West Philly Guidebook
Food scene
A community-owned grocery store offering fresh, local and organic items.
146 recommandé par les habitants
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveA community-owned grocery store offering fresh, local and organic items.
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveLocal breakfast spot
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StYummy pizza and microbrews
The Gold Standard Cafe
4800 Baltimore AveBreakfast, tea, and coffee
Vietnam Café
816 S 47th StYummy Vietnamese food
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AveYummy coffee, teas, and baked goods.
48th Street Grille
310 S 48th StJamaican BYOB restaurant
Aksum
4630 Baltimore AveGreat for BYOB brunch
Nearby place serving American food with a Southern flare. Good for happy hour and dinner.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveNearby place serving American food with a Southern flare. Good for happy hour and dinner.
Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut StTry their maroosh sandwiches! (Cash only)
Cafe serving up Argentine empanadas, torta de ricotta, pasta frola and Alfajores, among other treats.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Jezabel’s Argentine Café & Catering
206-208 S 45th StCafe serving up Argentine empanadas, torta de ricotta, pasta frola and Alfajores, among other treats.
Mina's World
511 S 52nd StThis locally-owned cafe is located just down the block on 52nd St.
Sightseeing
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFamous from the Rocky films. Close to West Philly!
The first true zoo in the United States, home to more than 1,300 animals.
416 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Philadelphie
3400 W Girard AveThe first true zoo in the United States, home to more than 1,300 animals.
Serene environment where visitors can learn about traditional Japanese culture.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Shofuso Maison japonaise et jardin
Horticultural DriveSerene environment where visitors can learn about traditional Japanese culture.
Outdoor theater that hosts summer performances and concerts.
55 recommandé par les habitants
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside AveOutdoor theater that hosts summer performances and concerts.
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailScenic views along the river
Neighborhoods
A fiercely unique slice of West Philadelphia, Cedar Park — named for the green space at 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue — maintains prominent footholds in the city’s restaurant, arts and music scenes.
Walking and parking are easy. For public transit, ride the trolleys that run along the Baltimore Avenue corridor, or the buses that connect to University City and the Market-Frankford line that runs to Center City and Old City.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Cedar Park
A fiercely unique slice of West Philadelphia, Cedar Park — named for the green space at 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue — maintains prominent footholds in the city’s restaurant, arts and music scenes.
Walking and parking are easy. For public transit, ride the trolleys that run along the Baltimore Avenue corridor, or the buses that connect to University City and the Market-Frankford line that runs to Center City and Old City.
Shopping
Local crafts and artsy gifts: Jewelry, accessories, home wares, cards, soaps, candles, ceramics, prints, children's items and more.
50 recommandé par les habitants
VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveLocal crafts and artsy gifts: Jewelry, accessories, home wares, cards, soaps, candles, ceramics, prints, children's items and more.
Bindlestiff Books
4530 Baltimore AveWest Philly independent bookstore
Common Beat Music
4916 Baltimore AveRecord shop
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StClosest wine and liquor store
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StNearest pharmacy