Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th Stworld famous cheese steaks!
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Aveworld famous cheese steaks!
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetThe favorite spot of all the locals.
Surprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
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Restaurant Taqueria El Jarocho
1138 S 13th StSurprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
My favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
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Paesano's
943 South 9th StreetMy favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
American beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
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South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StAmerican beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
French-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
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Will BYOB
1911 E Passyunk AveFrench-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
Industrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
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Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveIndustrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
For a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
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Fond
1537 S 11th StFor a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveOld-school Italian open since 1927.
Bring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
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Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk AveBring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
Cuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
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Le Virtù
1927 E Passyunk AveCuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
More casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
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Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveMore casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
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LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveMac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
Breakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
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Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveBreakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveCute little breakfast spot.
French bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
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Townsend
1623 E Passyunk AveFrench bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
Great for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
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Porto
1301 South 11th StreetGreat for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
Everything Else
Ellsworth-Federal station
inexpensive, quick transportation to all of Philly
Middle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
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Melrose Diner
1501 - 1527 Snyder AveMiddle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLarge selection of wines and liquors.
Essentials
Well-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
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Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StWell-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveInexpensive huge grocery store for all your basic needs.
Whole Foods Market
929 South Stnatural foods market
Drinks & Nightlife
Adobe Cafe
1919 E Passyunk AveSecret spot for amazing karaoke.
Classic Philly local dive. Only go if you don't mind smokers.
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Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StClassic Philly local dive. Only go if you don't mind smokers.
Bonnie's Capistrano Bar
1503 S 13th StClassic South Philly dive bar.
Hipster club with a throwback vibe offering craft beer, glowing walls (& murals), go-go dancers & DJs.
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The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StHipster club with a throwback vibe offering craft beer, glowing walls (& murals), go-go dancers & DJs.
Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.
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Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StOld-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.
Arts & Culture
Live music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
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Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StLive music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
Sightseeing
Studio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!
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I-Magic Gardens yasePhiladelphia
1020 South StStudio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!