Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
specialty beer and amazing sandwiches - I highly recommend this place they have beer tastings and other fun events. A hipster hangout.
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Rybrew
2600 W Girard Avespecialty beer and amazing sandwiches - I highly recommend this place they have beer tastings and other fun events. A hipster hangout.
Lazos Pizza & Grill
2533 Poplar Stgood pie
Bridgid's
bar / restaurant with really good food
Rybread
1711 Fairmount Avegood breakfast sandwiches or deli food
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount Avegreat for brunch, lunch or coffee
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd Stbyob sushi!
Hickory Lane American Bistro
2025 Fairmount Avegood food, semi fancy dining
This pizza place is close (3-5 min walk) and has a nice sit-down atmosphere - food is decent
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Angelino's Restaurant
849 N 25th StThis pizza place is close (3-5 min walk) and has a nice sit-down atmosphere - food is decent
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount Avegreat spanish food
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Aveget in line early for brunch!
Fare
2028 Fairmount Avethis place has a nice atmosphere and outdoor bar area
Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th StCute little cafe - coffee and teas
Kind of a far walk but if you're in the Fairmount area this place has good food
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St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green StKind of a far walk but if you're in the Fairmount area this place has good food
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill Stthis place is new and looks good - upscale pizza place
I loooove this place for breakfast - 20 min walk and worth it.
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Le Pain Quotidien
1937 Callowhill StI loooove this place for breakfast - 20 min walk and worth it.
Mugshots Coffeehouse
1925 Fairmount AvenueWifi, chill, good food/coffee
This place is called Era - they are a small, local Ethiopian bar and restaurant. I recommend it if you're in the mood for some traditional ethnic cuisine. Plus it's very close (2 min walk)
2800 Poplar St
2800 Poplar StreetThis place is called Era - they are a small, local Ethiopian bar and restaurant. I recommend it if you're in the mood for some traditional ethnic cuisine. Plus it's very close (2 min walk)
Got that craving for something sweet? This place has ice scream and cakes. Try a Philly blast!
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Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount AveGot that craving for something sweet? This place has ice scream and cakes. Try a Philly blast!
King of Tandoor
1824 Callowhill StLooking for Indian food? This place is excellent.
Looking for a cheap place for breakfast (bacon/eggs?) Blue Jay is your typical diner and very close.
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Blue Jay
2900 W Girard AveLooking for a cheap place for breakfast (bacon/eggs?) Blue Jay is your typical diner and very close.
Doma Japanese Restaurant
1822 Callowhill StThis place is a swank/trendy japanese restaurant.
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount AveAuthentic/good Greek food!
Uncle Nick's Pizza - this place just opened up and look's pretty good from the outside.
2825 W Girard Ave
Uncle Nick's Pizza - this place just opened up and look's pretty good from the outside.
Looking for someplace fancy for dinner within walking distance? This place is a historic restaurant and overlooks the Schuylkill River. This is a for sure date night dinner.
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Water Works by Cescaphe
640 Waterworks DrLooking for someplace fancy for dinner within walking distance? This place is a historic restaurant and overlooks the Schuylkill River. This is a for sure date night dinner.
Figs
2501 Meredith StMediterranean food!
Dasiwa
735 N 26th StBYOB sushi close by!
Jesse Frank: Real Estate PA & NJ
really good fro-yo
Amazing coffee and homemade scones made right there fresh!
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The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveAmazing coffee and homemade scones made right there fresh!
The Black Taxi
745-747 N 25th StIrish pub with really good food
2601 Pennsylvania Ave
Trio BYOB moved here - asian fusion
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveMicrobrewery and food
Spot Gourmet Burgers
2821 W Girard Aveburgers
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
1901 Callowhill Stgood small plates and happy hour prices
iPHO
1921 Fairmount Avereally good Pho and Vietnamese spot on Fairmount
Drinks & Nightlife
North Star Bar
2639 Poplar Streetgood food, drinks, and live music
Paris Wine Bar
2303 Fairmount Avewine and live jazz!
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount Avenice place for drink/food
Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd Streetrestaurant and bar, good food
London Grill
2301 Fairmount Avegood food and spirits
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Avegood food / drinks, outdoor seating
bar with entertainment including DJs and trivia depending on the night
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Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount Avebar with entertainment including DJs and trivia depending on the night
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th Stbest mussels you will ever have
Green Room
42 W 11th Stfun bar with pool tables
Brown Street Pub
795 North 24th Streetlocal bar with karaoke nights
Krupa's Tavern
2701 Brown Stlocal bar - all drinks are $2.75 (cheap!)
If you're in the area this place is good and popular - sometimes they have banana bread bear or other seasonal flavors!
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Kite & Key
1836 Callowhill StIf you're in the area this place is good and popular - sometimes they have banana bread bear or other seasonal flavors!
Don't be fooled by the outside - this place is a swank bar/restaurant with fancy cocktails.
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Rose Tattoo Cafe
1847 Callowhill StDon't be fooled by the outside - this place is a swank bar/restaurant with fancy cocktails.
Sarah's Place - a revitalized bar with a 1960's feel. Get the "ham sandwich" for three dollars (beer and a shot) and play old school Atari.
2711 W Girard Ave
2711 West Girard AvenueSarah's Place - a revitalized bar with a 1960's feel. Get the "ham sandwich" for three dollars (beer and a shot) and play old school Atari.
Arts & Culture
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwya wall to wall collection of famous pieces of art
the zoo is walking distance or a short ride on the light rail!
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Avethe zoo is walking distance or a short ride on the light rail!
Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StI-max theatre and a wonderful butterfly room
Eastern State Penitentiary Museum
2027 Fairmount Avesee where Al Capone was imprisoned!
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAnother fabulous museum!
Don't forget to get your picture taken with Rocky!
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyDon't forget to get your picture taken with Rocky!
A well kept secret - this place is beautiful
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveA well kept secret - this place is beautiful
First Food Market
116 S 21st StThis place is downtown but worth seeing
Everything Else
this is a great place to go for a run, bike or walk along the Schuylkill River!
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Rowthis is a great place to go for a run, bike or walk along the Schuylkill River!
Walking distance to frisbee golf and Strawberry Green Driving Range!
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Sedgley Woods Disc Golf
West Oxford StreetWalking distance to frisbee golf and Strawberry Green Driving Range!
Want to take a yoga class during your stay? Wake up yoga is a 5 min walk and has great drop-in classes!
Wake Up Yoga Fairmount
2329 Parrish StWant to take a yoga class during your stay? Wake up yoga is a 5 min walk and has great drop-in classes!
Want to get a message or facial during your stay? I have a membership and can get you a guest discount!
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
1425 Locust StWant to get a message or facial during your stay? I have a membership and can get you a guest discount!
Need spa/hair or mani pedi? This place is fabulous and they will pamper you with wine during your appointment
The Beehive Hair Salon
1719 Fairmount AveNeed spa/hair or mani pedi? This place is fabulous and they will pamper you with wine during your appointment
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveNeed groceries? Whole foods is a 20 min walk
CVS
4314 Locust Stabout a 10-15 min walk if you need basic items
This is a grocery store AND a fabulous coffee/restaurant - great for lunch or brunch
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Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveThis is a grocery store AND a fabulous coffee/restaurant - great for lunch or brunch
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th Stneed booze? 5-10 min walk
Entertainment & Activities
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicMuseum fun for the family