Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Jerry’s has a great brunch with live music on the weekends.
Their dinner is great too. Inside of the bar is made of all local repurposed materials.
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Jerry's Bar
129 W Laurel StJerry’s has a great brunch with live music on the weekends.
Their dinner is great too. Inside of the bar is made of all local repurposed materials.
Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N 2nd StExcellent Mexican food.
This place is a little bit wild- it’s a Burlesque Drag Show. Quite entertaining.
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Fabrika Fishtown
1108 Frankford AveThis place is a little bit wild- it’s a Burlesque Drag Show. Quite entertaining.
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveFamous spot for a cheesesteak
Cool indoor/ outdoor German style beer garden with fire pits and games
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveCool indoor/ outdoor German style beer garden with fire pits and games
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StFancy pizza and pasta in a historic building
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetOrder in advance if going here!! Excellent pizza!
Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front StGreat breakfast spot
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveOne of the coolest ice cream shops in the world. There is usually a line so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth it!
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The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StOne of the coolest ice cream shops in the world. There is usually a line so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth it!
Sightseeing
Heritage
914 N 2nd StGreat live music!
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardTake a walk along the river and stop for a snack and drink on the Cherry St Pier, there is usually a local art exhibit there.
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Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus BlvdTake a walk along the river and stop for a snack and drink on the Cherry St Pier, there is usually a local art exhibit there.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdBest in summertime!
Penn's Landing
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus BlvdBrooklyn Bowl Philly
1009 Canal StreetThe Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StPhiladelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StPunch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StNeighborhoods
See Ben Franklin’s gravesite, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and all of the local tourist things! If you want to take public transportation, walk to the El station on Front and Girard. Just 2 stops away and you can see all that Philly is known for.
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Old City District
231 Market StSee Ben Franklin’s gravesite, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and all of the local tourist things! If you want to take public transportation, walk to the El station on Front and Girard. Just 2 stops away and you can see all that Philly is known for.
City Hall has fun attractions in the winter, including ice skating and a beer garden.
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Center City
City Hall has fun attractions in the winter, including ice skating and a beer garden.
Fairmount
Ride bikes or walk along the river.
Excellent food scene within close walking distance to lots of great restaurants.
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Fishtown
Excellent food scene within close walking distance to lots of great restaurants.
Take a stroll down 2nd street for lots of good restaurants and shops.
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Northern Liberties
Take a stroll down 2nd street for lots of good restaurants and shops.
If you want to venture across town, Passyunk Av has a hipster vibe with lots of local shops and restaurants
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Passyunk Square
If you want to venture across town, Passyunk Av has a hipster vibe with lots of local shops and restaurants
University City
Home to Ivy League University of Pennsylvania
Our favorite coffee shop- they have lots of vegan and gluten free options.
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One Shot Cafe
217 W George StOur favorite coffee shop- they have lots of vegan and gluten free options.