Guidebook for Philadelphia
Sightseeing
The Italian Market, only a couple of blocks walking, is full of Mexican and other restaurants, kitchen store, gluten-free bakery, cafes, and cheap fruits and vegetables.
South 9th Street
South 9th StreetThe Italian Market, only a couple of blocks walking, is full of Mexican and other restaurants, kitchen store, gluten-free bakery, cafes, and cheap fruits and vegetables.
Pat's King of Steaks is one of the 2 most famous cheesesteak places in Philadelphia, and it's only 4 blocks from the house!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AvePat's King of Steaks is one of the 2 most famous cheesesteak places in Philadelphia, and it's only 4 blocks from the house!
Food Scene
East Passyunk Avenue was recently named the 3rd best restaurant street in the country! It's only a short walk from the house!
35 locals recommend
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueEast Passyunk Avenue was recently named the 3rd best restaurant street in the country! It's only a short walk from the house!
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk AveTop Chef Elmi's famous restaurant, just a short walk from the house.
'Secret" South Philly old-world style dining in a home-like setting. Reasonable, delicious, cozy, romantic. Only open on weekends. Make a reservation.
130 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street'Secret" South Philly old-world style dining in a home-like setting. Reasonable, delicious, cozy, romantic. Only open on weekends. Make a reservation.
One of the best Mexican restaurants, just a short walk away. Casual, cheap, good. GREAT breakfast platters that keep you full all day!
18 locals recommend
Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington AveOne of the best Mexican restaurants, just a short walk away. Casual, cheap, good. GREAT breakfast platters that keep you full all day!
Los Taquitos de Puebla Restaurant
1201 S 9th StOne of the best places for tacos.
Everything Else
This classic, family-run Italian bakery with old-world style is a must for anyone visiting South Philly.
10 locals recommend
Varallo Brothers Bakery
1639 S 10th StThis classic, family-run Italian bakery with old-world style is a must for anyone visiting South Philly.
Just a couple of blocks away, this is one of the 2 most famous cheesesteak places in Philadelphia. Pat's Steaks and Capitolo Park are right across the street.
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StJust a couple of blocks away, this is one of the 2 most famous cheesesteak places in Philadelphia. Pat's Steaks and Capitolo Park are right across the street.
Vietnamese 'bakery' shop where you can get quick take-out for fresh Vietnamese hoagies (including vegetarian), and an assortment of freshly-made smoothies like melon, coconut, avocado. Also Thai tea.
9 locals recommend
Ba Le Bakery
606 Washington AveVietnamese 'bakery' shop where you can get quick take-out for fresh Vietnamese hoagies (including vegetarian), and an assortment of freshly-made smoothies like melon, coconut, avocado. Also Thai tea.
Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th StAuthentic tortillas, in the heart of the Italian Market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveClassic South Philly restaurant just a short walk from home. Great pizza.
Essentials
ACME Markets Pharmacy
1400 E Passyunk AveLarge supermarket nearby.