Stellar Coffee
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

140 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

seg a. writes: This place has been closed for at least 3 months. I moved nearbye and everytime I walk past it's completely dark and empty of people.  It looks nice though, does anyone know if it will reopen?

Ye Olde Ale House

405 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Kelly S. writes: Okay, Ye Olde Ale House used to be at the corner of Red Lion and the Boulevard in NE Philly.  I remember going as a kid and love, love, loving the roast beef sandwiches.  They had super potent horseradish and super hard oyster crackers at the tables,…

University of Pennsylvania
Neighborhood: University City

3451 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Jes K. writes: This review specifically concerns West Philly's love/hate relationship with Penn.

I find it so ironic that these whiny kids who live in W. Phila love to complain about Penn, and state how "Penn has ruined W. Phila".   Despite the fact that, W. Philly…

Best House Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4301 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Marcello D. writes: I used to eat here back when they were the Wurst House. They had great Turkey Burgers. It was convenient, quick, and easy if you live nearby, go to Penn, or go to shows in the area (as mentioned by other people.)

The exterior is nicer than it used to…

Show 'N Tell
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1900 S. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Russ C. writes: I feel dirty just writing this.

There is no reason to visit Show N Tel once you turn 21.  It is a BYOB, so it is always filled with 18-20 year old kids taking in their first strip club experience (and what an experience it is!).  Money is saved by…

The Book Trader
Neighborhood: Olde City

7 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Elizabeth R. writes: Although it is a bit messy, espesh on the first floor, this is still my favorite used bookstore in the city.  I think if you really put the time into taking a gander around the shelves and just forget about how you almost just fell flat on your face…

Malik's Mini Mart
Neighborhood: Somerton

10841 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: See, this is what I love about the Northeast.

I walk into Malik's and Malik himself asks me where I'm from. "I'm from here," I say. "From Philly."

"Ha! Don't kid me, man. Ha, ha."

"I swear, I'm from Philly."

Indeed, in this fabulously diverse immigrant…

Friendly Lounge
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1039 S. Eighth St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Shawn R. writes: I really like this place.  Which is weird because

1) it really isn't as cheap as it should be
2) the service, as previously mentioned in other reviews, isn't always that great

The first experience I ever had here made me decide to stay away for 2+ years…

East King Buffet
Neighborhood: Bustleton

9171 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: WARNING: When I googled this place for the address, the first thing I got was a list of Department of Health violations. The more seriously offenses were "fly infestation" and "fruit fly infestation," neither of which sound particularly appetizing to…

Bistro La Baia
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1700 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Emma D. writes: I actually had a wonderful experience here.  We made reservations - definitely necessary, and when we arrived a bit early we were actually seated quite quickly.  We sat outside even though it was a bit chilly, but it was entertaining people…

Champions the American Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Market East

1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Vanessa W. writes: As the previous poster suggests, this a nondescript sports bar type place. It serves up average American fare in a casual setting, as to be expected for a restaurant housed in a Marriot. Can't complain, but I am sure there are plenty of other places…

Hard Rock Cafe
Neighborhood: Market East

1131 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Refugio G. writes: I am not a fan of Hard Rock Cafe food or drinks, I mean, I really have to bribe the bartenders to put alcohol in my drinks.  I noticed that this is a universal phenomena, from LA to Brazil, to Mexico.  

However, I do like the rock and roll…

South Square Thriftway

2221 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Jake P. writes: Okay...

So somebody's home with the flu today... and given the great weather Philadelphia's been having, I debated (for about two hours) whether I'd whip it over to Pathmark, or make the several block jaunt over to South Square Thriftway for some…

Campus Copy Center
Neighborhood: University City

3731 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Jake P. writes: Since Kinko's and Fed Ex became boardroom lovers, Kinko's became pretty DIY and pretty overpriced at that. That being said, I have taken my fax/copy/print services to college print shops, starting with this one - hence the name.

Things were all fine…

8th Street Music Center
Neighborhood: Chinatown

1023 Arch St Ste 1
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Rachel L. writes: I had a good experience here. I was looking for a guitar stand for my gentleman friend, and just went to the store to scope out what was available. I talked to a friendly, if busy, saleperson, who took me quickly through what would be best for said…

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant the
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square

1800 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Chrissy R. writes: I dislike Fish & Chips in general, but I wanted to try them here to see if they weren't gross.  They were slightly less gross than most places.

The Yorkshire Puddings, however, were nast-y.   I ordered it based on the fact that my dining companion…

Erogenous Zone
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

523 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

David F. writes: Yes!  Awesome stuff that has some balls (literally).  We all need stores like this in each neighborhood to get sexually repressed people as offended as possible.  Yes, offend the sexually repressed with in your face products that celebrate one of our…

The Mood
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

531 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

James G. writes: This is the closest to the Babeland NYC (see: http://www.yelp.com/bi... ) or Babeland Seattle (see: http://www.yelp.com/bi... ) experience you can get in Philly. This store attempts to do too much and doesn't succeed, IMO.  As Kelly S. said, "the…

Park's Grocery

46 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Russ C. writes: The name says it all.  I swear, I looked all over for an actual name of this place, but all I could find was the large sign over the door that said "Grocery," Park's was nowhere to be found.  I have worked in Marketing, perhaps I should offer my…

Voices and Visions

111 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Russ C. writes: The sign caught my eye at first.  I tried to peer into the window because I thought it was some sort of "new-age" bookstore, but due an unfortunate glare off of the ice I couldn't see and thus went in to check it out.  I thought my "new-age"…

Broad Street Diner Inc
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Broad & Ellsworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Jake P. writes: (R.I.P. Broad Street Diner)

Okay, this place was a roach trap. It was dirty, it was smoky, it was over-priced, it was behind bullet-proof glass. Still, I always had a soft spot for this South Philly weirdo-magnet.

They had great nightly specials, tiny…

Hollywood Video
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1001 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: I only go here because Blockbuster is too far away. Blockbuster has the most incredible deals (no late fees, etc.) and Hollywood Video isn't doing anything to catch up. Return late movies here and don't expect anything but a large bill. Selection is…

C. Neri Antiques and Lighting
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

313 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: This shop next to Starbucks is mainly lamps.Tiffany lamps are their specialty. I personally think this place is weird and horrible, but then again I'm not in the market for Antique lamps.

I've been in here once and it looked like it was also the…

Dreams
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

424 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

mike s. writes: Has everything form adult toys to lingerie,great prices  great help and very professional staff. Best point of the store NO KIDS ALLOWED ,no babies,children just for mature audiences only.Other stores don't have that policy.

Key West
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts South, Washington Square West

207 S Juniper St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Nicole R. writes: Ah Key West.  I went here one day to meet a friend and play some air-hockey.  The door guy wouldn't accept my expired ID and when I told him I was suppos to meet someone there, he said, "there are no GIRLS here."  

Key West is a pretty divy gay bar…

Checkers Drive In Restaurant

4813 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Jake P. writes: This is the only restaurant in the world I can think of where two employees got into an altercation, leading to a vat of grease being splashed through the Drive-Thru, on a customer. This made CNN, and I got to point out to everybody that this was…

12 Steps Down
Neighborhood: Italian Market, Bella Vista

831 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bill M. writes: This is the 12 Steps Down rewrite. needless to say the first one didn't exactly do what I wanted to. In fact when I went onto their Myspace to get some photos for this review I noticed the headline "Not Exactly A Friend Of Bill's" and kind of had a…

Mama Yolanda's Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

746 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Nicole R. writes: Mama Yolanda's is a perfect example of a restaurant in which the owner should avoid customer interaction.  Sort of like the sixth season of The Sopranos when Artie starts to go a little bonkers and drives the customers away with his inappropriate…

Six Eleven Records
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District, Queen Village

611 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Jake P. writes: This place has some cool stuff, but I've noticed that they dwarf in comparison to the other stores on South Street, let alone in the city.

If you like supporting the little guys, they're a buyer's choice... and I also would never hit another store in…

El Taco Loco

2311 Federal St
Camden, NJ 08100

Jon L. writes: El Taco Loco was the first restaurant I've tried of the many Mexican places on Federal in Camden. It was just, err, average. Maybe below average.

I ordered goat tacos, chorizo tacos, steak tacos, and a couple of tamales.

First, the tacos. The meat…

Transit Nightclub
Neighborhood: Spring Garden

600 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

John P. writes: I think they used to call it "the Bank" because at one time it was an actual Bank. The only reason for me to come here is for Making Time which I haven't been to in a year or so. Its pretty cool -DJs upstairs, downstairs, everywhere, and there might…

Red Eagle Tavern

1503 Chapel Ave W
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Steve G. writes: Quite literally the most depressing place I've ever been; and I've been to West Africa.

United Artist Theatre Riverview Plaza
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1400 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19147

stephen c. writes: You haters are crazy.  This place rules.  It's the place Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo would go if they were single mothers on welfare.

Most unforgettable experience was during a screening of  "The Devil Wears Prada," when I watched someone sneak in an…

Smith Bros
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1728 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Kelly S. writes: I was lured into Smith Bros the other day, on my way to happy hour, by the large "SALE" signs and array of designer jeans displayed in their tiny front window.  I always love a sale, and I love jeans, so I went on inside.  The place is larger than it…

Philadelphia Parking Authority
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

1501 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Russ C. writes: If you want to appeal a parking ticket, this is your place!  As you walk through the door you will be greeted by a friendly, yet cautious, security guard who will wave his magic metal detector wand past your torso and arms.  

The decor is drab.  The…

Wonderland
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2037 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Carrie E. writes: I ended up walking into Wonderland a few days ago because I was early for a change (miracles really do happen!) and had a few minutes to kill before a lunch date.  This place really took me back to my freshman year in college when I smoked a lot of…

Mill Creek Tavern
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4200 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Bill M. writes: I helped promote a show here last night, And while it has a lot of potential as a music venue, I going to need to give it another try to fully enjoy it. It was kind of a mixed evening since one of the bands scheduled to play couldn't make it last…

Tabu Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: Olde City

37 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Denise B. writes: Love Brenda and her facials.  Highly recommend her for facials and waxing.  I have been going to her for over 10 years

Phoenix Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

The Phoenix Condominiums
1600 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

mimi h. writes: the spa itself is really nice and has all the crap you'd expect from a fancy place. the spa part is quiet and dim so you can get in like, relaxation mode while you're waiting.

however, i have like, two words for this joint.

krista. massage.

this…

Sweat
Neighborhood: Queen Village

700 Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: Really hip gym with billiards and a cool salon, but way to open for me.

The weight "room" is literally the first floor with machines everywhere. The  second floor has a floor mat area in front of a billiard table and kinda' off by itself. For those…