Food Scene
Great place for a quick cup of tea or coffee and a bite. They have a good flow of traffic so it can be a fun place to people watch while doing some light reading!
30 locals recommend
Mugshots Coffeehouse
1925 Fairmount AvenueGreat place for a quick cup of tea or coffee and a bite. They have a good flow of traffic so it can be a fun place to people watch while doing some light reading!
Great "pudgy" food, although they do offer salads?! This place is open till midnight and is not bad drunk food.
19 locals recommend
Fairmount Pizza and Grill
2000 Fairmount AveGreat "pudgy" food, although they do offer salads?! This place is open till midnight and is not bad drunk food.
Great atmosphere, outdoor seating when the weather is nice and the food is top notch.
36 locals recommend
Hickory Lane American Bistro
2025 Fairmount AveGreat atmosphere, outdoor seating when the weather is nice and the food is top notch.
Arroz con pollo: heaven on a plate. The dish has chicken, chorizo, fried plantains, mixed vegetables, and this perfectly spiced rice. Many of their creations are tasty and the owners are good people!
11 locals recommend
BlueCat
1921 Fairmount AvenueArroz con pollo: heaven on a plate. The dish has chicken, chorizo, fried plantains, mixed vegetables, and this perfectly spiced rice. Many of their creations are tasty and the owners are good people!
Thai food that is outrageously good. I order the drunken noodles or the green curry. I have tried many items on their menu including the pad thai and the thai basil which were both 5 stars!
18 locals recommend
Trio BYOB
2601 Pennsylvania AveThai food that is outrageously good. I order the drunken noodles or the green curry. I have tried many items on their menu including the pad thai and the thai basil which were both 5 stars!
Café L'Aube
Nearby and a good coffee.
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveThe place is a must for brunch!
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StCoal fired pizza! Good variety on the menu and especially tasty!
Nice area and the bar is quite busy. The food is unique and really excites the taste buds!
30 locals recommend
Alla Spina
1410 Mount Vernon StreetNice area and the bar is quite busy. The food is unique and really excites the taste buds!
Jimmy G's Steaks
decent cheese steak
LaScala's Pronto
1501 Spring Garden Stgood pizza
Sakura Japanese Cuisine
1521 Spring Garden Stgood food
Osteria
640 N Broad Stgood food
Vineyards Cafe
847 N 16th StBar Hygge
1720 Fairmount AveGood bar/brewary
ERA
2743 Poplar StEthiopian food
Essentials
This place is a hybrid: a cafe and a market. The place has great food and I like to go there for a quick breakfast. I also stop by in the evening from time to time to purchase ingredients for dinner.
79 locals recommend
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveThis place is a hybrid: a cafe and a market. The place has great food and I like to go there for a quick breakfast. I also stop by in the evening from time to time to purchase ingredients for dinner.
Everything Else
Fairmount Bicycles
2015 Fairmount AveTunes ups, quick repairs and bike rentals. Need I say more?
Payless ShoeSource
24 hours, snacks, medications, deodorant and last minute essentials.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFeel like a champ while appreciating masterpieces.
They do a fun halloween event for the month of October. During the year they have tours and is popular with the tourist.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveThey do a fun halloween event for the month of October. During the year they have tours and is popular with the tourist.
United States Postal Service
4130 Ridge AveNearby and great to send mail?!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StState wine & liquor store
Stone's Beverage Center
1701 Fairmount AveState licensed beer distributor.
Fairmount Hardware
2011 Fairmount AveGreat stop for hardware, gardening and repair supplies
Fairmount Pet Shoppe
2024 Fairmount AveIf you want to get a pet?
Great place for a good sweedish or deep tissue massage! I mean, you are on vacation!?
massage fairmount ave
2021 Fairmount AveGreat place for a good sweedish or deep tissue massage! I mean, you are on vacation!?
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveA running trail and a place to watch the city row events!
Fairmount Cleaners
2208 Fairmount AveService is good and prices are competitive for the area.
Grocery store: the standard chain, fairly good variety and fresh produce.
269 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveGrocery store: the standard chain, fairly good variety and fresh produce.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyArt that is worth looking at!
They have a small establishment that has talented stylists. I believe they only do male cuts!?
Hair Rebels
920 N Broad StThey have a small establishment that has talented stylists. I believe they only do male cuts!?
Snip Philadelphia
2052 Fairmount AveMy friends tell me it's a good place for getting a boutique-style hair experience!
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent mexican food and good margs. Open late and nice atmosphere.
65 locals recommend
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount AveDecent mexican food and good margs. Open late and nice atmosphere.
St. Stephen's Green
1701 Green Stwalking distance, good local crowd and decent brews.
Nice lunch place that has outdoor seating (depending on weather). The decor is fitting with the vacinity to boathouse row. Service can vary but food is consistent.
53 locals recommend
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount AveNice lunch place that has outdoor seating (depending on weather). The decor is fitting with the vacinity to boathouse row. Service can vary but food is consistent.
Tasty and Greek! This place is quaint but has a cozy feeling. The food has always been memorable!
43 locals recommend
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount AveTasty and Greek! This place is quaint but has a cozy feeling. The food has always been memorable!
London Grill
2301 Fairmount AveGood bar and is usually lively in the evening.
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount AveAwesome drinks, bar food and environment.
Fare
2028 Fairmount Avewine and tapas.
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th StGood food and a decent pour!
Shopping
Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount AveThe BEST place for ice-cream and other desserts.