Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for outside or inside sitting. They have a fun menu, try their sandwiches and good selection of brews on tap!
167 locals recommend
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StGood for outside or inside sitting. They have a fun menu, try their sandwiches and good selection of brews on tap!
They have a great variety of drinks and entrees. The appetizers are awesome and are half price during happy hour (M-F 4-6PM). Check it out! (P.S. Wild boar tacos are great!)
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StThey have a great variety of drinks and entrees. The appetizers are awesome and are half price during happy hour (M-F 4-6PM). Check it out! (P.S. Wild boar tacos are great!)
Station Bar & Grill
1550 McKean StWe haven't visited this place yet, but is on our list of places to try out.
I have a friend working their as a bartender. It is a nice cozy fun place to go get drinks.
19 locals recommend
Lucky 13 Pub
1820 S 13th StI have a friend working their as a bartender. It is a nice cozy fun place to go get drinks.
Food Scene
It is a great to sit outdoor in the summer and drink a glass of margarita.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveIt is a great to sit outdoor in the summer and drink a glass of margarita.
Nice coffee and dairy-free milkshakes. A nice spot to hang out with your friends over coffee and tea.
34 locals recommend
B2 Cafe
1500 E Passyunk AveNice coffee and dairy-free milkshakes. A nice spot to hang out with your friends over coffee and tea.
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveA great brunch spot!
Inexpensive indonesian food restaurant to go with friends or family. Don't miss the soto dish!
14 locals recommend
Sky Cafe
1122 Washington AveInexpensive indonesian food restaurant to go with friends or family. Don't miss the soto dish!
Mexican food in a nice atmosphere. The torta de tinga was great, just like in Mexico. Service is great as well. Cheap and good!
31 locals recommend
Café y Chocolate
1532 Snyder AveMexican food in a nice atmosphere. The torta de tinga was great, just like in Mexico. Service is great as well. Cheap and good!
Excellent middle-eastern restaurant! Look at Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/amalias-cafe-and-hookah-lounge-philadelphia-2
6 locals recommend
Amalia's Cafe & hookah lounge
1431 West Passyunk AvenueExcellent middle-eastern restaurant! Look at Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/amalias-cafe-and-hookah-lounge-philadelphia-2
If you want to have food at any hour go to the Melrose Diner. Good food!
38 locals recommend
Melrose Diner
1501 - 1527 Snyder AveIf you want to have food at any hour go to the Melrose Diner. Good food!
This is a secret treasure of South Philly! If you like Indonesian food, at affordable prices, and you don't mind a low key environment, you have to try this hidden restaurant! http://www.hardena
39 locals recommend
Hardena
1754 S Hicks StThis is a secret treasure of South Philly! If you like Indonesian food, at affordable prices, and you don't mind a low key environment, you have to try this hidden restaurant! http://www.hardena
This is hands down the best Thai food in town. A bit expensive, but if you are there already don't miss the pumpkin curry! BYOB
60 locals recommend
Circles Thai
1516 Tasker StThis is hands down the best Thai food in town. A bit expensive, but if you are there already don't miss the pumpkin curry! BYOB
Fantastic selection of beverages, nice ambient, internet, lots of light and good vibe.
171 locals recommend
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StFantastic selection of beverages, nice ambient, internet, lots of light and good vibe.
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveThey have great selections of Breakfast and morning drinks
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveBest Vietnamese restaurant in town
Los Gallos
951 Wolf StWe were told that it is the best Mexican restaurant in Philadelphia.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StGreat brunch spot
One of the best breakfast spots in Philadelphia. They also serve lunch.
61 locals recommend
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StOne of the best breakfast spots in Philadelphia. They also serve lunch.
Brunics
2000 S 17th StAn old classic diner. All breakfast items are inexpensive ($3.50-$5).
Everything Else
South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture
1532 E Passyunk AveNice, affordable, community acupuncture!
Sightseeing
Asaiah Zagar, the artists behind the magic gardens has really made a mark in the aesthetic of South Philadelphia. His "master piece" deserves a visit. http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StAsaiah Zagar, the artists behind the magic gardens has really made a mark in the aesthetic of South Philadelphia. His "master piece" deserves a visit. http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/
This is a beautiful church inside and outside. They offer services in multiple languages for the diverse community of South Philadelphia!
Saint Thomas Aquinas Church
1719 Morris StThis is a beautiful church inside and outside. They offer services in multiple languages for the diverse community of South Philadelphia!
Essentials
Great grocery store. They sell all kinds of Indonesian items as well as Indonesian food to go.
Pendawa Enterprises Inc
1529 Morris StGreat grocery store. They sell all kinds of Indonesian items as well as Indonesian food to go.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveGeneral grocery shopping
Whole Foods Market
929 South StHealth food grocery market
Gourmet market focusing on locally-sourced produce, meat, fish & dairy plus artisanal groceries.
17 locals recommend
Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk AveGourmet market focusing on locally-sourced produce, meat, fish & dairy plus artisanal groceries.
Arts & Culture
An amazing collection of post-impressionist and early modern art in America. www.barnesfoundation.org/
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAn amazing collection of post-impressionist and early modern art in America. www.barnesfoundation.org/
They have permanent and visiting exhibitions. Check their website; www.philamuseum.org/
Also, walk-bike along the Kelly Drive for a fantastic feel of the city.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThey have permanent and visiting exhibitions. Check their website; www.philamuseum.org/
Also, walk-bike along the Kelly Drive for a fantastic feel of the city.
First Food Market
116 S 21st StOne of very unique museums in Philadelphia
The biggest theater in Philadelphia which offers variety of shows.
179 locals recommend
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StThe biggest theater in Philadelphia which offers variety of shows.
Shopping
Newbold Brew
1900 S 15th StCraft beer store
The Bottle Shop
1616 E Passyunk AveCraft Beer Store and Bar
Liquor Store. It is not too close, but is the closest liquor store.
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLiquor Store. It is not too close, but is the closest liquor store.
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin StBest Bakery ever be found!!! Must try their pastries.