Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Great beer selection, and a dynamite menu - comfort food! Open for lunch, dinner, and late night grub until 1:00 am. - also a good brunch spot on the weekends. Very close to the apartment.
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Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StGreat beer selection, and a dynamite menu - comfort food! Open for lunch, dinner, and late night grub until 1:00 am. - also a good brunch spot on the weekends. Very close to the apartment.
They serve reanimator coffee, our favorite! Their brunch is good and simple. Great place for lunch (brunch) or early dinner. They have a soup and sandwich menu that is pretty great! Crab cake sandwich is a must try, and the griddle brownie!
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Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveThey serve reanimator coffee, our favorite! Their brunch is good and simple. Great place for lunch (brunch) or early dinner. They have a soup and sandwich menu that is pretty great! Crab cake sandwich is a must try, and the griddle brownie!
Our favorite coffee in the neighborhood!! They also serve pastries, and small easy breakfast/snacks. A good start to any morning!
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ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AveOur favorite coffee in the neighborhood!! They also serve pastries, and small easy breakfast/snacks. A good start to any morning!
This new spot in the neighborhood is kinda amazing!! Quickly becoming a favorite place for many. They have a changing menu almost nightly of sandwiches, cocktails and sides, and an outdoor seating area too - great for spring/summer/fall visits!
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Martha
2113 E York StThis new spot in the neighborhood is kinda amazing!! Quickly becoming a favorite place for many. They have a changing menu almost nightly of sandwiches, cocktails and sides, and an outdoor seating area too - great for spring/summer/fall visits!
Great pizza! Only open until the dough runs out! A lot press about this little place, and the hype is worth the occasional wait.
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Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetGreat pizza! Only open until the dough runs out! A lot press about this little place, and the hype is worth the occasional wait.
Great pizza! They have a little outdoor seating area, that is nice in the spring and summer. They do takeout/delivery, but it’s not a far walk from the apartment. ALSO the FIRST PIZZA MUSEUM is within the restaurant.
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Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveGreat pizza! They have a little outdoor seating area, that is nice in the spring and summer. They do takeout/delivery, but it’s not a far walk from the apartment. ALSO the FIRST PIZZA MUSEUM is within the restaurant.
It’s a nice, mellow place to grab a coffee and a pastry - they offer vegan options, and make their own granola!
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Franny Lou's Porch
2400 Coral StIt’s a nice, mellow place to grab a coffee and a pastry - they offer vegan options, and make their own granola!
Homemade ice cream in interesting floor combinations. Right next-door to Pizza Brain!
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Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveHomemade ice cream in interesting floor combinations. Right next-door to Pizza Brain!
A Philly cousin to the Brooklyn BBQ joint, this establishment is owned by Steven Star. Really good BBQ, atmosphere, and outdoor seating. Good beers, and cocktails too!
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Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveA Philly cousin to the Brooklyn BBQ joint, this establishment is owned by Steven Star. Really good BBQ, atmosphere, and outdoor seating. Good beers, and cocktails too!
Mexican or even So-Cal Mexican fare. But also a good place to have a few drinks. Pretty inexpensive.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StMexican or even So-Cal Mexican fare. But also a good place to have a few drinks. Pretty inexpensive.
Bagels Philly style, this new spot in the neighborhood is the go to with locals - expect a line on the weekends if you go after 10 - but it moves pretty fast! Recommend the BLT or veggie bagel sandwich, also the blueberry bagel is nice with a smear of cream cheese!
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Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveBagels Philly style, this new spot in the neighborhood is the go to with locals - expect a line on the weekends if you go after 10 - but it moves pretty fast! Recommend the BLT or veggie bagel sandwich, also the blueberry bagel is nice with a smear of cream cheese!
Old-fashioned HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! In the summer that are lines, but again it moves fast. Worth the wait! Next door is Shane Confectionary - an old-time candy store, the also have ice-cream sandwiches there - if the line at FF is too long.
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The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StOld-fashioned HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! In the summer that are lines, but again it moves fast. Worth the wait! Next door is Shane Confectionary - an old-time candy store, the also have ice-cream sandwiches there - if the line at FF is too long.
RAMEN! This little spot is one of our favorite places to eat!! Get the dumplings, they change daily! The black garlic wings are KILLER!
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CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StRAMEN! This little spot is one of our favorite places to eat!! Get the dumplings, they change daily! The black garlic wings are KILLER!
This is a great brunch spot, it is open for brunch on the weekdays which is a plus! Order the french toast!
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Cafe Lift
1124 N 13th StThis is a great brunch spot, it is open for brunch on the weekdays which is a plus! Order the french toast!
Butcher shop and restaurant in one stop!! Great for Lunch, and Dinner, and brunch on Sundays. Reservations are advised, they also have outdoor seating. They serve food at the bar, if you find yourself there without a reservation.
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Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveButcher shop and restaurant in one stop!! Great for Lunch, and Dinner, and brunch on Sundays. Reservations are advised, they also have outdoor seating. They serve food at the bar, if you find yourself there without a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are shows upstairs most nights that are worth looking into - if not sold out in advance. But the downstairs is equally as fun! They have dj’s most weekends playing an array of music, good beers on tap, and a pretty extensive and tasty bar menu! There is also a pool table, definitely a spot worth checking out!
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveThere are shows upstairs most nights that are worth looking into - if not sold out in advance. But the downstairs is equally as fun! They have dj’s most weekends playing an array of music, good beers on tap, and a pretty extensive and tasty bar menu! There is also a pool table, definitely a spot worth checking out!
The place used to be a Spaghetti Warehouse…
It has a great roster of artists that come through and play here. Check the schedule in advance and maybe you can catch a band when you are here, tickets are reasonably priced.
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StThe place used to be a Spaghetti Warehouse…
It has a great roster of artists that come through and play here. Check the schedule in advance and maybe you can catch a band when you are here, tickets are reasonably priced.
Good bar close to Union Transfer if you are going to catch a show, this is a great place to grab a bite to eat and drink before the show, or if you don’t like the band that’s opening. They also have a real good bar menu!!
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Prohibition Taproom
501 N 13th StGood bar close to Union Transfer if you are going to catch a show, this is a great place to grab a bite to eat and drink before the show, or if you don’t like the band that’s opening. They also have a real good bar menu!!
Fishtown Tavern
1301 Frankford AveGreat little dive bar!!
Some great bands/performers have played this basement venue. A great place to see a show!!
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Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill StSome great bands/performers have played this basement venue. A great place to see a show!!
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StThis is a good local bar! Fun time!
El Bar
1356 N Front StLocal bar, outdoor seating, nothing fancy.
Sightseeing
This indoor market has a wide array of food options and vendors. A must see on any sightseeing list!!
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis indoor market has a wide array of food options and vendors. A must see on any sightseeing list!!
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org
Parks & Nature
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveThis park runs along the Schuylkill River.
Great little park within walking distance from the house, that is on the water. Great for a picnic lunch or a little sunbathing.
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I-Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach StGreat little park within walking distance from the house, that is on the water. Great for a picnic lunch or a little sunbathing.
Arts & Culture
This place was made famous by a little movie “ROCKY”, you can run up the steps just as he did. The art on the inside is also worth checking out!!
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThis place was made famous by a little movie “ROCKY”, you can run up the steps just as he did. The art on the inside is also worth checking out!!
This a museum of medical oddities that is both informative, and creepy at the same time!!
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StThis a museum of medical oddities that is both informative, and creepy at the same time!!
Shopping
Jinxed Fishtown
1331 Frankford AveAll things vintage, 5 locations in Philadelphia!
3rd Street between Market and Arch has a great little selection of shops - one little boutique to another line these few blocks - easy to dip from one to another.
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Old City District
231 Market St3rd Street between Market and Arch has a great little selection of shops - one little boutique to another line these few blocks - easy to dip from one to another.
Entertainment & Activities
Tour this local brewery, 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveTour this local brewery, 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Tour this local brewery, located in Northern Liberties.
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Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StTour this local brewery, located in Northern Liberties.