Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
I love this place for delicious affordable Ethiopian food and a good selection of craft beers. I'd highly recommend the Yedoro Wat. There's also some great vegetarian options. The place isn't much to look at, but it's a great casual place nearby for awesome food and drinks.
36 locals recommend
ERA
2743 Poplar StI love this place for delicious affordable Ethiopian food and a good selection of craft beers. I'd highly recommend the Yedoro Wat. There's also some great vegetarian options. The place isn't much to look at, but it's a great casual place nearby for awesome food and drinks.
#2 best burger in the city. It's BYOB, and small. Grab any of their burgers and enjoy. My mouth is literally watering as I write this.
32 locals recommend
Spot Gourmet Burgers
2821 W Girard Ave#2 best burger in the city. It's BYOB, and small. Grab any of their burgers and enjoy. My mouth is literally watering as I write this.
#1 best burger in the city. This burger has set the standard for me for a perfect burger. It's BYOB, super hipster, and worth it. Go for the Kobe, or Cyclops.
38 locals recommend
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard Ave#1 best burger in the city. This burger has set the standard for me for a perfect burger. It's BYOB, super hipster, and worth it. Go for the Kobe, or Cyclops.
I love this place for it's unique beer brewed on site. They don't bottle it, so this is the only place you'll get to enjoy their unique creations. The food is good. Their burgers are hit or miss, but the beer is what I go for.
58 locals recommend
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveI love this place for it's unique beer brewed on site. They don't bottle it, so this is the only place you'll get to enjoy their unique creations. The food is good. Their burgers are hit or miss, but the beer is what I go for.
One of the best brunch spots in the city. BYOB, and crowded. Expect to wait 30 minutes to sit. I inhale their French Toast, while crushing mimosas and coffee.
104 locals recommend
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveOne of the best brunch spots in the city. BYOB, and crowded. Expect to wait 30 minutes to sit. I inhale their French Toast, while crushing mimosas and coffee.
The Travel Channel's "Best Sandwich in America". Lines area long for their roast pork sandwich, but worth the wait. Redding Terminal is also a great destination to try lots of different food and some great Amish sweets.
7 locals recommend
Dinic's
51 N 12th StThe Travel Channel's "Best Sandwich in America". Lines area long for their roast pork sandwich, but worth the wait. Redding Terminal is also a great destination to try lots of different food and some great Amish sweets.
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount AveVery nice Mexican restaurant not too far away.
One of my favorite coffee shops and bottle bars that's very close. They have tons of outlets if you want to sit and do some work on your laptop. When the weather is nice, enjoy your coffee or beer at their sidwalk seating.
74 locals recommend
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveOne of my favorite coffee shops and bottle bars that's very close. They have tons of outlets if you want to sit and do some work on your laptop. When the weather is nice, enjoy your coffee or beer at their sidwalk seating.
A coffee shop with a social mission. Enjoy your coffee and support their mission to fortify former foster youth with personal and professional skills, employment, and the supportive community needed to lead a sustainable, independent lifestyle.
65 locals recommend
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveA coffee shop with a social mission. Enjoy your coffee and support their mission to fortify former foster youth with personal and professional skills, employment, and the supportive community needed to lead a sustainable, independent lifestyle.
One of Philly's iconic brunch spots. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on weekends. 2 locations available.
238 locals recommend
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StOne of Philly's iconic brunch spots. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on weekends. 2 locations available.
One of Philly's iconic brunch spots. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on weekends. 2 locations available.
238 locals recommend
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StOne of Philly's iconic brunch spots. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on weekends. 2 locations available.
London Grill
2301 Fairmount AveUmai Umai
533 N 22nd StCooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StKraftwork
541 E Girard Ave Excellent burger!!
Lazaro's Pizza
1743 South StOne of the best slices in Philadelphia
Lorenzo and Sons Pizza
305 South StIconic Philly pizza shop
My personal favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia...many would agree :)
70 locals recommend
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StMy personal favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia...many would agree :)
My second favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia. Dalessandro's is #1.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StMy second favorite cheesesteak in Philadelphia. Dalessandro's is #1.
Tony Luke's
39 E Oregon AveAwesome cheesesteak.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want a unique experience, you have to check out the Trestle. Multiple birthday nights have ended here, I think, or so I've been told ;) Their bartenders are some of the best mixologists in the city. My go-to's are the Black Power Sour and the Classic Whiskey Sour.
36 locals recommend
The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th StIf you want a unique experience, you have to check out the Trestle. Multiple birthday nights have ended here, I think, or so I've been told ;) Their bartenders are some of the best mixologists in the city. My go-to's are the Black Power Sour and the Classic Whiskey Sour.
Check out the Chestnut Hill area of Philly and make a stop at McNally's for their classic Schmitter sandwich, "the planet's greatest sandwich."
13 locals recommend
McNally's Tavern
8634 Germantown AveCheck out the Chestnut Hill area of Philly and make a stop at McNally's for their classic Schmitter sandwich, "the planet's greatest sandwich."
Search their site for a show, grab a ticket, and enjoy this classic Philly venue.
62 locals recommend
Theater of Living Arts
334 South StSearch their site for a show, grab a ticket, and enjoy this classic Philly venue.
Local small craft brewery that also serves small plates.
53 locals recommend
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveLocal small craft brewery that also serves small plates.
This restaurant, bar, and venue space has it all. Great food and great drinks...it's where all the cool kids are.
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveThis restaurant, bar, and venue space has it all. Great food and great drinks...it's where all the cool kids are.
Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount AveIf you're staying with me, you might already have your ticket...The Fillmore is one of Philly's newest music venues. Check their site for the line up.
138 locals recommend
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StIf you're staying with me, you might already have your ticket...The Fillmore is one of Philly's newest music venues. Check their site for the line up.
Parks & Nature
Fairmount Park is the largest city park in the world. It sprawls throughout the city and contains great public art, hiking, running and biking trails, museums, zoos and more. It's one of a kind. I love going for runs along the river early in the morning.
315 locals recommend
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveFairmount Park is the largest city park in the world. It sprawls throughout the city and contains great public art, hiking, running and biking trails, museums, zoos and more. It's one of a kind. I love going for runs along the river early in the morning.
Grab a blanket and take a nap or have a picnic in this super trendy park. Expect to be asked for $1 repeatedly by the local friendly homeless. Or, give the buck to the performers juggling or playing music—your choice.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StGrab a blanket and take a nap or have a picnic in this super trendy park. Expect to be asked for $1 repeatedly by the local friendly homeless. Or, give the buck to the performers juggling or playing music—your choice.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadIf you're a runner, this is a great trail to check out.
"Back in Philly we be out in the park
A place called the plateau is where everybody goes
Guys out hunting and girls doing likewise
Honking at the honey in front of you with the light eyes"
13 locals recommend
Belmont Plateau
1800 Belmont Mansion Dr"Back in Philly we be out in the park
A place called the plateau is where everybody goes
Guys out hunting and girls doing likewise
Honking at the honey in front of you with the light eyes"
Arts & Culture
If arts and culture is your thing, the Philadelphia Museum or Art is a must see. Skip the Rocky line in front, and see some of the finest art in the world. I'm a member and visit regularly—I'll lend you my passes ;)
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
If arts and culture is your thing, the Philadelphia Museum or Art is a must see. Skip the Rocky line in front, and see some of the finest art in the world. I'm a member and visit regularly—I'll lend you my passes ;)
Not only does this museum have a great collection of 19th and 20th Century work, but the building, designed by Frank Furness, is one of a kind.
47 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N Broad StNot only does this museum have a great collection of 19th and 20th Century work, but the building, designed by Frank Furness, is one of a kind.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIndependence Hall
520 Chestnut StEastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
Essentials
I've grown to love Aldi. They don't sell the brand name things you'll find in larger grocery stores, but you'll save a ton shopping here.
97 locals recommend
ALDI
4421 Market StI've grown to love Aldi. They don't sell the brand name things you'll find in larger grocery stores, but you'll save a ton shopping here.
Sightseeing
City Hall is an underappreciated gem in Philly. Read the Wiki on it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall
It's amazing, and was going to be demolished at one time.
• Largest municipal building in the World
• William Penn statue is the tallest atop any building in the world
• 250 sculptures created by Alexander Milne Calder adorn the building inside and out
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdCity Hall is an underappreciated gem in Philly. Read the Wiki on it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall
It's amazing, and was going to be demolished at one time.
• Largest municipal building in the World
• William Penn statue is the tallest atop any building in the world
• 250 sculptures created by Alexander Milne Calder adorn the building inside and out
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyShopping
Chestnut Hill is a real cute area of Philadelphia, nicknamed the garden district—about a 30 minute drive from my place. Germantown Ave, the main artery running through the area has a ton of cute shops offering unique finds and great restaurants. I'd recommend McNally's Tavern for their classic Philly sandwich, The Schmitter.
54 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill is a real cute area of Philadelphia, nicknamed the garden district—about a 30 minute drive from my place. Germantown Ave, the main artery running through the area has a ton of cute shops offering unique finds and great restaurants. I'd recommend McNally's Tavern for their classic Philly sandwich, The Schmitter.
Center City
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueSouth Street
South Street