Corina's Guidebook
Local Food and Bar Scene
Places within walking distance from my house.
Arrived early on the Avenue and helped establish East Passyunk Square as a cool, hip spot. Decent margaritas with fun flavors available on the rocks. Good service. Outdoor patio. A little spendy, but that's the trend. Fun night out.
137 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveArrived early on the Avenue and helped establish East Passyunk Square as a cool, hip spot. Decent margaritas with fun flavors available on the rocks. Good service. Outdoor patio. A little spendy, but that's the trend. Fun night out.
Excellent food with a dive bar feel. Say "Hi!" to Clark!
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lucky 13 Pub
1820 S 13th StExcellent food with a dive bar feel. Say "Hi!" to Clark!
National brand that still feels fun and worthwhile. Great bar! Lots of wines to try, offering 6 and 9 oz pours. Decent food to share. Nice patio. Good service. Fun spot to meet for drinks.
42 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk AveNational brand that still feels fun and worthwhile. Great bar! Lots of wines to try, offering 6 and 9 oz pours. Decent food to share. Nice patio. Good service. Fun spot to meet for drinks.
Dive bar feel (in the best possible way) with pub food and lots of vegan/vegetarian 'junk food.' Owned by same local group that owns the Cantina, side walk seating.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Triangle Tavern
1338 S 10th StDive bar feel (in the best possible way) with pub food and lots of vegan/vegetarian 'junk food.' Owned by same local group that owns the Cantina, side walk seating.
Pub feel, nice wine and above average 'bar food.' Cool spot. Lots of regulars. Very chill.
112 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StPub feel, nice wine and above average 'bar food.' Cool spot. Lots of regulars. Very chill.
Surprisingly good food in a somewhat hidden, local gem. Good beer, great bartenders. Get there for Jeopardy!
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Watkins Drinkery
1712 S 10th StSurprisingly good food in a somewhat hidden, local gem. Good beer, great bartenders. Get there for Jeopardy!
Great beer selection. Decent wine for a pub feel. Fried pickles and hamburgers ... noisy but cool.
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StGreat beer selection. Decent wine for a pub feel. Fried pickles and hamburgers ... noisy but cool.
Coffee Shop
Make time to relax … while getting jacked on caffeine and maybe grab a snack.
Great breakfast sandwiches and pastries, also salads and sandwiches. Inexpensive and tasty.
Ground Up
1926 East Passyunk AvenueGreat breakfast sandwiches and pastries, also salads and sandwiches. Inexpensive and tasty.
Get the red eye! Also fresh juice made to order. Cool spot. They let me bring my dog in while I order at the counter.
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
B2 Cafe
1500 E Passyunk AveGet the red eye! Also fresh juice made to order. Cool spot. They let me bring my dog in while I order at the counter.
I get a red eye … although they do offer a twist on ‘the citywide special.’ A lot of bars offer a shot of whiskey and a beer under this title, but here you get a shot of espresso and a mug of Joe. It’s cute … but the red eye might be more cost effective. I like their fig and peanut butter toast.
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker StI get a red eye … although they do offer a twist on ‘the citywide special.’ A lot of bars offer a shot of whiskey and a beer under this title, but here you get a shot of espresso and a mug of Joe. It’s cute … but the red eye might be more cost effective. I like their fig and peanut butter toast.
This is actually à recommendation from guests who stayed at my place. I haven’t eaten there yet but mostly because it’s so crowded. I’m happy they’re doing such a good business.
Mighty Bread Company
This is actually à recommendation from guests who stayed at my place. I haven’t eaten there yet but mostly because it’s so crowded. I’m happy they’re doing such a good business.
This spot offers coffee and breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have outside seating, decent food and now adult beverages.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveThis spot offers coffee and breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have outside seating, decent food and now adult beverages.
Shopping
Spend Your Cash Locally
Lovely shop run by a husband and wife team. Pick up your Philly “LOVE” necklace or other fine pieces.
Sermania Jewelry LLC
1719 East Passyunk AvenueLovely shop run by a husband and wife team. Pick up your Philly “LOVE” necklace or other fine pieces.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
1726 East Passyunk AvenueLocally owned, small book store with other gifts and unique selections.
Cute gift shop with interesting versions of old standards (candles, cookbooks, glassware, etc) with some kitschy things too. Great greeting card selection, baby/kids things and some jewelry.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Occasionette
1704 E Passyunk AveCute gift shop with interesting versions of old standards (candles, cookbooks, glassware, etc) with some kitschy things too. Great greeting card selection, baby/kids things and some jewelry.
Great selection of plants and planters with a knowledgeable staff. Good gift ideas. And they usually have a water bowl out for doggies and welcome them into the store.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Urban Jungle
1526 E Passyunk AveGreat selection of plants and planters with a knowledgeable staff. Good gift ideas. And they usually have a water bowl out for doggies and welcome them into the store.
Hand made wares by local(ish) artists, lovingly tended by kind, interested people. Necklaces, earrings, baby-items, cheeky greeting cards and more. You can walk here from my house! The pictures here don’t represent the spot!
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nice Things Hand Made LLC
1731 E Passyunk AveHand made wares by local(ish) artists, lovingly tended by kind, interested people. Necklaces, earrings, baby-items, cheeky greeting cards and more. You can walk here from my house! The pictures here don’t represent the spot!
Charming Museum
World Class
I-Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGorgeous museum on equally gorgeous Benjamin Franklin Parkway … as stately as any square in the world. Especially look for the installation by Marcel DuChamp. An absolute hidden gem that may haunt you for years.
1164 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGorgeous museum on equally gorgeous Benjamin Franklin Parkway … as stately as any square in the world. Especially look for the installation by Marcel DuChamp. An absolute hidden gem that may haunt you for years.
I haven’t been here yet (doh!) but is an incredible collection of Impressionist paintings. If you go please tell me about your experience!
560 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyI haven’t been here yet (doh!) but is an incredible collection of Impressionist paintings. If you go please tell me about your experience!
Sightseeing
It’s just so beautiful! Well manicured and surrounded by gorgeous old buildings, the Franklin Institute, a Cathedral and the Natural Sciences Museum. Sit for a while. Pitch a penny in the fountain and make a wish. It’s bound to come true!
Swann Memorial Fountain
Logan SquareIt’s just so beautiful! Well manicured and surrounded by gorgeous old buildings, the Franklin Institute, a Cathedral and the Natural Sciences Museum. Sit for a while. Pitch a penny in the fountain and make a wish. It’s bound to come true!
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Getting Around
The Broad Street Line (subway) is just a couple of blocks from my house. It will take you down to the stadiums for sporting events and concerts in a flash. It will also take you into Center City and toward North Philly, in case you’re seeing a Show at The Met or checking out Temple University, or whatever. SEPTA is the name of the local transit organization; download their app to get info on timing, routes, etc. I make (2) SEPTA key cards available for guests (so you don’t have to invest $5 for the actual card before loading with money for rides). You can reimburse me for rides @ $2.50 per.