Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

They are located downstairs, say hello & mention you are staying in my space. The owners are my neighbors & are really awesome!
9 locals recommend
Malelani Cafe
6734 Germantown Ave
9 locals recommend
They are located downstairs, say hello & mention you are staying in my space. The owners are my neighbors & are really awesome!
Great beer selection + yummy nom noms! Cute patio for outdoor seating.
26 locals recommend
Goat Hollow
300 W Mt Pleasant Ave
26 locals recommend
Great beer selection + yummy nom noms! Cute patio for outdoor seating.
DELICIOUS Indian food. There is not a lot of sit down areas for eating in but they deliver and it's rather quick to pick up. My go-to feel good food.
26 locals recommend
Tiffin Indian Cuisine
7105 Emlen St
26 locals recommend
DELICIOUS Indian food. There is not a lot of sit down areas for eating in but they deliver and it's rather quick to pick up. My go-to feel good food.
Super yummy brunch! While you are in the area you should walk around the little farmers market that is located behind the hotel. Great local booths for food!
6 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill Hotel
8229 Germantown Ave
6 locals recommend
Super yummy brunch! While you are in the area you should walk around the little farmers market that is located behind the hotel. Great local booths for food!
Super cute and a great place to work from your computer.
67 locals recommend
High Point Cafe
602 Carpenter Ln
67 locals recommend
Super cute and a great place to work from your computer.
Arguably the best steak place in the Philly area within a 10 minute drive from my crib! MUST CHECK OUT.
70 locals recommend
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover St
70 locals recommend
Arguably the best steak place in the Philly area within a 10 minute drive from my crib! MUST CHECK OUT.
Southern yummy food, what can go wrong !?
Chef Ken's
7135 Germantown Ave
Southern yummy food, what can go wrong !?
Italian ice yo!
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
6901 Stenton Ave
Italian ice yo!
BEAUTIFUL bakery + ice cream, I cannot recommend this spot enough. It is SoOoo good.
Bredenbeck's Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor
8126 Germantown Ave
BEAUTIFUL bakery + ice cream, I cannot recommend this spot enough. It is SoOoo good.
Cute little diner with an amazing beer selection and an outdoor ice cream trolly car that you must experience!
27 locals recommend
Trolley Car Diner & Deli
7619 Germantown Ave
27 locals recommend
Cute little diner with an amazing beer selection and an outdoor ice cream trolly car that you must experience!

Drinks & Nightlife

Tuesdays they have $2 beers & if you love fancy pizza this is the place for you.
54 locals recommend
Earth Bread + Brewery
7136 Germantown Ave
54 locals recommend
Tuesdays they have $2 beers & if you love fancy pizza this is the place for you.
Low key neighborhood bar with AMAZING burgers!
39 locals recommend
McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown Ave
39 locals recommend
Low key neighborhood bar with AMAZING burgers!
In house brewed beers & nibbles! Can be VERY busy and loud.
103 locals recommend
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown Ave
103 locals recommend
In house brewed beers & nibbles! Can be VERY busy and loud.
Mexican food & bar, has a great outdoor seating area for the warm days.
14 locals recommend
El Poquito
8201 Germantown Ave
14 locals recommend
Mexican food & bar, has a great outdoor seating area for the warm days.
Hole in the wall tavern style!
6 locals recommend
Tavern On the Hill
8636 Germantown Ave
6 locals recommend
Hole in the wall tavern style!
*Cash Only*
Towey's Tavern
7829 Germantown Avenue
*Cash Only*

Parks & Nature

One of the largest green spaces in the US located 10 minutes from my home!
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green Road
209 locals recommend
One of the largest green spaces in the US located 10 minutes from my home!
I go here to hoop dance & practice yoga all the time. Great small park perfect for chilling.
6 locals recommend
Pastorius Park
8177 Roanoke St
6 locals recommend
I go here to hoop dance & practice yoga all the time. Great small park perfect for chilling.
Northern tip of Wissahickon Park, easy to park and easy / intermediate trails for walking.
West Bells Mill Road
West Bells Mill Road
Northern tip of Wissahickon Park, easy to park and easy / intermediate trails for walking.
A great place to park to walk the various trails of the Wiss, there are places along these trails to fish or chill along the creek. The area near the parking lot is also great for picnics and hanging out.
7 locals recommend
Historic RittenhouseTown
208 Lincoln Dr
7 locals recommend
A great place to park to walk the various trails of the Wiss, there are places along these trails to fish or chill along the creek. The area near the parking lot is also great for picnics and hanging out.

Essentials

This is a **cash only** fruit & veggie store that is SO CHEAP! I highly recommend checking out this place for getting items to stock the fridge.
A & N House of Produce
5929 Greene St
This is a **cash only** fruit & veggie store that is SO CHEAP! I highly recommend checking out this place for getting items to stock the fridge.
Great for buying organic & fresh foods. A little pricey but quailty and a local buisness.
16 locals recommend
Weavers Way Co-op, Chestnut Hill
8424 Germantown Ave
16 locals recommend
Great for buying organic & fresh foods. A little pricey but quailty and a local buisness.
Any and ALL the beer you could ever want or need!
6 locals recommend
Brewers Outlet
7401 Germantown Ave
6 locals recommend
Any and ALL the beer you could ever want or need!
Wine + Liquor if need be! This is walkable!
12 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
935 Old York Rd
12 locals recommend
Wine + Liquor if need be! This is walkable!
Post office!
United States Postal Service
6711 Germantown Ave
Post office!
2 blocks awayh - 2 minute drive.
33 locals recommend
ACME Markets
7010 Germantown Ave
33 locals recommend
2 blocks awayh - 2 minute drive.
Great place for quality meats and organic produce.
7 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
8208 Germantown Ave
7 locals recommend
Great place for quality meats and organic produce.
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7700 Germantown Ave
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Getting Around

Chestnut Hill West Line - 25 minutes to get to Center City.
Carpenter Lane
Carpenter Lane
Chestnut Hill West Line - 25 minutes to get to Center City.

Entertainment & Activities

Will run you $25 for a day of bouldering, check Groupon.com for a special monthly deal. I personally love bouldering!
Philadelphia Rock Gyms - East Falls
3500 Scotts Ln
Will run you $25 for a day of bouldering, check Groupon.com for a special monthly deal. I personally love bouldering!
Pretty self explanatory.
22 locals recommend
Regal UA Main Street Theatre
3720 Main St
22 locals recommend
Pretty self explanatory.

Shopping

Really rad thrift store if you're into it!
Salvation Army Rehabilitation
4555 Pechin St
Really rad thrift store if you're into it!
Wonderful warehouse of art supplies if you are feeling inspired.
Artist & Craftsman Supply Chestnut Hill
7926A Germantown Ave
Wonderful warehouse of art supplies if you are feeling inspired.