Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Our friends own this quaint, chill coffee spot. Good coffee and good vibes.
19 locals recommend
Ox Coffee
616 S 3rd StOur friends own this quaint, chill coffee spot. Good coffee and good vibes.
Really good coffee here. There are a few Rival Bros around the city. All of them are good. This one is in the heart of Passyunk Ave. which is a foodie destination and avenue of cute boutique shops.
22 locals recommend
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker StReally good coffee here. There are a few Rival Bros around the city. All of them are good. This one is in the heart of Passyunk Ave. which is a foodie destination and avenue of cute boutique shops.
This place is HIP. If you're a coffee enthusiast, this is a must. If you get a guy named Tom as your barista, that's my friend!
They also have a rotating mural wall that changes every few months so it's cool to check out who the artist they currently have is.
37 locals recommend
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StThis place is HIP. If you're a coffee enthusiast, this is a must. If you get a guy named Tom as your barista, that's my friend!
They also have a rotating mural wall that changes every few months so it's cool to check out who the artist they currently have is.
Our favorite izakaya in Philly. Lots of delicious Japanese small plates and large sake and Japanese beer selection!
Only open at night but serves food til 1am. There's no signage, just look for the red lantern outside!
27 locals recommend
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 S 2nd StOur favorite izakaya in Philly. Lots of delicious Japanese small plates and large sake and Japanese beer selection!
Only open at night but serves food til 1am. There's no signage, just look for the red lantern outside!
Amis Trattoria
138 W Lancaster AveGreat Italian spot with awesome pasta!
Res Ipsa Cafe
2218 Walnut StCafe by day, amazing Italian restaurant by night!
If you're going to do the iconic Philly cheesesteak, Pat's is the full Philly experience. Don't be swayed by the over lit, flashy cheesesteak spot across the street, Geno's. Don't go to Geno's. Go to Pat's.
There's also a cool bar at that intersection called Garage that let's you bring food in and eat there.
*Pat's is open 24/7 (I don't know who wants to eat a cheesesteak for breakfast but if you want to, they're open)
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIf you're going to do the iconic Philly cheesesteak, Pat's is the full Philly experience. Don't be swayed by the over lit, flashy cheesesteak spot across the street, Geno's. Don't go to Geno's. Go to Pat's.
There's also a cool bar at that intersection called Garage that let's you bring food in and eat there.
*Pat's is open 24/7 (I don't know who wants to eat a cheesesteak for breakfast but if you want to, they're open)
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race StSOUP DUMPLINGS. Enough said.
COFFEE. DONUTS. FRIED CHICKEN.
I recommend the chicken sandwich and the strawberry lavender and cinnamon sugar donuts!
130 locals recommend
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StCOFFEE. DONUTS. FRIED CHICKEN.
I recommend the chicken sandwich and the strawberry lavender and cinnamon sugar donuts!
Goldie
1911 Sansom StGET THE TAHINA MILKSHAKE. You won't be disappointed.
GO HERE FOR THE PIZZA. Pizza Gutt does the Detroit style square pies that the sight of the crispy cheese on the crust will make anyone drool. You can pre-reserve your pie through @pizzagutt's instagram or you can walk in and order.
Pizza Gutt is at Win win Wed-Sun, 5pm-sell out
11 locals recommend
Win Win Coffee Bar
422-418 Spring Garden StGO HERE FOR THE PIZZA. Pizza Gutt does the Detroit style square pies that the sight of the crispy cheese on the crust will make anyone drool. You can pre-reserve your pie through @pizzagutt's instagram or you can walk in and order.
Pizza Gutt is at Win win Wed-Sun, 5pm-sell out
Old timey ice cream shop. Delicious ice creams, milkshakes, and old timey sodas.
*cash only
90 locals recommend
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StOld timey ice cream shop. Delicious ice creams, milkshakes, and old timey sodas.
*cash only
Tasting menu only that changes weekly. A little expensive, but worth it!
25 locals recommend
Will BYOB
1911 E Passyunk AveTasting menu only that changes weekly. A little expensive, but worth it!
Shopping
This strip of East Passyunk Ave. between Mifflin and Reed is a whole walkable bustling street of shops, bakeries, restaurants and bars. Great for strolling on a day with nice weather.
60 locals recommend
Passyunk Square
This strip of East Passyunk Ave. between Mifflin and Reed is a whole walkable bustling street of shops, bakeries, restaurants and bars. Great for strolling on a day with nice weather.
Parks & Nature
Just a short walk from the house, Rittenhouse is an iconic park in Center City that is surrounded by renowned restaurants like Parc and La Croix. A great place to take a break when hitting all the shopping on Walnunt and Chestnut Street!
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StJust a short walk from the house, Rittenhouse is an iconic park in Center City that is surrounded by renowned restaurants like Parc and La Croix. A great place to take a break when hitting all the shopping on Walnunt and Chestnut Street!
Entertainment & Activities
There is so much to do at Spruce Street Harbor Park! It is right on the river front, so you can just hang out in the hammocks or enjoy a beer over looking the water. There is a mini boardwalk with games and arcade. Many food vendors, and a beer garden that sits out over the water.
*This park is closed during the winter
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThere is so much to do at Spruce Street Harbor Park! It is right on the river front, so you can just hang out in the hammocks or enjoy a beer over looking the water. There is a mini boardwalk with games and arcade. Many food vendors, and a beer garden that sits out over the water.
*This park is closed during the winter
Hip/Retro bowling ally that has 2 bars and a full food menu, and very good food at that! There is also a whole arcade section on the second floor. Cool place to hang out even if you're not bowling.
*At night is is 21+
104 locals recommend
North Bowl Lounge n Lanes
909 N 2nd StHip/Retro bowling ally that has 2 bars and a full food menu, and very good food at that! There is also a whole arcade section on the second floor. Cool place to hang out even if you're not bowling.
*At night is is 21+
This summer only pop-up park is right in front of the art museum, at the end of the Ben Franklin Parkway. There are food trucks, activites, beer garden and sometimes outdoor movies and live music.
58 locals recommend
The Oval
2451 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThis summer only pop-up park is right in front of the art museum, at the end of the Ben Franklin Parkway. There are food trucks, activites, beer garden and sometimes outdoor movies and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Punk/grungy dive bar. We love how weird the decor is and the good beer selection whether you want a $3 pounder or a $6 craft beer.
60 locals recommend
Tattooed Mom
530 South StPunk/grungy dive bar. We love how weird the decor is and the good beer selection whether you want a $3 pounder or a $6 craft beer.
Silk City is half hip diner/beer garden, half club/bar. on the weekends there are DJs and during the week there's sometimes live music. Great place for a chill night of food and drinks or a night out at the club.
72 locals recommend
Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StSilk City is half hip diner/beer garden, half club/bar. on the weekends there are DJs and during the week there's sometimes live music. Great place for a chill night of food and drinks or a night out at the club.
This is a bar on the roof of an old high school. The views from up there are amazing and the drinks are reasonably priced. Its all outdoor so make sure you pick a nice night to go on.
62 locals recommend
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StThis is a bar on the roof of an old high school. The views from up there are amazing and the drinks are reasonably priced. Its all outdoor so make sure you pick a nice night to go on.
Sightseeing
At the foot of the Philadelphia art museum, there is the famous Rocky statue next to the iconic steps he ran up in the movie.
91 locals recommend
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAt the foot of the Philadelphia art museum, there is the famous Rocky statue next to the iconic steps he ran up in the movie.
This is the main area of Olde City where you can see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the other historical things. This is also the ready where all of the tours meet at.
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StThis is the main area of Olde City where you can see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the other historical things. This is also the ready where all of the tours meet at.
Arts & Culture
Every First Friday, the art galleries up and down 2nd Street in Olde City, open their doors to the public. Many vendors also line the street and makes for a lovely evening stroll.
2nd St & Market St station
Every First Friday, the art galleries up and down 2nd Street in Olde City, open their doors to the public. Many vendors also line the street and makes for a lovely evening stroll.