Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

They have a fantastic $5 burger! And a great selection of beer.
55 locals recommend
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th St
55 locals recommend
They have a fantastic $5 burger! And a great selection of beer.
Innovative BYOB serving Norwegian food. And brunch!
43 locals recommend
Noord
1046 Tasker St
43 locals recommend
Innovative BYOB serving Norwegian food. And brunch!
The guys who opened this place are known for coming up with unexpected interpretations of Asian flavors. Go for some great cocktails and family style noodles, dumplings, and stir fry.
83 locals recommend
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk Ave
83 locals recommend
The guys who opened this place are known for coming up with unexpected interpretations of Asian flavors. Go for some great cocktails and family style noodles, dumplings, and stir fry.
One of the best brunch spots in town. Maybe in the world.
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th St
265 locals recommend
One of the best brunch spots in town. Maybe in the world.
Great lunch spot for British savory pies with mash potatoes and real tea! It's perfect when the weather is a little nasty, makes you feel cozy inside.
12 locals recommend
Stargazy
1838 E Passyunk Ave
12 locals recommend
Great lunch spot for British savory pies with mash potatoes and real tea! It's perfect when the weather is a little nasty, makes you feel cozy inside.
If you want a casual breakfast/lunch spot with great vegetarian/vegan/paleo options (plus plenty of meat) this is where you should go.
54 locals recommend
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk Ave
54 locals recommend
If you want a casual breakfast/lunch spot with great vegetarian/vegan/paleo options (plus plenty of meat) this is where you should go.
BYOB cash only pizza place that will make you happy to be alive. Great place to take kids.
7 locals recommend
Gennaro's Tomato Pie
1533 S 11th St
7 locals recommend
BYOB cash only pizza place that will make you happy to be alive. Great place to take kids.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best happy hours in the city and super nice staff make this a great place to drop in after a day of work.
23 locals recommend
Watkins Drinkery
1712 S 10th St
23 locals recommend
One of the best happy hours in the city and super nice staff make this a great place to drop in after a day of work.
Known for a great whiskey selection and small plates, this bar becomes a hub of activity when they open their windows wide in the spring and summer.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk Ave
71 locals recommend
Known for a great whiskey selection and small plates, this bar becomes a hub of activity when they open their windows wide in the spring and summer.

Everything Else

One of the more famous Italian bakeries in the city.
42 locals recommend
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th St
42 locals recommend
One of the more famous Italian bakeries in the city.
You must walk here in the morning to get their croissants that are really like a mix between a croissant and a danish and heaven.
40 locals recommend
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin St
40 locals recommend
You must walk here in the morning to get their croissants that are really like a mix between a croissant and a danish and heaven.
Churros and hot chocolate!!!!!
Cafetería & Panadería Las Rosas
1712 S 8th St
Churros and hot chocolate!!!!!

Essentials

Not on the main strip of the Italian market, but fantastic family operation serving Italian cheeses and meats.
6 locals recommend
Lucio J Mancuso & Son
1902 Passyunk Ave
6 locals recommend
Not on the main strip of the Italian market, but fantastic family operation serving Italian cheeses and meats.
Full-sized grocery store in easy walking distance.
353 locals recommend
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
353 locals recommend
Full-sized grocery store in easy walking distance.