Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
We love this gem of an ice cream shop! Come here for funky flavors -- you never know what you're going to get. Our personal favorites are vanilla cardamom, rose pistachio, grape grapenuts, and banana balsamic.
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Little Baby's Ice Cream - Cedar Park Embassy
4903 Catharine StWe love this gem of an ice cream shop! Come here for funky flavors -- you never know what you're going to get. Our personal favorites are vanilla cardamom, rose pistachio, grape grapenuts, and banana balsamic.
Who doesn't love mango lassis?! This spot is one of our favorites for a quick bite to eat. Grab a chicken tikka chaat and a rose lassi and you'll be good to go!
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Mood Cafe
4618 Baltimore AveWho doesn't love mango lassis?! This spot is one of our favorites for a quick bite to eat. Grab a chicken tikka chaat and a rose lassi and you'll be good to go!
In the mood for a farmer's market? Look no further than Clark Park on a Saturday morning. You'll get a chance to people watch, enjoy some local produce, and see beautiful Clark Park in all of its glory.
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveIn the mood for a farmer's market? Look no further than Clark Park on a Saturday morning. You'll get a chance to people watch, enjoy some local produce, and see beautiful Clark Park in all of its glory.
We LOVE Saad's. Hands down our FAVORITE restaurant in Philly. You can't go wrong ordering the cheese-steak or the chicken maroosh. Be sure to order the fries too!
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Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut StWe LOVE Saad's. Hands down our FAVORITE restaurant in Philly. You can't go wrong ordering the cheese-steak or the chicken maroosh. Be sure to order the fries too!
In the mood for great pizza? Go to Dock Street! Unfortunately this restaurant does not deliver, but the eclectic vibe and unique pizza offerings make up for the walk. :-)
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Dock Street Brewing Co
701 S 50th StIn the mood for great pizza? Go to Dock Street! Unfortunately this restaurant does not deliver, but the eclectic vibe and unique pizza offerings make up for the walk. :-)
Essentials
We go here to get our laundry done. It's a super clean laundromat that locals go to. They even have wifi!
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Laundromat of Pine Street LLC
309 S 48th StWe go here to get our laundry done. It's a super clean laundromat that locals go to. They even have wifi!
Supreme Shop n Bag
4301 Walnut StNo frills grocery market. Reasonable prices for produce.
This is the closest grocery store to our home. It offers the basics in case you need them, but be aware that prices may be higher than other conventional supermarkets.
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Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveThis is the closest grocery store to our home. It offers the basics in case you need them, but be aware that prices may be higher than other conventional supermarkets.
Getting Around
This location typically has the cheapest rental car rates in the area (for Enterprise).
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
110 Leverington AveThis location typically has the cheapest rental car rates in the area (for Enterprise).
This is the closest subway stop to our house. It's about a 15 walk to our house or you can take the 64 bus (about a 5 min bus ride).
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46th Street
This is the closest subway stop to our house. It's about a 15 walk to our house or you can take the 64 bus (about a 5 min bus ride).
Parks & Nature
What isn't to love about Clark Park? This is a West Philly staple - go here to people watch, marvel in the greenery, or shop at the Farmer's Market or other local vendors who happen to be nearby!
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveWhat isn't to love about Clark Park? This is a West Philly staple - go here to people watch, marvel in the greenery, or shop at the Farmer's Market or other local vendors who happen to be nearby!
Shopping
Stop by VIX for all things West Philly! Grab unique gifts, housewares, and jewelry. Everything is made in the USA, with most items made by folks here in Philly.
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VIX Emporium
5009 Baltimore AveStop by VIX for all things West Philly! Grab unique gifts, housewares, and jewelry. Everything is made in the USA, with most items made by folks here in Philly.
Entertainment & Activities
This is where we go to see a movie when we're too lazy to head into Center City. It plays new releases and has decent seating. Be aware that you may run into college students. :-)
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Cinemark University City Penn 6
4012 Walnut StThis is where we go to see a movie when we're too lazy to head into Center City. It plays new releases and has decent seating. Be aware that you may run into college students. :-)
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful trail that stretches from the edge of University and goes along the Schuylkill river. You'll get beautiful views of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The trail is full of runners, bikers, and walkers throughout the day and especially in the morning.
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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkThis is a beautiful trail that stretches from the edge of University and goes along the Schuylkill river. You'll get beautiful views of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The trail is full of runners, bikers, and walkers throughout the day and especially in the morning.