Marlena's Philadelphia Guidebook
Food Scene
Good Eats & Farmer's Markets
Sprouts Farmers Market
1000 S Broad StGroceries
Broad Street Diner
1135 S Broad StTraditional diner food where the locals go to grab breakfast
The best Italian restaurant in the city and worth every penny. If you're going to splurge this is where you do it!
17 locals recommend
Dante & Luigi's
762 S 10th StThe best Italian restaurant in the city and worth every penny. If you're going to splurge this is where you do it!
Rosario's Pizzeria
1256 S 15th Stgreat local spot for pizza
Miss Rachel's Pantry
1938 South Chadwick Streetvegan eatery
Hardena
1754 S Hicks StIndonesian food
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StHave you ever had a fried PB & J?
The Pharmacy
1300 S 18th Stcoffee, art gallery, and vegan eats!
Batter & Crumbs Vegan Bakery and Cafe
1401 Reed Stcupcakes, cannolis and breakfast sandwiches
The home of the food network recognized 100.00 cheesesteak. It's pricey, it's fancy and it's definitely a one in a lifetime food experience
52 locals recommend
Barclay Prime
237 S 18th StThe home of the food network recognized 100.00 cheesesteak. It's pricey, it's fancy and it's definitely a one in a lifetime food experience
Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StAddictive Ramen in the heart of Chinatown
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th Stmust do tourist cheesesteak
https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/dickinson-square
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market
Sundays from 10am to 1pm
Moyamensing Ave & Morris Street
24 locals recommend
Dickinson Square Park
1600 E Moyamensing Avehttps://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/dickinson-square
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market
Sundays from 10am to 1pm
Moyamensing Ave & Morris Street
Beloved for its mango, avocado and blue point crab salad, served in a delightful covered lot with tropical palms and plenty of seating. 1007 S. 9th Street, 215-644-8158
Alma del Mar
1007 South 9th StreetBeloved for its mango, avocado and blue point crab salad, served in a delightful covered lot with tropical palms and plenty of seating. 1007 S. 9th Street, 215-644-8158
Try to get in early enough to snag a spot on the backyard patio, which is blocked off from the street by flower boxes and hanging lights. The dining area gives off serious South Philly block-party vibes with folding lawn chairs and umbrellas. A chalkboard menu lists the day’s offerings, including a variety of sandwiches and comfort foods, loads of beers and refreshing seasonal cocktails
167 locals recommend
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal St Try to get in early enough to snag a spot on the backyard patio, which is blocked off from the street by flower boxes and hanging lights. The dining area gives off serious South Philly block-party vibes with folding lawn chairs and umbrellas. A chalkboard menu lists the day’s offerings, including a variety of sandwiches and comfort foods, loads of beers and refreshing seasonal cocktails
Tapas (try the ham and manchego croquetas and fresh sardines), cheese and charcuterie plates and loads more dishes rich in olive oil, lemon and smoky paprika—plus a decent list of small-producer Cavas and rosés
42 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk AveTapas (try the ham and manchego croquetas and fresh sardines), cheese and charcuterie plates and loads more dishes rich in olive oil, lemon and smoky paprika—plus a decent list of small-producer Cavas and rosés
Mexican Restaurant in the Italian Market. Margaritas are a treat and a Birthday is always celebrated with music.
23 locals recommend
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StMexican Restaurant in the Italian Market. Margaritas are a treat and a Birthday is always celebrated with music.
8th-floor terrace views of South Philadelphia. Sicillian plates and fresh pasta: straightforward spaghetti and clams, gnocchi Sardi with eggplant and chili, seasonal caponata.
13 locals recommend
Irwin's
800 Mifflin St 8th-floor terrace views of South Philadelphia. Sicillian plates and fresh pasta: straightforward spaghetti and clams, gnocchi Sardi with eggplant and chili, seasonal caponata.
Kalaya Thai Kitchen
4 S 9th StHerb-loaded salads, rich curries, noodles or stir-fry.
Specializes in food from the Abruzzo region of Italy, where many older South Philadelphians hail from. The menu features hearty seafood stews, heaping, flavorful plates of fresh pasta.
37 locals recommend
Le Virtù
1927 E Passyunk AveSpecializes in food from the Abruzzo region of Italy, where many older South Philadelphians hail from. The menu features hearty seafood stews, heaping, flavorful plates of fresh pasta.
entertainment
Pep Bowl
1200 S Broad Stfun hangout spot
Buffalo Billiards
118 Chestnut Stfun pool hall
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 S Broad Stcatch a show on the Avenue of The Arts
shopping
Target
456 N 5th StGrab the Essentials
King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdJewelers' Row
701 Sansom StFashion District
901 Market StMedical Care
vybe urgent care
1217 South Broad StreetUrgent Care
Jefferson hospital
833 Chestnut Streetlocal hospital
Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut StreetExpert Eye Hospital
Emergency Dental
1601 Market StreetDental Services away from home
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
3800 Spruce StUniversity of Pa Medical Center
City advice
Don't miss
Links and Guides
Here's 33 beautiful outdoor dining places for the spring, summer and fall
https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/outdoor-dining-philadelphia/