Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGreat food, great beers, laid back spot.
Bibou
1009 S 8th StExcellent french food - BYO.
Pho Ha
600 Washington AveVery inexpensive Pho - some say the best in the city.
Shing Kee
600 Washington AveGreat Chinese food, nice portions, fairly inexpensive.
Very good authentic and inexpensive Mexican and Honduran food.
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Tamalex Restaurant
1163 S 7th StVery good authentic and inexpensive Mexican and Honduran food.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StHUGE portions and delicious food!
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StGreat coffee
Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington AveVery nice BYO taqueria
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StGREAT gourmet pizza
The Famous Napoli Pizza
944 E Passyunk AveGood corner pizza shop
Dex & Syd's
525 Washington AveLaid back Crawfish
Lee's Cafe and Bistro
522 Washington AveGreat Bahn Mi sandwiches and other Vietnamese foods
Fantastic Cambodian BYO spot - tiny - expect a little wait. It's worth it!
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Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
1700 S 6th StFantastic Cambodian BYO spot - tiny - expect a little wait. It's worth it!
Villa di Roma
936 S 9th StAmazing homestyle Italian goodness!
Entertainment & Activities
Mario Lanza Park
214 Catharine StNice city park with dog run
Sightseeing
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveCheesesteak.
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe market...
Everything Else
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StCheesesteak.
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StBest cheese shop in the city
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StAlways fresh
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveAlways reliable