Margaux And Walter's Guidebook
Coffee Shops and Cafes
Great coffee with lots of breakfast and lunch options. We love coming here!
50 locals recommend
Milkcrate Cafe
400 E Girard AveGreat coffee with lots of breakfast and lunch options. We love coming here!
Another great breakfast spot. You can get to go or sit down and eat. They have an great outdoor patio. Our favorites are the Acia Bowls and the Fried Cauliflower!
112 locals recommend
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StAnother great breakfast spot. You can get to go or sit down and eat. They have an great outdoor patio. Our favorites are the Acia Bowls and the Fried Cauliflower!
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveGreat coffee!
Fresh made bagels with lots of different options. The whitefish is really great! Take away only
60 locals recommend
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveFresh made bagels with lots of different options. The whitefish is really great! Take away only
It’s about a mile walk from the house but it’s worth it! Great coffee and lots of food options
47 locals recommend
One Shot Cafe
217 W George StIt’s about a mile walk from the house but it’s worth it! Great coffee and lots of food options
High Street on Market
101 S 9th StGreat locally sourced food
River Wards Cafe
3118 Richmond StGood friends! Great coffee shop just down the street from our workshop
Parks/ Recreation
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardGreat views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Delaware river
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus BlvdFood trucks and fun on the Delaware River waterfront
Great trail along the Schuylkill River for biking and walking. Right next to the art museum area
52 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat trail along the Schuylkill River for biking and walking. Right next to the art museum area
We were super excited to see this project happen in our city! This is the first stage of a three mile viaduct and abandoned elevated train rail transformed into a park.
33 locals recommend
The Rail Park
1150 N Broad StWe were super excited to see this project happen in our city! This is the first stage of a three mile viaduct and abandoned elevated train rail transformed into a park.
A great park only a five minute walk away. It’s right along the Delaware River and has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. We go to this park all the time!
Penn Treaty Park
1301 North Beach StreetA great park only a five minute walk away. It’s right along the Delaware River and has great views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. We go to this park all the time!
A great historic park. Tour the house of John Bartram, walk the grounds and enjoy the river front. They also rent out boats for you to ride on the Schuylkill River
77 locals recommend
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.A great historic park. Tour the house of John Bartram, walk the grounds and enjoy the river front. They also rent out boats for you to ride on the Schuylkill River
Retail/Shopping
Our showroom is only 2 miles from the Peg and Awl house. You can come and check out all shop and tour our workshop and see where all our treasures are made.
Peg and Awl
2200 E Clearfield StOur showroom is only 2 miles from the Peg and Awl house. You can come and check out all shop and tour our workshop and see where all our treasures are made.
Great men’s clothing store featuring raw denim and small batch clothing
7 locals recommend
Franklin & Poe
1817 Frankford AveGreat men’s clothing store featuring raw denim and small batch clothing
This is my very favorite clothing shop in Philadelphia - and where the majority of my clothing comes from!
12 locals recommend
Vagabond
37 N 3rd StThis is my very favorite clothing shop in Philadelphia - and where the majority of my clothing comes from!
VESTIGE
2041 Frankford AveArtist & Craftsman Supply Philadelphia
307 Market StOur Favorite art store!!
Moon + Arrow
742 S 4th StGood friends of ours, great shop!
The Book Trader
7 N 2nd StFantastic smelly old book shop with great finds!
Grocery Store
Great locally owned grocery store with lots of food options to be able to cook in during your stay!
43 locals recommend
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris StGreat locally owned grocery store with lots of food options to be able to cook in during your stay!
Amazing corner market with lots of food options for a full meal or a afternoon picnic. They also make amazing hoagies and sandwiches!
8 locals recommend
Castellino's Italian Market
1255 E Palmer StAmazing corner market with lots of food options for a full meal or a afternoon picnic. They also make amazing hoagies and sandwiches!
Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th StGreat health food store
Lunch and Dinner
Stock Restaurant
308 E Girard AveIf you love Pho this is a must!!
Streetside
165 W Girard AveGreat Thai food! Our favorite is the You Wrap!
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveAmazing food!! Their breakfast takeaway is amazing too!
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StThe first and only pizza museum in the country plus great pizza. It’s also right next to Little Babies Ice cream
111 locals recommend
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveThe first and only pizza museum in the country plus great pizza. It’s also right next to Little Babies Ice cream
Good Spoon Soupery
1400 N Front StThe best soup ever!
Vedge
1221 Locust StAmazing Vegan Restaurant
Cadence Restaurant
161 W Girard AvePizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee Street Voted best Pizza in the USA
Bars and Pubs
A fishtown staple, this is a great bar and they have some awesome concerts on the second floor!
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveA fishtown staple, this is a great bar and they have some awesome concerts on the second floor!
Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveRight around the corner and so good! One of our favorites!
The International Bar
1624 N Front StGreat local bar!
Tasting room for Art in the Age Liquors, wines and more
10 locals recommend
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
116 N 3rd StTasting room for Art in the Age Liquors, wines and more
Martha
2113 E York StSweat Treats
Great ice cream sandwiches and all ice cream is made right in Fishtown
34 locals recommend
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard AveGreat ice cream sandwiches and all ice cream is made right in Fishtown
Great ice cream with interesting flavors. Also right next to Pizza Brain
60 locals recommend
Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveGreat ice cream with interesting flavors. Also right next to Pizza Brain
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StShane Confectionery
110 Market St