Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
It's a hole-in-the-wall Mexican joints with great tacos. Margaritas are also good. Cash only.
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StIt's a hole-in-the-wall Mexican joints with great tacos. Margaritas are also good. Cash only.
Murph's is an Irish bar with -- wait for it -- maybe the best Italian food in all of Philadelphia. A chef from Southern Italy whips up dishes you won't find elsewhere. Cash only.
27 locals recommend
Murph's Bar
202 East Girard AvenueMurph's is an Irish bar with -- wait for it -- maybe the best Italian food in all of Philadelphia. A chef from Southern Italy whips up dishes you won't find elsewhere. Cash only.
Generally considered the best bagels in Philadelphia, and the place lives up to the billing. Often has long lines on weekend mornings.
60 locals recommend
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveGenerally considered the best bagels in Philadelphia, and the place lives up to the billing. Often has long lines on weekend mornings.
Delicious taco and burrito joint that's open until at least 3 a.m. on the weekends. Cash only.
26 locals recommend
Heffe Tacos
1431 Frankford AveDelicious taco and burrito joint that's open until at least 3 a.m. on the weekends. Cash only.
Relatively new, beautiful bar and restaurant with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails and fresh vegetarian options.
62 locals recommend
Martha
2113 E York StRelatively new, beautiful bar and restaurant with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails and fresh vegetarian options.
Excellent, creative pizza creations, and you can order by the whole pie or the slice. It's next to Little Baby's Ice Cream. There's also Pizzeria Beddia, which is nationally renowned but has a huge line every day.
111 locals recommend
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveExcellent, creative pizza creations, and you can order by the whole pie or the slice. It's next to Little Baby's Ice Cream. There's also Pizzeria Beddia, which is nationally renowned but has a huge line every day.
Probably the best brunch place in the neighborhood. The menu changes relatively often but always ends up with everything you need for a great brunch.
82 locals recommend
Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveProbably the best brunch place in the neighborhood. The menu changes relatively often but always ends up with everything you need for a great brunch.
Somehow, in Philadelphia, there's a restaurant with very good cajun food, and here it is. Interstate Draft House has several delicious po'boys and jambalaya as well as other NOLA-style dishes -- not to mention a great patio.
36 locals recommend
Interstate Drafthouse
1235 E Palmer StSomehow, in Philadelphia, there's a restaurant with very good cajun food, and here it is. Interstate Draft House has several delicious po'boys and jambalaya as well as other NOLA-style dishes -- not to mention a great patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic German beer hall with a massive patio that's one of Philadelphia's most popular bars. Also serves good hot pretzels and burgers.
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveClassic German beer hall with a massive patio that's one of Philadelphia's most popular bars. Also serves good hot pretzels and burgers.
This is the O.G. Fishtown bar. It's been around for decades and is now a hit with longtime and new residents. Half-divey but very friendly and popular.
45 locals recommend
El Bar
1356 N Front StThis is the O.G. Fishtown bar. It's been around for decades and is now a hit with longtime and new residents. Half-divey but very friendly and popular.
You can order beers off tap and cocktails -- or buy from a selection of dozens of bottled beers and hang out in the bar. Very laidback atmosphere.
62 locals recommend
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AveYou can order beers off tap and cocktails -- or buy from a selection of dozens of bottled beers and hang out in the bar. Very laidback atmosphere.