Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
C & C CREAMERY
5461 Ridge AveAward-winning ice cream place. Always hopping.
Small breakfast & brunch place with friendly service and reasonable prices.
10 locals recommend
Greg's Kitchen
4460 Main StSmall breakfast & brunch place with friendly service and reasonable prices.
Lively bar with gourmet burgers, craft cocktails & a substantial beer menu,
22 locals recommend
Lucky's Last Chance
4421 Main StLively bar with gourmet burgers, craft cocktails & a substantial beer menu,
Pat's and Geno's—a tourist hotspot—are two famous rival cheesesteak locations, directly across from each other on one corner. The thing to do is to get one from each and compare.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AvePat's and Geno's—a tourist hotspot—are two famous rival cheesesteak locations, directly across from each other on one corner. The thing to do is to get one from each and compare.
Less crowded by tourists but nearly as famous as Pat's and Geno's, and generally considered better than both of those (I agree).
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StLess crowded by tourists but nearly as famous as Pat's and Geno's, and generally considered better than both of those (I agree).
Unique $1-a-slice pizzeria known for its "pay it forward" program that feeds the homeless—via notes left on colored Post-its that cover the walls.
Rosa's Fresh Pizza
25 S 11th StUnique $1-a-slice pizzeria known for its "pay it forward" program that feeds the homeless—via notes left on colored Post-its that cover the walls.
Rubb
4311 Main StTasty, reasonably priced BBQ in a small setting restaurant with a bar.
Locally sourced New American fare, wine, beer and whiskey served in a cozy, rustic-chic space. I recommend the Goat Nuggets and Steak Mac & Cheese.
24 locals recommend
The Goat's Beard
4201 Main StLocally sourced New American fare, wine, beer and whiskey served in a cozy, rustic-chic space. I recommend the Goat Nuggets and Steak Mac & Cheese.
Take out restaurant with a whole lot more than pizza. Only a few steps away. Open till 4 a.m. on weekends.
All Star Pizza
5154 Ridge AvenueTake out restaurant with a whole lot more than pizza. Only a few steps away. Open till 4 a.m. on weekends.
Eclectic English pub with cozy rooms and intimate bars for a storied, Old World aura. The menu offers delicious, updated takes on British classics, elegant cocktails and a great beer list.
141 locals recommend
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StEclectic English pub with cozy rooms and intimate bars for a storied, Old World aura. The menu offers delicious, updated takes on British classics, elegant cocktails and a great beer list.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively brewpub with a menu ranging from pizza to sushi & rotating seasonal beers.
57 locals recommend
Manayunk Brewing
4120 Main StLively brewpub with a menu ranging from pizza to sushi & rotating seasonal beers.
If you're into cocktails, this place is a must-visit. Hidden speakeasy (get entry by pressing a buzzer next to an unmarked iron gate) with expert bartenders, top-shelf liquor, and a dress code.
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StIf you're into cocktails, this place is a must-visit. Hidden speakeasy (get entry by pressing a buzzer next to an unmarked iron gate) with expert bartenders, top-shelf liquor, and a dress code.
Sightseeing
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky was here.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StLet freedom ring!
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveGothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house.
Everything Else
Fun brewery with great beers and tours given daily (and free beer!).
118 locals recommend
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StFun brewery with great beers and tours given daily (and free beer!).