Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StHive
1444 S Broad Stdelicious and healthy salads, sandwiches, & smoothies
Porto
1301 South 11th Streetwell priced delicious breakfast and lunch
Classic Philly brunch. Can get crowded so get there early or be prepared to wait.
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StClassic Philly brunch. Can get crowded so get there early or be prepared to wait.
modern Mexican with great margaritas, plenty of veg options, great outdoor seating.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Avemodern Mexican with great margaritas, plenty of veg options, great outdoor seating.
New American eatery in a Rittenhouse brownstone serving upscale large & small plates plus cocktails.
93 locals recommend
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St New American eatery in a Rittenhouse brownstone serving upscale large & small plates plus cocktails.
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlCasual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
inventive pizza pairs with craft brews at this casual Italian joint. Great happy hour specials
63 locals recommend
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk Aveinventive pizza pairs with craft brews at this casual Italian joint. Great happy hour specials
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StFarm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
Bright corner BYO serving burgers, salads & other New American brunch & dinner classics.
53 locals recommend
On Point Bistro
1200 Point Breeze AveBright corner BYO serving burgers, salads & other New American brunch & dinner classics.
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFamous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
Italian Market
919 S 9th Sthttp://www.phillyitalianmarket.com/
Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique
1622 South Storder a pie milkshake
Drinks & Nightlife
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal Stgreat food, great beer selection, nice outdoor seating
club with a throwback vibe offering craft beer, glowing walls, go-go dancers & DJs.
45 locals recommend
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad Stclub with a throwback vibe offering craft beer, glowing walls, go-go dancers & DJs.
Live music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
57 locals recommend
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StLive music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
Chill brewpub with house beers & Russian-inspired food, including dumplings, in industrial digs.
53 locals recommend
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveChill brewpub with house beers & Russian-inspired food, including dumplings, in industrial digs.
Local brewery offering tours & a tasting room with pool tables, shuffleboard & pub grub.
118 locals recommend
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StLocal brewery offering tours & a tasting room with pool tables, shuffleboard & pub grub.
American beer bar featuring a lineup of drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StAmerican beer bar featuring a lineup of drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
Upstairs from the crêperie Beau Monde, this lounge features a DJ, cabaret singers & dance floor.
49 locals recommend
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StUpstairs from the crêperie Beau Monde, this lounge features a DJ, cabaret singers & dance floor.
German biergarten where diners can enjoy spectacular views of Center City and beyond from the 51st floor.
6 locals recommend
SkyGarten
1717 Arch StGerman biergarten where diners can enjoy spectacular views of Center City and beyond from the 51st floor.
Swanky speakeasy-style bar building a reputation with its meticulously made cocktails. No sneakers allowed.
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StSwanky speakeasy-style bar building a reputation with its meticulously made cocktails. No sneakers allowed.
Parks & Nature
Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden now located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
49 locals recommend
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveShofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden now located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
Bartram's Garden is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes an historic botanical garden and arboretum.
77 locals recommend
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.Bartram's Garden is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes an historic botanical garden and arboretum.
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkArts & Culture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
333 locals recommend
First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. The main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount at the northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition. The main museum building was completed in 1928 on Fairmount at the northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StShopping
Cheery shop selling greeting cards, specialty wrapping paper & gifts such as tea towels & candles.
16 locals recommend
Occasionette
1825 E Passyunk AveCheery shop selling greeting cards, specialty wrapping paper & gifts such as tea towels & candles.
Vagabond
37 N 3rd StS U G A R C U B E ®
124 N 3rd StAnthropologie
1801 Walnut StGift boutique offering stylish home accessories, bath & body products, jewelry, baby gear, and unique Philly themed gifts.
13 locals recommend
Open House Store
107 S 13th StGift boutique offering stylish home accessories, bath & body products, jewelry, baby gear, and unique Philly themed gifts.
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveSweat Fitness
700 E Passyunk Ave $15/day daypass, often you can get a free 3-day trial pass
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce StmyDoc Urgent Care
1420 Locust StEntertainment & Activities
Urban Axes Philadelphia
2019 E Boston StAxe throwing....and it's BYOB
South Bowl Lounge N Lanes
19 E Oregon AvePhiladelphia Room Escape
1528 Walnut StRegal UA Riverview Plaza IMAX & RPX
America's first zoo, is a 42-acre Victorian garden that is home to more than 1300 animals, many of them rare and endangered.
416 locals recommend
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveAmerica's first zoo, is a 42-acre Victorian garden that is home to more than 1300 animals, many of them rare and endangered.