People Watching
People Watching
Page 4C&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.
QU Japan Bistro Bar
QU Japan Bistro Bar in Center City has a Happy Hour where you can load up with $6 rolls, gyoza, and fried rice.
Buena Onda
Buena Onda is a taqueria in Rittenhouse where you can bank on getting a discounted taco or cocktail every day that you open your eyes.
Kaiseki
Kaiseki in Callowhill is a takeout sushi spot serving up large combination platters that can feed a few people.
Kinme
This Midtown Village BYOB has a long bar, a handful of tables that work great for a small group hangout, and reasonably-priced sushi that's some of the best in town.
Midori Sushi
Midori Sushi in Society Hill is a pretty casual place with just a handful of seats and some of the best sushi in town.
Kei Sushi Restaurant
Kei Sushi Restaurant in Graduate Hospital has a pretty small space, so it’s easy to relax at the sushi counter and eat some mackerel, hamachi, and salmon belly.
Her Place Supper Club
Her Place Supper Club in Center City feels like the best dinner party you've ever been to, and it's a great place to enjoy a fancy night out with a few friends.
Ma Lessie's Chicken & Waffles
A haul from Ma Lessie's Chicken & Waffles can get you plates of juicy ribs, crunchy fried chicken, and creamy mac and cheese. Head there on a casual weekday and take home some really good comfort food.
Miss Rachel's Pantry
Miss Rachel’s Pantry in South Philly is a small BYOB that has a five-course, all-vegan $186 tasting menu. It's perfect for special occasions with your favorite bottle of red with some healthy small plates.
Wild Seafood & Sushi Buffet
Wild Seafood & Sushi Buffet is the best seafood spot in Northeast Philly.
LUHV Vegan Deli
You can get a delicious plant-based meal from LUHV Vegan Deli inside the Reading Terminal Market. Head to the vegan deli for breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
Cake & Joe
Cake & Joe is a Pennsport spot that specializes in French-style desserts and has plenty of coffee options to start your morning. It's also an ideal casual brunch spot.
City Winery
Stumble into this Center City spot club on any night of the week and there’s a good chance that you’ll catch some great live music and eat some plates of pasta, burgers, and drink a glass of wine.
Time
Time is a Midtown Village jazz bar with a long wraparound bar with some great comfort food. It's an ideal date night spot when you want to hear some fantastic music.
World Cafe Live
The food at World Cafe Live is pretty solid, with things like juicy lamb meatballs, and curry chicken sandwiches. And you can spend a casual weeknight or group hand being serenaded by some great live music.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
Chris’Jazz Cafe hosts jazz performances from Tuesdays to Saturdays and serves up some great sandwiches and mains named after jazz legends. Come here for a romantic and unique date night.
Fabrika
Fabrika is a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches.
a.kitchen
a.kitchen is a fancy Center City spot where you can get things like whole branzino, pasta, and one of the best burgers in town. Come here for a special occasion or people-watching near Rittenhouse Square.
Positano Coast
Positano Coast is one of the best spots in Old City to spend a birthday or any special occasions drinking good wine and eating great Italian food.
Bagels & Co.
Head to Bagels & Co. in Northern Liberties for flavors like french toast, pumpernickel, cinnamon, and cheddar habañero that you can cover with spreads like za’atar and sundried tomato each morning.
Conshohocken Brewing Company
Conshohocken Brewing Company has plenty of tables big enough for groups, a long bar, and an elated wraparound deck outside where you can drink their blood orange IPAs, piña colada sour, and bite into Bavarian-style soft pretzels and meatball sandwiches on a sunny day.
Estia
This Midtown Village Greek spot has multiple rooms, including a private one that fits up to 12 people, where you can share fried calamari with marinara, a couple of mezze like potato skordalia and salmon tartare, and plenty of wine.
Uptown Beer Garden
The liveliest spot to head to during the summer is Uptown Beer Garden. There’s always a DJ there blasting the latest top 40 hits, small bites like burgers and fries, and summery cocktails.