Gems in Northeast Philadelphia

Monica
Gems in Northeast Philadelphia

Food Scene

Famous BBQ spot within walking distance of the studio. I can't suggest one dish over another, it's all amazing! They offer dine-in and take-out. It's always busy during the lunch rush. I prefer to wait until dinner hours.
Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse
7500 State Rd.
Famous BBQ spot within walking distance of the studio. I can't suggest one dish over another, it's all amazing! They offer dine-in and take-out. It's always busy during the lunch rush. I prefer to wait until dinner hours.
My personal favorite for sushi in the northeast. I also recommend the teriyaki steak. The hibachi chefs are very entertaining and some offer helpful advice on saké.
Yamato Japanese Sushi and Hibachi
9910 Frankford Ave
My personal favorite for sushi in the northeast. I also recommend the teriyaki steak. The hibachi chefs are very entertaining and some offer helpful advice on saké.
Amazing hoagies and they're open until 6pm most days.
Marinucci's Deli - Mayfair
Amazing hoagies and they're open until 6pm most days.
Best lunch counter around. Their omelets are a great value and quality and the bacon is always perfect.
Tate's Good Food Restaurant
Best lunch counter around. Their omelets are a great value and quality and the bacon is always perfect.
Boba, cheese floats, red bean milkshakes, fun flavors of coffee and tea, and savory snacks.
Moon Flower House
Boba, cheese floats, red bean milkshakes, fun flavors of coffee and tea, and savory snacks.
Thai rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Located at Cottman and Frankford, a popular place for community events.
Ice Moon
Thai rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Located at Cottman and Frankford, a popular place for community events.
One of the best cheesesteaks in the area except on Friday or Saturday nights when they're really busy.
Frank's Steaks & Burgers
7161 Frankford Ave
One of the best cheesesteaks in the area except on Friday or Saturday nights when they're really busy.
This deli makes their own roast beef and offers pre-made dinners. They offer takeout and delivery, but close at 4pm.
Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services
7940 Torresdale Ave
This deli makes their own roast beef and offers pre-made dinners. They offer takeout and delivery, but close at 4pm.
The pizza is great, lots of spices, good sauce. Low prices. A very short walk to the end of the block and across the street.
Super Fratelli's Pizza
7732 Torresdale Ave
The pizza is great, lots of spices, good sauce. Low prices. A very short walk to the end of the block and across the street.
Historic bakery with great cookies and butter cake, a local favorite.
Holmesburg Bakery
7935 Frankford Ave
Historic bakery with great cookies and butter cake, a local favorite.
NYC style chop cheese sandwiches. New small business with nice owners, great food.
Philly Chop Cheese Restaurant & lounge
NYC style chop cheese sandwiches. New small business with nice owners, great food.

Essentials

You should always know where the closest Wawa is.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Wawa
7715 Frankford Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
You should always know where the closest Wawa is.
Closest Wawa with gas, right off the Academy exit on I-95. The closest Wawa to the studio is at 7715 Frankford Ave. (cross street is Sheffield Ave.)
Wawa
Closest Wawa with gas, right off the Academy exit on I-95. The closest Wawa to the studio is at 7715 Frankford Ave. (cross street is Sheffield Ave.)
Clean, polite staff, newer amenities, less crowded than the one in Mayfair. Open 24/7.
Planet Fitness
Clean, polite staff, newer amenities, less crowded than the one in Mayfair. Open 24/7.
Popular, long-standing, local barber shop.
BarberTime Frankford & Rhawn
Popular, long-standing, local barber shop.
Very small, but a great bakery department. Closest grocery store.
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ShopRite of Knorr Street
6725 Frankford Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
Very small, but a great bakery department. Closest grocery store.
Larger, quieter store, unique ice cream layout. In the same plaza as Yamato and a Dunkin' Donuts.
ShopRite of Morrell Plaza
9910 Frankford Ave
Larger, quieter store, unique ice cream layout. In the same plaza as Yamato and a Dunkin' Donuts.
A helpful stop if you're here for a large gathering. Part grocery, part restaurant supply. Bulk items, fresh produce, party rentals.
PJP Marketplace
8960 Frankford Ave
A helpful stop if you're here for a large gathering. Part grocery, part restaurant supply. Bulk items, fresh produce, party rentals.

Drinks & Nightlife

Three Monkeys Cafe
9645 James St
21+ Karaoke lounge. Asian Fusion and sushi bar.
VOIX Karaoke
21+ Karaoke lounge. Asian Fusion and sushi bar.
City Distilling

Entertainment & Activities

A local treasure, an interactive insect museum with a beautiful butterfly pavilion. Events for adults-only include beer gardens, local vendors, pop-up bars, circus performances, and other unique entertainment experiences. Keep an eye on their events page during your stay!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
8046 Frankford Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
A local treasure, an interactive insect museum with a beautiful butterfly pavilion. Events for adults-only include beer gardens, local vendors, pop-up bars, circus performances, and other unique entertainment experiences. Keep an eye on their events page during your stay!
Hang out, read, and relax at the Holmesburg library branch. The Free Library is one of the most important institutions in Philadelphia.
Holmesburg Library
Hang out, read, and relax at the Holmesburg library branch. The Free Library is one of the most important institutions in Philadelphia.
Tidy, fenced-in playground great for younger children.
Holmesburg Recreation Center
Tidy, fenced-in playground great for younger children.
Popular public pool, playground, and basketball court less than a five minute drive from the studio. The image shows recent improvements to this local park.
Jacobs Pool
Popular public pool, playground, and basketball court less than a five minute drive from the studio. The image shows recent improvements to this local park.

Sightseeing

Built in 1896 and in continuous use until 1995.
Holmesburg Prison
8215 Torresdale Ave
Built in 1896 and in continuous use until 1995.

Parks & Nature

Running trails and popular with dog walkers.
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Pennypack Park
Pennypack Trail
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Running trails and popular with dog walkers.
A peaceful place to walk, bike, picnic, and enjoy the view of the Delaware River. There is also a baseball diamond.
Pennypack on the Delaware
A peaceful place to walk, bike, picnic, and enjoy the view of the Delaware River. There is also a baseball diamond.
A 10 minute drive down State Rd. will take you to a beautiful park with a large pool, picnic areas, jogging and bike trails, playgrounds, large open fields, and a beautiful view of the Delaware river.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Neshaminy
3401 State Rd.
6 recommandé par les habitants
A 10 minute drive down State Rd. will take you to a beautiful park with a large pool, picnic areas, jogging and bike trails, playgrounds, large open fields, and a beautiful view of the Delaware river.

Getting Around

Routes 70, 56, and 28. Across from a Dunkin Donuts.
Torresdale and Cottman Avs (Loop) station
Routes 70, 56, and 28. Across from a Dunkin Donuts.
Five minute walk from the studio.
Holmesburg Jct station
4783 Rhawn St
Five minute walk from the studio.
Torresdale Av & Sheffield Av station
Routes 84 and 28.
Hertz
7257 Frankford Ave
The best mechanics I've ever dealt with. Honest, fair prices, work quickly, and just nice people overall. On Charles St., right behind the Holmesburg Bakery and the very popular Barber Time.
Holmesburg Auto Repair
7929 Charles St
The best mechanics I've ever dealt with. Honest, fair prices, work quickly, and just nice people overall. On Charles St., right behind the Holmesburg Bakery and the very popular Barber Time.