Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
This is a great spot for coffee or breakfast. Also if you want to sit in a sunny room and work on a computer, you can stay as long as you like!
79 locals recommend
The Gold Standard Cafe
4800 Baltimore AveThis is a great spot for coffee or breakfast. Also if you want to sit in a sunny room and work on a computer, you can stay as long as you like!
Milk & Honey Market
4435 Baltimore AveBest coffee in the neighborhood, if you ask me!
Try the Bike Shop Bagel or the Kale Smoothie! Coffee, vegan treats, outdoor seating.
58 locals recommend
Satellite Cafe
4901-4999 Willows AveTry the Bike Shop Bagel or the Kale Smoothie! Coffee, vegan treats, outdoor seating.
This local brewery and pizza place is great! Outdoor seating available and great variety of brews.
156 locals recommend
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StThis local brewery and pizza place is great! Outdoor seating available and great variety of brews.
My favorite place to get a pick-me-up! Fresh juice, smoothies, salads, you name it.
29 locals recommend
Hibiscus Cafe
4907 Catharine StMy favorite place to get a pick-me-up! Fresh juice, smoothies, salads, you name it.
A nice restaurant to get Vietnamese food. Perfect for a nice dinner out. Try the lemongrass martini!
78 locals recommend
Vietnam Café
816 S 47th StA nice restaurant to get Vietnamese food. Perfect for a nice dinner out. Try the lemongrass martini!
Laotian restaurant that has been a West Philly staple for a long time. Great food and very close by! Cash only.
79 locals recommend
Vientiane Café
4728 Baltimore AveLaotian restaurant that has been a West Philly staple for a long time. Great food and very close by! Cash only.
A great stop when you are near Clark Park for refreshments, bathroom. Also a great meeting place. Please note that there is no internet access at this location.
94 locals recommend
Green Line Cafe
4239 Baltimore AveA great stop when you are near Clark Park for refreshments, bathroom. Also a great meeting place. Please note that there is no internet access at this location.
My favorite brunch spot! If you want to explore another neighborhood and like brunch food, do not miss Honey's. This is where I go for my birthday and special occasions because I just love it so much.
238 locals recommend
Honey's Sit 'N Eat
2101 South StMy favorite brunch spot! If you want to explore another neighborhood and like brunch food, do not miss Honey's. This is where I go for my birthday and special occasions because I just love it so much.
Who likes a local breakfast joint? Everyone, right? Just a few blocks away, greasy spoon, great diner atmosphere.
91 locals recommend
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveWho likes a local breakfast joint? Everyone, right? Just a few blocks away, greasy spoon, great diner atmosphere.
Great Indian food nearby. A nice atmosphere or take it to go and sit in Clark Park or on the balcony at home!
21 locals recommend
Desi Village Indian Restaurant
4527 Baltimore AveGreat Indian food nearby. A nice atmosphere or take it to go and sit in Clark Park or on the balcony at home!
One of the many great Ethiopian restaurants in the neighborhood, this is a short 20 minute walk from home.
56 locals recommend
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StOne of the many great Ethiopian restaurants in the neighborhood, this is a short 20 minute walk from home.
This is my favorite Ethiopian bar and restaurant in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating in the back. Also popular place to watch sporting events.
39 locals recommend
Gojjo
4540 Baltimore AveThis is my favorite Ethiopian bar and restaurant in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating in the back. Also popular place to watch sporting events.
Great and filling burritos and tacos within reach of a nice walk from the apartment. Next door to the Lil Pop Shop to get the best popsicles.
72 locals recommend
Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th StGreat and filling burritos and tacos within reach of a nice walk from the apartment. Next door to the Lil Pop Shop to get the best popsicles.
A sweet taco truck tucked away on Baltimore Ave. This is a short walk and there are sweet picnic table in a little nook with candle lighting and a small garden. Very good food. Open for limited hours.
8 locals recommend
Taco Angeleno, open May-Oct
5019 Baltimore AvenueA sweet taco truck tucked away on Baltimore Ave. This is a short walk and there are sweet picnic table in a little nook with candle lighting and a small garden. Very good food. Open for limited hours.
Essentials
The closest place to get fresh produce and kitchen items. Plus, it's a local cooperative and who doesn't want to support that?
146 locals recommend
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveThe closest place to get fresh produce and kitchen items. Plus, it's a local cooperative and who doesn't want to support that?
Have you had the Tofu Hoagie? Well, this is a West Philly tradition if you eat that sort of thing. Otherwise, there are plenty of other hoagies or treats available.
66 locals recommend
Fu-Wah Mini Market
810 S 47th StHave you had the Tofu Hoagie? Well, this is a West Philly tradition if you eat that sort of thing. Otherwise, there are plenty of other hoagies or treats available.
Shopping
Gourmet $3 popsicles! The best ever. Hot chocolate too in the cooler weather. This is a short 20 minute walk and well worth it. My favorites: Vietnamese ice coffee, mint chocolate, hibiscus, ...
32 locals recommend
Lil Pop Shop
265 S 44th StGourmet $3 popsicles! The best ever. Hot chocolate too in the cooler weather. This is a short 20 minute walk and well worth it. My favorites: Vietnamese ice coffee, mint chocolate, hibiscus, ...
Little Baby's Ice Cream - Cedar Park Embassy
4903 Catharine StLocal ice cream if you need a treat.
The closest place to buy beer if you need it! They have a variety of options for affordable price.
6 locals recommend
Salt & Pepper Deli III
1102 S 47th StThe closest place to buy beer if you need it! They have a variety of options for affordable price.
Arts & Culture
The A-Space is a local community center that has regular events. Stop by to see if there is anything interesting going on!
6 locals recommend
The A-Space
4722 Baltimore AveThe A-Space is a local community center that has regular events. Stop by to see if there is anything interesting going on!
Local Bookstore with a great selection! You can also order a book and pick it up there a couple days later.
18 locals recommend
Bindlestiff Books
4530 Baltimore AveLocal Bookstore with a great selection! You can also order a book and pick it up there a couple days later.
Everything Else
A great place to take a walk or have a picnic. Farmers markets are Saturdays and Thursday afternoons and evenings. Check out the Green Line Cafe across the street for refreshments and bathroom.
188 locals recommend
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveA great place to take a walk or have a picnic. Farmers markets are Saturdays and Thursday afternoons and evenings. Check out the Green Line Cafe across the street for refreshments and bathroom.
Check out the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Free Central Library, the Barnes Foundation, Academy of Natural Sciences, and so much more in Center City. Accessible by Trolley.
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
Check out the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Free Central Library, the Barnes Foundation, Academy of Natural Sciences, and so much more in Center City. Accessible by Trolley.
A great small park that includes a nice playground and benches for admiring the trees.
24 locals recommend
Cedar Park
A great small park that includes a nice playground and benches for admiring the trees.
If you are looking for a gift to buy or enjoy local art, this is a great spot to support local artists and get some homemade Philadelphia jewelry, pottery, cards, art, clothing, or unique trinkets.
50 locals recommend
VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveIf you are looking for a gift to buy or enjoy local art, this is a great spot to support local artists and get some homemade Philadelphia jewelry, pottery, cards, art, clothing, or unique trinkets.
This is where I do laundry because there is a parking lot and it is open until 11pm. Free driers and you can use a credit card.
8 locals recommend
Laundromat of Pine Street LLC
309 S 48th StThis is where I do laundry because there is a parking lot and it is open until 11pm. Free driers and you can use a credit card.
The closest wine and liquor store! It is a big selection. The line can get long but it goes pretty fast!
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StThe closest wine and liquor store! It is a big selection. The line can get long but it goes pretty fast!
Sightseeing
The Italian Market is an old area in South Philly. You can find fresh made pasta, Italian desserts, and other treats. There are many other stores, fresh produce, and vendors from many ethnicities.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe Italian Market is an old area in South Philly. You can find fresh made pasta, Italian desserts, and other treats. There are many other stores, fresh produce, and vendors from many ethnicities.
Institute of Contemporary Art
118 S 36th StThis is a great place to see art shows and events!
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StA great place to sit and watch the city go by!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dahlak is a great Ethiopian bar and restaurant. Karaoke and live music events regularly offered, as well as outdoor seating and a jukebox.
74 locals recommend
Dahlak
4708 Baltimore AveDahlak is a great Ethiopian bar and restaurant. Karaoke and live music events regularly offered, as well as outdoor seating and a jukebox.