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True Philly

1. The Palestra

215 S 33rd St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
College Basketball Court · University City · 16 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: For the sports fans who wanna know what Philly ball is all about..If you can, treat yourself to a Big 5 game at the Palestra. So much history and great in-city rivalries...goosebumps

2. Italiano's

Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · South Philadelphia East · 2 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: Oh it's just gotta be. It's an italian water ice place.....called Italiano's. There's no identity crisis here, they're here to make some damn good sweets.

Manayunk is one of True Philly.

3. Manayunk

Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood · 13 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: A bit outside the city with plenty of bars, shops and restaurants big and small to snack in. Why is it worth coming here? We're not really sure. Just, if your young, your hormones feel at home here.

Jim's Steaks is one of True Philly.

4. Jim's Steaks

8.4
400 South St (at S 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City East · 325 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: We're only picking ONE cheesesteak place...and it tis Jim's. Yes you'll get your "I went to Philly" cheesesteak, but it also has some great seating and eye candy on the walls when it's not packed.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is one of True Philly.

5. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

9.1
1020 South St (at Alder St), Philadelphia, PA
Sculpture Garden · Washington Square West · 94 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: All jokes aside the Gardens do a great job summing up a lot of the culture in Philly. Some things in that garden that are literally unbelievable. As in I can't find words to describe it on here.

Reading Terminal Market is one of True Philly.

6. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 675 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: The Reading Terminal Market is everything God intended life to be. We would recommend some places, but why rule out spontaneity. Just go, people, go and celebrate life as it was supposed to be.

7. John's Roast Pork

9.0
14 Snyder Ave (at Weccacoe Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 119 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: You a vegetarian? That's ashame, that really is ashame. If you wanna know just how much of a shame that is, just walk in. God bless your soul.

Paesano's Philly Style is one of True Philly.

8. Paesano's Philly Style

152 W Girard Ave (at N Hancock St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 55 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: The Paesano sandwich will literally mind fuck you. As your taste buds dance like Jesters pleasing the King, please be sure to remember to breathe. Engage.

Italian Market is one of True Philly.

9. Italian Market

8.6
900 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Farmers Market · Bella Vista - Southwark · 55 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: Ohhhh my oh my oh my. There are Italian people, and then there are people who pose as Italians when talking about food. Go here. That is all.

Chickie's & Pete's is one of True Philly.

10. Chickie's & Pete's

8.4
1526 Packer Ave (at S Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · South Philadelphia · 152 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: You can probably just mix this into the Linc/Citizens Bank/Well visit, but you gotta get the crab fries. Prices can run well over the cost of your ticket and were STILL saying it's worth it.

Monk's Cafe is one of True Philly.

11. Monk's Cafe

9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews

StouponsStoupons: You ever meet someone who knows so much about what your talking about you eventually just shutup and admire? That's Monks and Beer. This isn't just a drinking experience, it's a learning experience.