Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
The Last Drop Coffee House
1300 Pine StGreat coffee. Chill atmosphere right on the corner.
Mercato
1216 Spruce StItalian BYO. Sometimes hard to get reservations.
Sweet Box Bakeshop
339 S 13th StThe most gorgeous cakes, cupcakes, brownies, lemon bars, etc.
Amazing old-school sit-down deli. Everything is very shareable...the portions are huge!
44 locals recommend
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StAmazing old-school sit-down deli. Everything is very shareable...the portions are huge!
Amazing Szechuan place. Owner is from Philly and finally opened a location in NYC a few years ago. There are several locations throughout the city but the Old City location is the best
35 locals recommend
Han Dynasty
123 Chestnut StAmazing Szechuan place. Owner is from Philly and finally opened a location in NYC a few years ago. There are several locations throughout the city but the Old City location is the best
Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
524 S 4th StAuthentic and fun Venezuelan restaurant
Cute cafe on a charming corner. Great space to work and hang out
37 locals recommend
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StCute cafe on a charming corner. Great space to work and hang out
Great Belgian spot in the charming Art Museum area.
61 locals recommend
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StGreat Belgian spot in the charming Art Museum area.
The Tasty
1401 S 12th StAmazing vegan brunch in a cozy space
Everything Else
Probably our favorite shop and gift store in Philly. Japanese zakka shop with thoughtful and well-designed items.
7 locals recommend
Omoi Zakka Shop | Rittenhouse
41 South 3rd StreetProbably our favorite shop and gift store in Philly. Japanese zakka shop with thoughtful and well-designed items.
Our favorite place for Crepes....good for Brunch or Dinner. Space is so much fun, and events upstairs.
49 locals recommend
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StOur favorite place for Crepes....good for Brunch or Dinner. Space is so much fun, and events upstairs.
This is a small bar/music venue. Check out their calendar for shows and events.
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveThis is a small bar/music venue. Check out their calendar for shows and events.
Shopping
The Italian Market has great shops and restaurants with the best in Italian food.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe Italian Market has great shops and restaurants with the best in Italian food.
Arts & Culture
See the famous "Rocky" steps but stay for the amazing art and architecture.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwySee the famous "Rocky" steps but stay for the amazing art and architecture.
Truly stunning space and collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyTruly stunning space and collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings.
It's a stunning piece of work by a local Philadelphia artist. Very much worth going to.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StIt's a stunning piece of work by a local Philadelphia artist. Very much worth going to.
Parks & Nature
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveGreat place for walking, hiking, biking, and running
Essentials
Target
456 N 5th StStraightforward!
Entertainment & Activities
This warehouse space hosts everything from all night DJs to daytime yoga classes. Check their calendar for upcoming events (http://wowphilly.com/events/)
Warehouse on Watts | W.O.W.
923 North Watts StreetThis warehouse space hosts everything from all night DJs to daytime yoga classes. Check their calendar for upcoming events (http://wowphilly.com/events/)