Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
European fare on a lively corner of E. Passyunk Avenue, Noord does the Philly byob vibe right; there's not a chance you won't meet the chef or feel welcomed here. A distinctly local must-visit.
43 locals recommend
Noord
1046 Tasker StEuropean fare on a lively corner of E. Passyunk Avenue, Noord does the Philly byob vibe right; there's not a chance you won't meet the chef or feel welcomed here. A distinctly local must-visit.
Wine, cocktails, & tapas in a bustling modern atmosphere. Depending on when you visit, we'll let one of the bar tenders know you're coming ;)
42 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk AveWine, cocktails, & tapas in a bustling modern atmosphere. Depending on when you visit, we'll let one of the bar tenders know you're coming ;)
One of the few brunch places worth the wait. BYOB, hearty classic brunch options in addition to good vegan fare; something for everyone.
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StOne of the few brunch places worth the wait. BYOB, hearty classic brunch options in addition to good vegan fare; something for everyone.
Fond
1537 S 11th StGreat for cocktails before dinner, or cocktails, then dinner.
A staple in South Philly, sit outside and grab a pitcher of margaritas or sit inside and observe the locals
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveA staple in South Philly, sit outside and grab a pitcher of margaritas or sit inside and observe the locals
Drinks & Nightlife
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk AveStart or end your night here with a cocktail you'll remember for years.
Stateside serves only local spirits, wine, and beer (in addition to a great food menu) and offers cool outdoor bar seating.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveStateside serves only local spirits, wine, and beer (in addition to a great food menu) and offers cool outdoor bar seating.
Parks & Nature
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadGreat for hiking & cyclists
Shopping
Passyunk has local goods, clothing, high end thrift stores, and much more - a great place to wander with an iced coffee to discover new things.
Passyunk Avenue
Passyunk AvenuePassyunk has local goods, clothing, high end thrift stores, and much more - a great place to wander with an iced coffee to discover new things.
Walk along Walnut for clothing, art, books, Anthropologie; you're a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. The area has outlet stores (Gap, Banana Republic) in addition to high end stores most of us can't afford.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StWalk along Walnut for clothing, art, books, Anthropologie; you're a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. The area has outlet stores (Gap, Banana Republic) in addition to high end stores most of us can't afford.
Jinxed Passyunk
1835 E Passyunk AveKitschy hip furniture thrift with a tattoo shop attached
Getting Around
Less than a 5 minute walk! You can't get much more connected.
48 locals recommend
Tasker-Morris Station
Less than a 5 minute walk! You can't get much more connected.
Entertainment & Activities
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StOur nation was born here. Go see it already.
The Zoo is seriously awesome! Drink a beer while watching a tiger cross a bridge above the beer garden, or monkeys run around their elevated pathways around the zoos.
416 locals recommend
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveThe Zoo is seriously awesome! Drink a beer while watching a tiger cross a bridge above the beer garden, or monkeys run around their elevated pathways around the zoos.
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveCVS
4314 Locust St