Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Aksum
4630 Baltimore AveWe think this is the best brunch spot in Philadelphia!
Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th StAmazing burritos. Super fast service!
Earth Cup Cafe
405 S 45th StGet the Whoop Ass coffee for an extra caffeine kick!
They make excellent sandwiches and smoothies. You can pick up some local and artisanal groceries as well.
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Milk & Honey Market
4435 Baltimore AveThey make excellent sandwiches and smoothies. You can pick up some local and artisanal groceries as well.
Best pizza in town, hands down!! They're also a microbrewery - their Rye IPA is an award winner.
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Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StBest pizza in town, hands down!! They're also a microbrewery - their Rye IPA is an award winner.
Our friend is a chef at this local modern American spot. Be sure to make a reservation, it's very tiny!
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Pumpkin BYOB
1713 South StOur friend is a chef at this local modern American spot. Be sure to make a reservation, it's very tiny!
Everything on the menu is amazing. It's definitely a little pricey, but it's insanely worth it. Be sure to get the Taste of Zahav option for the best value, especially if you're bringing friends (you'll be able to get everything on the menu)!
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Zahav
237 St James PlEverything on the menu is amazing. It's definitely a little pricey, but it's insanely worth it. Be sure to get the Taste of Zahav option for the best value, especially if you're bringing friends (you'll be able to get everything on the menu)!
Essentials
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveOrganic and local groceries
Supreme Shop n Bag
4301 Walnut StEveryday grocery store. Produce section is pretty good!
CVS
4314 Locust StPenn Internal Medicine - Edward S. Cooper Internal Medicine
3701 Market StHospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce StBob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetThis was recently redone and it is AMAZING. Has local food vendors in it - be sure to check out Dizengoff for the best hummus in Philadelphia.
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Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveThis was recently redone and it is AMAZING. Has local food vendors in it - be sure to check out Dizengoff for the best hummus in Philadelphia.
Inexpensive haircuts in a punk rock themed establishment. And a salon cat, to boot!
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Talking Headz
4922 Baltimore AveInexpensive haircuts in a punk rock themed establishment. And a salon cat, to boot!
Want to buy local fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat but don't want to go all the way to Whole Foods? Check out the Clark Park farmers' market on Saturdays until 2 pm.
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveWant to buy local fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat but don't want to go all the way to Whole Foods? Check out the Clark Park farmers' market on Saturdays until 2 pm.
Parks & Nature
Head to the bowl with a blanket and a book for some great people and dog watching. During the summer they offer free outdoor movie nights and Shakespeare in the Park.
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveHead to the bowl with a blanket and a book for some great people and dog watching. During the summer they offer free outdoor movie nights and Shakespeare in the Park.
Shopping
This shop features art, cards, jewelry, and other crafts from artists in the Philadelphia area. Great place to pick up a unique souvenir.
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VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveThis shop features art, cards, jewelry, and other crafts from artists in the Philadelphia area. Great place to pick up a unique souvenir.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark University City Penn 6
4012 Walnut StArts & Culture
Check out Art After 5 on Fridays for a unique, art-filled happy hour!
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I-Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyCheck out Art After 5 on Fridays for a unique, art-filled happy hour!
Check to see if Science After Hours is happening during your stay.
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I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StCheck to see if Science After Hours is happening during your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
So much fun! Go to dance, have drinks, or some late night snacks. Or if it's summer, check out their beer garden!
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Silk City Lounge
435 Spring Garden StSo much fun! Go to dance, have drinks, or some late night snacks. Or if it's summer, check out their beer garden!
Local 44
4333 Spruce StreetGreat beer bar! Vegan-friendly food options.
If you're looking a local dive, this is our favorite. Pop in for a city special and some Ethopian food!
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Queen of Sheba
4511 Baltimore AveIf you're looking a local dive, this is our favorite. Pop in for a city special and some Ethopian food!
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside AveGreat outdoor concert venue!