Guidebook for Philadelphia
Everything Else
Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveA stroll through that park is just yum.
A stroll down the trail, a bikeride down the trail, a jog down the trail - they are all wonderful
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailA stroll down the trail, a bikeride down the trail, a jog down the trail - they are all wonderful
Brewerytown Bicycles
2819 W Girard AveYou can rent a bike here.
Food Scene
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveGreat sandwiches + selection of craft beers.
This place brews their own beer and they do a great job of it. They have great unique flavors. They also have a light menu including their hand-made perogies. I love this place.
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Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveThis place brews their own beer and they do a great job of it. They have great unique flavors. They also have a light menu including their hand-made perogies. I love this place.
Although it is a bit further from our house (20 minute walk) it is a staple in the Fairmount neighborhood.
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Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd StreetAlthough it is a bit further from our house (20 minute walk) it is a staple in the Fairmount neighborhood.
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveA gourmet shop with a great sandwich bar.
This place is owned by Philadelphia's top chef and has awesome pizza.
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Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StThis place is owned by Philadelphia's top chef and has awesome pizza.
Although it is on the other side of town (15 min drive), this is my favorite late night Mexican and margarita spot. It is great for groups and if you check their Facebook, you can sometimes get in on their Dollar Taco night. It's cash only, but they have an ATM.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StAlthough it is on the other side of town (15 min drive), this is my favorite late night Mexican and margarita spot. It is great for groups and if you check their Facebook, you can sometimes get in on their Dollar Taco night. It's cash only, but they have an ATM.
This local coffee company has recently gone national. This is their flagship location. It is ultra yuppie, but the food and coffee are fantastic. I highly recommend the Draft Latte. Their food is fantastic too. Besides coffee, their baked goods and brunch are yummy. They have other locations around the city, but this is the largest and offers the most food and drinks.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveThis local coffee company has recently gone national. This is their flagship location. It is ultra yuppie, but the food and coffee are fantastic. I highly recommend the Draft Latte. Their food is fantastic too. Besides coffee, their baked goods and brunch are yummy. They have other locations around the city, but this is the largest and offers the most food and drinks.
This breakfast and brunch spot has been loved by Philadelphian's forever. If you go on weekdays before 9am, they have a breakfast special for under $5.
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StThis breakfast and brunch spot has been loved by Philadelphian's forever. If you go on weekdays before 9am, they have a breakfast special for under $5.
This place is incredible. It is a food mall filled with stands from local Philadelphia restaurants, groceries, cafes, ice cream and more. It is super crowded all of the time, but if you can handle crowds, you can sample lots of Philadelphia foods. I really recommend the cannolis from Termini Bakery.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThis place is incredible. It is a food mall filled with stands from local Philadelphia restaurants, groceries, cafes, ice cream and more. It is super crowded all of the time, but if you can handle crowds, you can sample lots of Philadelphia foods. I really recommend the cannolis from Termini Bakery.
Best sandwich shop I have ever gone to in my life and around the world. They have a counter that seats about 6 or you can take out. The prep the meats and the sandwiches right in front of you. The Paesano and the Arista are my favorite sandwiches, but they are all good. If you have a gluten allergy, just tell them, they are happy to accommodate. (Paesano=Beef Brisket, Horseradish Mayo, Roasted Tomatoes, Pepperoncino, Sharp Provolone & Fried Egg)
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Paesano's
148 W Girard AveBest sandwich shop I have ever gone to in my life and around the world. They have a counter that seats about 6 or you can take out. The prep the meats and the sandwiches right in front of you. The Paesano and the Arista are my favorite sandwiches, but they are all good. If you have a gluten allergy, just tell them, they are happy to accommodate. (Paesano=Beef Brisket, Horseradish Mayo, Roasted Tomatoes, Pepperoncino, Sharp Provolone & Fried Egg)
This BYOB is fantastic. For $34 you get a delicious 6 course Italian meal. You can order a la carte as well, but I recommend the 6 course meal. It's cash only and you should probably make a reservation - even if only a few hours ahead.
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Modo Mio
161 West Girard AvenueThis BYOB is fantastic. For $34 you get a delicious 6 course Italian meal. You can order a la carte as well, but I recommend the 6 course meal. It's cash only and you should probably make a reservation - even if only a few hours ahead.
Drinks & Nightlife
This new and very hip place just opened and has great food and drink.
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Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveThis new and very hip place just opened and has great food and drink.
The 700
700 N 2nd StDancing and drinking into the night.
My favorite music venue in town. Although it is large, it still is pretty intimate.
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StMy favorite music venue in town. Although it is large, it still is pretty intimate.
This is a bar and a pub loved by Philadelphians, but it also has a music venue upstairs that is very small and intimate. Check the schedule for listings.
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveThis is a bar and a pub loved by Philadelphians, but it also has a music venue upstairs that is very small and intimate. Check the schedule for listings.
This bar was recently opened and has an awesome music scene. Check the schedule for listings.
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Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StThis bar was recently opened and has an awesome music scene. Check the schedule for listings.
Parks & Nature
Ulwazi lwaseBartram
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.Great place to visit and see history and nature.
This is my favorite park to visit in Philadelphia. Great trails, a small nature museum and if you plan ahead, you can get guided nature walks.
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge e-Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.This is my favorite park to visit in Philadelphia. Great trails, a small nature museum and if you plan ahead, you can get guided nature walks.
Great playground for kids - has an antique wooden slide, an indoor playground for rainy days and a huge outdoor playground.
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Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir DrGreat playground for kids - has an antique wooden slide, an indoor playground for rainy days and a huge outdoor playground.
Arts & Culture
First Food Market
116 S 21st StQuirky museum of medical oddities.
Essentials
This grocery store is in-expensive, 1 block away and sells some organic, some German products and all sorts of other things.
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ALDI
4421 Market StThis grocery store is in-expensive, 1 block away and sells some organic, some German products and all sorts of other things.
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveBob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetThis is a good liquor store by Philadelphia standards. Open until 8pm and not open on Sundays. Only 1 block away. In Philadelphia, they don't sell beer at the liquor stores! Go to RyeBrew for a good selection of craft beers.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StThis is a good liquor store by Philadelphia standards. Open until 8pm and not open on Sundays. Only 1 block away. In Philadelphia, they don't sell beer at the liquor stores! Go to RyeBrew for a good selection of craft beers.