Guidebook for Philadelphia

Denise
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds. #5 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds. #5 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
BYOB; Great Italian Food; $$$
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Monsú
901 Christian St
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BYOB; Great Italian Food; $$$
Great cafe for Italian coffees drinks, pastries, soups & sandwiches
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Anthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House
903 S 9th St
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Great cafe for Italian coffees drinks, pastries, soups & sandwiches
Most popular brunch spot in Philly; Huge portions- recommend sharing; $$
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Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
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Most popular brunch spot in Philly; Huge portions- recommend sharing; $$
Closest takeout for very good pizza & sandwiches; $
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Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th St
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Closest takeout for very good pizza & sandwiches; $
The best sandwiches in Philly! The Arista sandwich (roasted suckling pig w/broccoli rabe, Italian long hots, sharp provolone, natural jus) was rated by Bon Appetit as 3rd best meal under $10 in US
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Paesano's
943 South 9th Street
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The best sandwiches in Philly! The Arista sandwich (roasted suckling pig w/broccoli rabe, Italian long hots, sharp provolone, natural jus) was rated by Bon Appetit as 3rd best meal under $10 in US
It's a Mexican Restaurant, not a pizza shop! Great for delicious cheap takeout (my favorite is the $8 chorizo burrito)
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Taqueria La Prima
1104 S 9th St
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It's a Mexican Restaurant, not a pizza shop! Great for delicious cheap takeout (my favorite is the $8 chorizo burrito)
This place is really strange! They have very unique and elaborate coffee drinks, chocolates, candies and desserts.
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Rim Cafe
1172 S 9th St
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This place is really strange! They have very unique and elaborate coffee drinks, chocolates, candies and desserts.
It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Pat's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St
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It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Pat's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Geno's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
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It's considered to be one of the best cheesesteak joints in Philly. They have an ongoing rivalry with Geno's Steaks across the street. (I prefer Pat's becauase they are much nicer to customers)
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant. If you go with a group of adventurous eaters, share one of the family meals at the back of the menu for multiple courses at a discount. $
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Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington Ave
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My favorite Vietnamese restaurant. If you go with a group of adventurous eaters, share one of the family meals at the back of the menu for multiple courses at a discount. $
Best Pho nearby. $
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Pho 75
1122 Washington Ave
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Best Pho nearby. $
Best Bahn Mi (Vietnamese) sandwiches in Philly! (takeout)
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Ba Le Bakery
606 Washington Ave
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Best Bahn Mi (Vietnamese) sandwiches in Philly! (takeout)
Comprehensive beer selection of individual bottles and cans from across the globe. Browse cold case displays or ask for recommendations. Good food & ambiance (fireplace). Takeout beer if preferred $$
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Hawthornes
738 S 11th St
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Comprehensive beer selection of individual bottles and cans from across the globe. Browse cold case displays or ask for recommendations. Good food & ambiance (fireplace). Takeout beer if preferred $$
Closest Indian food; very good
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Tiffin Indian Cuisine South Philadelphia
1100 Federal St
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Closest Indian food; very good

Sightseeing

An impressive collection of European art housed in a stately, neoclassical building with the Rocky Steps! #1 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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An impressive collection of European art housed in a stately, neoclassical building with the Rocky Steps! #1 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. #2 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. #2 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
Most popular tour of Philadelphia. #3 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
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Philly By Segway
7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Most popular tour of Philadelphia. #3 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Philadelphia.
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, now a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. #4 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Phila.
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Östra statliga fängelset
2027 Fairmount Ave
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Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, now a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. #4 of TripAdvisor's Things to Do in Phila.
Interesting indoor/outdoor art exhibit. Free to walk by and peak at from the outside. The mosaics around my neighborhood were done by this artist.
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Philadelphias Magiska Trädgårdar
1020 South St
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Interesting indoor/outdoor art exhibit. Free to walk by and peak at from the outside. The mosaics around my neighborhood were done by this artist.
Philly's most visited historic attraction
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Frihetsklockan
526 Market St
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Philly's most visited historic attraction
Go here for information about sightseeing in Philadelphia and to see displays of historic Philadelphia for free.
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Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St
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Go here for information about sightseeing in Philadelphia and to see displays of historic Philadelphia for free.

Everything Else

One of the oldest and best Italian bakeries in Philly
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Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian St
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One of the oldest and best Italian bakeries in Philly
Best Italian bakery in Philly
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Sarcone's Bakery
758 S 9th St
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Best Italian bakery in Philly
Gluten-free bakery
taffets Bakery and Store
1024 S 9th St
Gluten-free bakery
It's a Mexican Tortilliaria! They make tortillas in the shop fresh daily using a crazy looking machine. You can watch and then eat warm tortillas or buy freshly made tortilla chips.
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Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th St
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It's a Mexican Tortilliaria! They make tortillas in the shop fresh daily using a crazy looking machine. You can watch and then eat warm tortillas or buy freshly made tortilla chips.
One of the closest bikeshare docks. There is an even closer dock at 11th & Washington. $4 per half hour. Rent a bike and return to any other dock.
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Indego Bike Share Station
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One of the closest bikeshare docks. There is an even closer dock at 11th & Washington. $4 per half hour. Rent a bike and return to any other dock.
Closest park square; they have a bocci ball court! Take our bocci set over and enjoy a game. :)
Bardascino Park
1000 S 10th St
Closest park square; they have a bocci ball court! Take our bocci set over and enjoy a game. :)

Shopping

Interesting concept; free samples of different oils and vinegars and fresh delicious bread; good for souvenirs/gifts
Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom
942 S 9th St
Interesting concept; free samples of different oils and vinegars and fresh delicious bread; good for souvenirs/gifts
Kitchen shop with very interesting goods
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Fante's Kitchen Shop
1006 S 9th St
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Kitchen shop with very interesting goods
Fabulous collection of used books and records; sidewalk sale daily with vinyl for $2!
Molly's Books & Records
1010 S 9th St
Fabulous collection of used books and records; sidewalk sale daily with vinyl for $2!
A historic open-air market that is so fun to explore! Fresh produce, butcher shops, specialty cheese shops, bakeries, cafes, restaurants & stores.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th St
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A historic open-air market that is so fun to explore! Fresh produce, butcher shops, specialty cheese shops, bakeries, cafes, restaurants & stores.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's a bar/restaurant/fresh seafood market with happy hour (Tues-Frs 4-7PM) $1 Buck a Shuck • $5 Drafts • $4 House Wine • $1 Oysters & Clams $4 Crab Cake Slider • $6 Guacamole & Chips
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Anastasi Seafood
1039 S 9th St
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It's a bar/restaurant/fresh seafood market with happy hour (Tues-Frs 4-7PM) $1 Buck a Shuck • $5 Drafts • $4 House Wine • $1 Oysters & Clams $4 Crab Cake Slider • $6 Guacamole & Chips
Good food; slightly divey; great happy hour (1/2 off drafts)
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Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk Ave
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Good food; slightly divey; great happy hour (1/2 off drafts)
Very divey, but they have some arcade games and a pool table on the 3rd floor; FYI- they allow smoking inside.
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Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South Street
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Very divey, but they have some arcade games and a pool table on the 3rd floor; FYI- they allow smoking inside.

Essentials

Organic Grocery Store
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Whole Foods Market
929 South St
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Organic Grocery Store
Closet beer store to purchase a 12-pack or case of beer
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Bella Vista Beer Distributors
755 S 11th St
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Closet beer store to purchase a 12-pack or case of beer
Closest wine & liquor store
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
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Closest wine & liquor store
Cheapest grocery store in walking distance
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ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
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Cheapest grocery store in walking distance
Large Asian grocery store; cheap and interesting
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Hung Vuong Supermarket
1122 Washington Ave
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Large Asian grocery store; cheap and interesting