Food Scene
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StWood-fired pizzas and local beer
Spread Bagelry
262 S 20th StFresh Montreal-style bagels
The restaurant branch of Tria Wine Bar. Next to Fitler Square, a cute little park.
10 locals recommend
Tria Fitler Square
The restaurant branch of Tria Wine Bar. Next to Fitler Square, a cute little park.
Some of the best ice cream ever. Seasonal flavors, from avocado to sea salt. Highly recommended.
31 locals recommend
Capogiro Gelato Artisans
119 S 13th StSome of the best ice cream ever. Seasonal flavors, from avocado to sea salt. Highly recommended.
Food court/market, a collection of some of Philadelphia’s best food. Many choices, options to eat there or bring home.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFood court/market, a collection of some of Philadelphia’s best food. Many choices, options to eat there or bring home.
Hearty, innovative brunch fare. Weekly menus around fun themes. We recommend the special stuffed French toast, be ready to skip lunch (and dinner). Expect a line after 10am on weekends. BYOB.
130 locals recommend
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetHearty, innovative brunch fare. Weekly menus around fun themes. We recommend the special stuffed French toast, be ready to skip lunch (and dinner). Expect a line after 10am on weekends. BYOB.
Cafe Ynez
2025 Washington AveMexican café, large portions. Simple but good.
Coffee, pastries, and other breakfast staples within walking distance.
136 locals recommend
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount AveCoffee, pastries, and other breakfast staples within walking distance.
Contemporary American cuisine in casual but elegant atmosphere. Our favorite, we recommend the pear + gorgonzola flatbread and seared haloumi. BYOB, cash only.
50 locals recommend
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th StContemporary American cuisine in casual but elegant atmosphere. Our favorite, we recommend the pear + gorgonzola flatbread and seared haloumi. BYOB, cash only.
Essentials
South Square Market
2221 South StStandard groceries, closest to our house by foot.
Whole Foods Market
929 South StHigh-end groceries.
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetGroceries. And cheerful people.
Drinks & Nightlife
Specializes in the trio of wine, beer, and cheese. “Sunday School” specials.
51 locals recommend
Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StSpecializes in the trio of wine, beer, and cheese. “Sunday School” specials.
Bar and burgers in cute neighborhood. Good late night specials, also do brunch.
135 locals recommend
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian StBar and burgers in cute neighborhood. Good late night specials, also do brunch.
Hipster bar with sardines, soups, and sandwiches. Nice outdoor patio.
167 locals recommend
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StHipster bar with sardines, soups, and sandwiches. Nice outdoor patio.
Everything Else
The place to go in Philly for cheese and other artisanal goods. Enjoy tasting before you buy.
48 locals recommend
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StThe place to go in Philly for cheese and other artisanal goods. Enjoy tasting before you buy.
Shopping
Historical Philadelphia neighborhood, great food and open-air market.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StHistorical Philadelphia neighborhood, great food and open-air market.