Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Voted best coffee shop in America (maybe because they sell beer too?!)
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Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StVoted best coffee shop in America (maybe because they sell beer too?!)
Circles Thai
1516 Tasker StGreat Thai food! BYO. They also deliver
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StWonderful food and drinks!
Delicious food and drinks! A little pricey but worth it!
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Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveDelicious food and drinks! A little pricey but worth it!
For a pricey, delicious (I mean flawless cooking presentation and skills here!) meal, go here!
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Townsend
1623 E Passyunk AveFor a pricey, delicious (I mean flawless cooking presentation and skills here!) meal, go here!
B2 Cafe
1500 E Passyunk AveJuices, smoothies and vegan food. Free wi-fi
Pizza to go, or sit down for a delicious meal - live music (jazz, accordion, etc), Thurs-Sat
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Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StPizza to go, or sit down for a delicious meal - live music (jazz, accordion, etc), Thurs-Sat
Green Eggs Café
1301 S 13th StBrunch! Cash only
The Victor Café
1303 Dickinson StreetItalian restaurant where the waiters sing opera
A half of a block away! Great for coffee, juices, smoothies, etc. Huge sunny windows for people watching on Broad St, a main street.
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Hive
1444 S Broad StA half of a block away! Great for coffee, juices, smoothies, etc. Huge sunny windows for people watching on Broad St, a main street.
Over 100 vendors under one roof - a delight no matter what you're looking for.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StOver 100 vendors under one roof - a delight no matter what you're looking for.
Square Pie
801 E Passyunk AveMace's Crossing
1714 Cherry StLa Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveCity hall view
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveLocal haven
Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StTria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce St
FARMiCiA
15 S 3rd StLocal food, may be pricey
Pho - a great soup that is a whole meal. Great for a rainy day. Cheap.
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Pho 75
1122 Washington AvePho - a great soup that is a whole meal. Great for a rainy day. Cheap.
Everything Else
Wake Up Yoga South
1839 E Passyunk AveMy favorite yoga studio!
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveGrocery store
Ippolito's Seafood
3400 South Lawrence StreetBest seafood
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucky 13 Pub
1820 S 13th StChill bar where the locals hang out.
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StA block from the house! Enjoy DJ's, dancing and inexpensive drinks. Not fancy.
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The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StA block from the house! Enjoy DJ's, dancing and inexpensive drinks. Not fancy.
The Bards Irish Bar
2013 Walnut StGood food, great Irish bar
Doobies
2201 Lombard StChill local hole in the wall
Arts & Culture
A great museum! Pay as you wish on Wednesday nights, and open late Friday with jazz 5-8
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyA great museum! Pay as you wish on Wednesday nights, and open late Friday with jazz 5-8
Sightseeing
I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StParks & Nature
Great city park. Picnic, people watch, etc
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IWashington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareGreat city park. Picnic, people watch, etc
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St