Guidebook for West Philadelphia and Beyond
Shopping
VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveGREAT GIFTS
Jinxed West Philly
4521 Baltimore AveUnique finds - an eclectic mix of treasures
Essentials
Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveORGANIC GROCERIES AND LOCAL FAVORITES
Fu-Wah Mini Market
810 S 47th StGET A TOFU HOAGIE...SERIOUSLY
LOTS OF INEXPENSIVE OPTIONS
GET A VEGETARIAN CHEESE STEAK!
A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO OUR CITY'S CLASSIC SANDWICH
YES, THEY MAKE TRADITIONAL ONES, TOO
21 locals recommend
Lee's Deli
4700 Baltimore AveGET A VEGETARIAN CHEESE STEAK!
A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO OUR CITY'S CLASSIC SANDWICH
YES, THEY MAKE TRADITIONAL ONES, TOO
Food Scene
Buna Cafe Philly
Charming coffee shop and great Ethiopian food!
Satellite Cafe
4901-4999 Willows AveGreat coffee and quick bites. Lots of Vegan options, too!
Hibiscus Cafe
4907 Catharine StDelicious smoothies, sandwiches, and salads!
Carbon Copy
Artisanal pizza and craft beer!
Vientiane Café
4728 Baltimore AveBYOB Thai / Lao Cuisine - so good!
Vietnam Café
816 S 47th StVietnamese and fantastic cocktails in a beautiful dining room
Quaint dining room and outdoor seating. Brunch staples and simple dinner classics.
79 locals recommend
The Gold Standard Cafe
4800 Baltimore AveQuaint dining room and outdoor seating. Brunch staples and simple dinner classics.
Sightseeing
Bartram's Garden
Gorgeous gardens along the water - tours available
Beautiful mosaic wonderland and rotating art galleries!
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StBeautiful mosaic wonderland and rotating art galleries!
Penn Museum
3260 South StOutstanding Galleries, Sculpture Gardens, Boat House Row, and, of course, "The Rocky Steps"
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOutstanding Galleries, Sculpture Gardens, Boat House Row, and, of course, "The Rocky Steps"
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StTreatment
CHOP
Families are welcome to stay in our home for an affordable alternative to hotels while their loved ones receive treatment.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP
Families are welcome to stay in our home for an affordable alternative to hotels while their loved ones receive treatment.
HUP
Families are welcome to stay in our home for an affordable alternative to hotels while their loved ones receive treatment.
29 locals recommend
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce StHUP
Families are welcome to stay in our home for an affordable alternative to hotels while their loved ones receive treatment.
Drinks and Nightlife
Dahlak
4708 Baltimore AveEthiopian food, drinks, and a variety of entertainment - Open Late
Outdoor or Indoor Ethiopian dining, drinks, good place to watch a fütball match (soccer)
39 locals recommend
Gojjo
4540 Baltimore AveOutdoor or Indoor Ethiopian dining, drinks, good place to watch a fütball match (soccer)