Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Even though Dahlak is around the corner from the house, Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian in the neighborhood. But bring your patience as well as your appetite, because the food may take a while.
56 locals recommend
Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StEven though Dahlak is around the corner from the house, Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian in the neighborhood. But bring your patience as well as your appetite, because the food may take a while.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the city (and the country). The decor is pleasant, the food delicious, they care about their business and run it well.
78 locals recommend
Vietnam Café
816 S 47th StMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the city (and the country). The decor is pleasant, the food delicious, they care about their business and run it well.
It was previously pretty hard to get good Mexican in the neighborhood (and in Philadelphia, except from down around 10th and Washington). Thank goodness for Honest Tom's. Good tacos and burritos.
72 locals recommend
Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th StIt was previously pretty hard to get good Mexican in the neighborhood (and in Philadelphia, except from down around 10th and Washington). Thank goodness for Honest Tom's. Good tacos and burritos.
Cedar Park Cafe
4914 Baltimore AveCedar Park Cafe is a nice breakfast/brunch spot.
Lee's Deli has a special place in our hearts. Be sure to stop in and get a Carrot Cake Man muffin -- so good!
21 locals recommend
Lee's Deli
4700 Baltimore AveLee's Deli has a special place in our hearts. Be sure to stop in and get a Carrot Cake Man muffin -- so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have really good flat-bread pizzas and burgers (beef and veggie), and I always get an order of the trio fries (ask for a little dipping mayo with them).
155 locals recommend
Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StThey have really good flat-bread pizzas and burgers (beef and veggie), and I always get an order of the trio fries (ask for a little dipping mayo with them).
Buying alcohol for consumption outside of bars is not so straightforward in PA, but the bottle shop is a really good bet.
17 locals recommend
Bottle Shop at Local 44
4329 Spruce StBuying alcohol for consumption outside of bars is not so straightforward in PA, but the bottle shop is a really good bet.
Everything Else
This is a great neighborhood park. The Friends of Clark Park host movie nights, outdoor performances, and many other events throughout the year.
See: http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/
188 locals recommend
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveThis is a great neighborhood park. The Friends of Clark Park host movie nights, outdoor performances, and many other events throughout the year.
See: http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/
Sightseeing
Beautiful, peaceful house and garden. Easy access from the house via the 64 bus, which stops a half-block away.
See more information at:
http://ph.ly/japanese-house-and-garden
49 locals recommend
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveBeautiful, peaceful house and garden. Easy access from the house via the 64 bus, which stops a half-block away.
See more information at:
http://ph.ly/japanese-house-and-garden
If you're in the mood to explore the neighborhood on foot, do it! One of my favorite walks is to head down Baltimore or Spruce to 40th, and then head over Locust Walk through U Penn.
6 locals recommend
Locust Walk
Locust WalkIf you're in the mood to explore the neighborhood on foot, do it! One of my favorite walks is to head down Baltimore or Spruce to 40th, and then head over Locust Walk through U Penn.
Essentials
A fairly large community run co-op on Baltimore Ave between 48th and 49th Streets. They carry a good selection of healthy food and are a good choice of you need one or two quick items.
146 locals recommend
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveA fairly large community run co-op on Baltimore Ave between 48th and 49th Streets. They carry a good selection of healthy food and are a good choice of you need one or two quick items.
Fresh Grocer is the closest full-featured grocery store. It’s a little over a mile from the house, and is best accessed by car (or Uber/Lyft) if you going to do serious shopping.
100 locals recommend
The Fat Chicken
2355 S Bucknell StFresh Grocer is the closest full-featured grocery store. It’s a little over a mile from the house, and is best accessed by car (or Uber/Lyft) if you going to do serious shopping.
Trader Joe's at 22nd and Market is a good bet if you want somewhere easily accessible by public transit. It’s about a 15 minute straight shot on the trolley.
305 locals recommend
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetTrader Joe's at 22nd and Market is a good bet if you want somewhere easily accessible by public transit. It’s about a 15 minute straight shot on the trolley.
Arts & Culture
A great space to experience local artists and events. Situated among lots of restaurants and other attractions. Check out their events calendar online.
6 locals recommend
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut StA great space to experience local artists and events. Situated among lots of restaurants and other attractions. Check out their events calendar online.