Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Iconic Philadelphia street market with all kinds of goodies and restaurants. Great for a stroll on a nice day.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StIconic Philadelphia street market with all kinds of goodies and restaurants. Great for a stroll on a nice day.
They have a great selection and a cute little kids corner for reading if you wanted to hang out here with children.
37 locals recommend
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StThey have a great selection and a cute little kids corner for reading if you wanted to hang out here with children.
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker StSome of the best coffee in the city!
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StIconic and best donuts in town!
This is a great breakfast/coffee spot with the best vegan/vegetarian options
52 locals recommend
Grindcore House
1515 S 4th StThis is a great breakfast/coffee spot with the best vegan/vegetarian options
Taco Loco
400 Washington AveMoonshine Philly
1825 E Moyamensing AveGreat food and good drink selection
Caffe Valentino
1245 S 3rd StClassic italian food.
Tamalex Restaurant
1163 S 7th St
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 S 2nd StLucky's Last Chance Queen Village
848 S 2nd StThe Tasty
1401 S 12th StTriangle Tavern
1338 S 10th StThis is an authentic Mexican restaurant in the Italian Market that was featured on "Chef's Table," a show on Netflix. She serves food until she runs out.
39 locals recommend
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StThis is an authentic Mexican restaurant in the Italian Market that was featured on "Chef's Table," a show on Netflix. She serves food until she runs out.
Drinks & Nightlife
iconic philly bar that every surface is covered in stickers and art. You will have lots on "instagram opportunities" here. There are pool tables as well.
60 locals recommend
Tattooed Mom
530 South Sticonic philly bar that every surface is covered in stickers and art. You will have lots on "instagram opportunities" here. There are pool tables as well.
The Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd StAlso a restaurant and has live music.
Its dog-friendly, has a pool table and is BYOF(ood.) Hang with the locals at this classic dive bar, hence the name.
40 locals recommend
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South StreetIts dog-friendly, has a pool table and is BYOF(ood.) Hang with the locals at this classic dive bar, hence the name.
Wonderful sammys/traditional bar food with a wide beer selection
25 locals recommend
Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
2149 South 20th StreetWonderful sammys/traditional bar food with a wide beer selection
Indoor and outdoor seating! Great place for a quick lunch/bite to eat and a good beer. They also have a great takeout beer selection.
13 locals recommend
Pennsport Beer Boutique
242 Wharton StIndoor and outdoor seating! Great place for a quick lunch/bite to eat and a good beer. They also have a great takeout beer selection.
Sightseeing
Korean War Memorial Park
109 Spruce StElfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyHistoric part of Philadelphia with iconic cobblestone streets and frequently features farmers markets and events.
16 locals recommend
Head House Square
Historic part of Philadelphia with iconic cobblestone streets and frequently features farmers markets and events.
Essentials
Queen Village Mini Market
246 Christian Stlittle corner store for the basics
Whole Foods Market
929 South StParking garage for convenience
Entertainment & Activities
This is an outdoor park that caters activity to the seasons. When the weather is warm they have hammocks all through the trees with food trucks and drink places set up along the river where you can eat/drink throughout the park. They have giant chess/checkers and tables to hang out. Great river views. In the winter they have a pop up spot with ice skating and hot drinks, cozy places to hang by a fire etc.
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThis is an outdoor park that caters activity to the seasons. When the weather is warm they have hammocks all through the trees with food trucks and drink places set up along the river where you can eat/drink throughout the park. They have giant chess/checkers and tables to hang out. Great river views. In the winter they have a pop up spot with ice skating and hot drinks, cozy places to hang by a fire etc.
Arts & Culture
This is a walk through art installation that is iconic to Philadelphia and features one of the largest mosaic artworks. I suggest getting a coffee before you go and then sitting and enjoying it here.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StThis is a walk through art installation that is iconic to Philadelphia and features one of the largest mosaic artworks. I suggest getting a coffee before you go and then sitting and enjoying it here.