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Philly-ism Must Eats
Zavino Wine Bar & Pizzeria is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

1. Zavino Wine Bar & Pizzeria

112 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City East · 76 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: The Diavalo will change your life. So many crazy cocktails (try the Miti Blue if you like em dirty) and delicious wine (staff is all knowing, just ask!). Call ahead and they'll text you when ready!

Green Eggs Cafe is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

2. Green Eggs Cafe

719 N 2nd St (btwn Fairmount Ave & Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 115 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: Sharing is a must if you get any of the sweet breakfasts! Benedicts are amazing. Bacon is so thick. Quinoa is great if you're just hanging out and the reg potatoes are better than rosemary.

12 Steps Down is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

3. 12 Steps Down

7.8
831 Christian St (at 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 24 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: Besides the $2 mimosas/bloodys on the weekends, there is free wi-fi aka perfect for boozing and brainstorming! delish beers, and you should know...everyone smokes, so byoc

Umai Umai is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

4. Umai Umai

8.9
533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: ooou my, ooou my! Yellowtail Tiradito is amazing, and the Pingu is a must. But you literally can't go wrong here, anything raw is super fresh and the specialty rolls are beyond creative. ps. BYOB

Han Dynasty is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

5. Han Dynasty

8.1
4356 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Manayunk · 54 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: Check out our Han Dynasty review for all the details. Quick tip: get the dry hot pot and the cucumbers in chili oil. So so good. http://philly-ism.com/2012/02/right-this-way-to-spicy-heaven/

OCF Coffee House is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

6. OCF Coffee House

6.9
1745 South St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Rittenhouse Square · 21 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: Nutella Latte is just so good, get it. Individual french press is also a must (so just get ready to be wired for hours). Lunch sandwiches are pretty awesome too. Open early and late.

The Sweet Spot Cafe is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

7. The Sweet Spot Cafe

1040 N 2nd St (at Liberties Walk), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 21 tips and reviews
MilkBoy Philadelphia is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

8. MilkBoy Philadelphia

7.8
1100 Chestnut St (at 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · Center City East · 82 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: The Waiting Room. Liquored coffee is always majestic. Plus there is live music all the time. Great beers too, food is so-so.

Chabaa Thai Bistro is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

9. Chabaa Thai Bistro

8.7
4371 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Manayunk · 24 tips and reviews

PhillyismPhillyism: Perfect Pad Thai. So many spicy stars (levels) available, just ask. The winter rolls are one of the best starters out there. Pre-game with dinner and then head to the Manayunkk Tavern or Old Eagle.

El Jarocho is one of Philly-ism Must Eats.

10. El Jarocho

8.7
1138 S 13th St (at Ellsworth St.), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 33 tips and reviews