Guidebook for Philadelphia
Getting Around
Best way to center city, $2.25 each way. During rush hours, "A" Stops only to get home to Berks station.
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Berks station
West Berks StreetBest way to center city, $2.25 each way. During rush hours, "A" Stops only to get home to Berks station.
5th St Independence Hall Station - MFL
5th StreetGet off here for Old City historic area.
Get off here for Art Museum and downtown shopping.
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15th St Station - MFL
Get off here for Art Museum and downtown shopping.
Food Scene
Tasty ice cream in fun flavors.
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Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford AveTasty ice cream in fun flavors.
World's first pizza museum. Also serves tasty pizza.
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Pizza Brain
2313 Frankford AveWorld's first pizza museum. Also serves tasty pizza.
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AveFantastic coffee, roasted in Kensington.
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna AveSoup and sandwiches. Breakfast options, too.
La Colombe world headquarters. Fancy coffee.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AveLa Colombe world headquarters. Fancy coffee.
Steap and Grind
1619 Frankford AveYet another coffee shop.
Stock
Pho!
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveBBQ by the pound. Whiskey, too.
Ekta
1142 E Girard AveEat in or take out. They deliver, too.
BYOB Taqueria. Authentico. Try the horchata.
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Que Chula Es Puebla Inc
1356 N 2nd StBYOB Taqueria. Authentico. Try the horchata.
Franny Lou's Porch
2400 Coral StQuick coffee and community center.
Heffe Tacos
1431 Frankford AveHipster taquería.
Tandoor India
1832 N Front StFantastic indian, eat in or take out.
Butcher shop & locavore food. Philly's #1 burger. Rotating menu, bit pricey.
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Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveButcher shop & locavore food. Philly's #1 burger. Rotating menu, bit pricey.
Helm
1303 N 5th StAward winning BYOB. Seasonal menu.
Best local cheesesteak. Gets crowded on weekends.
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Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveBest local cheesesteak. Gets crowded on weekends.
Cook and Shaker
2301 E Albert StTater tots!
Dan's Food Market
2000 Frankford AveBest Italian hoagie in neighborhood.
Cheap pho and ramen. Vegetarian options, too.
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Thang Long Noodle Restaurant (Kensington)
2534-36 Kensington AveCheap pho and ramen. Vegetarian options, too.
Shopping
Philadelphia Record Exchange
1524 Frankford AveIndependent record store.
Circle Thrift
2233 Frankford AveThrift store! Cheap everything.
TOILE
1333 Frankford AveLocally made clothing from Philly designers.
Curiosities and whatnot. Always something interesting.
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Jinxed Fishtown
1331 Frankford AveCuriosities and whatnot. Always something interesting.
Delicious Boutique
212 E Girard AveCorsets!
Urban Exchange Project
1868 Frankford AveThrift store with mostly clothing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AveBazillion beers, by the bottle.
German beer hall / bro bar. Good for families during the day.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveGerman beer hall / bro bar. Good for families during the day.
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AveGastropub / live music venue.
Beer can chicken, but try the specials. Pasta night on Tuesdays.
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Kraftwork
541 E Girard AveBeer can chicken, but try the specials. Pasta night on Tuesdays.
Lloyd
529 E Girard AveWhiskey bar. Great bar food.
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveBooze and classic arcade games.
Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StGastropub with outdoor seating.
Interstate Drafthouse
1235 E Palmer StDecent tex mex! Try the Fishtown Iced Tea.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
1001 N Delaware AveSlots barn and poker dungeon.
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford AveLocal beers. Free tours on Saturday.
Closest thing to a gay bar in Fishtown. Run by friendliest of bears.
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Atlantis The Lost Bar
2442 Frankford AveClosest thing to a gay bar in Fishtown. Run by friendliest of bears.
Hipster night club with plenty of variety. Sunday Karaoke, Wednesday Goth, Friday/Saturday varies.
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The Barbary
951 Frankford AveHipster night club with plenty of variety. Sunday Karaoke, Wednesday Goth, Friday/Saturday varies.
Beers and bar food. Good spot to meet the locals.
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Fishtown Tavern
1301 Frankford AveBeers and bar food. Good spot to meet the locals.
Dive bar on sketchier side of the tracks but with authentic Puerto Rican food. Super cheap beers.
El Cantinflas
110 W Dauphin StDive bar on sketchier side of the tracks but with authentic Puerto Rican food. Super cheap beers.
Closest bar to the house. Local bottles and decent chicken sandwich. Cash only.
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The Monkey Club
2101 E York StClosest bar to the house. Local bottles and decent chicken sandwich. Cash only.
Epitome of local everything bar. 2nd closest bar to house. Locally-distilled spirits, hipster hoagies, veggie options. Try the Kombucha.
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Martha
2113 E York StEpitome of local everything bar. 2nd closest bar to house. Locally-distilled spirits, hipster hoagies, veggie options. Try the Kombucha.
R&D
1206 Frankford AveFancy-schmancy wine bar.
Fishtown Social
1525 Frankford AveLaid-back wine bar.
Distillery tours. Check the website for tix.
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New Liberty Distillery
1431 Cadwallader StDistillery tours. Check the website for tix.
Locally made booze. Free tastings on weekends.
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Rowhouse Spirits Distillery
Locally made booze. Free tastings on weekends.
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StBest local gin. Tours on weekends.
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen StGreat spot to see a show.
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StLocal and touring comedy acts.
Essentials
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveOur local supermarket.
Mini-mart for simple groceries. Good falafels & hummus. Ice cream and sweets next door.
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Liberty Choice
1939 N Front StMini-mart for simple groceries. Good falafels & hummus. Ice cream and sweets next door.
Planet Fitness
2641 E York StLocal chain gym.
City Fitness Fishtown
1428 Frankford AveClosest gym to the house.
Parks & Nature
Park on the river. Great view of the bridge.
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Park tal-Penn Treaty
1301 N Beach StPark on the river. Great view of the bridge.