Built from reclaimed wood and tile, Northern Liberties’ expansive One Shot Coffee showcases its socially conscious heart with Stumptown’s direct trade coffee and seasonal organic fare.
Over a dozen local beers on tap (rotating), including a couple of hand-drawns. Start hand-drawn then follow your fancy. Heaven for beer and indie music lovers.
awesome place to just hang out and flip through records. they have new vinyl that makes me want to get a record player
Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.
Quickly becoming a Philly institution. Come for a volcano (best hot chocolate drink in the city), come BACK for Rene, who makes every visit an event. You'll be hooked... everyone is.
A perfect spot to relax on a sunny afternoon. The views here of the Ben Franklin bridge are unmatched and would make a great spot for painting or wedding photos.
Try everything. I am serious. If you live spice and are not afraid of bold flavor... Every dish is delightful.
Amid the well-documented Shepard Fairey mural, thrift-store furnishings and vegan snacks at Fishtown’s Rocket Cat Café is a worthy fair-trade espresso roasted by Norristown’s Fonseca.
While it's known for being a central transit hub, the station also doubles as a great food eatery with wonderful architecture.
A soy latte and a vegan moon pie can make even the grayest Saturday perfect. As a plus, Nobody here will ever use words like "grande" or "venti".
Fuji Mountain is open late for all you night owls. Go upstairs, hit the sake and get a late night sushi feast going!
Get the gnocchi!!!! Truffle heaven! The salmon is amazing. So is the banana split....great atmosphere and very accommodating.
Cozy place to hang out and eat sushi on a weeknight. Plus, best Spider Roll I've ever had.
A very excellent used bookstore, and possibly the best in Philly in terms of value and selection. Not great with trade-ins, but still worthwhile for browsing. Tons of freebies outside every day.
With two high-traffic locations—one in Old City, the other in the Reading Terminal Market—Old City Coffee has produced fresh, tiny batches of high-grade Arabica coffee for more than 25 years now.
Best cannolis in the city. All the desserts are amazing and I'm officially addicted to their cupcakes!
This art gallery/boutique is the mastermind behind the annual Art Star Craft Bazaar at Penn's Landing. Read more.
Get falafel your way and sweet potato fries. Eat it on the bench outside of the jewelery store a few stores down and people watch. Read more.
The steak frites will make your belly happy. The beer list will make your heart sing!
get the 3$ special and order a 6$ pizza from society hill or a 1.50$ beef patty from the jerk hut = date night! too bad you cant still sneak into south valley when weekend douchbags come in though. :(
Randomly walk by on weekends, you'll see everything from yoga to bbq competitions
One of the reasons to travel to Northern Liberties. The food is great, good variety of beer and really nice atmosphere.
Probably the best bowling alley ever. A slew of tater tot flavor choices, awesome music, private lanes, just plain great.
Tuesdays are "Taco Tuesdays" That means all tacos are only $1.50!! Yum! And they are a BYO!
When at the Full Plate you gotta get the chicken and waffles, ridiculously good.
Fante's is focused on goods for the preparation and service of food, carrying items difficult to find elsewhere in the United States. Positioned in the middle of a bustling market, it is always busy.
Go back in time at this Old City ice cream parlor, where the Berley brothers geek out about historic techniques and handlebar mustaches. Try one of the old-timey sundaes, like the Maple Leaf Rag.
Everybody who knows goes here... try the butter cream layer cake and have your world rocked.
Get the table in the window for two comfortable chairs, private conversation and great people watching.
My favorite coffee shop in Philly, hands down! Love the giant tables, great music, , interior design, and free wifi. They also accept Pay with Square! PS: The new location looks sick!
It's the best coffee around. You can count on constancy of flavor and service. If you don't like milk or can't drink it... The coffee is good black or with sugar. Life is as simple as you make it.
