Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Sexy wine bar with elegant little plates by Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ITV (In the Valley)
1615 E Passyunk AveSexy wine bar with elegant little plates by Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
Great selection of beers. Bartenders who know their stuff. Also? Don;t miss the $5 cheeseburger. It's nothing special, but it's a crowd favorite.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StGreat selection of beers. Bartenders who know their stuff. Also? Don;t miss the $5 cheeseburger. It's nothing special, but it's a crowd favorite.
The food at this French-inspired restaurant is great, and it makes an excellent date night spot, but the bar might be even better. It's just a few seats, but their house cocktails are fantastic. No better place in the neighborhood for a cocktail, truly.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk AveThe food at this French-inspired restaurant is great, and it makes an excellent date night spot, but the bar might be even better. It's just a few seats, but their house cocktails are fantastic. No better place in the neighborhood for a cocktail, truly.
Food Scene
Cozy little British pie shop offering savory pies and pastries and a few sweets, too. The owner, Sam, is about the nicest person you'll ever meet and from the time he opened Stargazy in late 2015 it was an instant neighborhood favorite. The classic meat pies are great, but he always offers at least one vegetarian option, too.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stargazy
1838 E Passyunk AveCozy little British pie shop offering savory pies and pastries and a few sweets, too. The owner, Sam, is about the nicest person you'll ever meet and from the time he opened Stargazy in late 2015 it was an instant neighborhood favorite. The classic meat pies are great, but he always offers at least one vegetarian option, too.
Modern Jewish bake shop. The babka is great, the cookies are great, everything is great. Be forewarned, like the owner, Tova, the shop is tiny! Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry en route to the dog park, but not the place to go if you need a space for a group, or you plan to linger with your laptop.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Essen Bakery
1437 E Passyunk AveModern Jewish bake shop. The babka is great, the cookies are great, everything is great. Be forewarned, like the owner, Tova, the shop is tiny! Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry en route to the dog park, but not the place to go if you need a space for a group, or you plan to linger with your laptop.
Malaysian food! Chow down on skewers of satay and coconut milk rice nasi lemak, and don't miss their coffee and tea drinks. Also, pack a bottle or two because it's BYOB! (Brunch is good, too!)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saté Kampar
611 E Passyunk AveMalaysian food! Chow down on skewers of satay and coconut milk rice nasi lemak, and don't miss their coffee and tea drinks. Also, pack a bottle or two because it's BYOB! (Brunch is good, too!)
Do you need takeout wings or pizza? Or a quick slice for a mid afternoon snack? This is the only place in the neighborhood to go. Don't waste your money at Isabella's. Plus, if you're in the mood to sit in the dining room, the owner and some of the service staff occasionally perform opera live.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StDo you need takeout wings or pizza? Or a quick slice for a mid afternoon snack? This is the only place in the neighborhood to go. Don't waste your money at Isabella's. Plus, if you're in the mood to sit in the dining room, the owner and some of the service staff occasionally perform opera live.
Great wood-fired pizzas. Great snacks. Great wine. Great neighborhood spot.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brigantessa
1520 E Passyunk AveGreat wood-fired pizzas. Great snacks. Great wine. Great neighborhood spot.
A Jewish guy making his take on dim sum classics. Fantastic casual spot. Great place for families. Definitely order the cucumber salad and the lamb dumplings. And save room for their soft serve ice cream. No matter what flavor - peanut butter, black sesame, coconut - get it!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk AveA Jewish guy making his take on dim sum classics. Fantastic casual spot. Great place for families. Definitely order the cucumber salad and the lamb dumplings. And save room for their soft serve ice cream. No matter what flavor - peanut butter, black sesame, coconut - get it!
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk AveNice coffee shop cafe hybrid.
Top Chef winner Nick Elmi's tasting menu only restaurant. Consistently tops the lists of Philly's best restaurants. You will need to have a reservation. It's great and pricey and worth it.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk AveTop Chef winner Nick Elmi's tasting menu only restaurant. Consistently tops the lists of Philly's best restaurants. You will need to have a reservation. It's great and pricey and worth it.
French bakery owned by immigrants from Cambodia. The croissants are good, especially the ones filled with pistachio or almond, and the banh mi sandwiches are solid, too.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin StFrench bakery owned by immigrants from Cambodia. The croissants are good, especially the ones filled with pistachio or almond, and the banh mi sandwiches are solid, too.
Fond
1537 S 11th StLovely little bar. Great date night restaurant.
Homey, delicious Dutch food. You will fall in love with Joncarl and Bob, who own the place. Joncarl's laugh booms through the dining room. It's great.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noord
1046 Tasker StHomey, delicious Dutch food. You will fall in love with Joncarl and Bob, who own the place. Joncarl's laugh booms through the dining room. It's great.
If you like hipster coffee shops, this is your spot.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StIf you like hipster coffee shops, this is your spot.
Essentials
Want to pick up a mix-a-sixpack or a growler of some delicious beer? This little place has it all. Plus, there are a few tall tables if you're interested in staying for a pint.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bottle Shop
1616 E Passyunk AveWant to pick up a mix-a-sixpack or a growler of some delicious beer? This little place has it all. Plus, there are a few tall tables if you're interested in staying for a pint.
The closest standard grocery store to the house. Acme isn't great, but it's got the basics!
353 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveThe closest standard grocery store to the house. Acme isn't great, but it's got the basics!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StClosest liquor store.
Broad Street Cleaners
1541 S Broad StNice little bodega of Central American staples. Always seems to have a perfectly ripe avocado or two in the cooler.
La Fortuna
1548 South 13th StreetNice little bodega of Central American staples. Always seems to have a perfectly ripe avocado or two in the cooler.
Sightseeing
Crazy and wonderful, this huge installation by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar is a must see for lovers of street, ceramic, and installation art. Plus, once you are familiar with Zagar's style you'll start to notice his mosaic murals all over town. Be forewarned - most of the space is out of doors (it's really a garden) so this isn't activity for rainy/snowy/or very hot days.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South StCrazy and wonderful, this huge installation by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar is a must see for lovers of street, ceramic, and installation art. Plus, once you are familiar with Zagar's style you'll start to notice his mosaic murals all over town. Be forewarned - most of the space is out of doors (it's really a garden) so this isn't activity for rainy/snowy/or very hot days.
Everything Else
Need your nails done or a quick blowout? Want to treat yourself to a great pedicure with organic ingredients? Call Taylor and Jenny at Prep & Foxx. This independent salon is often totally booked, but it's the absolute best in the neighborhood if you can snag an appointment to treat yourself.
Prep & Foxx, Associates Hair Salon & Nailery
1532 S Broad StNeed your nails done or a quick blowout? Want to treat yourself to a great pedicure with organic ingredients? Call Taylor and Jenny at Prep & Foxx. This independent salon is often totally booked, but it's the absolute best in the neighborhood if you can snag an appointment to treat yourself.
Great, community focused yoga studio. They've got all the equipment you need. Drop in rate is $15.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wake Up Yoga South
1839 E Passyunk AveGreat, community focused yoga studio. They've got all the equipment you need. Drop in rate is $15.
Parks & Nature
Most of this little neighborhood park is made up of playing fields, but it's also a popular spot to walk, and there's an off-leash dog park, too!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbus Square
1200 Wharton StMost of this little neighborhood park is made up of playing fields, but it's also a popular spot to walk, and there's an off-leash dog park, too!
Looking for a pretty place to run besides the Wissahickon or Kelly Drive? Check out FDR Park! Though I don;t recommend the run from the house *to* FDR park, it's a short drive from the house and has nice trails.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque FDR
South Broad StreetLooking for a pretty place to run besides the Wissahickon or Kelly Drive? Check out FDR Park! Though I don;t recommend the run from the house *to* FDR park, it's a short drive from the house and has nice trails.
Shopping
Hands down, this is the best shop for gifts on the Ave. Owned by textile designer and owner of Girls Can Tell, the independent shop is constantly full of beautiful stationary, home goods, accessories, and jewelry.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Occasionette
1825 E Passyunk AveHands down, this is the best shop for gifts on the Ave. Owned by textile designer and owner of Girls Can Tell, the independent shop is constantly full of beautiful stationary, home goods, accessories, and jewelry.
Everything in this kooky little shop is made by Philly artists! Prints, jewelry, textiles, and stuff for kiddos- it's all adorable.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StEverything in this kooky little shop is made by Philly artists! Prints, jewelry, textiles, and stuff for kiddos- it's all adorable.
Owned by brothers and Adam and Andrew, this is the place to go if you're looking for edible souvenirs. They make and sell their own line of jams, preserves, and nut butters, and they offer a great selection of other locally made and produced goods, too. Prices can be steep, but sometimes it's worth it for a pint of locally made ice cream.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk AveOwned by brothers and Adam and Andrew, this is the place to go if you're looking for edible souvenirs. They make and sell their own line of jams, preserves, and nut butters, and they offer a great selection of other locally made and produced goods, too. Prices can be steep, but sometimes it's worth it for a pint of locally made ice cream.
CLOTH
1605 E Passyunk AveThe most adorable little shop for natural baby and kiddo stuff.