Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Best coffee in Philadelphia. Great food and atmosphere of the local scene.
334 recommandé par les habitants
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveBest coffee in Philadelphia. Great food and atmosphere of the local scene.
Best bagels ever. The line gets long on the weekends, so get there early to avoid the wait.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveBest bagels ever. The line gets long on the weekends, so get there early to avoid the wait.
Taco stand very conveniently located, and has amazing food!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Heffe Tacos
1431 Frankford AveTaco stand very conveniently located, and has amazing food!
The best pizza we've ever had, period. Oh, and every single other dish on the menu is to die for. Get reservations ahead of time. Or go early or late and sneak food from the bar.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StThe best pizza we've ever had, period. Oh, and every single other dish on the menu is to die for. Get reservations ahead of time. Or go early or late and sneak food from the bar.
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard AveMmmmmmmm ice cream. Must have.
Gourmet bar food, great bar and beer selection, great music venue.
248 recommandé par les habitants
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveGourmet bar food, great bar and beer selection, great music venue.
If you like sweets, this place has it all. Cakes, pastries, cupcakes, "Unicorn Poop" hot chocolate... yes, they have it.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Cake Life Bake Shop
1306 Frankford AveIf you like sweets, this place has it all. Cakes, pastries, cupcakes, "Unicorn Poop" hot chocolate... yes, they have it.
Italian take-out/delivery. Good pizza, great pasta dishes, calzones and salads. Avoid the sandwiches and steaks. Don't miss the cannoli's - some of the best I've ever had.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Trios Fresh Italian
342 W Girard AveItalian take-out/delivery. Good pizza, great pasta dishes, calzones and salads. Avoid the sandwiches and steaks. Don't miss the cannoli's - some of the best I've ever had.
Great Indian food, great for take-out / delivery too. Mango chicken with all the naan's is our go-to. A little pricey for delivery, but worth it.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Ekta
1142 E Girard AveGreat Indian food, great for take-out / delivery too. Mango chicken with all the naan's is our go-to. A little pricey for delivery, but worth it.
Sit down and eat. Order anything. Don't forget to get the Churro's for dessert.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Sancho Pistola's
19 W Girard AveSit down and eat. Order anything. Don't forget to get the Churro's for dessert.
Great beer selection. Great food. Get the chicken sandwich with the hot peppers... so good.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveGreat beer selection. Great food. Get the chicken sandwich with the hot peppers... so good.
If you want an authentic Philly cheesesteak - I recommend Sonny's. They're the best IMO, but this is our oldest and most favorite debate... who has the best cheesesteak? You'll get 100 opinions.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Sonny's Famous Steaks
228 Market StIf you want an authentic Philly cheesesteak - I recommend Sonny's. They're the best IMO, but this is our oldest and most favorite debate... who has the best cheesesteak? You'll get 100 opinions.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the whiskey drinkers, this is a must. Food is pretty good, but you go for the drinks.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Lloyd
529 E Girard AveFor the whiskey drinkers, this is a must. Food is pretty good, but you go for the drinks.
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StFrankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveOutdoor seating, fire pits, ping pong.
Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveEvil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front StreetEntertainment & Activities
Is it raining out, and your 2-6 year old is driving you nuts? Take them here and let them run around and play for an hour. They'll take a nap afterwards.
PlayArts
1241 N Front StIs it raining out, and your 2-6 year old is driving you nuts? Take them here and let them run around and play for an hour. They'll take a nap afterwards.
Zoo de Philadelphie
3400 W Girard AveOur nation's first zoo.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside DrGreat for kids.
Parks & Nature
Cute little neighborhood park to let the dog run around or the kids play. Grab a bagel and sit in the park with the locals. Get there early to avoid the line.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Palmer Park
2346 East Susquehanna AvenueCute little neighborhood park to let the dog run around or the kids play. Grab a bagel and sit in the park with the locals. Get there early to avoid the line.
Big park along the river. Watch the fireworks, boats, or just enjoy the breeze. There's a big shaded area with a playground for kids, great for hot or sunny days. Lots of food carts, festivals and events occur seasonally here.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach StBig park along the river. Watch the fireworks, boats, or just enjoy the breeze. There's a big shaded area with a playground for kids, great for hot or sunny days. Lots of food carts, festivals and events occur seasonally here.
Forbidden drive is a great walk for the casual person who wants to be in nature.
209 recommandé par les habitants
Parc de la vallée de Wissahickon
Valley Green RoadForbidden drive is a great walk for the casual person who wants to be in nature.
Shopping
Vintage shop that always has an interesting collection of cool furniture, clothing, and items from the past.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Jinxed Fishtown
1331 Frankford AveVintage shop that always has an interesting collection of cool furniture, clothing, and items from the past.
You want to go to yoga or the gym, but forgot your yogi-ness at home. Stop by lulu, they'll get you setup.
lululemon
1424 Frankford AveYou want to go to yoga or the gym, but forgot your yogi-ness at home. Stop by lulu, they'll get you setup.
Missing that hard to find record in your collection? PRE probably has it.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Philadelphia Record Exchange
1524 Frankford AveMissing that hard to find record in your collection? PRE probably has it.
Kids clothing, toys and unique gifts. They've got uber cute stuff.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Minnow Lane
2029 Frankford AveKids clothing, toys and unique gifts. They've got uber cute stuff.
Essentials
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveClosest grocery store with best selection.
CVS
4314 Locust StOur local CVS
Amrita Yoga and Wellness
1204 Frankford AveFor the yogi's
City Fitness Fishtown
1428 Frankford AveWork it.
Getting Around
Girard Station
1200 N Front St