Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StGreat for a quick bite and beer - walkable from the house.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveExcellent coffee and nice selections of food.
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveGreat for breakfast or lunch
Helm
1303 N 5th StFresh ingredients, BYOB - one of many new restaurants in the area
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AveWell known in the area for great coffee
Mugshot Diner
2424 E York StGood for breakfast
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveBest pizza ever.
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveIf you're in the mood for beef...
Heritage
914 N 2nd StGreat food & drink, also live music
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StBrand new restaurant in Fishtown, apparently great for brunch
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StExcellent brunch... might be a long wait
Real crispy Korean fried chicken. New restaurant. Order ahead, and be prepared to wait an hour. They will run out of chicken if you call too late
13 locals recommend
Andy's Chicken
2001 Memphis StReal crispy Korean fried chicken. New restaurant. Order ahead, and be prepared to wait an hour. They will run out of chicken if you call too late
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveCan't leave Philly without a cheesesteak
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard AveHuge burgers, and excellent milkshakes
Off the path of Fishtown, but this restaurant and many others on Passyunk are excellent.
36 locals recommend
Brigantessa
1520 E Passyunk AveOff the path of Fishtown, but this restaurant and many others on Passyunk are excellent.
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveBest bagels in Philadelphia!!!
Los Caballos Locos
101 W Ritner StGreat Latin American food, BYOB, family owned and operated.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StJohnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveFive Sisters Ice Cream and Sweets
1949 N Front StDi Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StItalian Market -- a go-to place
Good breakfast, lunch & dinner options. BYOB. Expect a wait for brunch on the weekends.
104 locals recommend
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveGood breakfast, lunch & dinner options. BYOB. Expect a wait for brunch on the weekends.
Everything Else
Ciclo
2036 Frankford AvenueWant to take a spinning class? It's right around the corner from our place.
This is the subway stop that will take you to Center City Philly. 2 blocks from the house.
48 locals recommend
Berks station
West Berks StreetThis is the subway stop that will take you to Center City Philly. 2 blocks from the house.
A little expensive for a visitor pass, but quality equipment and close to the subway (Spring Garden stop)
City Fitness Northern Liberties
200 Spring Garden StA little expensive for a visitor pass, but quality equipment and close to the subway (Spring Garden stop)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Yachtsman Tiki
1444 Frankford AvenueFriendly bar close by
Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris StGreat drinks!!
Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StGreat drinks
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveFun place to hangout
Essentials
Closest grocery store. It's not Whole Foods, but they're getting better!
41 locals recommend
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveClosest grocery store. It's not Whole Foods, but they're getting better!
Sightseeing
Great museum, usually have special exhibits. Beautiful area in general to walk around.
114 locals recommend
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayGreat museum, usually have special exhibits. Beautiful area in general to walk around.
RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
1001 N Delaware AveThe only casino in Philly
Check out the Liberty Bell and surrounding independence hall. Great area to walk around.
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StCheck out the Liberty Bell and surrounding independence hall. Great area to walk around.
Entertainment & Activities
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveThe Philadelphia Zoo
Great aquarium, perfect for a day with the kids. It's in NJ right across the river.
89 locals recommend
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside DrGreat aquarium, perfect for a day with the kids. It's in NJ right across the river.