Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

One of the newest and best Italian restaurants in Philly. Great atmosphere, drinks, and food.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front St
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the newest and best Italian restaurants in Philly. Great atmosphere, drinks, and food.
Suraya is new, beautiful, delicious and offers Levant cuisine. It was also rated top 50 best new restaurants in Bon Appetite 2018. It's one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford Ave
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suraya is new, beautiful, delicious and offers Levant cuisine. It was also rated top 50 best new restaurants in Bon Appetite 2018. It's one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood.
Great back patio and great food! A neighborhood staple.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford Ave
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great back patio and great food! A neighborhood staple.
Biergarten and German food. A Fishtown staple that is for everyone. We go there all the time with or without kids, rain or shine and all year round.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biergarten and German food. A Fishtown staple that is for everyone. We go there all the time with or without kids, rain or shine and all year round.
Casual BBQ joint. Spacious and kid friendly and another spot we hit up for happy hour/dinner with or without the kids.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford Ave
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casual BBQ joint. Spacious and kid friendly and another spot we hit up for happy hour/dinner with or without the kids.
Get a great Well Cheesesteak here!! Be prepared to wiat in line late night.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard Ave
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get a great Well Cheesesteak here!! Be prepared to wiat in line late night.
La Colombe's flagship has great breakfast, lunch, and pastries in addition to their coffee. The space is beautiful, spacious and kid friendly.
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe's flagship has great breakfast, lunch, and pastries in addition to their coffee. The space is beautiful, spacious and kid friendly.
Cutest bakery around with delicious treats for everyone.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cake Life Bake Shop
1306 Frankford Ave
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cutest bakery around with delicious treats for everyone.
Classic philly style treats like butter cake are sold here in addition to their homemade oreo's, cupcakes and cookies. It's just down the block from the house so we buy treats and baguettes here all the time.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramona Susan's Bake Shop
1255 Marlborough St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic philly style treats like butter cake are sold here in addition to their homemade oreo's, cupcakes and cookies. It's just down the block from the house so we buy treats and baguettes here all the time.
The best ice cream! We hit up Weckerly's all year round.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard Ave
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best ice cream! We hit up Weckerly's all year round.
We lived in NYC for 15 years before we moved to Philly and these are by far the best bagels I've ever had. They are open Thurs- Monday until 2 pm but often sell out before that so if your set on eating an amazing bagel, go before 11. (they are also top rated by Bon Appetite.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia Ave
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We lived in NYC for 15 years before we moved to Philly and these are by far the best bagels I've ever had. They are open Thurs- Monday until 2 pm but often sell out before that so if your set on eating an amazing bagel, go before 11. (they are also top rated by Bon Appetite.
This little burger joint is full of character. We often come here for a quick burger and shake.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard Ave
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This little burger joint is full of character. We often come here for a quick burger and shake.
This tiny lunch spot has great homemade soups and sandwiches.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Spoon Soupery
1400 N Front St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This tiny lunch spot has great homemade soups and sandwiches.
Love this place for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soup Kitchen Cafe
2146 E Susquehanna Ave
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Love this place for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch
Great Ice Cream with lots of vegan options.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Baby's Ice Cream - World Headquarters
2311 Frankford Ave
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Ice Cream with lots of vegan options.
If you are in the mood for a great Tea, stop in here!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steap and Grind
1619 Frankford Ave
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you are in the mood for a great Tea, stop in here!
Our favorite Philly coffee roaster.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna Ave
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite Philly coffee roaster.
Good Philippine food
Sarvida
300 E Girard Ave
Good Philippine food
This new restaurant was rated top 50 new restaurants in the US by Bon Appetite for 2018.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cadence Restaurant
161 W Girard Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This new restaurant was rated top 50 new restaurants in the US by Bon Appetite for 2018.
Great asian inspired food. Get the Brisket and Matzah ball Ramen!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great asian inspired food. Get the Brisket and Matzah ball Ramen!

Drinks & Nightlife

Johnny Brendas is a bar and music venue, but also has great food. Take the kids for brunch or dinner, or catch an intimate show late night. shows often sell out so if you are into the band, get your tickets in advance.
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny Brendas is a bar and music venue, but also has great food. Take the kids for brunch or dinner, or catch an intimate show late night. shows often sell out so if you are into the band, get your tickets in advance.
Great watering hole that's been around for ages. You can also grab a good bite to eat here.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishtown Tavern
1301 Frankford Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great watering hole that's been around for ages. You can also grab a good bite to eat here.
Lloyds is a whiskey bar with good bites.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lloyd
529 E Girard Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lloyds is a whiskey bar with good bites.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kraftwork
541 E Girard Ave
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great bar with good bites with a nice patio.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martha
2113 E York St
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great bar with good bites with a nice patio.
Pretty new but popular brewery with a nice summer patio.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
2440 Frankford Ave
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty new but popular brewery with a nice summer patio.
Well known in the Philly for their beer, Evil Genius just open this new brewery.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front Street
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Well known in the Philly for their beer, Evil Genius just open this new brewery.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goose Island Brewhouse
1002 Canal St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For great cocktails go here.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R&D
1206 Frankford Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For great cocktails go here.

Shopping

Great sandwich shop and Italian market. We get bread, cold cuts and italian treats here on the regular. In the summer they have and Italian ice shop next door. The owners are awesome and live around the corner as well.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castellino's Italian Market
1255 E Palmer St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great sandwich shop and Italian market. We get bread, cold cuts and italian treats here on the regular. In the summer they have and Italian ice shop next door. The owners are awesome and live around the corner as well.
Our neighborhood gourmet market filled with local goods including produce, dairy, meat, flowers etc. It's my go to when I don't want to leave the neighborhood.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris St
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our neighborhood gourmet market filled with local goods including produce, dairy, meat, flowers etc. It's my go to when I don't want to leave the neighborhood.
My favorite shop where I spend way too much money! Its my go to if I need to buy something new. They have great womens clothing, shoes, beauty and home products.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VESTIGE
2041 Frankford Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite shop where I spend way too much money! Its my go to if I need to buy something new. They have great womens clothing, shoes, beauty and home products.
The best ceramic pots, potted plants and succulents in town. Many of the pots in my house are from here.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Field Plant and Supply
2032 Frankford Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best ceramic pots, potted plants and succulents in town. Many of the pots in my house are from here.
Mensware boutique with some great local brands.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franklin & Poe
1817 Frankford Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mensware boutique with some great local brands.
Open only on Sat. and Sundays, this little independent book shop only has artist's books and independent art publications.
Ulises
1400 E Columbia Ave
Open only on Sat. and Sundays, this little independent book shop only has artist's books and independent art publications.
Cute Baby and Toddler Boutique.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Minnow Lane
2029 Frankford Ave
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cute Baby and Toddler Boutique.
This is a Lululemon Lab. In addition to the regular Lululemon line they also sell cool stuff from local designers and artists and is definitely worth checking out.
lululemon
1424 Frankford Ave
This is a Lululemon Lab. In addition to the regular Lululemon line they also sell cool stuff from local designers and artists and is definitely worth checking out.

Parks & Nature

This is actually where William Penn signed the Penn Treaty. It's a lovely park with a great new playground right on the Delaware river. Its only a 5 minute walk from the house but go prepared as there are no bathrooms or water.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N Beach St
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is actually where William Penn signed the Penn Treaty. It's a lovely park with a great new playground right on the Delaware river. Its only a 5 minute walk from the house but go prepared as there are no bathrooms or water.

Entertainment & Activities

Great Music Venue 10 minute walk from our house
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen St
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Music Venue 10 minute walk from our house
Comedy Club 10 min walk from our house
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel St
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comedy Club 10 min walk from our house
Our local Bowling alley
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Bowl Lounge n Lanes
909 N 2nd St
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our local Bowling alley