Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Only open in the summer months. Local family owned place serving homemade water ice and ice cream. Cash only.
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John's Water Ice
701 Christian StOnly open in the summer months. Local family owned place serving homemade water ice and ice cream. Cash only.
Small and homey locally owned restaurant serving up British meat pies and mash along with a few dessert options such as sticky toffee pudding. Staff are friendly and you can often find the London-raised owner and chef, Sam Jacobson, there.
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Stargazy
1838 E Passyunk AveSmall and homey locally owned restaurant serving up British meat pies and mash along with a few dessert options such as sticky toffee pudding. Staff are friendly and you can often find the London-raised owner and chef, Sam Jacobson, there.
Trendy and cool restaurant with a pink motorcycle in the middle of their bar area. Go here for their excellent guacamole and margaritas.
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El Vez
121 S 13th StTrendy and cool restaurant with a pink motorcycle in the middle of their bar area. Go here for their excellent guacamole and margaritas.
Nondescript hidden gem of a bakery that makes the best croissants, bread, and pastries. The cafe is family owned by a Cambodian family and the husband was French-trained in Paris. They also make really good Bahn Mi sandwiches! Come early because they tend to sell out. Cash only.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin StNondescript hidden gem of a bakery that makes the best croissants, bread, and pastries. The cafe is family owned by a Cambodian family and the husband was French-trained in Paris. They also make really good Bahn Mi sandwiches! Come early because they tend to sell out. Cash only.
Sightseeing
The birthplace of the United States, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. A must-see historic attraction while in Philly. Go early to get free timed tickets at the nearby Visitor's Center.
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe birthplace of the United States, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. A must-see historic attraction while in Philly. Go early to get free timed tickets at the nearby Visitor's Center.
Another famous historic Philadelphia icon. Take a peek at the famous bell through the surrounding glass walls or get in line with the other tourists for an up close picture. Free admission.
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Campana de la Libertad
526 Market StAnother famous historic Philadelphia icon. Take a peek at the famous bell through the surrounding glass walls or get in line with the other tourists for an up close picture. Free admission.
The oldest and largest operating open air market in the U.S. Famous for the scene in Rocky where he runs through it, the market remains pretty much the same today! Get some super cheap produce here and check out local stores like Cardena's for artisan flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar and Di Bruno Brothers for an authentic taste of Italy.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe oldest and largest operating open air market in the U.S. Famous for the scene in Rocky where he runs through it, the market remains pretty much the same today! Get some super cheap produce here and check out local stores like Cardena's for artisan flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar and Di Bruno Brothers for an authentic taste of Italy.
Essentials
A quick 5 min walk away. Has all the essentials you might need along with food and snacks.
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Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StA quick 5 min walk away. Has all the essentials you might need along with food and snacks.
Convenience store that is definitely a "thing" in Philly. Very clean, with made-to-order food options that are better than your typical convenience shop.
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Wawa
200-210 Lombard StConvenience store that is definitely a "thing" in Philly. Very clean, with made-to-order food options that are better than your typical convenience shop.