Food scene
A short walk from the cottage on the corner of Church Lane and Germantown Avenue, serving great coffee and pastries in a bookshop setting.
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Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
5445 Germantown AveA short walk from the cottage on the corner of Church Lane and Germantown Avenue, serving great coffee and pastries in a bookshop setting.
Great spot for coffee, pastries and sandwiches in Maplewood Mall, Germantown.
Germantown Espresso Bar
6369 Maplewood MallGreat spot for coffee, pastries and sandwiches in Maplewood Mall, Germantown.
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StGreat coffee, pastries, free wifi.
The Nile Cafe
6008 Germantown AvePopular local vegan restaurant.
A short drive from the cottage in East Falls. Napoletana style pizza cooked in wood-fired oven, house made pasta and antipasti. Outdoor patio area.
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In Riva
4116 Ridge AveA short drive from the cottage in East Falls. Napoletana style pizza cooked in wood-fired oven, house made pasta and antipasti. Outdoor patio area.
Intimate Italian byob restaurant in East Falls run by popular local chef Franco Faggi.
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Fiorino
3572 Indian Queen LnIntimate Italian byob restaurant in East Falls run by popular local chef Franco Faggi.
Jansen
7402 Germantown AveUpscale restaurant in Mount Airy for special occasions.
Popular restaurant in Mount Airy. Wood-fired flatbread pizza, soups and salads. House-brewed beer.
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Earth Bread + Brewery
7136 Germantown AvePopular restaurant in Mount Airy. Wood-fired flatbread pizza, soups and salads. House-brewed beer.
Groceries
Save A Lot
2132 E Lehigh AveSupermarket - 6-minute drive from the cottage
Amacebiso ngesixeko
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Transportation into Center City
SEPTA 23 bus to Center City. Bus stop on Germantown Ave.
Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line - closest station is Germantown at 150 E. Chelten Ave. 5-minute walk from cottage.
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Reading Terminal Market
Huge variety of restaurants housed in a National Historic Landmark building in Center City at 12th and Arch Streets.
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Local events
Check these websites for events in Philly during your stay:
https://www.visitphilly.com/
https://www.uwishunu.com/