Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
A great addition to the neighborhood. BYOB (Best state store is at 21st & Market Sts.; bottle shop for a 6-pack at 19th & Christian).
8 locals recommend
Thai Square Restaurant
2521 Christian StA great addition to the neighborhood. BYOB (Best state store is at 21st & Market Sts.; bottle shop for a 6-pack at 19th & Christian).
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StHands down, best coffee shop!
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StBreakfast is fab... often long lines on weekends. Cash only.
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StAnother good option for breakfast.
A gem! Tons of different prepared food or fresh fruit, veg, fish, etc. Not to miss if you are heading in that direction (there are closer grocery stores, but this is fresh and not too expensive).
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StA gem! Tons of different prepared food or fresh fruit, veg, fish, etc. Not to miss if you are heading in that direction (there are closer grocery stores, but this is fresh and not too expensive).
A nice cafe to hang out...one of several in Philly but this is closest of the house. Yummy snacks.
10 locals recommend
Tria Fitler Square
A nice cafe to hang out...one of several in Philly but this is closest of the house. Yummy snacks.
An awesome BYOB restaurant. Definitely need a reservation. Might be cash only.
39 locals recommend
Pumpkin BYOB
1713 South StAn awesome BYOB restaurant. Definitely need a reservation. Might be cash only.
Lazaro's Pizza
1743 South StBest pizza in the neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good neighborhood spot for a drink, a bite or brunch on Sunday.
135 locals recommend
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian StGood neighborhood spot for a drink, a bite or brunch on Sunday.
Everything Else
South Square Market
2221 South StClosest grocery store. Not cheap, but convenient.