Mochieland Studio Philadelphia Welcome Guide
Food scene
Just a 10 minute walk away, Dim Sum is a delicious choice with options for everyone, including vegetarians!
10 locals recommend
Dim Sum House by Jane G's
3939 Chestnut StJust a 10 minute walk away, Dim Sum is a delicious choice with options for everyone, including vegetarians!
Coco's Cookies and Creamery
3632 Powelton AveOur newest GO-TO for late-night desserts! (They really hook you up!)
Great for a classic pizza night and they sell beer & wine! 15 minute walk.
8 locals recommend
Pasqually's Pizza, Beer & Wine
200 S 43rd StGreat for a classic pizza night and they sell beer & wine! 15 minute walk.
Excellent chinese fare, and you can pick your spice level on a scale of 1-10 for any dish.
As a vegetarian, I personally love their eggplant with garlic sauce (spice level 3 👌), along with their Dan Dan Noodles and scallion pancakes.
53 locals recommend
Han Dynasty
3711 Market StExcellent chinese fare, and you can pick your spice level on a scale of 1-10 for any dish.
As a vegetarian, I personally love their eggplant with garlic sauce (spice level 3 👌), along with their Dan Dan Noodles and scallion pancakes.
Our favorite local burrito joint. They make BIG burritos. 22 minute walk (but they also deliver!)
Don Barriga
4443 Spruce StOur favorite local burrito joint. They make BIG burritos. 22 minute walk (but they also deliver!)
Perfect for when you are craving a good Thai dish! 10-minute walk (also available for delivery)
13 locals recommend
Pattaya Thai Cuisine
4040 Locust StPerfect for when you are craving a good Thai dish! 10-minute walk (also available for delivery)
Our daily breakfast bagel shop. 2 blocks away- less than a 5 minute walk.
They make great coffee, and a solid breakfast sandwich (only downfall, they have limited bagel types). Try the apple fritter, you won't be disappointed!
Fresh Donuts
3914 Lancaster AveOur daily breakfast bagel shop. 2 blocks away- less than a 5 minute walk.
They make great coffee, and a solid breakfast sandwich (only downfall, they have limited bagel types). Try the apple fritter, you won't be disappointed!
Bonchon - University City
3836 Chestnut StFor the chicken lovers! Korean chicken and wings. 12 minute walk.
This place is perfect for big salad lovers! Warm and cold options with so many toppings, and some DELICIOUS dressings. 🤤
13 minute walk.
16 locals recommend
sweetgreen
3925 Walnut StThis place is perfect for big salad lovers! Warm and cold options with so many toppings, and some DELICIOUS dressings. 🤤
13 minute walk.
Currently only placing online orders (with COVID). This place is a local favorite for everyone. Hip little cafe with coffee and small sandwiches.
94 locals recommend
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore AveCurrently only placing online orders (with COVID). This place is a local favorite for everyone. Hip little cafe with coffee and small sandwiches.
Ochatto
3608 Chestnut StBest sushi that delivers to our house. For in-person dining, we recommend Umai Umai.
Boutique sushi resturant. They have the best sushi in the area.
A short uber drive away, or a 33-minute walk past the art museum into beautiful Fairmount.
27 locals recommend
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd StBoutique sushi resturant. They have the best sushi in the area.
A short uber drive away, or a 33-minute walk past the art museum into beautiful Fairmount.
Small health-conscious grocery store with kombucha bar, beer, and prepared food. 20-minute walk (5 min drive).
24 locals recommend
GIANT Heirloom Market
3401 Chestnut StSmall health-conscious grocery store with kombucha bar, beer, and prepared food. 20-minute walk (5 min drive).
Looking to switch it up? Try some Ethiopian food from this place.
56 locals recommend
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StLooking to switch it up? Try some Ethiopian food from this place.
Sightseeing
Take a walk down to Cira Green to see a beautiful view of the city, and stop at Walnut Street Cafe for a warm pick me up.
Walnut Street Cafe
2929 Walnut StreetTake a walk down to Cira Green to see a beautiful view of the city, and stop at Walnut Street Cafe for a warm pick me up.
Go on an adventure at the Philadelphia Zoo. It only takes a short 7 minute uber, or a 25 minute walk to get there! Perfect for a fun family activity.
416 locals recommend
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveGo on an adventure at the Philadelphia Zoo. It only takes a short 7 minute uber, or a 25 minute walk to get there! Perfect for a fun family activity.
Did you really go to Philadelphia if you didn't run up the infamous rocky steps?
While you are there, check out the beautiful architecture of the Philadelphia Art Museum.
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyDid you really go to Philadelphia if you didn't run up the infamous rocky steps?
While you are there, check out the beautiful architecture of the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Great local trail along the schuylkill river. Perfect for biking and running.
52 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat local trail along the schuylkill river. Perfect for biking and running.
Our favorite park for a hike with our dog. Also a perfect place for trail running.
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadOur favorite park for a hike with our dog. Also a perfect place for trail running.
Kelly Drive is the connecting road to many iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Along this gorgeous river road, you will pass the Art Museum, Fairmount water works, Boathouse row, Laurel Hill Cemetary, and a number of beautiful bridges. It is part of an 8-mile loop that takes you out to East Falls Bridge. You can rent bikes, surrey's, and these cool low riding pedal bikes to use along the drive.
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveKelly Drive is the connecting road to many iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Along this gorgeous river road, you will pass the Art Museum, Fairmount water works, Boathouse row, Laurel Hill Cemetary, and a number of beautiful bridges. It is part of an 8-mile loop that takes you out to East Falls Bridge. You can rent bikes, surrey's, and these cool low riding pedal bikes to use along the drive.
Arguably, one of the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. Located on the iconic South Street.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StArguably, one of the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. Located on the iconic South Street.
South Street always buzzes with activity, whether on a Tuesday afternoon or a Friday night. Ethnically diverse restaurants, bars that keep the party going long after dessert and galleries and performance spaces help make South Street remain a vibrant and essential city destination.
74 locals recommend
South Street
South StreetSouth Street always buzzes with activity, whether on a Tuesday afternoon or a Friday night. Ethnically diverse restaurants, bars that keep the party going long after dessert and galleries and performance spaces help make South Street remain a vibrant and essential city destination.
Neighborhoods
Walk, Shop, & Dine in Manayunk (a 15 minute drive away).
Named a National Historic District in 1983 and a Classic Town by The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission in 2007,
Manayunk is centrally located just 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Chestnut Hill, and The Main Line.
Nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River and the Manayunk Canal and Tow Path, the commercial district is lined with
renovated Victorian storefronts and mill buildings giving you an urban experience with small-town charm.
82 locals recommend
Manayunk
Walk, Shop, & Dine in Manayunk (a 15 minute drive away).
Named a National Historic District in 1983 and a Classic Town by The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission in 2007,
Manayunk is centrally located just 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Chestnut Hill, and The Main Line.
Nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River and the Manayunk Canal and Tow Path, the commercial district is lined with
renovated Victorian storefronts and mill buildings giving you an urban experience with small-town charm.
Known as Philadelphia’s Garden District and named “one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country” by Forbes.com, Chestnut Hill is one of the greenest and most vibrant communities in the country. Famous for the yearly Harry Potter Festival.
Chestnuthill Township
Known as Philadelphia’s Garden District and named “one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country” by Forbes.com, Chestnut Hill is one of the greenest and most vibrant communities in the country. Famous for the yearly Harry Potter Festival.
Fishtown
Trendy vibe with tons of quirky restaurants, bars and cafés
A gay village within Philadelphia with great restaurants, bars, shopping and dance clubs
45 locals recommend
Gayborhood
A gay village within Philadelphia with great restaurants, bars, shopping and dance clubs
Old City is part of Philadelphia's Historic District, and it spans from 7th Street to the Delaware River. Visitors and residents alike flock to Old City for its historical and waterfront attractions.
258 locals recommend
Old City District
231 Market StOld City is part of Philadelphia's Historic District, and it spans from 7th Street to the Delaware River. Visitors and residents alike flock to Old City for its historical and waterfront attractions.
Home to our Airbnb, University City is the easternmost portion of West Philadelphia, encompassing several Philadelphia universities. ... The eastern side of University City is home to the Penn and Drexel campuses, several medical institutions, independent centers of scientific research, 30th Street Station, Cira Centre, and Cira Centre South. Tons of excellent restaurants and beautiful green spaces.
50 locals recommend
University City
Home to our Airbnb, University City is the easternmost portion of West Philadelphia, encompassing several Philadelphia universities. ... The eastern side of University City is home to the Penn and Drexel campuses, several medical institutions, independent centers of scientific research, 30th Street Station, Cira Centre, and Cira Centre South. Tons of excellent restaurants and beautiful green spaces.
Passyunk Square is an up-and-coming neighborhood of brownstones and historic, narrow "trinity" houses. Affordable housing and diverse dining options attract hipsters and young professionals alike. East Passyunk Avenue is lined with vintage shops, gastropubs and Vietnamese pho soup spots, as well as cheesesteak rivals Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks. Outdoor street festivals are popular here during the warmer months.
60 locals recommend
Passyunk Square
Passyunk Square is an up-and-coming neighborhood of brownstones and historic, narrow "trinity" houses. Affordable housing and diverse dining options attract hipsters and young professionals alike. East Passyunk Avenue is lined with vintage shops, gastropubs and Vietnamese pho soup spots, as well as cheesesteak rivals Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks. Outdoor street festivals are popular here during the warmer months.
One of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, Rittenhouse Square is the heart of Center City's most expensive and exclusive neighborhood. Home to many of the best restaurants Philadelphia has to offer. Check out the Stephen Starr restaurants you wouldn’t want to miss!
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StOne of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, Rittenhouse Square is the heart of Center City's most expensive and exclusive neighborhood. Home to many of the best restaurants Philadelphia has to offer. Check out the Stephen Starr restaurants you wouldn’t want to miss!
City/town information
As the largest and most diverse town on the ritzy Main Line stretch of suburbs, Ardmore displays distinctly dual characteristics: It’s residential yet urban, independent yet central, historic yet forward facing. Add to those features some of the area’s best shopping, dining and nightlife, and visiting Ardmore evolves into a multidimensional experience.
7 locals recommend
Ardmore
As the largest and most diverse town on the ritzy Main Line stretch of suburbs, Ardmore displays distinctly dual characteristics: It’s residential yet urban, independent yet central, historic yet forward facing. Add to those features some of the area’s best shopping, dining and nightlife, and visiting Ardmore evolves into a multidimensional experience.
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Photo Studio
This is our photography studio business (located on the first floor of our building). My girlfriend and co-host, Harley is the owner and lead photographer here. We value the people who stay with us so we offer an additional 15% off a session to our AirBnB guests!
Photodelphia LLC
512 N 40th StThis is our photography studio business (located on the first floor of our building). My girlfriend and co-host, Harley is the owner and lead photographer here. We value the people who stay with us so we offer an additional 15% off a session to our AirBnB guests!