Food Scene
Wonderful local casual French-inspired restaurant/tavern. Great wine and cocktail list and affordable high-end menu that changes daily. Outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
The Good King Tavern
614 South 7th StreetWonderful local casual French-inspired restaurant/tavern. Great wine and cocktail list and affordable high-end menu that changes daily. Outdoor seating.
Wonderful wood-fired artisanal pizza, unique salads and great wine and beer lists. Free film-screenings upstairs on Wednesday nights.
55 locals recommend
Nomad Pizza
611 S 7th StWonderful wood-fired artisanal pizza, unique salads and great wine and beer lists. Free film-screenings upstairs on Wednesday nights.
Incredible sicilian-style square pizza -- unique, with the cheese underneath the sauce. BYO, incredibly affordable pies and salads. Sit outside at the edge of the Italian Market.
50 locals recommend
Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th StIncredible sicilian-style square pizza -- unique, with the cheese underneath the sauce. BYO, incredibly affordable pies and salads. Sit outside at the edge of the Italian Market.
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AvePhilly landmark for famous cheesesteaks
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StPhilly landmark for famous cheesesteaks
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StPhilly landmark for famous cheesesteaks
Great neighborhood vibe, with outdoor seating, freshly-baked pastries and cool vibe.
Bean Exchange Coffee House
Great neighborhood vibe, with outdoor seating, freshly-baked pastries and cool vibe.
Great neighborhood vibe, with outdoor seating, freshly-baked pastries and cool vibe. Huge seating for getting work done; right off South Street and by Palumbo Park.
41 locals recommend
Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery
620 S 9th StGreat neighborhood vibe, with outdoor seating, freshly-baked pastries and cool vibe. Huge seating for getting work done; right off South Street and by Palumbo Park.
On the same block as the apartment, Fitzwater Cafe is open early for coffee and breakfast, as well as lunch. Great baked goods and large menu of full breakfast and lunch options.
15 locals recommend
Fitzwater Cafe
728 S 7th StOn the same block as the apartment, Fitzwater Cafe is open early for coffee and breakfast, as well as lunch. Great baked goods and large menu of full breakfast and lunch options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Half-a-block away and a great neighborhood spot with friendly, reliable service, great food and an always-changing and diverse beer list. Board games and fireplace makes it feel very homey and cozy.
9 locals recommend
Growlers
736 S 8th StHalf-a-block away and a great neighborhood spot with friendly, reliable service, great food and an always-changing and diverse beer list. Board games and fireplace makes it feel very homey and cozy.
Great casual, dive-bar feel with the city's best (bacon) bloody-mary's and a diverse menu, including many vegetarian dishes. Always a good crowd but not overwhelming.
59 locals recommend
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGreat casual, dive-bar feel with the city's best (bacon) bloody-mary's and a diverse menu, including many vegetarian dishes. Always a good crowd but not overwhelming.
Essentials
A mere few blocks away from the apartment. Great prepared foods, cheeses, produce and other healthy selections.
263 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
929 South StA mere few blocks away from the apartment. Great prepared foods, cheeses, produce and other healthy selections.
Superfresh
1001 South StreetClose and reliable supermarket.
Sightseeing
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic art.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhiladelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic art.