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Philly To-Do
Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of Philly To-Do.

1. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.8
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 144 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: 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.

Terakawa Ramen is one of Philly To-Do.

2. Terakawa Ramen

8.9
204 N 9th St (btwn Race & Spring St), Philadelphia, PA
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 101 tips and reviews

DK D.DK Davis: Try the Classic Ramen - Very good stuff.

The Franklin Bar is one of Philly To-Do.

3. The Franklin Bar

112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 141 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Save yourself the embarrassment, don’t ask for vodka, the Franklin doesn’t carry it.

National Mechanics is one of Philly To-Do.

4. National Mechanics

8.5
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 155 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: 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.

Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Philly To-Do.

5. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael J.: Dress code strictly enforced. No sneakers, sandals, shorts, or hats. Dress nice and enjoy!

Federal Donuts is one of Philly To-Do.

6. Federal Donuts

1219 S 2nd St (at Manton St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Queen Village - Pennsport · 76 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Just make sure you arrive early whenever you do stop by: The crowds are already massive, even this short into its run. Good Korean fried chicken will do that to a city. Read more.

Bento Box is one of Philly To-Do.

7. Bento Box

on Sansom St (btw 37th & 38th St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 2 tips and reviews
Lucy's Hat Shop is one of Philly To-Do.

8. Lucy's Hat Shop

247 Market St (btw 2nd & 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 25 tips and reviews

James G.James G.: THURSDAY 50 cent Miller High Lite and $3 well drinks!!!

Crown Fried Chicken is one of Philly To-Do.

9. Crown Fried Chicken

5.2
4002 Market St (at 40th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Fried Chicken Joint · West Philadelphia · 4 tips and reviews
Morgan's Pier is one of Philly To-Do.

10. Morgan's Pier

8.3
221 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 93 tips and reviews

PBR P.PBR Philly: $2 PBRs on the Waterfront all day everyday?! YES.PLEASE.

Bulk Vintage Warehouse is one of Philly To-Do.

11. Bulk Vintage Warehouse

2438 Coral St (at Boston St), Philadelphia, PA
Vintage and Thrift Store · North Philadelphia · 2 tips and reviews

David L.David Lochner: Open Saturdays and Mondays to the public 12-6. Bring cash. If you don't mind digging you can find some great stuff!

Sazz Vintage Clothing is one of Philly To-Do.

12. Sazz Vintage Clothing

38 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Center City East · 5 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Vintage looks starting with 1940s classic up through 1980s ironic—with plenty of rockabilly to disco looks in between—are for sale.

Pure Tacos is one of Philly To-Do.

13. Pure Tacos

1935 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 10 tips and reviews

ZekeZeke: Cheeseburger nachos

Brauhaus Schmitz is one of Philly To-Do.

14. Brauhaus Schmitz

8.6
718 South St (at 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
German Restaurant · Washington Square West · 134 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Crispy skinned pig and doner kebab are crave-able and we can't get enough of the housemade brats and sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Trestle Inn is one of Philly To-Do.

15. The Trestle Inn

8.1
339 N 11th St (at Callowhill St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · North Philadelphia · 70 tips and reviews
Dim Sum House By Jane G’s is one of Philly To-Do.

16. Dim Sum House By Jane G’s

8.3
1930 Chestnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 42 tips and reviews
Khyber Pass Pub is one of Philly To-Do.

17. Khyber Pass Pub

9.1
56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City East · 140 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Southern-inspired fare like fried chicken, barbecue ribs and po’ boys of every variety are paired with an impressive beer list at this rock-club-turned-pub.

David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese is one of Philly To-Do.

18. David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese

7.2
1001 Race St (at 10th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 79 tips and reviews

EaterEater: David's is the late-night spot for industry folk, and offer some of Chinatown's best eats. Don't sleep on the house noodle soup or the salt and pepper chicken wings. [Eater 38 Member]

19. Bereket

1032 Pine St (btwn 10th and 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Furniture and Home Store · Washington Square West · No tips or reviews
Fiume is one of Philly To-Do.

20. Fiume

229 S 45th St (at Locust St.), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Spruce Hill · 33 tips and reviews

Shaun Y.Shaun Yasaki: Bluegrass night. Thursdays at 10:30. Amazing. The barkeep is great too.

Jolly's American Beer Bar & Dueling Pianos is one of Philly To-Do.

21. Jolly's American Beer Bar & Dueling Pianos

3801 Chestnut St (at 38th St), Philadelphia, PA
Piano Bar · University City · 6 tips and reviews

Meghan H.Meghan Haley: Amazing cheap happy hour specials! $3 wine, stoli, and drafts.

Cavanaugh's River Deck is one of Philly To-Do.

22. Cavanaugh's River Deck

6.9
417 N Columbus Blvd (at Noble St), Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 30 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: On Wednesday nights, go here for free hot dogs and a $5 mug of beer that can be refilled for just a buck. Read more.

Cavanaugh's River Deck is one of Philly To-Do.

23. Cavanaugh's River Deck

6.9
417 N Columbus Blvd (at Noble St), Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 30 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Check out Saturdays for $11.75 Mix 'N' Match Buckets from 12-6pm!

Gojjo Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant is one of Philly To-Do.

24. Gojjo Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant

7.5
4540 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 20 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Ethiopian cuisine with a full bar for those who don't want to go the BYO route. Read more.

Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction is one of Philly To-Do.

25. Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

116 N 3rd St (above Arch St), Philadelphia, PA
Gourmet Store · Center City East · 16 tips and reviews

Obsessed ArtistObsessed Artist: My favorite artist supporting clothing store, Staff is amazingly kind! Be nice back and you might get a sample of Root, Pick me up a bottle while you're here! Thank you in advance.

Adventure Aquarium is one of Philly To-Do.

26. Adventure Aquarium

8.0
1 Riverside Dr (btwn Federal St & Dr Martin Luther King Blvd), Camden, NJ
Aquarium · Cooper Grant · 125 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: At the new Stingray Beach Club, adventurous types can pet and hand-feed giant stingrays or roll up their sleeves to touch jellies, shrimp, lobster, starfish, horseshoe crabs and sea cucumbers. Read more.

Stratus Rooftop Lounge is one of Philly To-Do.

27. Stratus Rooftop Lounge

7.5
433 Chestnut St (in Hotel Monaco), Philadelphia, PA
Roof Deck · Center City East · 23 tips and reviews
Federal Donuts is one of Philly To-Do.

28. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews
Village Whiskey is one of Philly To-Do.

29. Village Whiskey

8.6
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews
Circles Contemporary Asian is one of Philly To-Do.

30. Circles Contemporary Asian

1514 Tasker St (at S Hicks st), Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Point Breeze · 25 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don’t miss the pumpkin chicken curry and cheesesteak spring rolls. Read more.

Paesano's Philly Style is one of Philly To-Do.

31. Paesano's Philly Style

8.6
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 64 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: These sandwiches put the cheesesteak to shame. Get the Arista with roast suckling pig and wash it down with a root beer.

Pizza Brain is one of Philly To-Do.

32. Pizza Brain

8.6
2313 Frankford Ave (btwn York St & Dauphin St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · North Philadelphia · 74 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Though there are some wacky pies on the menu, you can’t go wrong with well-done classics like the Forbes Waggensense or the Leonard Bookman.

Cucina Zapata is one of Philly To-Do.

33. Cucina Zapata

31st St (at Ludlow), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 34 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: If you’re a Cucina Zapata newbie, please, *please* order either the short rib taco or Cap’n Crunch crusted tilapia. You’ll be so glad you did, we promise. Read more.

Doma Sushi is one of Philly To-Do.

34. Doma Sushi

8.1
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Doma's signature rolls make use of non-traditional ingredients, like mango and jalapeno, for a uniquely pleasurable dining experience. Our faves are the pachinko and triple spicy double tuna roll. Read more.

Cafe Lift is one of Philly To-Do.

35. Cafe Lift

8.8
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of Philly To-Do.

36. Barcade

8.7
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Happy hour takes place each weeknight from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and includes a dollar off all beers.

Pub & Kitchen is one of Philly To-Do.

37. Pub & Kitchen

8.6
1946 Lombard St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City · 78 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The burgers rightfully get a lot of hype, but listen carefully to your server; the specials are where chef Jonathan Adams really shines. Read more.

Standard Tap is one of Philly To-Do.

38. Standard Tap

8.6
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: How do you keep up with a menu that changes daily? Check out the Tap’s Facebook page for daily photos of the chalkboards.

Emmanuelle is one of Philly To-Do.

39. Emmanuelle

1052 Hancock St (Hancock St & Germantown Ave outside of Piazza), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 14 tips and reviews

40. Joseph Fox Bookshop

1724 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Bookstore · Center City West · 10 tips and reviews

Ryan A.Ryan Adams: This is one of the great bookstores you'll ever find. Tell them what you like behind the counter and get great reco's. Try that at B&N...

Omoi Zakka Shop Rittenhouse is one of Philly To-Do.

41. Omoi Zakka Shop Rittenhouse

8.7
1608 Pine St (at 16th), Philadelphia, PA
Gift Store · Rittenhouse Square · 19 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Japanese culture comes to Philly via Omoi's selection of men's and women's apparel, accessories, and housewares. Read more.

42. Wise Guy's Pizza & Steaks

4026 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · West Philadelphia · No tips or reviews
Provenance Architecturals is one of Philly To-Do.

43. Provenance Architecturals

1801 N American St Ste 1E (Poplar), Philadelphia, PA
Antique Store · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 2 tips and reviews
The Corner Foodery is one of Philly To-Do.

44. The Corner Foodery

1710 Sansom St (btwn S 17th & 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Center City West · 43 tips and reviews
Masonic Temple Grand Lodge is one of Philly To-Do.

45. Masonic Temple Grand Lodge

7.3
1 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Temple · Avenue of the Arts South · 7 tips and reviews
Redwood is one of Philly To-Do.

46. Redwood

340 South St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 11 tips and reviews
Desi Village Indian Restaurant is one of Philly To-Do.

47. Desi Village Indian Restaurant

7.0
4527 Baltimore Ave (between 45th and 46th), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 11 tips and reviews
Ekta Indian Cuisine is one of Philly To-Do.

48. Ekta Indian Cuisine

8.2
250 E Girard Ave (Marlborough St.), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 33 tips and reviews
Bamboo Bar is one of Philly To-Do.

49. Bamboo Bar

6.1
939 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 5 tips and reviews
Vic Sushi Bar is one of Philly To-Do.

50. Vic Sushi Bar

8.5
2035 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City West · 61 tips and reviews
Jinxed Clothing is one of Philly To-Do.

51. Jinxed Clothing

7.8
1050 N Hancock St #86, Philadelphia, PA
Furniture and Home Store · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 8 tips and reviews

Allie I.Allie Ilagan: The best spot to find cool retro gifts and housewares, art toys, hip shirts and collectibles - from vintage typewriters to Kid Robot swag.

52. Millesime

Furniture and Home Store · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 1 tip

Allie I.Allie Ilagan: One time, I saw a coffee table with live goldfish in it. From sleek kitchen gadgets to Über mod furniture, this chic and worldly boutique has everything to trick out your sweet apartment.

53. S U G A R C U B E ®

7.3
124 N 3rd St (btwn Arch & Race streets), Philadelphia, PA
Boutique · Center City East · 24 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Proprietress Elisa Buratto stocks her industrial-inflected space with a well-edited mix of vintage pieces from the '60s and '70s. Read more.

Tom’s Dim Sum is one of Philly To-Do.

54. Tom’s Dim Sum

8.1
59 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews