Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Very cool divey restaurant-bar within walking distance, great ambiance and exciting seasonal menu. Great selection of craft beers. They also have outdoor seating out back!
167 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StVery cool divey restaurant-bar within walking distance, great ambiance and exciting seasonal menu. Great selection of craft beers. They also have outdoor seating out back!
One of my personal favorite restaurants. It's a little hard to find but a hidden gem for sure. You have to go inside the storefront catty corner to the Vietnamese market and turn the corner to find it. The food is amazing, definitely recommend it to anyone who can handle some spice, its authentic Chinese-style Indonesian food.
The new address:
1122-38 Washington Ave
Ste B
Philadelphia, PA 19147
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sky Cafe
1122 Washington AveOne of my personal favorite restaurants. It's a little hard to find but a hidden gem for sure. You have to go inside the storefront catty corner to the Vietnamese market and turn the corner to find it. The food is amazing, definitely recommend it to anyone who can handle some spice, its authentic Chinese-style Indonesian food.
The new address:
1122-38 Washington Ave
Ste B
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Amazing Vietnamese food. The pho is wonderful, love the noodle dishes here too.
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveAmazing Vietnamese food. The pho is wonderful, love the noodle dishes here too.
Definitely the best place to get delivery nearby! Great pizza.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StDefinitely the best place to get delivery nearby! Great pizza.
When we can't be bothered to leave the house, this is the best! They have great food as well.
Michael’s Chinese Restaraunt
1601 Wharton StWhen we can't be bothered to leave the house, this is the best! They have great food as well.
Their coffee is great, and the food is good too! One of my favorite places to sit and watch people when its raining, or do work at a cafe
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hive
1444 S Broad StTheir coffee is great, and the food is good too! One of my favorite places to sit and watch people when its raining, or do work at a cafe
CineMug
1607 S Broad StVery cute film inspired cafe!
Point Breeze's most well-loved cafe! Great food and coffee.
171 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StPoint Breeze's most well-loved cafe! Great food and coffee.
Amazing thai/vietnamese food. There is no rival. Delivery or pickup only!
60 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Circles Thai
1516 Tasker StAmazing thai/vietnamese food. There is no rival. Delivery or pickup only!
This place feels like a city block diner right out of 1920. Great brunch comfort food and coffee. Everything here is vegan!
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Tasty
1401 S 12th StThis place feels like a city block diner right out of 1920. Great brunch comfort food and coffee. Everything here is vegan!
This is one of my favorite frozen yogurt stores! They always have chic and delicious fro yo and sorbet flavors.
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Igloo
2223 Grays Ferry AveThis is one of my favorite frozen yogurt stores! They always have chic and delicious fro yo and sorbet flavors.
All of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut StAll of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
All of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tria Cafe Rittenhouse
123 S 18th StAll of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
All of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
51 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StAll of the Tria locations are spectacular. They all have great food (tasting portions) as well a a huge selection of wines and craft beers. I would not come for dinner expecting to get full though!
A very cozy diner-style sit-and-eat place that's great for breakfast and brunch.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Tasty Toast
1320 Point Breeze AveA very cozy diner-style sit-and-eat place that's great for breakfast and brunch.
This restaurant-bar is has amazing views at sunset on the 37th floor. It can be a little hard to find, and there is an elevator dedicated to taking you directly to the restaurant. They have amazing food and spectacular cocktails, and the view is absolutely breathtaking. I recommend a it for a special happy hour or very special dinner (its pricy!).
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StThis restaurant-bar is has amazing views at sunset on the 37th floor. It can be a little hard to find, and there is an elevator dedicated to taking you directly to the restaurant. They have amazing food and spectacular cocktails, and the view is absolutely breathtaking. I recommend a it for a special happy hour or very special dinner (its pricy!).
This restaurant has a huge outdoor seating venue that is absolutely breathtaking. The food is amazing and the ambiance is unparalleled.
79 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareThis restaurant has a huge outdoor seating venue that is absolutely breathtaking. The food is amazing and the ambiance is unparalleled.
This is hands down the best place to go for Mexican food in South Philly if you love great cocktails. They have lots of traditional and norteño food (tacos, burritos, etc). The margaritas are world-class.
137 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveThis is hands down the best place to go for Mexican food in South Philly if you love great cocktails. They have lots of traditional and norteño food (tacos, burritos, etc). The margaritas are world-class.
This place is Philly famous, and for good reason! This place has amazing food (big portions) with great flavors and hilariously named specials. All of the locations have the same monthly menu. Brunch is the main attraction here. Go early or expect to wait a while!
130 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetThis place is Philly famous, and for good reason! This place has amazing food (big portions) with great flavors and hilariously named specials. All of the locations have the same monthly menu. Brunch is the main attraction here. Go early or expect to wait a while!
This place is Philly famous, and for good reason! This place has amazing food (big portions) with great flavors and hilariously named specials. All of the locations have the same monthly menu. Brunch is the main attraction here. Go early or expect to wait a while!
104 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveThis place is Philly famous, and for good reason! This place has amazing food (big portions) with great flavors and hilariously named specials. All of the locations have the same monthly menu. Brunch is the main attraction here. Go early or expect to wait a while!
This place has the best Ethiopian food you will find in the city. This used to be my go-to place to take guests when i lived in West Philly. Definitely try it if you can handle some spice!
56 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StThis place has the best Ethiopian food you will find in the city. This used to be my go-to place to take guests when i lived in West Philly. Definitely try it if you can handle some spice!
This place is probably my favorite Korean restaurant near Center City. Stop by on your way to the Rodin Museum!
Miga Korean BBQ and Sushi
2001 Hamilton StThis place is probably my favorite Korean restaurant near Center City. Stop by on your way to the Rodin Museum!
Very cool spot that serves great tacos with fresh flavors!
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Buena Onda
1901 Callowhill StVery cool spot that serves great tacos with fresh flavors!
This place is everything. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this place will not disappoint you. Very cute interior and amazing pie.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique
1622 South StThis place is everything. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this place will not disappoint you. Very cute interior and amazing pie.
This is my all-time favorite sushi bar in the city. Very competitive to get seated here, but they are amazing for takeout or delivery. LOVE IT
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vic Sushi Bar
2035 Sansom StThis is my all-time favorite sushi bar in the city. Very competitive to get seated here, but they are amazing for takeout or delivery. LOVE IT
If you love meat, this is the place for you. This place is inspired by Brazilian steakhouses, and charges a flat rate. You can eat as much meat as you can fit inside your body, and the salad bar is great too! It includes a charcuterie at no extra cost. One of my favorite place for a special night or celebration.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
1337 Chestnut StIf you love meat, this is the place for you. This place is inspired by Brazilian steakhouses, and charges a flat rate. You can eat as much meat as you can fit inside your body, and the salad bar is great too! It includes a charcuterie at no extra cost. One of my favorite place for a special night or celebration.
Very chic and fancy steak house with a mid-century feel. Great cocktails and amazing steak. Pricy!!
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut StVery chic and fancy steak house with a mid-century feel. Great cocktails and amazing steak. Pricy!!
This place has an amazing interior with great ambiance. The food is New American with some French inspiration. A great place for a special night out!
140 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StThis place has an amazing interior with great ambiance. The food is New American with some French inspiration. A great place for a special night out!
This is a very impressive and magnificent surf and turn restaurant in the heart of Center City. Amazing food. It's pricy, but worth every penny!
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Capital Grille
1338-46 Chestnut StThis is a very impressive and magnificent surf and turn restaurant in the heart of Center City. Amazing food. It's pricy, but worth every penny!
This Latin American/Caribbean restaurant is culinary fusion at its finest. Amazing food, and the drinks are great too. Where else could you get a pitcher of guava margaritas? Probably nowhere!!
65 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StThis Latin American/Caribbean restaurant is culinary fusion at its finest. Amazing food, and the drinks are great too. Where else could you get a pitcher of guava margaritas? Probably nowhere!!
If you have never been here, YOU HAVE TO GO. So much great food I couldn't possibly list it all. Go have a look for yourself and discover one of Philly's best attractions in its full glory!
739 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIf you have never been here, YOU HAVE TO GO. So much great food I couldn't possibly list it all. Go have a look for yourself and discover one of Philly's best attractions in its full glory!
Lots of cool restaurants and specialty stores! They also have an impressive open-air market! Best place to go if you're looking to get a souvenir but can't make it to Reading Terminal!
419 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Italian Market
919 S 9th StLots of cool restaurants and specialty stores! They also have an impressive open-air market! Best place to go if you're looking to get a souvenir but can't make it to Reading Terminal!
This place looks a little old, but actually has pretty good food. Its slightly pricey, but good if you want to get out and go somewhere for nice food.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
August
1247 South 13th StreetThis place looks a little old, but actually has pretty good food. Its slightly pricey, but good if you want to get out and go somewhere for nice food.
One of two very popular and famous cheesesteak restaurants. Outdoor seating only!
316 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveOne of two very popular and famous cheesesteak restaurants. Outdoor seating only!
This Portuguese inspired diner is great for weekend brunch, and has great food as well as outdoor seating. They also make all of their own hot sauces!
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Porto
1301 South 11th StreetThis Portuguese inspired diner is great for weekend brunch, and has great food as well as outdoor seating. They also make all of their own hot sauces!
This place is iconic. Hands down the best dim sum in the city. Very competitive seating, so go early unless you want to wait a while. Even if you do, its well worth it!
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ocean Harbor
1023 Race StThis place is iconic. Hands down the best dim sum in the city. Very competitive seating, so go early unless you want to wait a while. Even if you do, its well worth it!
This place has the best dim sum outside of Chinatown. Try it for sure!
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wokano
1100 Washington AveThis place has the best dim sum outside of Chinatown. Try it for sure!
This is one of the best restaurants in Philly. It feels like you stepped right into the kitchen of a little grandmother in Naples. The food does not disappoint. We love to get the Sunday Gravy
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Little Nonna's
1234 Locust StThis is one of the best restaurants in Philly. It feels like you stepped right into the kitchen of a little grandmother in Naples. The food does not disappoint. We love to get the Sunday Gravy
Amazing and inspiring vegan restaurant. Very luxe interior, great food, and amazing cocktails with impressive flavor. Pricey!
76 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vedge
1221 Locust StAmazing and inspiring vegan restaurant. Very luxe interior, great food, and amazing cocktails with impressive flavor. Pricey!
Hai Street Kitchen & Co.
32 S 18th StSushi Burrito! No need to say more!
Saté Kampar
611 E Passyunk AveReally cool Malaysian restaurant!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has tons of dance parties and a great dance floor that gives it a club kind of feel. They also sometimes have live music.
45 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StThis place has tons of dance parties and a great dance floor that gives it a club kind of feel. They also sometimes have live music.
Woody's
202 S 13th StOne of the most popular bars in Philly!
An awesome bar on the roof of a former school, breathtaking views!
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StAn awesome bar on the roof of a former school, breathtaking views!
Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James StOne of the only after hours nightclubs in Philly
NOTO Philadelphia
1209 Vine StA newer club that hosts up and coming DJs
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StHop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StNo tennis shoes allowed, SECRET BAR
Franky Bradley's
1320 Chancellor StThe Bike Stop
206 Quince StNot for the faint of heart
Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar
254 S 12th Stgreat for karaoke night or trivia
Cool new tapas/winery place with lots of outdoor seating!
42 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk AveCool new tapas/winery place with lots of outdoor seating!
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th Stprivate rooms and public too!
Sightseeing
I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StIconic sightseeing place!
I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StFor history geeks!
City Hall Visitor Center
1400 S Penn SquareMust visit!
I-Magic Gardens yasePhiladelphia
1020 South StSo magical - must see
Entertainment & Activities
I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StA smaller but great theatre with most of the latest films!
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Regal UA Riverview Plaza IMAX & RPX
A smaller but great theatre with most of the latest films!
Great movie theatre if you find yourself in West Philly!
71 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cinemark University City Penn 6
4012 Walnut StGreat movie theatre if you find yourself in West Philly!
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyMust visit museum!
I-Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy"Thinker"
University of Pennsylvania
Ivy League
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy3rd Street Gallery
610 South 3rd StreetSpace 1026
844 Arch StMy favorite contemporary art gallery!
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch StTwelve Gates Arts
106 N 2nd StFirst Friday!
The Clay Studio
1425 N 2nd StFirst Friday!
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N 3rd StFirst Friday!
Parks & Nature
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StLovely park
Super nice park with great trails along the river! Lots of people
315 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveSuper nice park with great trails along the river! Lots of people
Super nice park with great trails along the river! Lots of people
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkSuper nice park with great trails along the river! Lots of people
Columbus Square
1200 Wharton StA nice nearby park!
A really cool park with hammocks and food trucks, near the Seaport Museum
317 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdA really cool park with hammocks and food trucks, near the Seaport Museum
A very relaxing park in West Philly with lots of dogs!
188 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveA very relaxing park in West Philly with lots of dogs!
Essentials
Slightly pricy, closest place for sure and good selection
353 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveSlightly pricy, closest place for sure and good selection