Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and great beer. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
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American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StGreat food and great beer. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
Excellent Indian food and a large bottle beer selection. Very chill and hipstery dive. There is limited seating.
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Madira Bar & Grill
1252 S 21st StExcellent Indian food and a large bottle beer selection. Very chill and hipstery dive. There is limited seating.
Very Philly bar. CASH only. Must have ID and they will scan it.
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Dirty Franks
347 S 13th StVery Philly bar. CASH only. Must have ID and they will scan it.
Great dive bar. Order the cheese fries and the tall lager.
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Oscar's Tavern
1524 Sansom StGreat dive bar. Order the cheese fries and the tall lager.
Jose Pistola's
263 S 15th StDrink and Eat. Margarita's and Nachos.
Food Scene
Hive
1444 S Broad StExcellent healthy and indulgent eats.
This is a Mexican Pizzeria with great burritos, tacos, and Mexican pizza. Try the Pizza al Pastor with marinated pork, fresh pineapple, and cilantro.
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Rosario's Pizzeria
1256 S 15th StThis is a Mexican Pizzeria with great burritos, tacos, and Mexican pizza. Try the Pizza al Pastor with marinated pork, fresh pineapple, and cilantro.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveTry the infamous Philly Cheeseteak wit wiz!
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StThe best coffee in Philly. Try the cortado.
Amazing coffee. I'm currently obsessed with their draft latte.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveAmazing coffee. I'm currently obsessed with their draft latte.
The best bread in Philly. Amazing fresh made pastries as well.
My go to cinnamon roll.
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Metropolitan Pizza & Cafe (Rittenhouse Square)
262 S 19th StThe best bread in Philly. Amazing fresh made pastries as well.
My go to cinnamon roll.
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StGood coffee.
Amazing Italian Bakery with the best cannoli and a large variety of cookies and pastries.
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Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StAmazing Italian Bakery with the best cannoli and a large variety of cookies and pastries.
Amazing coffee concoctions and brunch. Don't miss this fabulous coffee shop.
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One Shot Cafe
217 W George StAmazing coffee concoctions and brunch. Don't miss this fabulous coffee shop.
My go to Indian restaurant in the area and one of the best in Philly.
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Tiffin Indian Cuisine South Philadelphia
1100 Federal StMy go to Indian restaurant in the area and one of the best in Philly.
Located inside the Reading Terminal Market, among their amazing Italian food, this is my vote for the BEST Cheesesteak in Philly. Get it with onions and sharp provolone.
By George!
1136 Arch StLocated inside the Reading Terminal Market, among their amazing Italian food, this is my vote for the BEST Cheesesteak in Philly. Get it with onions and sharp provolone.
Vic Sushi Bar
2035 Sansom StVery fresh sushi next to the Helium Club.
Yummy Sushi
1807 John F Kennedy BoulevardAmazing sushi with fast delivery to the house!
Come here for the amazing Mocha's and Empanadas.
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Jezabel’s Argentine Café & Catering
206-208 S 45th StCome here for the amazing Mocha's and Empanadas.
Gluten Free and Vegan shop. Amazing Americano made with cold pressed coffee and a fresh coconut cut open just for you.
Pricey, but worth it.
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P.S. & Co.
1706 Locust StGluten Free and Vegan shop. Amazing Americano made with cold pressed coffee and a fresh coconut cut open just for you.
Pricey, but worth it.
Super close coffee and breakfast. Great vegetarian breakfast sandwiches on bagels. It doubles as a music venue on many evenings.
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The Pharmacy
1300 S 18th StSuper close coffee and breakfast. Great vegetarian breakfast sandwiches on bagels. It doubles as a music venue on many evenings.
Essentials
This convenience store is only one block away and offers very affordable made to order food. Try the mozzarella sticks or wings.
Olivares Food Market
1718 Wharton StThis convenience store is only one block away and offers very affordable made to order food. Try the mozzarella sticks or wings.
Sightseeing
See the boat houses up close in the day time or drive by on the other side of the Schuykill River in the evening to see them lit up. This is also part of the Schuykill River Trail which is great for running and biking.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowSee the boat houses up close in the day time or drive by on the other side of the Schuykill River in the evening to see them lit up. This is also part of the Schuykill River Trail which is great for running and biking.
Izicoco ze-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRun up those stairs. You know you want to...
Entertainment & Activities
This trail stretches many miles along the Schuylkill River and is expanding. It is great for running, biking, or just going for a stroll. In the summer you can find many outdoor films showing.
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailThis trail stretches many miles along the Schuylkill River and is expanding. It is great for running, biking, or just going for a stroll. In the summer you can find many outdoor films showing.
Run, Walk, Bike on the trail or bring you skateboard to this skate park.
Grays Ferry Crescent Skatepark
3600 Grays Ferry AveRun, Walk, Bike on the trail or bring you skateboard to this skate park.
Getting Around
Nearest Subway stop on the Broad Street Line (Orange Line)
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Ellsworth-Federal station
Nearest Subway stop on the Broad Street Line (Orange Line)
20th St & Wharton St station
Get of the 17 Bus here to get to this AirBNB.
Catch the 17 BUS here just a 2 minute walk to get to Rittenhouse Square, Center City, or to Old City
20th St & Wharton St station
Catch the 17 BUS here just a 2 minute walk to get to Rittenhouse Square, Center City, or to Old City
Arts & Culture
A must see museum. See the Thinker and the Gates of Hell!
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I-Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyA must see museum. See the Thinker and the Gates of Hell!
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAn amazing and unique collection of work. A must see.
You could spend an entire day or two in this incredible museum. Join in Fridays after 5 with some entertainment in the great hall and the museum stays open until 9pm.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyYou could spend an entire day or two in this incredible museum. Join in Fridays after 5 with some entertainment in the great hall and the museum stays open until 9pm.
See incredible local and internationally curated Fringe theatre!
And have a drink indoors or out.
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FringeArts
140 N Christopher Columbus BlvdSee incredible local and internationally curated Fringe theatre!
And have a drink indoors or out.