Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
Guests love this Asian eatery down the block. Great dumplings, full bar, casual. 10 minute walk.
83 locals recommend
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveGuests love this Asian eatery down the block. Great dumplings, full bar, casual. 10 minute walk.
My daughter loves the meatballs here and I love the ambience -- the outdoor patio, a glass of sandria, some tapas and people watching in a funky neighborhood.
42 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk AveMy daughter loves the meatballs here and I love the ambience -- the outdoor patio, a glass of sandria, some tapas and people watching in a funky neighborhood.
A great bakery a 5 minute walk from our house! Delicious chocolate babkas, challah bread, desserts, egg sandwiches, smoked salmon on house-made bagels, great coffee, cute outdoor seating. A must-go-to gem in Philadelphia! Go early as they run out of these pastries and breads!
12 locals recommend
Essen Bakery
1437 E Passyunk AveA great bakery a 5 minute walk from our house! Delicious chocolate babkas, challah bread, desserts, egg sandwiches, smoked salmon on house-made bagels, great coffee, cute outdoor seating. A must-go-to gem in Philadelphia! Go early as they run out of these pastries and breads!
A ten minute walk from our house is the Historic Italian Market. A street filled with great restaurants, cafes, outdoor fruit and vegetable vendors, speciality cheese stores, gelato, and beer and wine garden! A must-see stop during your visit to Philadelphia.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StA ten minute walk from our house is the Historic Italian Market. A street filled with great restaurants, cafes, outdoor fruit and vegetable vendors, speciality cheese stores, gelato, and beer and wine garden! A must-see stop during your visit to Philadelphia.
Neighborhoods
Funky street full of bars, Mexican, Italian, Asian, Sushi, ice-cream, Spanish, Pizza, cafes, Indian food, high end, low end, take out, friend chicken -- everything you can imagine!
60 locals recommend
Passyunk Square
Funky street full of bars, Mexican, Italian, Asian, Sushi, ice-cream, Spanish, Pizza, cafes, Indian food, high end, low end, take out, friend chicken -- everything you can imagine!
City advice
Getting around
Women travelers: Trust your instincts. I am always avail.
Convention Center is a 25 minute walk away. Bus is right outside our door. CVS drug store (Open 24 hours!) and Acme Supermarket are both 5 minute walk away.