Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Old City Coffee
221 Church StGreat spot to grab a coffee in the morning.
If you like Chinese, this is the spot for you. A Chinese restaurant, not a casual take out spot.
35 locals recommend
Han Dynasty
123 Chestnut StIf you like Chinese, this is the spot for you. A Chinese restaurant, not a casual take out spot.
Another nearby coffee spot with a breakfast menu. Gets crowded and tends to be a bit hectic.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Ole
147 N 3rd StAnother nearby coffee spot with a breakfast menu. Gets crowded and tends to be a bit hectic.
Sit down for a nice breakfast or lunch.
Or pick out some cheese to go to match your wine.
15 locals recommend
Wedge + Fig
Sit down for a nice breakfast or lunch.
Or pick out some cheese to go to match your wine.
Starbucks
2201-2219 S Broad StIf you're a Starbucks person, there's one right nearby.
Race Street Cafe
208 Race StNice, casual bar and restaurant. Can sit outside.
High Street on Market
101 S 9th StGreat restaurant to check out. Higher end.
Consistently rated one of the top restaurants in Philadelphia. Israeli food. High end.
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James PlConsistently rated one of the top restaurants in Philadelphia. Israeli food. High end.
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StGreat tapas restaurant. Higher end.
Essentials
Olde City Food Market
202 Market StAnother good corner grocery spot.
Everything Else
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StA short walk to pick out wine and liquor.
2nd St Station
Underground subway stop that will take you across Philadelphia.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sassafras
48 S 2nd StCozy, mature bar to grab a pint.
Sightseeing
Liberty Bell
526 Market StA must see if you're visiting Philadelphia!
Literally a stone's throw from the apartment, check out this historic Philadelphia site.
210 locals recommend
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StLiterally a stone's throw from the apartment, check out this historic Philadelphia site.
Take a walk or jog along the Delaware River. Often festivals here on summer or fall weekends.
218 locals recommend
Penn's Landing
Take a walk or jog along the Delaware River. Often festivals here on summer or fall weekends.
The Bridge has a pedestrian walkway elevated above traffic, so enjoy a walk or jog along a great view of Philadelphia.
21 locals recommend
Ben Franklin Bridge
1 Benjamin Franklin BridgeThe Bridge has a pedestrian walkway elevated above traffic, so enjoy a walk or jog along a great view of Philadelphia.
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleyOne of the oldest residential blocks in all of the U.S.
Christ Church
20 N American StHistorical church good for sight seeing.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe birthplace of the U.S.
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StMovie theater.
Shopping
Classic Philadelphia old-school ice cream spot, although the prices may shock you.
90 locals recommend
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StClassic Philadelphia old-school ice cream spot, although the prices may shock you.