South Philly Guidebook

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South Philly Guidebook

Food scene

James Beard award winning casual barbacoa style taco spot - so good! Closes after lunch but check out it's sister restaurant Casa Mexico next door for dinner and drinks.
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South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th St
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James Beard award winning casual barbacoa style taco spot - so good! Closes after lunch but check out it's sister restaurant Casa Mexico next door for dinner and drinks.
Yummy, casual dinner and drinks - lots of traditional italian w/ many vegan options.
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Triangle Tavern
1338 S 10th St
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Yummy, casual dinner and drinks - lots of traditional italian w/ many vegan options.
Looking for something more upscale? Definitely for meat eaters. Solid happy hour if you want to feel fancy on the cheap.
Ember & Ash
1520 East Passyunk Avenue
Looking for something more upscale? Definitely for meat eaters. Solid happy hour if you want to feel fancy on the cheap.
Out of the way but absolutely classic lunch spot - go here and skip Pat's & Genos!
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John's Roast Pork
14 Snyder Ave
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Out of the way but absolutely classic lunch spot - go here and skip Pat's & Genos!
Great Indonesian!!! If they are closed, second best is Ramayana a few blocks away.
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Hardena
1754 S Hicks St
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Great Indonesian!!! If they are closed, second best is Ramayana a few blocks away.
James Beard award winning croissants, breads, pastries, bahn mi, coffee and more! So good and run by the sweetest couple.
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Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin St
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James Beard award winning croissants, breads, pastries, bahn mi, coffee and more! So good and run by the sweetest couple.
Great coffee shop across from the historic Passyunk Ave Fountain. Have a seat outside, bring a book or just people watch!
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Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker St
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Great coffee shop across from the historic Passyunk Ave Fountain. Have a seat outside, bring a book or just people watch!
Best burger & beer deal in town. A good neighborhood vibe with an all vinyl soundtrack.
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Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th St
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Best burger & beer deal in town. A good neighborhood vibe with an all vinyl soundtrack.
Hole in the wall spot for the BEST Indonesian in town. BYOB. (I recommend the Nasi Bumpkis)
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Sky Cafe
1122 Washington Ave
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Hole in the wall spot for the BEST Indonesian in town. BYOB. (I recommend the Nasi Bumpkis)

Shopping

My favorite used bookstore in South Philly. It's in the Italian Market so be sure to give yourself time to explore up and down 9th Street between Federal and Christian. End at the DiBruno Bottle Shop where you can buy a bottle of wine (request some plastic cups) and drink it at the adjoining park.
Molly's Books & Records
1010 S 9th St
My favorite used bookstore in South Philly. It's in the Italian Market so be sure to give yourself time to explore up and down 9th Street between Federal and Christian. End at the DiBruno Bottle Shop where you can buy a bottle of wine (request some plastic cups) and drink it at the adjoining park.
South Philly's sustainable general store dedicated to low-waste and plastic-free alternatives for everyday life. I stock the AirBnB with some of their products. It's also a great place to pick up gifts.
Good Buy Supply®
South Philly's sustainable general store dedicated to low-waste and plastic-free alternatives for everyday life. I stock the AirBnB with some of their products. It's also a great place to pick up gifts.
Great store selling locally designed and manufactured Philly merch. Expect a lot of Philly humor, parodies, and yes, Gritty. Great place to buy a souvenir that supports a small business and Philly's specific sense of humor.
South Fellini
1507 E Passyunk Ave
Great store selling locally designed and manufactured Philly merch. Expect a lot of Philly humor, parodies, and yes, Gritty. Great place to buy a souvenir that supports a small business and Philly's specific sense of humor.
A great, well curated vintage shop! Check out REPO records next door while you are there.
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Retrospect
508 South St
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A great, well curated vintage shop! Check out REPO records next door while you are there.
a classic philly staple - crowded, huge, and fun to explore.
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Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th St
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a classic philly staple - crowded, huge, and fun to explore.

Bars & Nightlife

Great, cozy wine bar. Spinning records with occasional live jazz. Happy Hour is 4-6 and has great deals on natural wine carafes.
Solar Myth
Great, cozy wine bar. Spinning records with occasional live jazz. Happy Hour is 4-6 and has great deals on natural wine carafes.
Storied and small dance club with low covers ($5-10) and fun themed nights (Rhythm of the Night is my favorite recurring party!). Check their IG for info!
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The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad St
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Storied and small dance club with low covers ($5-10) and fun themed nights (Rhythm of the Night is my favorite recurring party!). Check their IG for info!
Rooftop bar in an old high school recently transformed into studio spaces. Really beautiful views! Go early for beautiful sunsets.
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Bok Bar
800 Mifflin St
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Rooftop bar in an old high school recently transformed into studio spaces. Really beautiful views! Go early for beautiful sunsets.
Awesome, small brewery. Rotating food trucks most days of the week. Pick up a four pack to enjoy back on the roof deck!
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Brewery Ars
1927-29 W Passyunk Ave
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Awesome, small brewery. Rotating food trucks most days of the week. Pick up a four pack to enjoy back on the roof deck!
Best selection of good wine in South Philly. (Ask for two plastic cups and take your wine across the street to the patio for people watching and occasional live music.)
9th Street Bottle Shop
Best selection of good wine in South Philly. (Ask for two plastic cups and take your wine across the street to the patio for people watching and occasional live music.)

Neighborhoods

A very fun neighborhood to explore! Tons of food & history and showcases philly's changing demographics. Hint - get ready for some BOMB Mexican and Indonesian food sprinkled among old Italian hangouts.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th St
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A very fun neighborhood to explore! Tons of food & history and showcases philly's changing demographics. Hint - get ready for some BOMB Mexican and Indonesian food sprinkled among old Italian hangouts.

Sightseeing

A sprawling pop up food market in FDR Park open Saturdays and Sundays in warm months. Taste your way through the market and then explore the park! Search "Save the FDR meadows" online to learn about the controversial development plans and get a taste of philly politics.
Southeast Asian Market (Saturday & Sunday)
A sprawling pop up food market in FDR Park open Saturdays and Sundays in warm months. Taste your way through the market and then explore the park! Search "Save the FDR meadows" online to learn about the controversial development plans and get a taste of philly politics.