Essentials
Whole Foods Market
929 South Stnatural foods market
Well-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
48 locals recommend
Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th StWell-known gourmet grocery in the heart of the famous Italian Market showcasing meats, cheeses & prepared foods, plus specialty items.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveInexpensive huge grocery store for all your basic needs.
Food Scene
Great for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
18 locals recommend
Porto
1301 South 11th StreetGreat for brunch! Right around the corner. They always have creative brunch items like chicken and waffle sandwiches or homemade pierogies with eggs and kielbasa.
French bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
30 locals recommend
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk AveFrench bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes.
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th Stworld famous cheese steaks!
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Aveworld famous cheese steaks!
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetThe favorite spot of all the locals.
Surprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
20 locals recommend
Restaurant Taqueria El Jarocho
1138 S 13th StSurprisingly amazing mexican food right around the corner. Secret spot for locals. Very affordable.
My favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
22 locals recommend
Paesano's
943 South 9th StreetMy favorite food spot in the Italian Market. I would recommend the Paesano and the Arista - Beef or pork
Adobe Cafe
1919 E Passyunk AveSecret spot for amazing karaoke.
Middle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
37 locals recommend
Melrose Diner
1501 - 1527 Snyder AveMiddle of the night eats. Long-standing diner offers all-American eats & people-watching opportunities 24/7.
American beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
112 locals recommend
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StAmerican beer bar featuring a lineup of local and domestic drafts that rotates often, plus unique kitchen creations.
French-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
25 locals recommend
Will BYOB
1911 E Passyunk AveFrench-inspired fare & regional ingredients served in a cozy cafe decorated in an earthy palette.
Industrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
71 locals recommend
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk AveIndustrial-style gastropub with an American menu big on small plates & a spirits-focused drink list.
For a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
32 locals recommend
Fond
1537 S 11th StFor a nicer meal... New American cooking comes with homemade bread & desserts plus wine & cocktails at this tiny spot.
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk AveOld-school Italian open since 1927.
Bring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
15 locals recommend
Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk AveBring your own beer or wine! Homemade pastas & other regional & traditional dishes feature at this old-fashioned Italian BYOB.
Cuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
37 locals recommend
Le Virtù
1927 E Passyunk AveCuisine of Italy's Abruzzo region showcased via pasta & salumi, plus warm-weather garden seating.
More casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
137 locals recommend
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk AveMore casual dining spot with nice outdoor seating area. Fine Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular hangout.
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
62 locals recommend
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveMac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
Breakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
54 locals recommend
Black N Brew
1523 E Passyunk AveBreakfast & lunch fare plus coffee are served at this caffeine bar with a mosaic-adorned facade.
Flannel
1819 E Passyunk AveCute little breakfast spot.
Everything Else
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLarge selection of wines and liquors.
Inexpensive, quick transportation to all of Philly via subway.
36 locals recommend
Ellsworth-Federal station
Inexpensive, quick transportation to all of Philly via subway.
Sightseeing
Studio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StStudio and gallery of the most famous Philly glass mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. DO NOT MISS THIS!
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Duck on Broad
220 S Broad StClassic Philly local dive. Only go if you don't mind smokers.
Bonnie's Capistrano Bar
1503 S 13th StClassic South Philly dive bar.
Old-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.
55 locals recommend
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th StOld-school neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beers & a limited menu of burgers & snacks.
Arts & Culture
Live music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.
57 locals recommend
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad StLive music & area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls & cowboy murals.