hill Mall
2000 New Jersey 38Fashion District
901 Market St