Catherine's Guidebook
Food scene
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveGet a reservation if you want to eat here, and you do!
Expensive but oh so worth it if you can swing it! I managed once and have never forgotten….
10 locals recommend
Hiroki
1355 North Front StreetExpensive but oh so worth it if you can swing it! I managed once and have never forgotten….
Laser Wolf
1301 North Howard StreetJust so good
Amazing small plate Italian and wood fire pizza. Great environment. Excellent drinks including stellar mocktails if that’s your bag, it’s mine!
94 locals recommend
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StAmazing small plate Italian and wood fire pizza. Great environment. Excellent drinks including stellar mocktails if that’s your bag, it’s mine!
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetBeautiful and delicious spot. Try their homemade soft serve!
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveChewy and perfect!
So close to the bungalow you can practically touch it, this place is GOOD! I recommend it all!
15 locals recommend
Taco Riendo Restaurant
1301 N 5th StSo close to the bungalow you can practically touch it, this place is GOOD! I recommend it all!
Las Cazuelas Restaurant
426 W Girard AveUpscale but not overly so Mexican food. Delicious!!!
PIZZA Shackamaxon
115 E Girard AveGreat pizza
Que Chula Es Puebla Inc
1356 N 2nd StGreat Mexican
SALLY Philadelphia
2229 Spruce StWorth the trip out of the neighborhood!
the LUNAR inn
3124 Richmond StreetWorth the car fare! Natural wines and great food.
eeva
310 Master StreetSo close to the bungalow: more amazing pizza!
Original 13 Ciderworks
1526 N American StIf you like hard cider you’ll like this! Fun local spot
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StLMNO
1739-1749 North Front StreetNew hip favorite
Jerusalem Corner Store Inc
115 West Girard AvenueDoesn’t look like much but tastes great! Falafel
Pho House Thang Long
2534-36 Kensington AvenueGreat local pho!
Cafe La Maude
816 N 4th StSuper delicious!
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StBrunch! Worth the wait!
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StThrowback (way back) ice cream parlour. Amazing.
Throwback (way back) chocolate shop and candy maker. Picture perfect
6 locals recommend
Shane Confectionery
110 Market StThrowback (way back) chocolate shop and candy maker. Picture perfect
Middle Child Clubhouse
1232 North Front StreetSandwich heaven
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StSolid local joint
Càphê Roasters
3400 J StreetIt’s just so good
Good Spoon Soupery
1400 N Front StYou’ll be happy you went!
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveLike fish? Eat here! It’s so good!
Great local Indian food!
8 locals recommend
Tiffin Indian Cuisine Philadelphia Northern Liberties 19123
710 W Girard AveGreat local Indian food!
Helm
1303 N 5th StDelicious farm to table. Reservations needed!
Looking for a Philly cheese Steak? This is your closest option to the bungalow and is a good solid representation of the famous local fare. I’m not a connoisseur, but folks like it!
60 locals recommend
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveLooking for a Philly cheese Steak? This is your closest option to the bungalow and is a good solid representation of the famous local fare. I’m not a connoisseur, but folks like it!
Fork
306 Market StDelicious!
Intermittent entertainment/ weather dependent Friday garden bar
Around the corner from the bungalow is this beautiful gem. Go to 1320 North 5th St to see if there’s a public event. Or to: maasbuilding.com
Beautiful courtyard garden bar and cultural events such as theater, concerts, even comedy shows. You’ll feel like you stumbled upon a little piece of New Orleans
Maas Building
1320 North 5th StreetBeautiful courtyard garden bar and cultural events such as theater, concerts, even comedy shows. You’ll feel like you stumbled upon a little piece of New Orleans
Venue
Gastro Pub and music venue
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveSightseeing
Big park by the Delaware with great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Big playground for kids and lots of locals hanging out
90 locals recommend
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach StBig park by the Delaware with great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Big playground for kids and lots of locals hanging out
Ben Franklin Bridge
1 Benjamin Franklin BridgeYou can walk over the bridge and get great city views
Liberty Lands
913 N 3rd StGreat great local park with playgrounds.
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury RdGoats! Trees! Park! Super sweet and fun for the whole family
There’s a carousel, mini golf, a lantern festival in summer, and concession stands. It’s great!
149 locals recommend
Franklin Square
200 N 6th StThere’s a carousel, mini golf, a lantern festival in summer, and concession stands. It’s great!
In Case of an Illness
Always good to know of a close by urgent care
So good they opened one in NYC which is much harder to get a table at!
30 locals recommend
High Street on Market
101 S 9th StSo good they opened one in NYC which is much harder to get a table at!
Pharmacy
Ever need a toothbrush or Tylenol? How about homeopathic remedies or organic face creams? Treats? Essential oils? Hair scissors? Andrea has it all and is so friendly and helpful! Support your local pharmacy. Get a script called in if you need one
Nova Star Pharmacy
301 East Girard AvenueThrift Store
Huge! Amazing!
Circle Thrift
2233 Frankford AveBargain Thrift Center
5261 Germantown AveWorth the drive if you love thrift if!