Guidebook for Philadelphia

Matthew
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

Our fave coffee in the city (along with LaColombe, of course)
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Rival Bros Coffee Bar
2400 Lombard St
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Our fave coffee in the city (along with LaColombe, of course)
Nice outdoor seating space
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The Cambridge
1508 South St
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Nice outdoor seating space
Good for all meals, and it is open all the time. Delicious food that features Jewish culinary specialties.
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Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South St
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Good for all meals, and it is open all the time. Delicious food that features Jewish culinary specialties.
Delicious! Seems a little pricey, but worth every penny. We recommend the chocolate cannoli and raspberry linzer tart.
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Carlo's Bakery
2101 Walnut St
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Delicious! Seems a little pricey, but worth every penny. We recommend the chocolate cannoli and raspberry linzer tart.
For dining in, there is a beautiful outdoor patio, and it is also a BYOB. They deliver.
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Thai Square Restaurant
2521 Christian St
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For dining in, there is a beautiful outdoor patio, and it is also a BYOB. They deliver.
a Philly staple: wooder ice
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Rita's Italian Ice
3610 Bristol Rd
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a Philly staple: wooder ice
Our favorite seafood place. Menu is handwritten as it is updated daily to accommodate the freshest ingredients. Restaurant is incredibly small, but very cozy/warm/romantic so make sure to get a reservation.
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Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
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Our favorite seafood place. Menu is handwritten as it is updated daily to accommodate the freshest ingredients. Restaurant is incredibly small, but very cozy/warm/romantic so make sure to get a reservation.
Incredible vegan/vegetarian restaurant, and well-loved and recommended by meat-eaters too!
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V Street
124-126 S 19th St
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Incredible vegan/vegetarian restaurant, and well-loved and recommended by meat-eaters too!
Ever had Indian brunch? If not, now is your chance! Everything on the menu is delicious and perfect for those who wake up craving something savory.
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Indeblue Restaurant and Bar
65 S 13th St
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Ever had Indian brunch? If not, now is your chance! Everything on the menu is delicious and perfect for those who wake up craving something savory.
This is our favorite restaurant in Philly. It can be hard to get a table so make a reservation ASAP. Another alternative is to arrive at 4:30pm (restaurant opens at 5pm) to reserve a walk-in seat(s) at the bar with the host/ess.
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Zahav
237 St James Pl
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This is our favorite restaurant in Philly. It can be hard to get a table so make a reservation ASAP. Another alternative is to arrive at 4:30pm (restaurant opens at 5pm) to reserve a walk-in seat(s) at the bar with the host/ess.
Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant and bar. Cocktails are amazing
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Charlie was a sinner.
131 S 13th St
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Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant and bar. Cocktails are amazing
This is our go-to brunch place. We prefer the Dickinson location over the CenterCity/13th Locust one.
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Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th St
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This is our go-to brunch place. We prefer the Dickinson location over the CenterCity/13th Locust one.
Another Philly staple: great for ordering sandwiches to go
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Wawa
2000 Hamilton St
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Another Philly staple: great for ordering sandwiches to go
Everyone in philly has their fave cheesesteak place, and this is one of ours. If you love chicken-cheesesteaks in particular, then this is hands-down the best place. The grape/lemonade fusion drink is also a must. It's also not uncommon to run into Philly celebs (ie. QuestLove and Allen Iverson) if you dine at the counter.
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Ishkabibble's II
517 South St
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Everyone in philly has their fave cheesesteak place, and this is one of ours. If you love chicken-cheesesteaks in particular, then this is hands-down the best place. The grape/lemonade fusion drink is also a must. It's also not uncommon to run into Philly celebs (ie. QuestLove and Allen Iverson) if you dine at the counter.

Arts & Culture

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First Food Market
116 S 21st St
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Shopping

The BEST jewelry and accessory shop, where everything is either hand-made or hand-picked by the owner Elaine Tse, hence the name. The staff are amazing and have Elaine's taste and eye as well. This place suits every price range.
Tselaine
1927 Walnut St
The BEST jewelry and accessory shop, where everything is either hand-made or hand-picked by the owner Elaine Tse, hence the name. The staff are amazing and have Elaine's taste and eye as well. This place suits every price range.

Getting Around

Catching an uber/taxi from 30th street station to our location may be the same cost as catching another train. If you do decide to catch the "Airport Line" regional-rail train, you would get off at the first stop, "University City" (going in the direction towards the phila international airport.)
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30th Street Station
2955 Market St
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Catching an uber/taxi from 30th street station to our location may be the same cost as catching another train. If you do decide to catch the "Airport Line" regional-rail train, you would get off at the first stop, "University City" (going in the direction towards the phila international airport.)

Drinks & Nightlife

Pop-up beer garden with plentiful outdoor seating in a beautiful and fun environment.
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PHS Pop Up Garden
1438 South St
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Pop-up beer garden with plentiful outdoor seating in a beautiful and fun environment.
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The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad St
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This is a speakeasy style of bar, and therefore it can be very exclusive (they do not allow sneakers). There is usually a line for entry, however, the drinks are fantastic. Cash only, though they can direct you to an ATM across the street. This is a good spot after a grabbing dinner in Chinatown.
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Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
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This is a speakeasy style of bar, and therefore it can be very exclusive (they do not allow sneakers). There is usually a line for entry, however, the drinks are fantastic. Cash only, though they can direct you to an ATM across the street. This is a good spot after a grabbing dinner in Chinatown.

Parks & Nature

This is one of our favorite parts of our location. This is a beautiful walking/running/biking trail that takes you along the Schuykill River, with amazing views of the surrounding Philadelphia skyline. The trail effortlessly leads you to center city, as well as to the Philadelphia Art Museum.
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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
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This is one of our favorite parts of our location. This is a beautiful walking/running/biking trail that takes you along the Schuykill River, with amazing views of the surrounding Philadelphia skyline. The trail effortlessly leads you to center city, as well as to the Philadelphia Art Museum.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
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Japanese House and Garden
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Entertainment & Activities

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Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom St
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