City Sports
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1608 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

George R. writes: I don't have much to say about this place accept that they have a great selection of athletic and "lifestyle" shoes (as they are called). (Yes, they have everything else and a great selection and a friendly and helpful staff.)

The other day I was in…

Noche
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1901 Chestnut St
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Adam J. writes: Great place for a saturday evening after shopping and being in busy Center City. They have margarita pitchers for $10-12 and $3-4 nachos. Upstairs overlooks 19th and Chestnut providing a nice city overlook.

Tuscany Cafe
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

222 W Rittenhouse Sq
Ste 222
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Maria L. writes: Carrot Cake latte...I've never tasted anything like it.  Love this!

Marigold Kitchen

501 S 45th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Jay C. writes: Marigold is a very very good BYO and very small. Reservations are a must.

I believe a new chef is on board but when I ate there last, which was quite some time ago, the presentation was impeccable, the preparation was perfect, and the service was…

Bridgid's
Neighborhood: Fairmount, Art Museum District

726 N 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Suge K. writes: I once accidentally set fire to a menu in this place. They were really nice about it. If you can set fire in a restaurant and people are still nice to you, that's usually a good sign.

One of my best friends lives pretty close to here and it's one of…

Famous 4th St Cookie Co
Neighborhood: Market East

Reading Terminl Mrkt
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Ben B. writes: I used to get these Cookies when Famous 4th Street Deli was owned by Dave, the owner of the infamous Famous 4th Street cookie. This was a favorite of my Mom's in her 20's working in south philadelphia. Not a fan of any of the local pizza joints, she…

Termini Bros Inc
Neighborhood: Market East

12 Street & Filbert Street
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19107

sara w. writes: they have so many delectable and old fashion type of desserts. and they have tons of cookie varieties and other countless types of pastries. i adore them.

Lore's Chocolates
Neighborhood: Market East

34 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Kate C. writes: Lore's is a fun little neighborhood chocolate store.  The store has been around for a while, and the set-up is pretty retro - the chocolate is laid out on various tables in the back (rather than in glass cases).  There are usually free samples, so I…

Walnut Bridge Coffee House
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2319 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

cherie c. writes: Despite living just a few blocks away, I only went here twice.  It's cute, there are comfy chairs and art on the walls.  But little things, like one door often blocked off, make me hesitant to enter.  The person behind the counter didn't seem…

Philadelphia City & County of
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South

100 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19110

Cris L. writes: I found Philadelphia to be very nice city. I was here on a conference for only a few days, but was able to taste some of the local flavor and enjoy some of the sights. Having lived in California for 3 years now, I find it refreshing to be in a city…

Ants Pants Cafe
Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

2212 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Alex M. writes: Probably my favorite cafe in the city. Awesome food for breakfast, super friendly staff, cool customers, good coffee / tea - what more do you need?

i really like the creme brulee french toast and the dill scrambled eggs with feta! A great way to start…

Big Jar
Neighborhood: Olde City

55 N 2nd St Apt H
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Sue G. writes: I love this place!  Unlike most used book stores in Philly, this one is organized and you can easily find what you are looking for.  Its nice to grab a cup of coffee and grab something off the shelf, then sit back, relax and do a little reading.…

Frank's Pizza

7782 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Marc S. writes: My second cheese steak of the trip to visit the relatives was from here, and though not as good as Dalessandro's, it still ranks a 5.  Got to go, but the rolls were toasted and so the sandwich did not suffer.  All 3 ingredients were excellent.  We…

Bistro Romano
Neighborhood: Society Hill

120 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Scott C. writes: I can't believe I get to be the first to review this!! What an amazing experience. When we got there we didn't have reservation but they were very nice to find us a table in a decent amount of time. While we were waiting we hung out in their  cool…

The Rib Crib
Neighborhood: Germantown

6333 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Dan P. writes: To my knowledge, your choices are ribs, rib sandwich, chicken, chicken sandwich. The difference between ribs and rib sandwich is that if you order the rib sandwich you get some pieces of wonder bread wrapped up in the wax paper with your ribs.

These…

Mixto
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1141 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Gazelle T. writes: I LOVE THIS PLACE.

My boyfriend and I were here a few months ago on vacation, and we had one of the best meals of our lives here.  Everything, from beginning to end, was perfect.  Grilled bread with butter, the drinks, the fried plantains (oh my…

Crescent City
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

900 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: If you are from the south or just know REAL Cajun, you will love Crescent City. They have a great interior (burgundy walls and lots of sun) and some really nice outdoor seating too.

Lunch is lite (Bar-B-Que Pork Spring Rolls and crab cake with jalapeo…

Retrospect
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

534 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Nadja M. writes: Plus- Everything you touch is gonna be GOLD.
Minus- You're gonna pay a mint for it.

Dear Amazing Tangerine Suede Vintage Boots,

Mama's gonna get a job soon so, you can come home and live on her feet...where you belong.

M.

The Bards
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2013 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Kelly S. writes: The Bards is a really great little Irish pub at 20th and Walnut.  Unlike the "Irish Pub," which is 2 doors down, the Bards isn't going for the frat-boy, meat-market, plastic Irish crowd.  Instead, the Bards has a nice, comfy, cozy Irish pub…

Sassafras Market

163 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

eric f. writes: Mulberry but with fresher produce.  

I don't recommend doing all of your food shopping here (a big basket of stuff can easily run $90) but it's great if you live in Old City and you're in need of fresh produce, deli meat, eggs, or milk.

They also have…

The Fire
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington

412 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123

John P. writes: This is a great place to see local talent and bands running through the area. They also have an open mic night on Mondays which is cool for up and coming musicians. They keep it real with local brews: Yards, Philly Brewing Company, and Schmidt's on…

Flying Monkey Patisserie

12th Street & Arch Street
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Aaron B. writes: I've really only ever been to two real 'cupcake' places; Kickass Cupcakes in Cambridge MA, and here.  My major complaints with Kickass Cupcakes were that they were overpriced (2.50-3.50 for a relatively small cupcake) and they were far from kickass.…

American Mortals
Neighborhood: Market East

729 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Carrie E. writes: Say it with me, y'all...whahh whahhh.

I was a loyal customer here for a few years and got to know the owners and the staff quite well. For the record, they are all lovely, lovely people. So you're probably wondering why I stopped going there, huh?…

The Bridge: Cinema de Lux
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

220 S 40th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

cherie c. writes: I hadn't been to a major studio film since I moved to Philly (I used to watch them on DVD when I had netflix and stuck to the Ritz theaters when I went out).  But I wanted to see a certain major studio film on the big screen.  I'd been to the Bridge…

Capital Grille
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Market East, Avenue of the Arts South

1338 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

stacey b. writes: For my first review, I cannot think of any place better than The Capital Grille.

The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff that meet you at the door are always friendly and helpful. I've always had reservations (sometimes, very last minute; calling from…

Marathon Grill
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

121 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Tarah H. writes: Apparently this is a bit of chain in Philly that has been buying out, and therefore replacing, all the locally owned family diners. A little sad, but not a bad replacement.

We went for breakfast, so I didn't sample any of the beers on tap. But it…

Los Catrines Tequila's
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1602 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Frank R. writes: High quality Mexican food. The service is great, and as many have mentioned, the waiters carry platters on their heads and drinks on their fingertips. Great food...and entertaining.

There's outdoor seating, too. Which, on Locust Street, is a little…

Coriander Indian Bistro

910 Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

kate f. writes: At our first table, the server spilled water all over and we moved to the middle of the restaurant, where the draft from the 15 degree weather outside led us to request yet another reseating to a cozier spot. Throughout this ordeal, the hostess was…

Gianfranco Pizza Rustica
Neighborhood: Olde City

6 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

eric f. writes: I've been coming to Gianfranco's ever since they opened about 10 years ago.  Back then the store was smaller, unrenovated, and you could use the restrooms on the 2nd floor.  

Now the word has spread and like all things that become popular, the quality…

Barnes Foundation

300 N Latches Ln
Merion Station, PA 19066

sara w. writes: the barnes foundation has extensive pieces by  Picasso, Matisse, Czanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. they also have an arboretum and teach some horticulture and botany classes.

Maggiano's Little Italy
Neighborhood: Market East

1201 Filbert St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jeffrey K. writes: Met some family members here for a nice dinner during our overnight visit to Philadelphia.  I personally had no idea that this place was a chain of restaurants.

You walk in here and there is a really -- classic looking -- wood bar with very amiable…

NYPD Pizza
Neighborhood: Market East

140 S 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102

sara c. writes: A couple other pizza joints compete for my affection (Soho & the Dock Street Brewery), but NYPD is definitely amazing.  Sometimes the grab and go slices can be a little lackluster, but if you order a pie fresh, you're in for a treat.  If you swear by…

Cin Cin
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

7838 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Dave H. writes: This Chestnut Hill spot serves mostly Chinese cuisine with some Thai-influenced items. Their menu's higher prices (especially for Chinese) reflects both the clientele they expect and the quality of their food, thankfully. (It would be nice if they…

Curtis Institute of Music
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1701 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

George R. writes: I've lived five blocks from this amazing Music school for over a year and never once attended any of their free concerts. Well, now that I'm over that first step, you can expect to find me back here again and again.

Every week there are a variety of…

Four Season Juice Bar
Neighborhood: Market East

Reading Terminl Mrkt
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jake P. writes: This my favorite part of Reading Terminal. In all seasons (zing!) I can find something I love here. I'm not as experimental as some, but freshly squeezed orange juice, lemonade, and cranberry quench my thirst lovely. The prices are very fair, and…

The Wrap Shack
Neighborhood: Olde City

142 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

elizabeth e. writes: The Wrap Shack is this great little secret I have. I'm not really a "wrap person." I don't really get the whole, it's not a burrito but not a sandwich thing, but my confusion be damned! The Wrap Shack is delicious!

They have a huge selection (many are…

Sound of Market Jazz Sound
Neighborhood: Market East

15 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

kijes b. writes: This is the best place, hands down, in Philadelphia to buy CDs. They have a widest range of [insert every genre of music here] at Sound of Market. I rarely buy CDs (I perfer vinyl), but when i do, I come here.

This is the perfect spot to go to for…

Xando Coffee and Bar
Neighborhood: Olde City

325 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Mel P. writes: My cousins took me here because they knew I'd love it! They have the best hot chocolate and they have the best dessert.  I remember having the chocolate smores that you make at your table.  It's awesome.  Sure you can do that at camp or at home but…

Rita's Water Ice

926 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Katie K. writes: I looooove Rita's Water Ice!

I now live in New England (and have for the past 8 years). For a long time, Rita's did not exist, nor did the term "water ice" in New England. I would speak of this divine dessert snack and people would look at me and…

Gilmore's Restaurant

133 E Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380

SavvyTraveler H. writes: Went here for the first time last week - already making plans to go back.  A first rate restaurant with first rate food.  

We went on Tuesday night - made reservations the weekend before on www.opentable.com and had no problem getting in.  They had a…