Jillian's Guidebook
Eateries
Tips for my fellow foodies who want a taste of Philly, but particularly, the surrounding "Riverward" neighborhoods.
Amazing breakfast sandwiches, plenty of coffee options, outside seating, and hip decor. You can walk to this lovely spot in Port Richmond!
Her Daughters
2533 East Clearfield StreetAmazing breakfast sandwiches, plenty of coffee options, outside seating, and hip decor. You can walk to this lovely spot in Port Richmond!
A very popular brunch spot. Make reservations in advance! Within walking distance from the AirBnB.
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Green Eggs Café
1301 S 13th StA very popular brunch spot. Make reservations in advance! Within walking distance from the AirBnB.
Hip and funky bar and eatery. Both brunch and dinner are delicious, and their dance floor even opens up at night.
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Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StHip and funky bar and eatery. Both brunch and dinner are delicious, and their dance floor even opens up at night.
Great brunch spot with Jewish and Southern comfort food.
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StGreat brunch spot with Jewish and Southern comfort food.
Popular Polish take-out joint that closes by the late afternoon. Come for the pierogies and kielbasa!
Czerw's Polish Kielbasa
3370 Tilton StreetPopular Polish take-out joint that closes by the late afternoon. Come for the pierogies and kielbasa!
A pizzeria that's so popular, people tend to place their orders days in advance. Within walking distance from the AirBnB.
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Tacconelli's Pizza
2604 E Somerset StA pizzeria that's so popular, people tend to place their orders days in advance. Within walking distance from the AirBnB.
Somerset Splits
2600 E Somerset StA wonderful and tasty ice cream shop within walking distance from the AirBnB.
I've only ever gotten take-out at this Indian eatery, but I'd be amiss not to include on this list because I am utterly addicted to the deliciousness.
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Ekta
1142 E Girard AveI've only ever gotten take-out at this Indian eatery, but I'd be amiss not to include on this list because I am utterly addicted to the deliciousness.
A Philly classic with a Polish twist. A corner bar with a tasty food menu. Try the Wit or Witowski -- a Polish twist on a Philly cheesesteak. Within walking distance.
Gaul & Co. Malt House
2619 East Indiana AvenueA Philly classic with a Polish twist. A corner bar with a tasty food menu. Try the Wit or Witowski -- a Polish twist on a Philly cheesesteak. Within walking distance.
A trendy ramen restaurant with Chinese and Jewish fusion.
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Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford AveA trendy ramen restaurant with Chinese and Jewish fusion.
A fun Mexican restaurant with delicious food, strong drinks, and a great atmosphere. Can walk or drive!
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StA fun Mexican restaurant with delicious food, strong drinks, and a great atmosphere. Can walk or drive!
A delicious and hip Mexican restaurant! Their food and drinks are always on point.
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Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N 2nd StA delicious and hip Mexican restaurant! Their food and drinks are always on point.
Hip bar and eatery with outdoor and indoor space. Several fresh and healthy options.
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Martha
2113 E York StHip bar and eatery with outdoor and indoor space. Several fresh and healthy options.
Hip and trendy Lebanese restaurant where reservations are a must.
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Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveHip and trendy Lebanese restaurant where reservations are a must.
Nemi Mexican Restaurant + Bar
2636 Ann StreetPopular Mexican spot within walking distance from the AirBnB.
Bars
Popular breweries, bars, and distilleries within the "Riverwards", including spots for both older and younger crowds.
A chill beer garden with outside and inside seating and table games. A short drive from the AirBnB.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveA chill beer garden with outside and inside seating and table games. A short drive from the AirBnB.
Quirky brewery with even quirkier drink names. Inside and outside seating. A short drive from the AirBnB.
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Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetQuirky brewery with even quirkier drink names. Inside and outside seating. A short drive from the AirBnB.
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StPopular brewery with a large space.
Large brewery with a large selection followed by an even larger outdoor seating area.
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Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveLarge brewery with a large selection followed by an even larger outdoor seating area.
Great distillery with a nice outdoor space. Try the orange crush!
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New Liberty Distillery
1431 Cadwallader StGreat distillery with a nice outdoor space. Try the orange crush!
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StBig distillery with lots of space
Popular vodka bar sold at lots of the local bars.
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Stateside Urbancraft Vodka
1700 N Hancock StPopular vodka bar sold at lots of the local bars.
Lloyd
529 E Girard AvePopular whiskey bar
Dance Club that often features live music, DJs, and themed nights. Check their website beforehand.
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The Barbary
951 Frankford AveDance Club that often features live music, DJs, and themed nights. Check their website beforehand.
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveCasual bar with cheap arcade games and pool tables.
Saint Lazarus Bar
102 W Girard AvePacked bar with dancing and hip hop
Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front StDance club with themed nights and music variety.
Museums
Popular museums and activities located throughout the City.
Iconic Art Museum with the Rocky Statue and steps.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyIconic Art Museum with the Rocky Statue and steps.
I-Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd StThe Mutter Museum hosts all things creepy and disturbing relative to the human body. Worth a visit.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StThe Mutter Museum hosts all things creepy and disturbing relative to the human body. Worth a visit.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyNatural science museum that's great for kids.
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I-Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyNatural science museum that's great for kids.
I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StScience museum that's great for kids.
Sightseeing
Iconic site surrounded by a historic city square and constitution center that hosts tours.
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I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StIconic site surrounded by a historic city square and constitution center that hosts tours.
Outdoor park along the Delaware River with family friendly activities such as music and hammocks during the summer and ice skating and bonfires in the Winter.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdOutdoor park along the Delaware River with family friendly activities such as music and hammocks during the summer and ice skating and bonfires in the Winter.
Mini-golf and a carousel in this City Square in the middle of the Historic Old City. After you're done here, wander to Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross's house then grab ice cream at the famous Franklin Fountain.
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Franklin Square
200 N 6th StMini-golf and a carousel in this City Square in the middle of the Historic Old City. After you're done here, wander to Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross's house then grab ice cream at the famous Franklin Fountain.
Outdoor area at Independence Hall and near the Love Statue. Often has outdoor vendors during the holiday season, including ice skating in the winter and water sprinklers in the summer.
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Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StOutdoor area at Independence Hall and near the Love Statue. Often has outdoor vendors during the holiday season, including ice skating in the winter and water sprinklers in the summer.
A transformed pier along the Delaware River where you can grab food and drinks while viewing local art and flea market goods.
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Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus BlvdA transformed pier along the Delaware River where you can grab food and drinks while viewing local art and flea market goods.
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Public Transportation
Public transportation in Philly can be time consuming due to there only being 2 Subway lines, which connect to a number of buses. When moving from location to location, especially in a group, you will save a lot of time by calling an Uber or Lyft, or simply by walking or biking!
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Free Days at Museums
The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts "Pay what you wish" days on the first Sundays of every month as well as every Friday evening.
The Barnes Foundation hosts free days on the first Sundays of every month, but tickets must be secured online in advance.