Guidebook for Philadelphia
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StA great place to get tasty, healthy groceries and meals.
A good grocery store, less fancy than Whole Foods but also less expensive.
34 locals recommend
Superfresh
1001 South StreetA good grocery store, less fancy than Whole Foods but also less expensive.
Food Scene
Supper
928 South StA little bit pricey, but AMAZING food.
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StBest Breakfast
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StBest Greek food in the neighborhood
Little Italy Pizza
901 South StBest pizza in the neighborhood
Blackbird Pizzeria
507 South 6th StreetBest Vegan restaurant in the neighborhood
Fez Moroccan Restaurant
620 S 2nd StAuthentic Moroccan
Great Moroccan restaurant. Multi-course meal for $25, leave 2-3 hours for dinner.
23 locals recommend
Marrakesh
517 S Leithgow StGreat Moroccan restaurant. Multi-course meal for $25, leave 2-3 hours for dinner.
Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique
1622 South StPies. Sweet, savory, you name it.
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StGood coffeehouse
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StGood coffeehouse
Our favorite cheesesteaks in Philly.
Try it "with wiz"(cheez-wiz), it sounds gross, but trust us.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StOur favorite cheesesteaks in Philly.
Try it "with wiz"(cheez-wiz), it sounds gross, but trust us.
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StGreat crepes
Everything Else
Lombard South Station - BSL
The closest subway/metro station
8th & Market Street Station
Closest stop on the blue (Market-Frankford) subway line.
Entertainment & Activities
Seger Dog Park
1001 Rodman StPlayground and basketball courts
Palumbo Recreation Center
725 S 10th StAnother nice playground
Shopping
Wooden Shoe Books
704 South StGroovy anarchist bookstore
CVS
4314 Locust StClosest drugstore
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StClosest Wine and Spirits store
Foodery
324 S 10th StExcellent beer selection
Drinks & Nightlife
The Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd StLive blues music most nights of the week, bourbon and beer.
Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StNice wine bar
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South Stfun German beer hall
Sightseeing
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StFunky mosaic murals
Liberty Bell
526 Market StFree history museum for the Liberty Bell.
Outdoor markets, shops, and Italian restaurants. Check out Claudio's Specialty Foods.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StOutdoor markets, shops, and Italian restaurants. Check out Claudio's Specialty Foods.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIndoor public market with SO many food vendors
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyArt museum with the famous "Rocky" steps
First Food Market
116 S 21st StQuirky museum of medical oddities
Great tours of the formerly famous and expensive prison, now in ruins
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveGreat tours of the formerly famous and expensive prison, now in ruins