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Center City Sweet Spots
The Barnes Foundation is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

1. The Barnes Foundation

9.2
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at N 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 133 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: The largest private collection of modern art open to the public. Watch the documentary, The Art of the Steal, before your visit to learn the whole story!

Free Library of Philadelphia is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

2. Free Library of Philadelphia

8.8
1901 Vine St (at 19th St), Philadelphia, PA
Library · Fairmount - Art Museum · 50 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Book signings, special lectures and even wine tastings take place in this great “more than books” institution housing over 6 million items for your exploring pleasure.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

3. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

9.0
128 N Broad St (btwn Arch & Race St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Avenue of the Arts South · 21 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: This internationally acclaimed school of fine art features remarkable galleries and a striking Claes Oldenburg sculpture in the adjacent Lenfest Plaza.

The Fabric Workshop is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

4. The Fabric Workshop

8.3
1214 Arch St (N 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Gallery · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: What do a 52-foot Moby Dick and an HDTV portrait of Brad Pitt have in common? Both are examples of the work seen here at the only institution in the US devoted to creating work in new materials.

Union Transfer is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

5. Union Transfer

9.2
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 82 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Built in the early 1900’s as a luggage terminal under the same name, today’s Union Transfer is one of the best spots in the city to catch a concert.

Reading Terminal Market is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

6. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 676 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Since 1893, fresh produce and diverse offerings have drawn crowds to this farmers market. Try the Fair Food Farmstand for local produce and grab a bite at Beck’s Cajun Café.

Vietnam Restaurant is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

7. Vietnam Restaurant

8.4
221 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: A family-owned establishment since 1984, the flaming volcano drink and spring rolls are a must – but you really can’t go wrong with the entire menu!

Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

8. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too

9.1
1804 Callowhill St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Fairmount - Art Museum · 171 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Get here as early as you can (8 AM is open time) on the weekends to avoid the brunch rush as hungry fans await their fix of famed stuffed French toast, Huevos Rancheros and sweet potato fries.

Doma Sushi is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

9. Doma Sushi

8.1
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Cozy BYOB sushi joint with a modern vibe; try the Triple Spicy Double Tuna Roll, Doma Roll, and Naked Salmon Rolls. Don’t forget the Korean Tacos!

Table 31 is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

10. Table 31

1701 John F Kennedy Blvd (at Comcast Center), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Logan Square · 30 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: With greenery and fountains in the midst of the center city hustle and bustle, this is a great place for alfresco happy hour on a nice day.

Prohibition Tap Room is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

11. Prohibition Tap Room

8.7
501 N 13th St (at Buttonwood St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · North Philadelphia · 87 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: With beer-battered green beans and a top-notch burger, this casual bar features tasty beers, a stellar jukebox, and a relaxed vibe.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

12. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.0
1414 S Penn Sq (at S 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Avenue of the Arts South · 99 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: A outpost of Philly's own famed coffee company featuring the tastiest coffee in the city in a modern setting.

Kite & Key is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

13. Kite & Key

7.8
1836 Callowhill St (btwn N 18th St & N 19th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Fairmount - Art Museum · 70 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Great beer list and neighborhood place to catch a game - or just enjoy the patio.

El Rey is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

14. El Rey

8.6
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Nacho average Mexican diner with specialties like wild mushroom soup and short rib enchiladas. A "secret" passageway leads to its sexy sister bar, the Ranstead Room.

JFK Plaza / Love Park is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

15. JFK Plaza / Love Park

8.8
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd (at N 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Logan Square · 133 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: From hand-crafted pizza to slow-cooked BBQ and more, Love Park's a hot weekday lunchtime spot for exceptional food truck offerings.

Route 6 Restaurant is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

16. Route 6 Restaurant

600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 37 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Escape to an elegant beach house in New England (or as close as Philly can get) where the mouthwatering seafood is the freshest around.

AIA Bookstore & Design Center is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

17. AIA Bookstore & Design Center

6.8
1218 Arch St (btwn N 12th & N 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 8 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: You’ll find unique, design-oriented gifts, art and architecture books, as well as innovative children’s toys here.

Book Corner is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

18. Book Corner

7.1
311 N 20th St (Wood St), Philadelphia, PA
Bookstore · Fairmount - Art Museum · 11 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: A vast collection of used books at low prices. All proceeds support the Free Library’s mission to advocate for library services in Philly.

Breakaway Bikes is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

19. Breakaway Bikes

7.3
1923 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Bicycle Store · Center City West · 11 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Handpicked bikes for sale and a high-tech second floor performance training center.

The Shops at Liberty Place is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

20. The Shops at Liberty Place

7.2
1625 Chestnut St (at 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Mall · Center City West · 36 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: This mall houses the only J. Crew, Body Shop, and Aveda stores in Center City.

Macy's is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

21. Macy's

7.5
1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Outlet Store · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Once Wanamaker’s, America’s first “modern day department store” this US Historic Landmark was built in 1876 and still houses the largest operational pipe organ in the world; played at noon each day.

Whole Foods Market is one of Center City Sweet Spots.

22. Whole Foods Market

8.4
2101 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Grocery Store · Fairmount - Art Museum · 81 tips and reviews

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Pleasant grocery store offering natural and organic food, prepared meals and other treats.