Matt’s guidebook
Breweries
Our favorite brewery in Philadelphia. Located in the heart of the city but tucked away on a small street.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton StOur favorite brewery in Philadelphia. Located in the heart of the city but tucked away on a small street.
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StBrand new brewery thats on a mission to pay it forward.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Triple Bottom Brewing
915 Spring Garden StBrand new brewery thats on a mission to pay it forward.
Fermentery Form
1700 Palethorp StCrime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AvePhiladelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveWissahickon Brewing Company
3705 W School House LnHale & True Cider Co.
613 S 7th StNew Liberty Distillery
1431 Cadwallader StFood scene
Great restaurant located on top of the Bok Building, an old high school transformed into artist spaces and restaurants.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irwin's
800 Mifflin StGreat restaurant located on top of the Bok Building, an old high school transformed into artist spaces and restaurants.
Vedge
1221 Locust StVoted best Vegan restaurant in the city.
A must visit bar for an incredible view of the city.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin StA must visit bar for an incredible view of the city.
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the city. Featured on Chef's Table. Don't miss it!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StOne of the best Mexican restaurants in the city. Featured on Chef's Table. Don't miss it!
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StThe best Cheesesteak in town. Full Stop.
Great vegan/vegetarian restaurant that won't break the bank.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
V Street
124-126 S 19th StGreat vegan/vegetarian restaurant that won't break the bank.
Voted best Pizza place in the country by Bon Appetit Magazine. Enough said.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetVoted best Pizza place in the country by Bon Appetit Magazine. Enough said.
Best $5 burger in town. The beer selection is great too.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StBest $5 burger in town. The beer selection is great too.
Fu-Wah Mini Market
810 S 47th StBest Bahn Mi. No Buts about it!
A really solid slice of pizza culture and fresh pizza! Holds the Guinness Book of World Record for most pizza memorabilia. Also a pizza museum!
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveA really solid slice of pizza culture and fresh pizza! Holds the Guinness Book of World Record for most pizza memorabilia. Also a pizza museum!
Best coffee cafe just around the block from our house.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StBest coffee cafe just around the block from our house.
Res Ipsa Cafe
2218 Walnut StLittle Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveThe Franklin Fountain
116 Market StHarp & Crown
1525 Sansom StFette Sau
1208 Frankford AveHiro Ramen
1102 Chestnut StMy FAVORITE ramen spot.
Friendliest Coffee Shop in Philadelphia. Support our friends!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ox Coffee
616 S 3rd StFriendliest Coffee Shop in Philadelphia. Support our friends!
Los Gallos
951 Wolf StSOLID TACOS
K'Far Cafe
110 S 19th StMiddle Child
248 S 11th StThe Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetNomad Pizza
611 S 7th StBlue Corn
940 S 9th StA MUST EAT for brunch. Get there early!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StA MUST EAT for brunch. Get there early!
Stock Restaurant
308 E Girard AveReally good Phò
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford Ave
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveGreat food. Great atmosphere!
The Olde Bar
125 Walnut StSome of the best oysters I’ve ever had!
House-made bagels and Jewish pastries. Super good!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Essen Bakery
1437 E Passyunk AveHouse-made bagels and Jewish pastries. Super good!
Get the Roast pork sandwich with Broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dinic's
51 N 12th StGet the Roast pork sandwich with Broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone.
Friday Saturday Sunday
261 S 21st StAbe Fisher
1623 Sansom StBud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StSightseeing
One of Philadelphia's landmark parks. In the heart of downtown. Beautiful amongst the tall buildings.
620 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StOne of Philadelphia's landmark parks. In the heart of downtown. Beautiful amongst the tall buildings.
Philadelphia's largest museum. Get your culture on!
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPhiladelphia's largest museum. Get your culture on!
A local Philly artist's own museum. Discover a new kind of art medium.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Mágicos de Filadelfia
1020 South StA local Philly artist's own museum. Discover a new kind of art medium.
Museum of medical oddities. Don’t miss this unique Philly favorite!
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
First Food Market
116 S 21st StMuseum of medical oddities. Don’t miss this unique Philly favorite!
Explore an old prison where Al Capone used to do time.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount AveExplore an old prison where Al Capone used to do time.
Museo Nacional de la Historia Judía Americana
101 S Independence Mall EThe Rail Park
1150 N Broad StNew Rail park (a mini highline).
A must see if you have a car. A mid century modern carpenter’s house. Call ahead to take the tour.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wharton Esherick Museum
1520 Horse Shoe TrailA must see if you have a car. A mid century modern carpenter’s house. Call ahead to take the tour.
Morris Arboretum de la Universidad de Pensilvania
100 E Northwestern AveBoathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre John Heinz en Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.Interactive museum. Great for all ages!!
458 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Instituto Franklin
222 N 20th StInteractive museum. Great for all ages!!
Awesome indoor market with tons of food vendors. Classic Philly! Historic!
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StAwesome indoor market with tons of food vendors. Classic Philly! Historic!
Fun Spots
Keystone Mini-Golf & Arcade
161 Cecil B. Moore AveBYOB indoor mini-golf.
BYOB bowling. Recommending because you can't do these things together anywhere else.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pep Bowl
1200 S Broad StBYOB bowling. Recommending because you can't do these things together anywhere else.
Good Good Comedy Theatre
215 N 11th StFun comedy shows!
Shopping
My sister's store. Shameless family promotion. Moon + Arrow has all the cool gifts for you and your family. Genres range from handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, consignment products from local artists, good vibes. Treat yourself!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moon + Arrow
742 S 4th StMy sister's store. Shameless family promotion. Moon + Arrow has all the cool gifts for you and your family. Genres range from handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, consignment products from local artists, good vibes. Treat yourself!
Retrospect
508 South StBrunch
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StIncredible brunch. Check out the menu.
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South StHoney's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StA MUST EAT for brunch. Get there early!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StA MUST EAT for brunch. Get there early!