Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
German beer garden is very busy on weekend nights...tip to hit it up daytime to avoid the crowds. Get a huge soft pretzel and play Jenga. (also locals bring their kids here during the day/happy hour)
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGerman beer garden is very busy on weekend nights...tip to hit it up daytime to avoid the crowds. Get a huge soft pretzel and play Jenga. (also locals bring their kids here during the day/happy hour)
Upstairs music with local and touring bands, indy underground scene. Bar/Resturant downstairs, outdoor seating as well. Food is excellent.
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveUpstairs music with local and touring bands, indy underground scene. Bar/Resturant downstairs, outdoor seating as well. Food is excellent.
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveRelive some teen years playing old school arcade games and beers.
You can visit the Brewery on Saturdays from 12 until 3 p.m. for a FREE guided tour and a few beers, try the dry cider!
64 locals recommend
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveYou can visit the Brewery on Saturdays from 12 until 3 p.m. for a FREE guided tour and a few beers, try the dry cider!
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StDIVE Bar where local bands play
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AveAlso get take out beers, tons to pick from!
Martha
2113 E York StOutdoor space
Parks & Nature
Nice large grass park with a new playground and mature trees, right along the Delaware River.
90 locals recommend
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach StNice large grass park with a new playground and mature trees, right along the Delaware River.
Community run park that is VERY well maintained with a great playground and picnic benches.
32 locals recommend
Liberty Lands
913 N 3rd StCommunity run park that is VERY well maintained with a great playground and picnic benches.
Food Scene
Get a cappuccino or a draft latte and hang around to people watch, busy place but lines move quick.
334 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveGet a cappuccino or a draft latte and hang around to people watch, busy place but lines move quick.
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AvePour OVERS
The tiny seatless operation makes 40 pizzas a night, and people start lining up an hour before it opens to get their 16-inch pie. CASH ONLY. voted best pizza in the USA.
82 locals recommend
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetThe tiny seatless operation makes 40 pizzas a night, and people start lining up an hour before it opens to get their 16-inch pie. CASH ONLY. voted best pizza in the USA.
grab a slice, see the pizza museum, little babys ice cream is next door
111 locals recommend
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford Avegrab a slice, see the pizza museum, little babys ice cream is next door
attached to pizza brain, get weird unique flavors
60 locals recommend
Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford Aveattached to pizza brain, get weird unique flavors
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard Avefresh made ice cream!!
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StCHEAP happy hour, and nachos!!
Best Wings and Veggie wings ever w/ fried Brussel sprouts. Handmade drinks, try a dark and stormy or their old fashions. They have late night happy hour with wings and cocktails on special!
59 locals recommend
Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris StBest Wings and Veggie wings ever w/ fried Brussel sprouts. Handmade drinks, try a dark and stormy or their old fashions. They have late night happy hour with wings and cocktails on special!
BRUNCH, how Philly does it, wait in the long lines and bring a bottle of champagne BYO, totally worth it
238 locals recommend
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StBRUNCH, how Philly does it, wait in the long lines and bring a bottle of champagne BYO, totally worth it
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StHealthy foods, great brunch spot, outdoor area is beautiful.
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveMade in local BEER
Indian food, try the Malai Kofta
Cheese and potato dumplings cooked in a creamy cashew sauce,onion and tomato sauce with almond &
raisin.
40 locals recommend
Ekta
1142 E Girard AveIndian food, try the Malai Kofta
Cheese and potato dumplings cooked in a creamy cashew sauce,onion and tomato sauce with almond &
raisin.
Shopping
Jinxed Fishtown
1331 Frankford Avevintage finds
TOILE
1333 Frankford Avelocal made clothing, philly edgy designers
Made and Maker
2021 Frankford Avelocal artists, clothing, vintage
Essentials
Dollar Tree
31 W Girard AveLiberty Choice
1939 N Front StACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveFine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection
180 W Girard AveEntertainment & Activities
Everybody Hits Philadelphia
Urban Axes Philadelphia
2019 E Boston StAxe throwing.....it's a thing