Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

My go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
18 locals recommend
Benna's Cafe
1236 S 8th St
18 locals recommend
My go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
Favorite Mexican spot. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
18 locals recommend
Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington Ave
18 locals recommend
Favorite Mexican spot. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
There are a ton of pho restaurants in the area. This is my go-to.
26 locals recommend
Pho Ha
600 Washington Ave
26 locals recommend
There are a ton of pho restaurants in the area. This is my go-to.
Best burger in Philadelphia.
59 locals recommend
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk Ave
59 locals recommend
Best burger in Philadelphia.
Classic take-out South Philly hoagies
17 locals recommend
Cosmi's Deli
1501 S 8th St
17 locals recommend
Classic take-out South Philly hoagies
A South Philly classic. Award winning hoagies.
8 locals recommend
Sarcone's Deli
736 South 9th Street
8 locals recommend
A South Philly classic. Award winning hoagies.
Fantastic brunch
130 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
130 locals recommend
Fantastic brunch
Cheap, delicious falafel. Makes for a great lunch
10 locals recommend
Bitar's
947 Federal St
10 locals recommend
Cheap, delicious falafel. Makes for a great lunch
Cute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
54 locals recommend
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk Ave
54 locals recommend
Cute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
All vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
52 locals recommend
Grindcore House
1515 S 4th St
52 locals recommend
All vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
My absolute favorite brunch spot. Cash only.
61 locals recommend
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th St
61 locals recommend
My absolute favorite brunch spot. Cash only.
Hip, creative Italian restaurant.
63 locals recommend
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk Ave
63 locals recommend
Hip, creative Italian restaurant.
My favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 locals recommend
My favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
31 locals recommend
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington Ave
31 locals recommend
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
A cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
23 locals recommend
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk Ave
23 locals recommend
A cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
Authentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.
14 locals recommend
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
1700 S 6th St
14 locals recommend
Authentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.

Sightseeing

A must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th St
419 locals recommend
A must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
A must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St
385 locals recommend
A must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Take a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.
35 locals recommend
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk Avenue
35 locals recommend
Take a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
34 locals recommend
The Industry
1401 East Moyamensing Avenue
34 locals recommend
Great gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
For beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles and home made comfort food.
33 locals recommend
Devil's Den
1148 S 11th St
33 locals recommend
For beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles and home made comfort food.
Slightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk Ave
87 locals recommend
Slightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.

Everything Else

Fantastic South Philly bakery. My favorite cannoli.
42 locals recommend
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th St
42 locals recommend
Fantastic South Philly bakery. My favorite cannoli.
Best gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.
32 locals recommend
Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk Ave
32 locals recommend
Best gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.