Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
My go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
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Benna's Cafe
1236 S 8th StMy go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
Favorite Mexican spot. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
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Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington AveFavorite Mexican spot. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
There are a ton of pho restaurants in the area. This is my go-to.
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Pho Ha
600 Washington AveThere are a ton of pho restaurants in the area. This is my go-to.
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveBest burger in Philadelphia.
Cosmi's Deli
1501 S 8th StClassic take-out South Philly hoagies
Sarcone's Deli
736 South 9th StreetA South Philly classic. Award winning hoagies.
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetFantastic brunch
Bitar's
947 Federal StCheap, delicious falafel. Makes for a great lunch
Cute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
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Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveCute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
All vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
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Grindcore House
1515 S 4th StAll vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StMy absolute favorite brunch spot. Cash only.
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveHip, creative Italian restaurant.
My favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveMy favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
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Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveGreat Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
A cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
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Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveA cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
Authentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.
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Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
1700 S 6th StAuthentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.
Sightseeing
A must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StA must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
A must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
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I-Magic Gardens yasePhiladelphia
1020 South StA must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Take a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.
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East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueTake a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
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The Industry
1401 East Moyamensing AvenueGreat gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
For beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles
and home made comfort food.
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Devil's Den
1148 S 11th StFor beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles
and home made comfort food.
Slightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.
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Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk AveSlightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.
Everything Else
Fantastic South Philly bakery. My favorite cannoli.
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Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th StFantastic South Philly bakery. My favorite cannoli.
Best gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk AveBest gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.