Food Scene
My go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
18 locals recommend
Benna's Cafe
1236 S 8th StMy go-to coffeeshop. Cute, homey, friendly service. $1 coffee if you bring your own mug.
Taqueria La Veracruzana
908 Washington AveFavorite Mexican spot. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
Pho Ha
600 Washington AveThere are a ton of pho restaurants in the area. This is my go-to.
Royal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveBest burger in Philadelphia.
Cosmi's Deli
1501 S 8th StClassic take-out South Philly hoagies
Sarcone's Deli
736 South 9th StreetA South Philly classic. Award winning hoagies.
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetFantastic brunch
Bitar's
947 Federal StCheap, delicious falafel. Makes for a great lunch
Cute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
54 locals recommend
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveCute, inexpensive lunch spot with outdoor seating available. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
All vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
52 locals recommend
Grindcore House
1515 S 4th StAll vegan coffeeshop with anarchist lending library and yes, hardcore metal music.
Morning Glory Diner
735 S 10th StMy absolute favorite brunch spot. Cash only.
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveHip, creative Italian restaurant.
My favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveMy favorite of the two famous competing South Philly cheesesteak joints. Family owned and operated for 80 years. Open 24/7. Skip Geno's and go to Pat's!
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
31 locals recommend
Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington AveGreat Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu. Private lot. Full bar.
A cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
23 locals recommend
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveA cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant featuring award-winning pizza in the heart of South Philly's Italian district. One of the oldest restaurants in South Philly.
Authentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.
14 locals recommend
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
1700 S 6th StAuthentic Cambodian cuisine. BYOB. Limited indoor seating so best for smaller parties.
Sightseeing
A must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
419 locals recommend
Italian Market
919 S 9th StA must see! Historical outdoor street market with very affordable produce, handmade pastas, quality cheese and charcuterie, etc.
A must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StA must-see! Unique mosaic sculptures you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Take a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.
35 locals recommend
East Passyunk Avenue
East Passyunk AvenueTake a stroll down vibrant East Passyunk Ave. Mix of the old with the new. Niche retail, eclectic restaurants, bars.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
34 locals recommend
The Industry
1401 East Moyamensing AvenueGreat gastropub. Eclectic American grub and top notch beer and liquor.
For beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles
and home made comfort food.
33 locals recommend
Devil's Den
1148 S 11th StFor beer aficionados, this place is king: 17 rotating drafts, 200 bottles
and home made comfort food.
Slightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.
87 locals recommend
Pub On Passyunk East - POPE
1501 E Passyunk AveSlightly dive-y feel with quality pub food. Hip with the 20-something crowd.
Everything Else
Termini Bros Bakery
1523 S 8th StFantastic South Philly bakery. My favorite cannoli.
Best gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.
32 locals recommend
Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk AveBest gelato in town with 3 other locations throughout the city. Open seasonally.