Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Al Zaytouna
906 Christian StFantastic, inexpensive Tunisian food. BYOB. I recommend the grilled veggie wrap.
This place is infamous, as are the lines. Go early. Huge portions.
130 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetThis place is infamous, as are the lines. Go early. Huge portions.
Good breakfast stop for coffee and baked goods. Nice staff and fun decor.
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gleaner's Cafe
917 S 9th StGood breakfast stop for coffee and baked goods. Nice staff and fun decor.
Tiffin Indian Cuisine South Philadelphia
1100 Federal StGreat Indian food and wine menus. $$
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StIconic cheesesteak spot. Across from arch-rival Pat's.
Coffee and sandwiches. Open until 10 pm. Lots of room to sit and work/read.
41 preporuka/e lokalaca
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StCoffee and sandwiches. Open until 10 pm. Lots of room to sit and work/read.
This place started as a food truck. Good, thin-crust pizza with seasonal toppings.
55 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StThis place started as a food truck. Good, thin-crust pizza with seasonal toppings.
Monsú
901 Christian StImpressive tasting menu. $$$.
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StExcellent brunch spot. Shorter lines than Sabrina's. $$
Good Mexican food. Their specialty is cactus, which they can add to anything. $
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Taqueria La Prima
1104 S 9th StGood Mexican food. Their specialty is cactus, which they can add to anything. $
Los Jalepenos
744 Christian StMexican food. $$.
Basic pizza to stay and take-out. Cash only. ATM.
50 preporuka/e lokalaca
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StBasic pizza to stay and take-out. Cash only. ATM.
Down Dog Healing Cafe
1001 Carpenter StreetMore coffee. Generally pretty quiet and a good place to get work done.
B2 Cafe
1500 E Passyunk AveGood coffee and their food is excellent too.
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StHigh ceilings and sunny. Good coffee. Food is ok.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StMy favorite brunch place in the neighborhood.
Shopping
A tourist must. The best cheese in Philadelphia. Don't let the guys there pressure you into the priciest stuff.
48 preporuka/e lokalaca
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StA tourist must. The best cheese in Philadelphia. Don't let the guys there pressure you into the priciest stuff.
This bakery smells and tastes delicious. Lines around the block at Christmas and Easter.
45 preporuka/e lokalaca
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StThis bakery smells and tastes delicious. Lines around the block at Christmas and Easter.
John's Water Ice
701 Christian St$2.50 giant ice cream cone. Nuff said.
This place is amazing. Two levels. Every kitchen item conceivable. Great for gifts.
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fante's Kitchen Shop
1006 S 9th StThis place is amazing. Two levels. Every kitchen item conceivable. Great for gifts.
Sightseeing
The magical masterpiece of artist, Isaiah Zagar.
385 preporuka/e lokalaca
Magični vrtovi Philadelphije
1020 South StThe magical masterpiece of artist, Isaiah Zagar.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South StGroceries.
Superfresh
1001 South StreetCheaper alternative to Whole Foods.
Talluto's Authentic Italian Food
944 S 9th StFresh pasta to die for.
Everything Else
A funky neighborhood with more food, boutiques, ice cream and coffee spots. A good place to go for a walk. The real action starts south of Dickinson Street.
35 preporuka/e lokalaca
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueA funky neighborhood with more food, boutiques, ice cream and coffee spots. A good place to go for a walk. The real action starts south of Dickinson Street.
taffets Bakery and Store
1024 S 9th StGluten free bakery with a really good reputation.
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StFor the basics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Devil's Den
1148 S 11th StNeighborhoody with a good beer list.
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StGreat music venue, menu and craft beer list.
Varga Bar
941 Spruce StGood food and drink. Busy evenings. $$.
Crepes and drinks. Occasional movies and performances upstairs. $$
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th StCrepes and drinks. Occasional movies and performances upstairs. $$
The Wishing Well
767 S 9th StVery neighborhood-y. Board games.
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StDivey and friendly. $