Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Strangelove's
216 S 11th StBeer bar with great food!
Delicious, roasted-in-Philadelphia coffee with great staff!
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Greenstreet Coffee Co.
1101 Spruce StDelicious, roasted-in-Philadelphia coffee with great staff!
Beautiful eco-chic coffee shop with the best coffee/baristas west of Broad Street. They roast their own beans.
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Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StBeautiful eco-chic coffee shop with the best coffee/baristas west of Broad Street. They roast their own beans.
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StProbably one of the best pizza spots in the city.
World-renowned Iron Chef Jose Garces' restaurant with a European Bistro theme. Has an on-site Wine Boutique.
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Garces Trading Company
1111 Locust StreetWorld-renowned Iron Chef Jose Garces' restaurant with a European Bistro theme. Has an on-site Wine Boutique.
One of the most expensive, prix-fixe-only spots in the city. Chef-Owner Marc Vetri puts out delicious items, though.
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Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce StOne of the most expensive, prix-fixe-only spots in the city. Chef-Owner Marc Vetri puts out delicious items, though.
Another, more affordable option from Chef-Owner Marc Vetri. Delicious, inventive Italian.
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Amis Trattoria
138 W Lancaster AveAnother, more affordable option from Chef-Owner Marc Vetri. Delicious, inventive Italian.
Cypriotic/Greek spot. Great/crazy chef. We recommend the brunch and also recommend reservations (on OpenTable).
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Kanella South
757 South Front StreetCypriotic/Greek spot. Great/crazy chef. We recommend the brunch and also recommend reservations (on OpenTable).
Japanese-style food by 2 white dudes. Surprisingly good!
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CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StJapanese-style food by 2 white dudes. Surprisingly good!
We don't care for the coffee here, but it has great seating and huge picture windows.
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Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StWe don't care for the coffee here, but it has great seating and huge picture windows.
Second location of Nomad Pizza. Menu is a bit different than the 7th street location.
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Nomad Roman
1305 Locust StSecond location of Nomad Pizza. Menu is a bit different than the 7th street location.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StBrunch every day 8-4
Essentials
Spruce Rana
Family-owned corner store great for essentials.
Grocery store/deli with "make-your-own 6 pack" takeout beer. For non-drinkers like us: good selection of fancy sodas, too.
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Foodery
324 S 10th StGrocery store/deli with "make-your-own 6 pack" takeout beer. For non-drinkers like us: good selection of fancy sodas, too.
Superfresh
1001 South StreetNational grocery chain.
If you're in need of natural foods while you're in the museum district...
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Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveIf you're in need of natural foods while you're in the museum district...
Local natural foods market with a great buffet and selection!
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Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th StLocal natural foods market with a great buffet and selection!
Sightseeing
It's where our country started! And it's walkable from the house!
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Dewan Kemerdekaan
520 Chestnut StIt's where our country started! And it's walkable from the house!
The park that is the walkway between the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Constitution Center and the newly excavated house/park on the corner of 6th and Market!
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Taman Sejarah Kebangsaan Kemerdekaan
The park that is the walkway between the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Constitution Center and the newly excavated house/park on the corner of 6th and Market!
The historic bell that has become symbolic of America.
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Lonceng Liberty
526 Market StThe historic bell that has become symbolic of America.
The park that gave our neighborhood its name. Beautiful to walk through, to sit and relax, to people watch or to visit the revered Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame.
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Taman Washington Square
210 W Washington SquareThe park that gave our neighborhood its name. Beautiful to walk through, to sit and relax, to people watch or to visit the revered Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame.
Our wonderful art museum. Pay-what-you-wish on Wednesdays. Reasonable admission other days. This will be the site of the Welcome America! festival during July 4th!
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Muzium Seni Philadelphia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOur wonderful art museum. Pay-what-you-wish on Wednesdays. Reasonable admission other days. This will be the site of the Welcome America! festival during July 4th!
An art-collection moved from the suburbs despite the collection's owners death-wishes... Look into this crazy story, then visit!
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAn art-collection moved from the suburbs despite the collection's owners death-wishes... Look into this crazy story, then visit!
Everything Else
The closest El Train (Market-Franford Line) which takes you (North-)East/West in the city. One of Philly's two subway lines.
11th St Station
The closest El Train (Market-Franford Line) which takes you (North-)East/West in the city. One of Philly's two subway lines.
Closest station for the Broad Street Line (there are entries on Spruce Street!). This is the North-South train.
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Walnut-Locust station
200 S Broad StClosest station for the Broad Street Line (there are entries on Spruce Street!). This is the North-South train.
This is the closest post office to our place, but it's just as good for sightseeing. It's a beautiful Art-Deco building (inside and out!). Even if you don't need anything, just walk through!
United States Postal Service
This is the closest post office to our place, but it's just as good for sightseeing. It's a beautiful Art-Deco building (inside and out!). Even if you don't need anything, just walk through!
In case you'd like to grab anything for your little ones. Great spot!
Litterpaw Pet Supply - Washington Square West
267 S 10th StIn case you'd like to grab anything for your little ones. Great spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Varga Bar
941 Spruce StGood food, good bar.
MilkBoy Philadelphia
1100 Chestnut StBar/Coffee Shop/Venue.
Best music venue in the city, hands down. Take the 23 Bus up 11th Street (which you can pick up a block from our house) and it'll drop you right there. www.utphilly.com/calendar
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden StBest music venue in the city, hands down. Take the 23 Bus up 11th Street (which you can pick up a block from our house) and it'll drop you right there. www.utphilly.com/calendar
Shopping
Rustic Music
259 S 10th StGreat little music shop