Woody’s offers eclectic themes & events, from Latin to country-western nights. They dish up a mean brunch, too, completed by Bloody Marys made with cucumber vodka. You just know you'll be back.
Pick up Iron Chef Jose Garces’ signature coffee, small-batch roasted in nearby Lambertville, NJ. Read more.
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.
Sunday Brunch serves up a raw bar, an extensive buffet AND a sinfully delightful assortment of pastries for dessert.
Try throwback menu items like corn dogs or the “Frito Taco Extravaganza” — a split-open bag of Frito’s topped with a heavenly medley of chili and cheddar cheese.
Named in honor of the owners’ pet name for one another (they’re a couple). Bring a bottle, it’s BYO. Read more.
Check-in here and you earn yourself a free beer. Order a burger and onion rings and earn yourself a happy tummy. Hey, did you use our QR code here? Read more.
Outstanding entrées include boeuf bourguignon with fresh buttered pasta and steak frites with peppercorn sauce. Fridays: try the seafood-rich bouillabaisse. Sundays: go for the coq au vin.
George Washington & the other Constitutional delegates celebrated here by consuming 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 7 bowels of spiked punch and 22 bottles of porter, beer & hard cider. Read more.
Take off your hat and show some respect, they’ve been serving ale in this spot for 150 years. Try the McGillin’s 1860 IPA. Read more.
The Chinatown Friendship Gate, at 10th & Arch, is an internationally known landmark and a symbol of cultural exchange and friendship between Philadelphia and its Sister City, Tianjin, China. Read more.
Easy there Italian Stallion. Balboa hasn’t run these streets in a while. Head over to DiBruno’s or Claudio’s and eat some cheese. Read more.
South Philly’s new trendy shopping area, stroll here for gourmet Italian and independently owned specialty shops and boutiques. Read more.
At this homey hipster hideaway, you can brunch on chicken-fried steak, fresh biscuits and giant crispy latkes. Oh, the latkes.
Waiting in line? Here's what you should consider ordering: blue cheese frittata, polenta fries and stuffed French toast.
The line out the door never lies: Sam's is known for its homemade ketchup, creative pancake specials and greasy-spoon attitude.
Never mind the name. Order the red velvet waffles with cream cheese mousse and it will be a morning to remember.
We're probably not the first to recommend the quinoa porridge or the Peanut Butter Crunchy French Toast with blackberry coulis, and we most likely won't be the last.
Curious about Australian coffees? Ants Pants Café in Graduate Hospital is a great place to be indoctrinated into flat whites and long blacks—along with iced coffees made from espresso ice cream.
Take it from us and order the crepes stuffed with manouri cheese, drizzled with carob syrup.
Looking for brunch with a Mexican twist? You found it. Order up platters of eggs poached in salsa verde and pair your meal with cups of its signature drink.
The Irish breakfast is legit--rashers, beans, pudding and potato bread. Best part? Breakfast is served all day.
Bloody Mary kind of morning? Refresh with a Bacon Bloody Mary: bacon-infused vodka and garnished with a bacon strip. There is also a vegan and kosher version available.
Fine dining meet morning. Rhuby Rush cocktails and lobster omelets should be the only way one starts their Sunday morning.
Brunch on this boat features Champagne and a nautical-themed meal like the Maine diver scallops over risotto.
Rooftop Lounge. Check. Espresso Martini. Check. Tiramisu waffles. Check.
Sit back and enjoy a Havana Hottie cocktail (ask for jalapeños) and unlimited piqueos (small plates).
The chalkboard omelet specials can chase any hangover away, though a pint of local microbrewed beer won't hurt, either.
This typical looking diner serves up anything but standard brunch fare on the inside. Order the smothered chicken and waffles and a Pimms Cup: Pimms, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber and mint.
Philly brewery Yards made a sudsy ale specially for the 2011 Philadelphia Science Festival: E=MC Beered. Don't miss the free weekend brewery tours and tasting room, or Tuesday night beer Quizzo.
If you can find this hidden basement bar, don't forget some quarters (and maybe some wet wipes) to play the sweet 80s pinball machines, foosball and pool.
These artists whip up impressive displays in buttercream and cake, but we love them most for their geekiness, like Ron Swanson sugar cookies (available on Etsy) or a Battlestar Galactica wedding cake.
Johnny Brenda's is something to everyone. Home of educational IGNITE PHILLY. A bar for beer enthusiasts. A stage for indie music lovers. Or sometimes, where you'll catch D20, geekiest burlesque around
Probably the best bowling alley ever. A slew of tater tot flavor choices, awesome music, private lanes, just plain great.
Drinks like the Cowboy Killer and Oh, Sweet Nothing will change the way you think about cocktails. And the fact that you get to drink them underground and in the dark just makes them double-awesome.
The best gay club in Philly IMO. There are other great clubs in the city for the gays, but Woodys by far (especially after the renovation) is a treat & a great spot to introduce a new gay to the city.
