Guidebook for Philadelphia

Sarah
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
79 recommandé par les habitants
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square
79 recommandé par les habitants
This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Morimoto
723 Chestnut St
25 recommandé par les habitants
If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut St
17 recommandé par les habitants
In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
76 recommandé par les habitants
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 recommandé par les habitants
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
My favorite Pho place.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Le Viet
1019 S 11th St
20 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite Pho place.
My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Radicchio Cafe
402 Wood St
11 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
QT Vietnamese Sandwich
48 N 10th St
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
Solid Malaysian food.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Solid Malaysian food.
A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Wedge + Fig
15 recommandé par les habitants
A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
334 recommandé par les habitants
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
334 recommandé par les habitants
A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham St
37 recommandé par les habitants
This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th St
48 recommandé par les habitants
This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
The soup dumplings here are a must try!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race St
42 recommandé par les habitants
The soup dumplings here are a must try!
This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Valley Green Inn
Valley Green Road
55 recommandé par les habitants
This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
138 recommandé par les habitants
Zahav
237 St James Pl
138 recommandé par les habitants
Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
93 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Lolita
106 S 13th St
20 recommandé par les habitants
This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
Great pizza.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Zavino
112 S 13th St
27 recommandé par les habitants
Great pizza.
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
Dutch Eating Place
1136 N 12th St
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
They serve snow ice here!
Yamitsuki
1028 Arch St
They serve snow ice here!

Essentials

This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
739 recommandé par les habitants
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 recommandé par les habitants
This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.

Sightseeing

Experience where America was born!
569 recommandé par les habitants
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
569 recommandé par les habitants
Experience where America was born!
Tourist attraction.
755 recommandé par les habitants
Cloche de la Liberté
526 Market St
755 recommandé par les habitants
Tourist attraction.
This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut St
49 recommandé par les habitants
This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
317 recommandé par les habitants
Parc du port - Spruce Street
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
317 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
Because I work here!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Because I work here!
An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.
1164 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'art de Philadelphie
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 recommandé par les habitants
An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.

Drinks & Nightlife

This also has a good brunch.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Varga Bar
941 Spruce St
35 recommandé par les habitants
This also has a good brunch.
Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
34 recommandé par les habitants
1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
141 recommandé par les habitants
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th St
141 recommandé par les habitants
Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
79 recommandé par les habitants
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
79 recommandé par les habitants
Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut St
27 recommandé par les habitants
Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
275 recommandé par les habitants
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
275 recommandé par les habitants
Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Strangelove's
216 S 11th St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!
50 recommandé par les habitants
Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall W
50 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!

Arts & Culture

Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
This is the newer spot for karaoke.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Tango
1021 Arch St
12 recommandé par les habitants
This is the newer spot for karaoke.

Everything Else

Best pastries and cakes in Philly!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th St
42 recommandé par les habitants
Best pastries and cakes in Philly!

Shopping

Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Open House Store
107 S 13th St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.