Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Mugshots Coffeehouse
1925 Fairmount AvenueCoffee, wifi, and open mic nights
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount Avecoffee, wifi, and baked treats
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveCoffee, wifi, sandwiches & salads
Italian gastropub serving Italian & local beers, wines, and a pork focused menu
30 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Alla Spina
1410 Mount Vernon StreetItalian gastropub serving Italian & local beers, wines, and a pork focused menu
Osteria
640 N Broad StItalian—homemade pastas, thin crust pizzas, wood grilled meats
BYOB Italian, no frills, Vodka Sauce pizza a MUST
28 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Angelino's Restaurant
849 N 25th StBYOB Italian, no frills, Vodka Sauce pizza a MUST
Paesano's
148 W Girard AveDivey and amazing sandwiches. Cash only.
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StDecadant old fashioned ice cream sundaes.
Zahav
237 St James PlIsraeli food, top chef in the city Michael Solomonov
CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StAsian Fusion, ramen, tapas
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StMediterranean, Chef Marcie Turney
Pan Asian small and large plates. Love the Brussel sprouts here. Cool bar.
61 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Sampan
124 S 13th StPan Asian small and large plates. Love the Brussel sprouts here. Cool bar.
Mama's Vegetarian
18 S 20th StAmazing falafels for $5
One of our fave pizzas in the city. There's now a location on North Broad as well!
50 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StOne of our fave pizzas in the city. There's now a location on North Broad as well!
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race Stnoodle soups, Shannon’s fave
Sightseeing
Former American prison that once housed Al Capone! Especially fun in the fall for those who like to be haunted and quite beautiful in the spring.
433 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveFormer American prison that once housed Al Capone! Especially fun in the fall for those who like to be haunted and quite beautiful in the spring.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyClimb the steps and spend the day!
Highly recommended art musuem. Everything inside was once housed at the original location just off our alma mater's campus.
560 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyHighly recommended art musuem. Everything inside was once housed at the original location just off our alma mater's campus.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StA must see for first timers into colonial history.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StJust across the way from the Liberty Bell!
Bike tours and rentals -- good way to spend a half day.
9 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Fairmount Bicycles
2015 Fairmount AveBike tours and rentals -- good way to spend a half day.
Arts & Culture
Seaport museum, boats, a walkway--and usually concerts going on over here.
218 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Penn's Landing
Seaport museum, boats, a walkway--and usually concerts going on over here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pick a bottle from the fridge and have the bartender crack it open for you. Good food and foozeball on the second floor.
62 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AvePick a bottle from the fridge and have the bartender crack it open for you. Good food and foozeball on the second floor.
Fun beer garden with picnic tables, ping pong, jenga, and fire pits.
275 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveFun beer garden with picnic tables, ping pong, jenga, and fire pits.
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveIt's a bar, it's an arcade and a fun place to have a drink.
Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd StreetAmerican pub food and beers
Small restaurant with bar seats and tables and amazing food. Try whatever is in the gravity tap!
27 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Bridgid's
Small restaurant with bar seats and tables and amazing food. Try whatever is in the gravity tap!
Entertainment & Activities
Fun exhibits for kids and monthly after hour nights for adults.
458 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StFun exhibits for kids and monthly after hour nights for adults.
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicInteractive exhibits for kids and a carousel!
Franklin Square
200 N 6th StPlayground, carousel, burgers and shakes.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveNearby grocery store.
The Fresh Grocer of Progress Plaza
1501 N Broad StNearby grocery store.