Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Essentials

natural foods market
263 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
929 South St
263 locals recommend
natural foods market
Well-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
48 locals recommend
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
48 locals recommend
Well-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
Inexpensive huge grocery store for all your basic needs.
353 locals recommend
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
353 locals recommend
Inexpensive huge grocery store for all your basic needs.

Food Scene

Great for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
18 locals recommend
Porto
1301 South 11th Street
18 locals recommend
Great for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
French bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
30 locals recommend
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk Ave
30 locals recommend
French bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
world famous cheese steaks!
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St
258 locals recommend
world famous cheese steaks!
world famous cheese steaks!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 locals recommend
world famous cheese steaks!
The favorite spot of all the locals.
130 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
130 locals recommend
The favorite spot of all the locals.
Surprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
20 locals recommend
Restaurant Taqueria El Jarocho
1138 S 13th St
20 locals recommend
Surprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
My favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
22 locals recommend
Paesano's
943 South 9th Street
22 locals recommend
My favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
Secret spot for amazing karaoke.
16 locals recommend
Adobe Cafe
1919 E Passyunk Ave
16 locals recommend
Secret spot for amazing karaoke.
Middle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
38 locals recommend
Melrose Diner
1501 - 1527 Snyder Ave
38 locals recommend
Middle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
American beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin St
112 locals recommend
American beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
French-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
25 locals recommend
Will BYOB
1911 E Passyunk Ave
25 locals recommend
French-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
Industrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk Ave
71 locals recommend
Industrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
For a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
32 locals recommend
Fond
1537 S 11th St
32 locals recommend
For a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
Old-school Italian open since 1927.
23 locals recommend
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk Ave
23 locals recommend
Old-school Italian open since 1927.
Bring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
15 locals recommend
Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk Ave
15 locals recommend
Bring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
Cuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
37 locals recommend
Le Virtù
1927 E Passyunk Ave
37 locals recommend
Cuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
More casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Ave
137 locals recommend
More casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
63 locals recommend
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk Ave
63 locals recommend
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
Breakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
54 locals recommend
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk Ave
54 locals recommend
Breakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
Cute little breakfast spot.
47 locals recommend
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk Ave
47 locals recommend
Cute little breakfast spot.

Everything Else

Large selection of wines and liquors.
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 locals recommend
Large selection of wines and liquors.
Inexpensive, quick transportation to all of Philly via subway.
36 locals recommend
Ellsworth-Federal station
36 locals recommend
Inexpensive, quick transportation to all of Philly via subway.

Sightseeing

Studio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St
385 locals recommend
Studio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic Philly local dive. Only go if you don't mind smokers.
15 locals recommend
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad St
15 locals recommend
Classic Philly local dive. Only go if you don't mind smokers.
Classic South Philly dive bar.
12 locals recommend
Bonnie's Capistrano Bar
1503 S 13th St
12 locals recommend
Classic South Philly dive bar.
Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.
55 locals recommend
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th St
55 locals recommend
Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.

Arts & Culture

Live music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
57 locals recommend
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad St
57 locals recommend
Live music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.