Food Scene
Famous BBQ spot within walking distance of the studio. I can't suggest one dish over another, it's all amazing! They offer dine-in and take-out.
It's always busy during the lunch rush. I prefer to wait until dinner hours.
Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse
7500 State Rd.Famous BBQ spot within walking distance of the studio. I can't suggest one dish over another, it's all amazing! They offer dine-in and take-out.
It's always busy during the lunch rush. I prefer to wait until dinner hours.
My personal favorite for sushi in the northeast. I also recommend the teriyaki steak. The hibachi chefs are very entertaining and some offer helpful advice on saké.
Yamato Japanese Sushi and Hibachi
9910 Frankford AveMy personal favorite for sushi in the northeast. I also recommend the teriyaki steak. The hibachi chefs are very entertaining and some offer helpful advice on saké.
Amazing hoagies and they're open until 6pm most days.
2852 St Vincent St, Philadelphia, PA 19149, i-United States
Amazing hoagies and they're open until 6pm most days.
Best lunch counter around. Their omelets are a great value and quality and the bacon is always perfect.
Tate's Good Food Restaurant
Best lunch counter around. Their omelets are a great value and quality and the bacon is always perfect.
Boba, cheese floats, red bean milkshakes, fun flavors of coffee and tea, and savory snacks.
6414 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135, i-United States
Boba, cheese floats, red bean milkshakes, fun flavors of coffee and tea, and savory snacks.
Thai rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Located at Cottman and Frankford, a popular place for community events.
7260 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, i-United States
Thai rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Located at Cottman and Frankford, a popular place for community events.
One of the best cheesesteaks in the area except on Friday or Saturday nights when they're really busy.
Frank's Steaks & Burgers
7161 Frankford AveOne of the best cheesesteaks in the area except on Friday or Saturday nights when they're really busy.
This deli makes their own roast beef and offers pre-made dinners. They offer takeout and delivery, but close at 4pm.
Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services
7940 Torresdale AveThis deli makes their own roast beef and offers pre-made dinners. They offer takeout and delivery, but close at 4pm.
The pizza is great, lots of spices, good sauce. Low prices. A very short walk to the end of the block and across the street.
Super Fratelli's Pizza
7732 Torresdale AveThe pizza is great, lots of spices, good sauce. Low prices. A very short walk to the end of the block and across the street.
Holmesburg Bakery
7935 Frankford AveHistoric bakery with great cookies and butter cake, a local favorite.
NYC style chop cheese sandwiches. New small business with nice owners, great food.
7358 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
NYC style chop cheese sandwiches. New small business with nice owners, great food.
Essentials
Wawa
7715 Frankford AveYou should always know where the closest Wawa is.
Closest Wawa with gas, right off the Academy exit on I-95. The closest Wawa to the studio is at 7715 Frankford Ave. (cross street is Sheffield Ave.)
9101 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, i-United States
Closest Wawa with gas, right off the Academy exit on I-95. The closest Wawa to the studio is at 7715 Frankford Ave. (cross street is Sheffield Ave.)
Clean, polite staff, newer amenities, less crowded than the one in Mayfair. Open 24/7.
8720 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
Clean, polite staff, newer amenities, less crowded than the one in Mayfair. Open 24/7.
Popular, long-standing, local barber shop.
7941 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
Popular, long-standing, local barber shop.
Very small, but a great bakery department. Closest grocery store.
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ShopRite of Knorr Street
6725 Frankford AveVery small, but a great bakery department. Closest grocery store.
Larger, quieter store, unique ice cream layout. In the same plaza as Yamato and a Dunkin' Donuts.
ShopRite of Morrell Plaza
9910 Frankford AveLarger, quieter store, unique ice cream layout. In the same plaza as Yamato and a Dunkin' Donuts.
A helpful stop if you're here for a large gathering. Part grocery, part restaurant supply. Bulk items, fresh produce, party rentals.
PJP Marketplace
8960 Frankford AveA helpful stop if you're here for a large gathering. Part grocery, part restaurant supply. Bulk items, fresh produce, party rentals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Three Monkeys Cafe
9645 James StVOIX Karaoke
21+ Karaoke lounge. Asian Fusion and sushi bar.
7600 State Rd. suite f, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
Entertainment & Activities
A local treasure, an interactive insect museum with a beautiful butterfly pavilion.
Events for adults-only include beer gardens, local vendors, pop-up bars, circus performances, and other unique entertainment experiences. Keep an eye on their events page during your stay!
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Insectarium ne-Butterfly Pavilion
8046 Frankford AveA local treasure, an interactive insect museum with a beautiful butterfly pavilion.
Events for adults-only include beer gardens, local vendors, pop-up bars, circus performances, and other unique entertainment experiences. Keep an eye on their events page during your stay!
Hang out, read, and relax at the Holmesburg library branch. The Free Library is one of the most important institutions in Philadelphia.
7810 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
Hang out, read, and relax at the Holmesburg library branch. The Free Library is one of the most important institutions in Philadelphia.
Tidy, fenced-in playground great for younger children.
4500 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
Tidy, fenced-in playground great for younger children.
Popular public pool, playground, and basketball court less than a five minute drive from the studio. The image shows recent improvements to this local park.
Jacobs Pool
Popular public pool, playground, and basketball court less than a five minute drive from the studio. The image shows recent improvements to this local park.
Sightseeing
Holmesburg Prison
8215 Torresdale AveBuilt in 1896 and in continuous use until 1995.
Parks & Nature
I-Pennypack Park
Pennypack TrailRunning trails and popular with dog walkers.
A peaceful place to walk, bike, picnic, and enjoy the view of the Delaware River. There is also a baseball diamond.
Pennypack on the Delaware, 7801 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136, i-United States
A peaceful place to walk, bike, picnic, and enjoy the view of the Delaware River. There is also a baseball diamond.
A 10 minute drive down State Rd. will take you to a beautiful park with a large pool, picnic areas, jogging and bike trails, playgrounds, large open fields, and a beautiful view of the Delaware river.
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Neshaminy State Park
3401 State Rd.A 10 minute drive down State Rd. will take you to a beautiful park with a large pool, picnic areas, jogging and bike trails, playgrounds, large open fields, and a beautiful view of the Delaware river.
Getting Around
Torresdale and Cottman Avs (Loop) station
Routes 70, 56, and 28.
Across from a Dunkin Donuts.
Holmesburg Jct station
4783 Rhawn StFive minute walk from the studio.
Torresdale Av & Sheffield Av station
Routes 84 and 28.
Hertz
7257 Frankford AveThe best mechanics I've ever dealt with. Honest, fair prices, work quickly, and just nice people overall.
On Charles St., right behind the Holmesburg Bakery and the very popular Barber Time.
Holmesburg Auto Repair
7929 Charles StThe best mechanics I've ever dealt with. Honest, fair prices, work quickly, and just nice people overall.
On Charles St., right behind the Holmesburg Bakery and the very popular Barber Time.