Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
awesome coffee and in a real neat spot (corner property on an angle).
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ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna Aveawesome coffee and in a real neat spot (corner property on an angle).
Comics and Coffee shop run by people of color. They promote local POC artists and have fresh baked goods and great coffee.
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Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse
2578 Frankford AveComics and Coffee shop run by people of color. They promote local POC artists and have fresh baked goods and great coffee.
Want something different? Awesome Vietnamese food is calling your name!
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Thang Long Noodle Restaurant (Kensington)
2534-36 Kensington AveWant something different? Awesome Vietnamese food is calling your name!
One of the best new restaurants in Fishtown to open in years. HIGHLY recommend. Make a reservation!
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Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveOne of the best new restaurants in Fishtown to open in years. HIGHLY recommend. Make a reservation!
Franny Lou's Porch
2400 Coral StThe closest coffee shop to our Airbnb.
Really cool, urban space with wonderful coffee and food.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveReally cool, urban space with wonderful coffee and food.
Best donuts! They also have fried chicken. And coffee, of course.
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Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StBest donuts! They also have fried chicken. And coffee, of course.
Milkcrate Cafe
400 E Girard AveFood and Records. Can't go wrong.
Amazing pizza in a pizza museum. Next door is Little Babies Ice Cream, just as yummy with vegan options too.
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Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveAmazing pizza in a pizza museum. Next door is Little Babies Ice Cream, just as yummy with vegan options too.
One of my favorite spots in our neighborhood. Good comfort food and wonderful service.
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Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveOne of my favorite spots in our neighborhood. Good comfort food and wonderful service.
Taco Riendo Restaurant
1301 N 5th StOur favorite Mexican spot in the city. Cash only.
Very trendy with dollar taco nights and great drinks. Check their Facebook page for dollar taco night dates.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StVery trendy with dollar taco nights and great drinks. Check their Facebook page for dollar taco night dates.
Fancy Italian food--scrumptious and expensive. I recommend making a reservation. The building alone is worth checking out!
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StFancy Italian food--scrumptious and expensive. I recommend making a reservation. The building alone is worth checking out!
The best brunch with an early bird special that can't be beat. Fantastic food!
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StThe best brunch with an early bird special that can't be beat. Fantastic food!
Hidden gem! It's an Italian restaurant in the back of an Irish bar!
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Murph's Bar
202 East Girard AvenueHidden gem! It's an Italian restaurant in the back of an Irish bar!
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveThe best bagels in the area. The line goes fast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great American style food and excellent selection of beers. VEGAN options too.
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Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StGreat American style food and excellent selection of beers. VEGAN options too.
Martha
2113 E York StFantastic ambiance and excellent drinks. The food is good too!
Upstairs is a music venue but the bar below has excellent food and beers.
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveUpstairs is a music venue but the bar below has excellent food and beers.
Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveExcellent selection of beers and the food is excellent too.
Lloyd
529 E Girard AveFancier bar, really nice mixed drinks.
The Monkey Club
2101 E York StLocal bar.
Parks & Nature
Fairmount park is huge and has something for everyone. Peace and quiet in the middle of a city is hard to come by! There are many hikes to choose from, some are quite hilly.
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveFairmount park is huge and has something for everyone. Peace and quiet in the middle of a city is hard to come by! There are many hikes to choose from, some are quite hilly.
Shopping
A unique plant shop with gorgeous ceramics. HIGHLY recommend.
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Field Plant and Supply
2032 Frankford AveA unique plant shop with gorgeous ceramics. HIGHLY recommend.
Jinxed Fishtown
1331 Frankford AveAntiques!
Greensgrow Farms
2501 E Cumberland StA unique urban farm with farm animals and beautiful plants.
Philadelphia Record Exchange
1524 Frankford AveRecords!
Essentials
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris StExcellent produce from local farmers.
Our big grocery store where you can find whatever you need but not huge on organic or hard-to-find ingredients.
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TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveOur big grocery store where you can find whatever you need but not huge on organic or hard-to-find ingredients.
Getting Around
The Market-Frankford el runs above Front Street, and the York-Dauphin stop is the closest to the Airbnb.
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York-Dauphin Station
The Market-Frankford el runs above Front Street, and the York-Dauphin stop is the closest to the Airbnb.
Entertainment & Activities
The Landmark theaters are excellent for catching Indie flicks. There are three of them in total.
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Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StThe Landmark theaters are excellent for catching Indie flicks. There are three of them in total.