Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Great breakfast & coffeeshop in the neighborhood. Local, fresh ingredients. One of my favorites!
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Hinge Cafe
2652 E Somerset StGreat breakfast & coffeeshop in the neighborhood. Local, fresh ingredients. One of my favorites!
Tacconelli's Pizza
2604 E Somerset StSome claim this is the best pizza in the city...
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StNachos and margaritas!
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveNice cafe in Kensington/Fishtown.
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StOne of the best breakfast/brunch places.
Leotah's Place Coffeehouse
2033 E York StCute little coffeeshop. Great for reading or studying.
Closest coffee shop within walking distance of the house. They serve La Colombe coffee here.
Mercer Cafe
2619 E Westmoreland StClosest coffee shop within walking distance of the house. They serve La Colombe coffee here.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good representation of Philly's burgeoning gastropub scene. This spot offers a great selection of craft beers as well as delicious meals.
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Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StA good representation of Philly's burgeoning gastropub scene. This spot offers a great selection of craft beers as well as delicious meals.
My very favorite spot for great beer and awesome food in the neighborhood. Late night happy hour starts at 10pm!
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Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveMy very favorite spot for great beer and awesome food in the neighborhood. Late night happy hour starts at 10pm!
Everything Else
Greensgrow Farms
2501 E Cumberland StCheck out this cool urban farm.
The closest spot near the house to catch a (south/westbound) trolley, which you can take to connect with the Market-Frankford El at Girard.
3050 Richmond St
3050 Richmond StreetThe closest spot near the house to catch a (south/westbound) trolley, which you can take to connect with the Market-Frankford El at Girard.
3100 Aramingo Ave
3100 Aramingo AvenueTake this bus southbound toward center city.
Arts & Culture
Check out this venue for local music. Bar downstairs. Great for people watching.
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveCheck out this venue for local music. Bar downstairs. Great for people watching.
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveAdult arcade, with drinks and food to boot. Most games are 25c.
Sightseeing
I-Magic Gardens yasePhiladelphia
1020 South StA must-visit for those from out of town.
I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StHistory!
There's usually something going on here: concerts, shopping, dining, bars/clubs, and street festivals.
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The Piazza
1001 N 2nd StThere's usually something going on here: concerts, shopping, dining, bars/clubs, and street festivals.