Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Tiffin Indian Cuisine
7105 Emlen StYummy Indian - eat in, take out or have it delivery.
within walking distance - great selection of craft beers. Get a sense of the neighborhood Service can be slow.
26 locals recommend
Goat Hollow
300 W Mt Pleasant Avewithin walking distance - great selection of craft beers. Get a sense of the neighborhood Service can be slow.
Coffee, pastries and community 5 minutes away. Wi-fi too. Look for the ginger pear scones.
67 locals recommend
High Point Cafe
602 Carpenter LnCoffee, pastries and community 5 minutes away. Wi-fi too. Look for the ginger pear scones.
Dine inside a renovated greenhouse. Great spot for brunch -- get there early.
24 locals recommend
Cake
8501 Germantown AveDine inside a renovated greenhouse. Great spot for brunch -- get there early.
One of the countries top vegetarian/vegan restaurants. This is for foodies - it's art on a plate.
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust StOne of the countries top vegetarian/vegan restaurants. This is for foodies - it's art on a plate.
Fab place for brunch on the campus of Drexel University. Expect a wait - it's very popular for it's oversized dishes. Stuffed French Toast is to die for
99 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StFab place for brunch on the campus of Drexel University. Expect a wait - it's very popular for it's oversized dishes. Stuffed French Toast is to die for
Hokka Hokka Japanese Restaurant
7830 Germantown AveGood Sushi
Everything Else
Did you forget shampoo or a razor? Walk to CVS to pick up whatever you need - including some groceries.
18 locals recommend
CVS
7065 Lincoln DrDid you forget shampoo or a razor? Walk to CVS to pick up whatever you need - including some groceries.
Best asset of the city for nature lovers. Multiple trail heads are a few minute walk away to this gem of Philadelphia. Walk, hike, trail run, or bike.
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadBest asset of the city for nature lovers. Multiple trail heads are a few minute walk away to this gem of Philadelphia. Walk, hike, trail run, or bike.
Looking for more shopping, bars and restaurants? Check out Manayunk. Not quaint like Chestnut Hill. Skews toward a younger crowd
82 locals recommend
Manayunk
Looking for more shopping, bars and restaurants? Check out Manayunk. Not quaint like Chestnut Hill. Skews toward a younger crowd
This location is larger than the original at Carpenter's lane. Has prepared foods for easy take out in addition to a huge selection of organic and healthy foods.
16 locals recommend
Weavers Way Co-op, Chestnut Hill
8424 Germantown AveThis location is larger than the original at Carpenter's lane. Has prepared foods for easy take out in addition to a huge selection of organic and healthy foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delish flat breads and craft brews. Family friendly too. Walk there and stroll thru lovely Mt. Airy
54 locals recommend
Earth Bread + Brewery
7136 Germantown AveDelish flat breads and craft brews. Family friendly too. Walk there and stroll thru lovely Mt. Airy
Sports bar with some of the best food in the neighborhood. Get a real sense of the diversity of Mt. Airy at this "Cheers" like hang out
39 locals recommend
McMenamin's Tavern
7170 Germantown AveSports bar with some of the best food in the neighborhood. Get a real sense of the diversity of Mt. Airy at this "Cheers" like hang out
Hipster place for food and artisan cocktails. Menu offers takes on southern cuisine.
22 locals recommend
Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange
7152 Germantown AveHipster place for food and artisan cocktails. Menu offers takes on southern cuisine.
Sightseeing
Stroll "the Ave" for shopping - unique stores, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops.
54 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill
Stroll "the Ave" for shopping - unique stores, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops.
Amazing public gardens, just outside the city limits. Kid friendly exhibits often featured.
65 locals recommend
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern AveAmazing public gardens, just outside the city limits. Kid friendly exhibits often featured.
Arts & Culture
Art lovers should not miss the Barnes, for an amazing collection of Impressionistic work.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyArt lovers should not miss the Barnes, for an amazing collection of Impressionistic work.
Essentials
Ah...if you're new to Philly, you'll see WaWa's everywhere. They're our equivalent to 7-11. Hungry? Pick up a WaWa hoagie.
18 locals recommend
Wawa
7236-40 Germantown AveAh...if you're new to Philly, you'll see WaWa's everywhere. They're our equivalent to 7-11. Hungry? Pick up a WaWa hoagie.
One of the first co-ops - "thee" spot for organic produce and health foods. You don't have to be a member to shop.
56 locals recommend
Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnOne of the first co-ops - "thee" spot for organic produce and health foods. You don't have to be a member to shop.