Erin's Guidebook

Erin
Erin's Guidebook

Food scene

Get the cauliflower salad! A great place to grab a tasty pizza, beer, and enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood.
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Clarkville
4301 Baltimore Ave
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Get the cauliflower salad! A great place to grab a tasty pizza, beer, and enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood.
The neighborhood coffee shop! This is the spot to see all of the locals on a Saturday morning trip to the park’s amazing farmers market across the street.
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Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore Ave
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The neighborhood coffee shop! This is the spot to see all of the locals on a Saturday morning trip to the park’s amazing farmers market across the street.
If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path, cozy spot to enjoy a delicious cocktail, Fiume is it! This “speakeasy” style bar is cash only. Definitely worth checking out! The bar is small, so not great for a big group.
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Fiume
229 S 45th St
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If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path, cozy spot to enjoy a delicious cocktail, Fiume is it! This “speakeasy” style bar is cash only. Definitely worth checking out! The bar is small, so not great for a big group.
This wonderful Ethiopian bar is just down the street from my house, a lovely spot to grab a beer and watch a game of any kind. Or enjoy the outdoor courtyard and be sure to try the Ethiopian cheesesteak!
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Gojjo
4540 Baltimore Ave
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This wonderful Ethiopian bar is just down the street from my house, a lovely spot to grab a beer and watch a game of any kind. Or enjoy the outdoor courtyard and be sure to try the Ethiopian cheesesteak!
Mexican style food, cash only.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris St
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Mexican style food, cash only.
Local coffee spot with lots of vegan offerings and a killer kale smoothie.
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Satellite Cafe
4901-4999 Willows Ave
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Local coffee spot with lots of vegan offerings and a killer kale smoothie.
My favorite neighborhood diner! This is a lovely place to grab a casual breakfast or brunch. Busy on the weekends so don’t wait too long!
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Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore Ave
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My favorite neighborhood diner! This is a lovely place to grab a casual breakfast or brunch. Busy on the weekends so don’t wait too long!
This is an easy spot to grab a coffee, breakfast sandwich, or smoothie. Close by on Baltimore Ave.
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Milk & Honey Market
4435 Baltimore Ave
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This is an easy spot to grab a coffee, breakfast sandwich, or smoothie. Close by on Baltimore Ave.
The best tiny bar and outdoor spot to grab a casual beer and hang with friends (it’s a lovely Ethiopian restaurant too). Definitely a local favorite. If you’re interested in karaoke on Tuesdays, ask me!
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Dahlak
4708 Baltimore Ave
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The best tiny bar and outdoor spot to grab a casual beer and hang with friends (it’s a lovely Ethiopian restaurant too). Definitely a local favorite. If you’re interested in karaoke on Tuesdays, ask me!
Our local food co-op. They have pretty much everything you’ll need. Check it out!
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Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore Ave
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Our local food co-op. They have pretty much everything you’ll need. Check it out!
Right around the corner, this is the spot for an easy carry out order of pizza or wings. Nothing too fancy, but very reliable.
Gold Star Pizza
1247 S 47th St
Right around the corner, this is the spot for an easy carry out order of pizza or wings. Nothing too fancy, but very reliable.
The best Ethiopian food in Philly, in my opinion.
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Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th St
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The best Ethiopian food in Philly, in my opinion.
Good food and drinks with a refined local vibe.
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Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore Ave
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Good food and drinks with a refined local vibe.
Delicious pizza, great beer, who could ask for more?
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Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th St
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Delicious pizza, great beer, who could ask for more?
Every Saturday from 10am-2pm, Thursday evenings too. Come for the veggies, stay for the fun people watching.
Clark Park Farmers' Market
4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue
Every Saturday from 10am-2pm, Thursday evenings too. Come for the veggies, stay for the fun people watching.
The bessst Indian food in Philly.
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Ekta Indian Cuisine
106 S 40th St
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The bessst Indian food in Philly.
Tasty dim sum, not too far away.
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Dim Sum House by Jane G's
3939 Chestnut St
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Tasty dim sum, not too far away.
Delicious Szechuan! Dine in or carry out.
Chili Szechuan II
4205 Chestnut St
Delicious Szechuan! Dine in or carry out.

Sightseeing

This spot in Fairmount Park is a must see for the best view of the Philly skyline. As mentioned by Will Smith in “Summertime,” you’ve got to check out the Plateau!
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Belmont Plateau
1800 Belmont Mansion Dr
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This spot in Fairmount Park is a must see for the best view of the Philly skyline. As mentioned by Will Smith in “Summertime,” you’ve got to check out the Plateau!
Get tickets for a quick trip up to the top of City Hall’s observation deck!
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1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
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Get tickets for a quick trip up to the top of City Hall’s observation deck!
Beautiful views of the Schuylkill River. Rent a bike or a surrey and take in the wonderful river trail!
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
Beautiful views of the Schuylkill River. Rent a bike or a surrey and take in the wonderful river trail!
This place is steps away from my house and very special! Wonderful spot to enjoy a peaceful walk or take in one of their very creative and free events!
The Woodlands
4000 Woodland Avenue
This place is steps away from my house and very special! Wonderful spot to enjoy a peaceful walk or take in one of their very creative and free events!
There’s always something going on at Clark Park! One of the best parks in the city. The Saturday farmer’s market is 20 years old and worth the visit. The park is usually filled with a diverse user group and there is something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the basketball court and playground. If you’d like to borrow a blanket to sit on, I’m happy to lend you one.
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore Ave
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There’s always something going on at Clark Park! One of the best parks in the city. The Saturday farmer’s market is 20 years old and worth the visit. The park is usually filled with a diverse user group and there is something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the basketball court and playground. If you’d like to borrow a blanket to sit on, I’m happy to lend you one.
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The A-Space
4722 Baltimore Ave
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This is a magical gem in East Fairmount Park. Definitely worth the visit!
The Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr
This is a magical gem in East Fairmount Park. Definitely worth the visit!
The Lakes, as the locals call it. Check out the American Swedish Historical Museum while you’re there!
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South Broad Street
The Lakes, as the locals call it. Check out the American Swedish Historical Museum while you’re there!
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2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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This area is just west of us, up Baltimore Ave. Check out the restaurants and shops.
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Cedar Park
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This area is just west of us, up Baltimore Ave. Check out the restaurants and shops.
Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S 48th St