Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGreat food, good drinks... a block away.
Grumpy's Tavern
1525 S 9th StDive bar - cheap and easy.
Food Scene
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StGourmet pizzas... up towards south street (maybe 5 blocks)
Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington AveDelicious authentic Mexican
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StGreat coffee, a couple blocks over
Pho Ha
600 Washington AveArguably the best Pho in the city
Tamalex Restaurant
1163 S 7th StAnother great Mexican and Honduran spot, a block south
Fantastic Cambodian BYO spot - tiny - expect a little wait. It's worth it!
14 locals recommend
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
1700 S 6th StFantastic Cambodian BYO spot - tiny - expect a little wait. It's worth it!
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StDelicious Jewish deli type foods
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetExcellent french food
Benna's Cafe
1236 S 8th StGood spot for coffee and a quick baked good.
South Street Headhouse District
407 Pine St24 Hour diner...
Good coffee shop - and they make really good smoothies.
41 locals recommend
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StGood coffee shop - and they make really good smoothies.
Fourth and Cross
1527 South 4th StreetNew joint - fresh and local ingredients make good breakfast, lunch, and dinner. BYO
Fitzwater Cafe
728 S 7th StNice simple cafe for brunch or breakfast
Fairly new upscale mexican spot. The drinks are tasty and the food is delicious.
23 locals recommend
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StFairly new upscale mexican spot. The drinks are tasty and the food is delicious.
This is old-school South Philly seafood. Family owned and operated forever, the food here is amazing.
8 locals recommend
Anastasi Seafood
1039 S 9th StThis is old-school South Philly seafood. Family owned and operated forever, the food here is amazing.
The Famous Napoli Pizza
944 E Passyunk AveGreat nearby pizza joint for a pie or a slice.
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveSometimes you just need groceries
Whole Foods Market
929 South StFresh and delicious...
Family-owned for over a hundred years, this bakery pumps out the tastiest treats. Grab a cannolli here to complete your South Philly experience.
45 locals recommend
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StFamily-owned for over a hundred years, this bakery pumps out the tastiest treats. Grab a cannolli here to complete your South Philly experience.
Everything Else
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StCheese. The original.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIf you need the "famous" places...
Mario Lanza Park
214 Catharine StNice little city park, includes a dog park
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StFamous cheese steaks.
TD Bank
200 Lombard StBank.
Sightseeing
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyA museum like no other.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StYou have to see the liberty bell. Maybe even touch it...
Oldest continually inhabited street in the country. Elfreth's Alley, next to the Philadelphia Fire Museum.
154 locals recommend
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOldest continually inhabited street in the country. Elfreth's Alley, next to the Philadelphia Fire Museum.
This is the single most important building in American history. Go for a tour... and ask for my friend, tour guide Ed Welch. He will explain the importance of this building and answer whatever questions you have.
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThis is the single most important building in American history. Go for a tour... and ask for my friend, tour guide Ed Welch. He will explain the importance of this building and answer whatever questions you have.
Arts & Culture
Isiah Zagar is an amazing artist... and as you walk this area you will see his work everywhere. This is his museum - go for a tour.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StIsiah Zagar is an amazing artist... and as you walk this area you will see his work everywhere. This is his museum - go for a tour.
Isiah Zagar's wife's originally gallery. Still open and interesting...
6 locals recommend
Eyes Gallery
327 South StIsiah Zagar's wife's originally gallery. Still open and interesting...
Theater of Living Arts
334 South StFamous venue
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StNewer venue with some great international acts
The famed museum for great art, but also for Rocky's run up the stairs. Visit the statue of him out front, pose and get a picture. Be sure to also see if they have any concerts when you're in town...
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
The famed museum for great art, but also for Rocky's run up the stairs. Visit the statue of him out front, pose and get a picture. Be sure to also see if they have any concerts when you're in town...