Guidebook for Philadelphia

Jake
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

Tons of well-priced bottled beer, great area to study and relax, good food, and friendly staff. Open late.
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Rybrew
2600 W Girard Ave
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Tons of well-priced bottled beer, great area to study and relax, good food, and friendly staff. Open late.
Serving La Colombe, arguably the best coffee in Philly, intimate space, and friendly staff.
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Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th St
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Serving La Colombe, arguably the best coffee in Philly, intimate space, and friendly staff.
A cool two-story space next to the Aldi Supermarket serving coffee, tea, wraps, smoothies, and other healthy options. Great view from the second floor and friendly staff.
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iMunch Cafe
1233 N 31st St
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A cool two-story space next to the Aldi Supermarket serving coffee, tea, wraps, smoothies, and other healthy options. Great view from the second floor and friendly staff.
Serving a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, and light fare, this cafe also has outdoor seating and free wi-fi.
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The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard Ave
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Serving a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, and light fare, this cafe also has outdoor seating and free wi-fi.
Gorgeous open cafe next to Eastern State Penitentiary offering coffee, tea, smoothies, pre-made and made-to-order fare. Free wi-fi, outdoor seating, and great for people watching on Fairmount Ave.
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OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount Ave
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Gorgeous open cafe next to Eastern State Penitentiary offering coffee, tea, smoothies, pre-made and made-to-order fare. Free wi-fi, outdoor seating, and great for people watching on Fairmount Ave.
Farm-to-table establishment. Great happy hour specials in addition to fresh, locally sourced food, and great gluten-free options. Tons of outdoor seating makes this place stand out.
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Fare
2028 Fairmount Ave
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Farm-to-table establishment. Great happy hour specials in addition to fresh, locally sourced food, and great gluten-free options. Tons of outdoor seating makes this place stand out.
My favorite water ice in the area, they also offer custard, ice cream, cakes, cookies, coffee, and more. Lots of outdoor seating make this a fun spot to relax and people watch.
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Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount Ave
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My favorite water ice in the area, they also offer custard, ice cream, cakes, cookies, coffee, and more. Lots of outdoor seating make this a fun spot to relax and people watch.
My all-time favorite cafe, this place is jaw-dropping. Tons of freshly-roasted coffee, out of this world steamed latte, fresh baked goods, and rum from their distillery. I wish I lived there.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
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My all-time favorite cafe, this place is jaw-dropping. Tons of freshly-roasted coffee, out of this world steamed latte, fresh baked goods, and rum from their distillery. I wish I lived there.
My favorite Italian restaurant is a small plate, flavor-packed, byob in Northern Liberties. Order some seafood and be amazed at just how flavorful and fresh it is. I've heard the tasting menu rocks.
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Modo Mio
161 West Girard Avenue
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My favorite Italian restaurant is a small plate, flavor-packed, byob in Northern Liberties. Order some seafood and be amazed at just how flavorful and fresh it is. I've heard the tasting menu rocks.
My wife claims they have the best tomato pie in Philly and I'm inclined to believe her. For a few bucks you can get a slice and judge for yourself.
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Sarcone's Bakery
758 S 9th St
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My wife claims they have the best tomato pie in Philly and I'm inclined to believe her. For a few bucks you can get a slice and judge for yourself.
Great soul food for cheap and a friendly owner!
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Butter's Soul Food To Go
2730 W Girard Ave
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Great soul food for cheap and a friendly owner!
The Japanese version of Chipotle. Choose your rice, your meat, your sauce, and your crispy topping and you'll be blown away. The tuna and chicken "wraps" are delicious!
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Hai Street Kitchen & Co.
32 S 18th St
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The Japanese version of Chipotle. Choose your rice, your meat, your sauce, and your crispy topping and you'll be blown away. The tuna and chicken "wraps" are delicious!
Beautiful open cafe with tons of natural light. Delicious pour-overs, espressos, and other coffee options. Some selection of pastries and light fare.
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ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna Ave
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Beautiful open cafe with tons of natural light. Delicious pour-overs, espressos, and other coffee options. Some selection of pastries and light fare.
THE fresh food market in Philadelphia. Get everything from fresh veggies to seafood, meat, olive oil, and fresh food from tons of vendors. Great place to get snacks, lunch or gifts.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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THE fresh food market in Philadelphia. Get everything from fresh veggies to seafood, meat, olive oil, and fresh food from tons of vendors. Great place to get snacks, lunch or gifts.
Delicious self-serve BBQ joint. Brisket, pork, chicken and more. Delicious sides to accompany your charred meat selection.
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Fette Sau
1208 Frankford Ave
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Delicious self-serve BBQ joint. Brisket, pork, chicken and more. Delicious sides to accompany your charred meat selection.
Local pizza joint open late and just around the house for your convenience.
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Karma Pizza
2825 W Girard Ave
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Local pizza joint open late and just around the house for your convenience.

Shopping

My favorite ice cream in Philly they have off-the-wall flavors like earl grey sriracha, pizza (yes it's delicious), vanilla bourbon, cardamom, and more. Get the large and share it for the best deal.
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Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford Ave
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My favorite ice cream in Philly they have off-the-wall flavors like earl grey sriracha, pizza (yes it's delicious), vanilla bourbon, cardamom, and more. Get the large and share it for the best deal.
A must-see, you can get anything from fresh produce to seafood to butcher-quality meats. Tons of vendors and hustle-and-bustle make this a fun destination for everyone.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th St
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A must-see, you can get anything from fresh produce to seafood to butcher-quality meats. Tons of vendors and hustle-and-bustle make this a fun destination for everyone.
Go back in time to the 1940s and enjoy fresh locally-sourced ice cream! Cash only.
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The Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
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Go back in time to the 1940s and enjoy fresh locally-sourced ice cream! Cash only.
It's about a 20 minute walk from the house and offers food options for everyone.
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Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
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It's about a 20 minute walk from the house and offers food options for everyone.
About a 30 minute walk from the house, this Trader Joe's is packed but offers groceries and pre-made food for everyone.
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
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About a 30 minute walk from the house, this Trader Joe's is packed but offers groceries and pre-made food for everyone.
Who knew cheese sandwiches could be so amazing? Their artisan quality cheese is amazing and they have other cheese-related dishes with chicken, pasta, salads, desserts, and they are a BYOB!
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Wedge + Fig
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Who knew cheese sandwiches could be so amazing? Their artisan quality cheese is amazing and they have other cheese-related dishes with chicken, pasta, salads, desserts, and they are a BYOB!

Sightseeing

One of the most infamous yet historical landmarks in Philly. It's within walking distance of the house.
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Il-Ħabs tal-Istati tal-Lvant
2027 Fairmount Ave
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One of the most infamous yet historical landmarks in Philly. It's within walking distance of the house.
It's a little grotesque, but this medical history museum has some interesting exhibits.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st St
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It's a little grotesque, but this medical history museum has some interesting exhibits.
The Rocky Steps, the rotating exhibits, what's not to love? Here's a secret, Wednesdays and Fridays after 5pm is "Pay What You Wish." Yes, you can pay $1 if you like.
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Mużew tal-Arti ta 'Philadelphia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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The Rocky Steps, the rotating exhibits, what's not to love? Here's a secret, Wednesdays and Fridays after 5pm is "Pay What You Wish." Yes, you can pay $1 if you like.
The largest masonry building in the city, you can take tours on weekdays to the top for a great view. Gorgeous architecture and an open plaza in the middle that leads to Dilworth Plaza.
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Il-Binja tal-Belt ta 'Filadelfija
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
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The largest masonry building in the city, you can take tours on weekdays to the top for a great view. Gorgeous architecture and an open plaza in the middle that leads to Dilworth Plaza.
I've seen pictures, it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Check online for tour information. Right next to City Hall.
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Tempju Masoniku
1 N Broad St
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I've seen pictures, it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Check online for tour information. Right next to City Hall.

Drinks & Nightlife

My wife and I went here for the sweet potato fries and they're the best we've ever had, ever! I'm sure their other food is good, too.
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Sassafras
48 S 2nd St
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My wife and I went here for the sweet potato fries and they're the best we've ever had, ever! I'm sure their other food is good, too.
German-style beer hall in Fishtown. Tons of beer options, great German food, ping pong and other games. Amazing heated outdoor seating.
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
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German-style beer hall in Fishtown. Tons of beer options, great German food, ping pong and other games. Amazing heated outdoor seating.
Hipster bar offering plenty of beer, wine, and spirits. Good food, divey ambiance, and small bands come here to play every week.
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
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Hipster bar offering plenty of beer, wine, and spirits. Good food, divey ambiance, and small bands come here to play every week.
The closest and only brewery in Brewerytown! Great drink selection and light fare.
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Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard Ave
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The closest and only brewery in Brewerytown! Great drink selection and light fare.