Passyunk Guidebook

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Passyunk Guidebook

Food scene

Fun and fresh, Spanish tapas and great wine. Lively atmosphere.
42 localnici recomandă
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 E Passyunk Ave
42 localnici recomandă
Fun and fresh, Spanish tapas and great wine. Lively atmosphere.
Cozy ambience with fantastic cocktails. Ask for the window table for two upstairs.
30 localnici recomandă
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk Ave
30 localnici recomandă
Cozy ambience with fantastic cocktails. Ask for the window table for two upstairs.
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
63 localnici recomandă
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk Ave
63 localnici recomandă
Mac 'n' cheese pizza & other inventive pies pair with craft brews at this casual Italian joint.
Classic South Philly. Hidden gem. Live piano on weekends. Casual. Great pizza, great atmosphere. Also great for delivery.
28 localnici recomandă
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th St
28 localnici recomandă
Classic South Philly. Hidden gem. Live piano on weekends. Casual. Great pizza, great atmosphere. Also great for delivery.
Casual Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular summer hangout.
137 localnici recomandă
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Ave
137 localnici recomandă
Casual Mexican fare, potent margaritas, a lively vibe & outdoor seating make this a popular summer hangout.
Really delicious brunch!
265 localnici recomandă
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th St
265 localnici recomandă
Really delicious brunch!
Great place for an outdoor drink and snack in the summer. Right near fountain, steps from house.
71 localnici recomandă
Stateside
1536 E Passyunk Ave
71 localnici recomandă
Great place for an outdoor drink and snack in the summer. Right near fountain, steps from house.
Chinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot.
83 localnici recomandă
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk Ave
83 localnici recomandă
Chinese plates with a Jewish twist & festive scorpion bowls are served at this snug, energetic spot.
Old-school neighborhood tavern on the corner specializing in craft beers & burgers & snacks. Young crowd.
55 localnici recomandă
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th St
55 localnici recomandă
Old-school neighborhood tavern on the corner specializing in craft beers & burgers & snacks. Young crowd.
Steps from the house, with classy but casual ambiance, outdoor seating and a 7-course menu on most nights. Tip: On Monday- the burger is delicious!
River Twice
1601 East Passyunk Avenue
Steps from the house, with classy but casual ambiance, outdoor seating and a 7-course menu on most nights. Tip: On Monday- the burger is delicious!
Delicious upscale Filipino food steps from the house.
7 localnici recomandă
Perla
1535 S 11th St
7 localnici recomandă
Delicious upscale Filipino food steps from the house.
Classy wine bar with great drinks and tapas, owned by former Top Chef winner Nick Elmi, steps from the house.
10 localnici recomandă
ITV (In the Valley)
1615 E Passyunk Ave
10 localnici recomandă
Classy wine bar with great drinks and tapas, owned by former Top Chef winner Nick Elmi, steps from the house.
Delicious BBQ right down the street. Made to order until they run out, which is ever day! Take out only.
8 localnici recomandă
Mike's BBQ
1703 S 11th St
8 localnici recomandă
Delicious BBQ right down the street. Made to order until they run out, which is ever day! Take out only.
Delicious upscale fine dining steps from the house, owned by former Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
37 localnici recomandă
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk Ave
37 localnici recomandă
Delicious upscale fine dining steps from the house, owned by former Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
1046 Tasker. Brand new BYOB as of Feb 2022, on the corner of 11th and Tasker. Fantastic location, classy atmosphere and delicious food.
Mish Mish
1046 Tasker Street
1046 Tasker. Brand new BYOB as of Feb 2022, on the corner of 11th and Tasker. Fantastic location, classy atmosphere and delicious food.
New spot for breakfast, brunch and dinner, steps from the house at the corner of 11th and Tasker. Oyster happy hour on Thursday. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.
37 localnici recomandă
The Dutch
1537 S 4th St
37 localnici recomandă
New spot for breakfast, brunch and dinner, steps from the house at the corner of 11th and Tasker. Oyster happy hour on Thursday. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.
10th and Cross. Delicious authentic Mexican food with a lively atmosphere on a pretty street with string lights!
El Chingon Philly
10th and Cross. Delicious authentic Mexican food with a lively atmosphere on a pretty street with string lights!
Modern Vietnamese food @ 1837 E. Passyunk (water fern dumplings, crispy whole fish and the vermicelli platter).
Gabriella's Vietnam
Modern Vietnamese food @ 1837 E. Passyunk (water fern dumplings, crispy whole fish and the vermicelli platter).
Known for its comfort bar food, this South Philly staple has vegan versions of everything from buffalo wings to mozzarella sticks to cheesesteaks and meatball subs. The red and white pizzas are topped with your choice of real or dairy-free cheese, and sides, like spicy broccoli and sweet potato fries, that regulars love.
26 localnici recomandă
Triangle Tavern
1338 S 10th St
26 localnici recomandă
Known for its comfort bar food, this South Philly staple has vegan versions of everything from buffalo wings to mozzarella sticks to cheesesteaks and meatball subs. The red and white pizzas are topped with your choice of real or dairy-free cheese, and sides, like spicy broccoli and sweet potato fries, that regulars love.
(Review from Phila. Inquirer): A 2020 James Beard award nominee for Best New Restaurant, this Thai spot from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon draws a large following with its pungent, and often spicy, flavors. Several dishes on the menu are naturally plant-based, including the Kang Pajari, a curry made with banana peppers, pineapple, and tofu; the Laab HED Yang Jae, a popular salad filled with sautéed mushrooms; and the Sakoo HED, tapioca dumplings stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and a peanut, red chili, and cilantro filling. But many additional sides can be made vegan.
10 localnici recomandă
Kalaya Thai Kitchen
4 S 9th St
10 localnici recomandă
(Review from Phila. Inquirer): A 2020 James Beard award nominee for Best New Restaurant, this Thai spot from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon draws a large following with its pungent, and often spicy, flavors. Several dishes on the menu are naturally plant-based, including the Kang Pajari, a curry made with banana peppers, pineapple, and tofu; the Laab HED Yang Jae, a popular salad filled with sautéed mushrooms; and the Sakoo HED, tapioca dumplings stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and a peanut, red chili, and cilantro filling. But many additional sides can be made vegan.
(Review from Phila. Inquirer): Early pioneers of vegan cuisine in Philly’s restaurant scene, James Beard-nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby place vegetables at the center of every dish at Vedge. You’ll often find tofu-based entrees, and the rare seitan-based dish, but veggies like cauliflower and eggplant triumph over faux meat in dishes ranging from tacos to dan dan noodles to rutabaga fondue. It’s an upscale experience that, even if to be had by takeout, deserves a dessert course. Almost always on the menu: cheesecake equally as rich and creamy as the real deal.
76 localnici recomandă
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 localnici recomandă
(Review from Phila. Inquirer): Early pioneers of vegan cuisine in Philly’s restaurant scene, James Beard-nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby place vegetables at the center of every dish at Vedge. You’ll often find tofu-based entrees, and the rare seitan-based dish, but veggies like cauliflower and eggplant triumph over faux meat in dishes ranging from tacos to dan dan noodles to rutabaga fondue. It’s an upscale experience that, even if to be had by takeout, deserves a dessert course. Almost always on the menu: cheesecake equally as rich and creamy as the real deal.
(Review from Phila Inquirer): This corner South Philly bakery and cafe offers all vegan-pastries, as well as savory breakfast and lunch options through partnerships with Tattooed Mom and other vegan-friendly vendors.
Batter & Crumbs Vegan Bakery and Cafe
1401 Reed St
(Review from Phila Inquirer): This corner South Philly bakery and cafe offers all vegan-pastries, as well as savory breakfast and lunch options through partnerships with Tattooed Mom and other vegan-friendly vendors.
(Review from Phila Inquirer): 1401 S. 12th St. This vegan diner’s cake doughnuts strike that balance of crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy on-the-inside. The secret is Earth Balance, a plant-based butter that’s melted and mixed into the dough plus a splash of almond milk. You’ll find cinnamon sugar, plain glazed, and sprinkle-topped, chocolate-glazed doughnuts, alongside a rotating mix of doughnut holes always on the menu. Weekends bring specials like Lavender, Maple Walnut, and the Philly Creme, a chocolate-glazed doughnut filled with vegan cream cheese. If you’re looking to secure more than one, call ahead.
17 localnici recomandă
The Tasty
1401 S 12th St
17 localnici recomandă
(Review from Phila Inquirer): 1401 S. 12th St. This vegan diner’s cake doughnuts strike that balance of crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy on-the-inside. The secret is Earth Balance, a plant-based butter that’s melted and mixed into the dough plus a splash of almond milk. You’ll find cinnamon sugar, plain glazed, and sprinkle-topped, chocolate-glazed doughnuts, alongside a rotating mix of doughnut holes always on the menu. Weekends bring specials like Lavender, Maple Walnut, and the Philly Creme, a chocolate-glazed doughnut filled with vegan cream cheese. If you’re looking to secure more than one, call ahead.
Take out. The "Big Catch" is delicious. For those who don't like spicy sauce, ask for "Secret Sauce" instead. Super cool staff, too!
Big Catch Poke
Take out. The "Big Catch" is delicious. For those who don't like spicy sauce, ask for "Secret Sauce" instead. Super cool staff, too!

Favorite Spots in Philadelphia

62 localnici recomandă
Bok Bar
800 Mifflin St
62 localnici recomandă
Stunning city views on Ben Franklin Parkway from an elegant rooftop hotel lounge. The pictures here do not do justice to the view!
24 localnici recomandă
Assembly Rooftop Lounge
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
24 localnici recomandă
Stunning city views on Ben Franklin Parkway from an elegant rooftop hotel lounge. The pictures here do not do justice to the view!
Located in Center City, near city hall on Sampson Street . An oyster lover’s dream. Buck-a-shuck happy hours. Also, a great Mexican restaurant located right above it.
40 localnici recomandă
Oyster House
1516 Sansom St
40 localnici recomandă
Located in Center City, near city hall on Sampson Street . An oyster lover’s dream. Buck-a-shuck happy hours. Also, a great Mexican restaurant located right above it.
For those who love the orchestra, it doesn’t get much better than this!
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 South Broad Street
For those who love the orchestra, it doesn’t get much better than this!
17 localnici recomandă
Writer's Block Rehab
1342 Cypress St
17 localnici recomandă
223 localnici recomandă
Parc
227 S 18th St
223 localnici recomandă
137 localnici recomandă
El Vez
121 S 13th St
137 localnici recomandă
The seafood paella and the drinks, Costa Rica vibe!
65 localnici recomandă
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine St
65 localnici recomandă
The seafood paella and the drinks, Costa Rica vibe!

Sightseeing

Home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Need I say more? :) 2 Miles from house, a quick drive, subway ride or walk.
112 localnici recomandă
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field Way
112 localnici recomandă
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Need I say more? :) 2 Miles from house, a quick drive, subway ride or walk.
161 localnici recomandă
Parcul Citizens Bank
1 Citizens Bank Way
161 localnici recomandă
172 localnici recomandă
Centrul Național al Constituției
525 Arch St
172 localnici recomandă
49 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Benjamin Franklin
317 Chestnut St
49 localnici recomandă
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Beautiful to see at night or take a jog/bike along river.
204 localnici recomandă
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
204 localnici recomandă
Beautiful to see at night or take a jog/bike along river.
Home of the American Flag.
210 localnici recomandă
Casa Betsy Ross
239 Arch St
210 localnici recomandă
Home of the American Flag.
Quaint cobblestones and the oldest street in Philadelphia.
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's Alley
Quaint cobblestones and the oldest street in Philadelphia.
Great food, shopping nearby and at the top of Broad Street.
62 localnici recomandă
City Hall Visitor Center
1400 S Penn Square
62 localnici recomandă
Great food, shopping nearby and at the top of Broad Street.