Guidebook for Philadelphia

Sarah
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square
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This is my ultimate favorite restaurant, and it's right in my backyard! Consistently fresh and delicious food and super cute and cozy ambiance.
If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
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Morimoto
723 Chestnut St
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If you feel like splurging, I highly recommend trying out the tasting menu. Afterall, Morimoto is an Iron Chef - it's quite the culinary experience.
In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
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Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut St
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In the event you do not feel like splurging on a fine dining meal, Fat Salmon is an excellent choice for sushi. This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Philly.
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
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Vedge
1221 Locust St
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This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Portions are a bit small, but very tasty!
My favorite Pho place.
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Le Viet
1019 S 11th St
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My favorite Pho place.
My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
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Radicchio Cafe
402 Wood St
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My favorite Italian BYOB restaurant. They don't take reservations, so try getting there early so you don't have to wait too long.
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
QT Vietnamese Sandwich
48 N 10th St
Hands down the best Bahn mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) you'll get in Philly.
Solid Malaysian food.
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Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th St
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Solid Malaysian food.
A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
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Wedge + Fig
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A small BYOB, a must if you enjoy wine and cheese! Make sure to check their open hours, since they may be limited.
A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
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A coworker introduced me to La Colombe, and now I can't drink anything else. If you enjoy coffee, make sure to make a stop here!
This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
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Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham St
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This is a very cool design space, great for just hanging out/work/etc.
This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
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Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th St
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This is the BEST happy hour spot in Philly. It's actually quite a hidden gem for happy hour, since they have happy hour oysters, half-off appetizers, and discounted cocktails from 5-7pm.
The soup dumplings here are a must try!
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Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race St
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The soup dumplings here are a must try!
This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
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Valley Green Inn
Valley Green Road
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This is a really cute and cozy restaurant in the middle of Wissahickon Park. It's a nice treat after a hike in the park. I think it gets more datish in the evening.
Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
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Zahav
237 St James Pl
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Make reservations early! This place fills up pretty quick because it's THAT good. Great middle eastern food, also great vegetarian options. Probably my next favorite restaurant after Talula's.
Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
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Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
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Delicious. Has more of a New York feel.
Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
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Barbuzzo
110 S 13th St
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Book early! Excellent mediterranean food and reasonably priced.
This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
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Lolita
106 S 13th St
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This place is a BYOT (Bring your own Tequila) and a cash-only establishment. Yummy mexican food.
Great pizza.
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Zavino
112 S 13th St
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Great pizza.
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
Dutch Eating Place
1136 N 12th St
Blueberry pancakes are a must try!
They serve snow ice here!
Yamitsuki
1028 Arch St
They serve snow ice here!

Essentials

This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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This is probably my favorite place in Philly for one reason - it has all the food you will ever need all under one roof! This is where I hang out when I am not dining out.
Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.
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Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
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Great quick gourmet food option nearby. Well-known for their cheeses. They have a beer and cheese sampling happy hour on Thursdays from 5-7pm.

Sightseeing

Experience where America was born!
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
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Experience where America was born!
Tourist attraction.
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Dzwon Wolności
526 Market St
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Tourist attraction.
This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
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Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut St
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This museum is a little hidden, but it's a really neat museum if this type of history interests you.
Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Great place to experience Philly - both summer and winter times.
Because I work here!
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Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd
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Because I work here!
An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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An impressive collection of art from all eras. I think anyone visiting has to run the Rocky Steps.

Drinks & Nightlife

This also has a good brunch.
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Varga Bar
941 Spruce St
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This also has a good brunch.
Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
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1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut St
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Speakeasy-ish bar with solid cocktails.
Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
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The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th St
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Speakeasy bar with solid cocktails.
Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
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Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
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Remember to wear appropriate attire (no sneakers and no jeans for men). Really cool speakeasy spot for cocktails, and they usually require 2 drink minimum per person. Bring CASH!
Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut St
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Swanky rooftop bar if you enjoy this type of environment. A little overpriced but it's a nice place to grab a drink.
Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
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Fun beer garden with outside firepits and ping pong tables.
Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
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Strangelove's
216 S 11th St
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Cute place, great hangout spot for beers.
Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!
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Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall W
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Great place to grab beers and play games for fun. Super convenient as it's only a few blocks away. This place does get crowded though!

Arts & Culture

Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
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Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th St
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Karaoke is always fun here. Food here is pretty good too.
This is the newer spot for karaoke.
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Tango
1021 Arch St
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This is the newer spot for karaoke.

Everything Else

Best pastries and cakes in Philly!
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Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th St
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Best pastries and cakes in Philly!

Shopping

Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.
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Open House Store
107 S 13th St
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Lots of fun designer/novelty items here.