Philly Gem Guidebook
Food scene
Bart's Bagels
3945 Lancaster AveGreat Bagels, very close to airbnb
If the apple fritter is not one of the best things you've tasted in Philly I will buy it for you.
Fresh Donuts
3914 Lancaster AveIf the apple fritter is not one of the best things you've tasted in Philly I will buy it for you.
Antonio's Deli (University City)
Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StGreat food, relaxing environment, close proximity
Arterial Coffee
Big fan of coffee shops that are walkable & in great spots.
Savas Brick Oven Pizza
3505 Lancaster AveMadis Coffee Roasters
Great new coffee shop, very unique & fun.
Coco crush with chocolate ice cream, hot fudge & Oreos. People come to list place & line up for their treats.
Coco's Cookies and Creamery
3632 Powelton AveCoco crush with chocolate ice cream, hot fudge & Oreos. People come to list place & line up for their treats.
Landmark Americana, University City
3333 Market StWhite Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom StDim Sum House by Jane G's
3939 Chestnut StEl Vez
121 S 13th StInsomnia Cookies
135 S 13th StItalian Market
919 S 9th StHarp & Crown
1525 Sansom StUnique spot with bowling alley in basement. Food is excellent.
Alpen Rose
116 S 13th StCondesa
Mission Taqueria
1516 Sansom StSucker for tacos
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd StGiorgio On Pine
1328 Pine St
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 S 2nd StThere is a restaurant called Sampan in here that is an Asian fusion spot with unique dishes.
Graffiti Bar
There is a restaurant called Sampan in here that is an Asian fusion spot with unique dishes.
Steak 48
High end steak house serving prime cuts of meat.🥩
Via Locusta
Gran Caffe L'Aquila
1716 Chestnut StReading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StTalula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareCrate and Press Juice Bar
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StMoriarty's Restaurant / Irish Pub
1116 Walnut StBest hot wings in the city
Zahav
237 St James PlA bit outside the city but we’ve enjoyed the food and there is a large turf area for kids to run around on near by and several shopping stores.
Lola's Garden
A bit outside the city but we’ve enjoyed the food and there is a large turf area for kids to run around on near by and several shopping stores.
Cafe La Maude
816 N 4th StBreakfast & Brunch hot spot
This is a fun place for family’s as it has a playground inside with games for kids and a full restaurant bar for parents. Have a beer and watch your kids on the playground win win.
Craft Hall
901 N Delaware AveThis is a fun place for family’s as it has a playground inside with games for kids and a full restaurant bar for parents. Have a beer and watch your kids on the playground win win.
Sightseeing
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRun the stairs and get a picture by the statue
Easy to get to from Apartment. Clean, safe trail that connects to many great areas of the city.
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailEasy to get to from Apartment. Clean, safe trail that connects to many great areas of the city.
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowNice to walk along path.
Liberty Bell
526 Market StMutter Museum
19 S 22nd StPlease Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicSchuylkill River Trail
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyCity advice
Getting around
Ridesharing is a great cheap way to get around the city
Although street parking is free on the surrounding streets to our spot, Uber and lift are great when you don't want to have to find parking else where.
There is an Indego Bike share station across the street. More info at https://www.rideindego.com/