People Watching
People Watching
Page 3Parc Brasserie
Parc is a French bistro on Rittenhouse Square that serves classics like steak frites, French onion soup, and warm shrimp salad. It works for any occasion.
Rittenhouse Grill
Rittenhouse Grill is an old-school steakhouse that puts decadent food and decor front and center.
Mei Mei
Mei Mei is a Taiwanese restaurant in Center City that’s perfect for celebratory dinners, birthdays, and Happy Hour.
Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Gran Caffe L’Aquila is a Center City spot where you can get a pastry-heavy breakfast in the morning and sit down for a last-minute dinner of pappardelle al ragu and spaghetti vongole. They also have the best gelato in town.
Woodrow's Sandwich Shop
Woodrow's Sandwich Shop on South Street is where you can get a fantastic cheesesteak any day of the week.
Shiroi Hana
Shiroi Hana is a sleek two-story Japanese restaurant in Rittenhouse that’s been a bastion for business people for over 30 years.
Grace & Proper
Grace & Proper is a European-style bar in Bella Vista that's cozy, buzzy, and offers some memorable cocktails and small plates.
Dattilo's Delicatessen
Dattilo’s Delicatessen is a small deli with excellent sandwiches that are perfect for a quick lunch or a picnic in the Northeast.
Shank’s Original
Shank’s Original is a sandwich shop in Bella Vista near the waterfront where you can get some of the best roast pork sandwiches in town.
Johnny's Hots
Fishtown's Johnny Hots is one of the best places in Philadelphia to get a roast pork or other classic sandwiches.
Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice Shop
Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice Shop is a casual pizza place where you can bring a group of friends and split a square pizza for a great lowkey night near South Street.
Thirsty Dice
Fairmount’s Thirsty Dice is an all-day cafe where they have a full bar serving up classic cocktails, comforting American dishes, and lots of board games.
The Post
If you’re still searching for the thrill you’ve been missing since youth basketball camp, University City’s The Post is for you. It has lots of TVs, beers on tap, and plenty of arcade games.
Adelita
Adelita in East Passyunk has phenomenal tacos, cemitas, and chilaquiles that you should grab on a casual weekday or night.
Four Worlds Bakery
Four Worlds Bakery in West Philly serves up super-seasoned sourdough bagels that are some of the best in town.
The Kettle Black
The super bready bagels at Northern Liberties' The Kettle Black are the best in the neighborhood. Head there in the morning for a sesame, pretzel, or cheddar jalapeno pretzel covered in creamy spreads.
Viet Bistro
At Viet Bistro you can choose from brothy soups, dumplings, steamed rice dishes, vegetarian combination dishes, and $6 bành mí on any casual weeknight that you stop by.
Bistro Southeast
Bistro Southeast on South Street is a place where you can come on a casual weeknight and bite into some spring rolls and a few rice, spicy curry, and warm chicken phở dishes.
Coco’s Cookies and Creamery
Coco’s Cookies and Creamery in West Philly is the closest thing the city has to a do-it-all dessert spot.
Twistee Treat
Twistee Treat is a cash-only Northeast spot that has a bunch of rotating soft serve flavors that you can get every day.
Fairmount Flavors
Fairmount Flavors serves desserts like water ice, ice cream cookie and waffle sandwiches, shakes, donuts, and some of the best soft serve in town.
C&C Creamery
C&C Creamery in Manayunk always has a line of people holding cones and cups full of their excellent vanilla, chocolate, twist, and pineapple Dole whip soft serve.
Deke’s Bar-B-Que
Deke’s Bar-B-Que has some of the best BBQ in Philly. Head there for a Happy Hour filled with a round of pool, darts, cornhole, and some amazing ribs.